Valero-Blue Goose II Century

Type
Road, No Drop
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
104 - 105
 miles
Average Speed
14 - 16
 mph
Terrain
Flat to rolling
Date
Wednesday, 11 Jan, 2017
Time
8:00 AM
Tom V
Response rate: 
39%
Response time:
44 minutes
Description
HERE WE GO AGAIN------

Lets enjoy the forecasted warmer & sunny weather by riding along with Mark Perkins as he completes a century ride for the 85th consecutive month!!  We'll join Mark, to give him support (we would like to think he needs!), as he does another month's century ride!!  This is a slight variation of the Blue Goose Century ride Jeff developed; the one ridden in November, 2015.  We'll be riding in northeast Travis County & southeast Williamson County---north & south (back & forth--kind of), from Coupland to just south of Manor, on various different quiet country roads.  We'll have some "vintage" chip-seal roads---so air up your tires accordingly.   There are 4 possible STORE STOPS at 29, 51, 68, & 81 miles.  We'll have only 2850 ft. of climbing (per RIDEwithGPS).

Going to try a new starting location (just 2 miles north, of the old starting point, on Harris Branch Pkwy.) for this century ride--see the new route map attached below. 

Note I: Please make a purchase IF you use the Valero's rest room facilities before/after the ride.

Note II: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.

Note III: I don't have maps, but Q-sheets will be provided. The RIDEwithGPS version is attached below for electronic downloading.

NEW Starting Point: The Valero Gas Station/Convenience Store at the corner of Parmer Lane and Harris Branch Pkwy. See the starting point location map below. PLEASE park at the ends of the Valero building (north & south)---PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK the gas pumps or the front doors of the store. And note; there is no parking in the REAR of the store.

Please arrive, with you and your equipment ready to ride 105 miles, in time to sign-in prior to the starters meeting at 7:50 AM; for a prompt roll-out at 8:00 AM.

This is a hosted "B" pace ride. If you are not familiar with our ride categories, please check these two sites to ensure you can match yourself to the ride:

http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted

http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptor


Check this posting the ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.

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
Valero Blue Goose Half Century
Description
A 50 mile ride that rides the first 20 miles on the same route as the Valero Blue Goose II Century.
 
Valero-Blue Goose II Century
Description
A variation of the Blue Goose Century Jeff developed----incorporates a new starting location.
 
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