Lake Pflugerville Half Century---(CCW)

Type

Road

Level

Novice
Rides suitable for cyclists who are new to the sport (or who have not been on a bike for some years), family-friendly rides or any riders that feel a need for some mentoring. Note: please note that minors under the age of 16 cannot participate in rides unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families with children should, in any event, confirm with the ride leader ahead of time that the ride will be suitable for their needs.

Intermediate
Targeted towards riders who have a few years in the saddle, who have developed some riding confidence and fitness and feel ready to move to the next level. Could attract more experienced riders who are looking for a relaxed or less aggressive ride.

Advanced
Limited to experienced riders with superior bike handling skills and who are comfortable with a fast pace (probably including single and/or double pace-line riding) and/or hilly terrain, and the possibility of heavily trafficked roads. Advanced rides are less likely to be "no-drop" unless identified as such.

Intermediate

Expected Turnout

Under 15 riders

Distance

49 - 50

miles

Average Speed

15 - 17

mph

Terrain

Mostly flat

Date

Friday, 19 Aug, 2016

Time

7:00 AM

Tom V

Response rate:

39%

Response time:

44 minutes

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Description

An EARLY morning July ride from Lake Pflugerville; to ride the first 26 miles with Mark Perkins as he completes his 80th consecutive month of doing a century ride!! Be sure and have front & rear lights on your bike for this early start time!

We'll ride with Mark & his coharts south & east to Elgin. We'll continue with the centurians for a few miles after the Elgin store stop (at 23 miles), before we'll peel off west into Coupland; then turn south heading back to Lake Pflugerville. We'll do a nice "B" pace of 15-17 MPH with regrouping as needed.

NOTE I: This is a "sister" ride to---"For the "THRALL" of It Century Ride"--- posted for this same date & starting location. Both front & rear lights will be needed for this early ride start.

NOTE II: I don't have maps, but Q-Sheets will be available and the RidewithGPS version is attached here for electronic downloading.

NOTE III: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.

Note IV: We'll be riding on some "vintage" Travis, Williamson, & Bastrop County chip-seal roads----inflate your tires accordingly!!

Please arrive, with you & your bike ready to go 50 miles, by 6:50 AM for a brief ride start meeting and then a prompt roll-out at 7:00 AM.
We will be rolling from the start PROMPTLY at 7:00 AM for the benefit of the century riders doing their long ride.

If you are not familiar with our ride catagories; please see the following 2 sights to insure you are matched for this ride:

http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted

http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptors

Starting from the "North" parking lot of Lake Pflugerville off Weiss Ln.

Please check this sight ride day morning for possible weather cancellation.

Tom Via 512-913-4920

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Organization

Bike Austin ( BikeAustin.Org )

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.

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