Willow City Loop

Type
Road, Social, 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, Advanced
Expected Turnout
Under 15 riders
Distance
55 - 55
 miles
Average Speed
15 - 17
 mph
Terrain
Flat to rolling, Hilly
Date
Saturday, 15 Oct, 2016
Time
9:30 AM
Bo L
Response rate: 
18%
Response time:
several hours
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Description

SATURDAY October 15, 2016 - Ride leader: Bo Lora

In 2012 Bicycling Magazine published "The Best Bike Ride in Every State". Now is your opportunity to do the "Best Bike Ride in Texas", The Willow City Loop. The wildflower season is over so the traffic should be quite manageable.  We will be doing the famous loop clockwise where we end up in Fredericksburg at mile 36. At mile 20 the Willow City Volunteer Fire Department has a water hose we can use to refill bottles. The route is almost 56 miles and 2700ft of elevation.  This is a no-drop ride, that means we will regroup at major intersections and after hill climbs, specially at Willow City mile 20.

NOTES:

  1. Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
  2. Q-sheets for the planned route are downloadable from the Ride with GPS
  3.  Just so you know, we will have to negotiate about over dozen cattle guards.
  4. Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
  5. Please arrive, and be ready to ride 55 miles, in time for a 9:20 AM riders meeting so we can roll from The Knot in The Loop Saloon promptly at 9:30 AM.
  6. Optional lunch afterwards at The Knot in The Loop Saloon. https://www.facebook.com/Knot-In-The-Loop-Saloon-175427505824365 
    If you are interested in lunch, please email me (bolora@hotmail.com) or message me on the right of this page and let me know so I can get them a headcount and they can be ready for us.

We will meet at The Knot in The Loop Saloon, 236 Farm Rd 1323, Willow City, TX 78675.
https://goo.gl/maps/ZQz57234DNR2 The place has a gate and the owner told me that they will open the gate for us to be able to park in their property.

Bo Lora 512-934-0290
 
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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.
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Route
Willow City Loop
Description
Start at Knot in the Loop Saloon in Eckert, TX. We will travel north on 16 to Willow City Loop road and work our way down to Fredricksburg, then back up to Eckert.
 
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