Hutto - Donkeys - Elgin - Brushy Creek Pedal -- (CW)

Type
Road, Social, No Drop
Expected Turnout
Under 15 riders
Distance
57 - 58
 miles
Average Speed
14 - 16
 mph
Terrain
Mostly flat
Date
Sunday, 24 Mar, 2019
Time
8:30 AM
Tom V
Response rate: 
39%
Response time:
44 minutes
Status:
Bring some Donkey Treats!!!
Description
We'll start from Fritz Park in Hutto---on the corner of Live Oak St. & Park Ave. On the east side of Hutto, north of US 79. See the start location map below---("click" on the ride title to "open up" the start location map & address).

A 58 mile route at a proposed "B" social pace -- (14-16 MPH ave.)
This route takes us through the quiet farm/ranch lands of south Williamson County & northeast Travis County. We'll travel on some quiet, country roads (some are chip seal and a little bumpy---air up your ties accordingly!) for a no-drop ride, with re-grouping as needed at the next turn. We'll go east out of Hutto, riding just southwest of Taylor: then riding east & south of Coupland to make a quick visit with the Donkeys!! Then we'll ride south on the west side of Elgin and then ride northwest on our way back to Hutto.

We'll have a STORE STOP on the southwest side of Elgin (Doc's Country Store) at 34 miles.
Less than 1435 ft. of climbing per RIDEwithGPS.



NOTE I: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides

NOTE II: I do not have maps of this route, but good Q-sheets will be provided and the RIDEwithGPS link is provided here for downloading.

Come with your equipment ready to ride 58 miles, in time to get signed-in and participate in the starter's meeting at 8:15 AM, for a prompt roll-out at 8:30 AM. Hoping for GOOD weather!

Check this posting ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation or any updates.


Tom Via 512-913-4920
 
Sponsored By
Organization
We envision Central Texas as a place where everyone recognizes and embraces the benefits of cycling, whether they ride or not, and where cycling is a common aspect of daily life for ... moreeveryone. Central Texas has a comprehensive bicycle network enabling people in the region to comfortably, safely and efficiently use a bike for transportation and recreation. Bicycling supports the community as a whole by: increasing roadway capacity and user mobility; strengthening the economy and household affordability; improving the environment; and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle.

Our Mission
Bike Austin improves quality of life for all of Austin and Central Texas by growing bicycling as a form of transportation, exercise, and recreation.

Guiding Principles
We believe that…

Bicycling should be safe and accessible.
Bicycling positively transforms our community.
Bicycling benefits all people, whether they bicycle or not.
Bicycling is an integral part of a multi-modal transportation system. 

Through our work, we pledge to…

Respect each other and enjoy the activities we do together.
Partner and collaborate with public servants, government agencies, and members to accomplish our shared goals.
Strive to engage diverse populations, particularly across lines of gender, age, income, race, ethnicity, and capability.
Be conscious of social equity issues in transportation
Support all people who bicycle, whether new to bicycling or experienced.
Ensure tangible and measurable progress.
Be strategic with our political capital and challenge the status quo.
Type:
Advocacy Group, Education Group
Route
Hutto-Donkeys-Elgin-Carlson-Brushy Creek Pedal II -- (CW)
Description
Visit the working Donkey Farm on this good "south wind" Hutto start ride
 
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