“This is one of the most prestigious and challenging rides in America, and I’m proud that it has been here in Wichita Falls for almost three decades,” saidExecutive Director of the HH100 Chip Filer. “The entire city rallies behind the event with more than 4,000 volunteers helping make it the best cycling experience possible for the sport and the city.”

The ride has brought in a significant array of national sponsors including Academy Sports + Outdoors, Clif Bar and Company, Michelob Ultra, PowerAde, Pfizer, State Farm Insurance, Sonic and United Supermarkets. Sponsors from Dallas/Fort Worth and Wichita Falls include KFDX-TV, KNIN 92.9 FM, Patterson Auto Center, Richardson Bike Mart, Sheppard Air Force Base and Times Record News.

The main ride will commence on Saturday, August 28 at 7 a.m. with a U.S. Air Force flyover for Wichita Falls’ Sheppard Air Force Base and celebrates with an outdoor concert featuring The Killdares at 2^nd and Lamar in downtown Wichita Falls.

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Event: The Cotton Patch Challenge

Location: Greenville, Texas

Race Distances (Click here for Tour Map for all routes): 6, 21, 31, 41, 54 and 63 miles

Entry Fees:

About the Ride: Greenville’s newly streetscaped and revitalized downtown is the perfect backdrop for the latest annual event that provides plenty of fun and entertainment for the entire family. While you participate in a first class bicycle tour, the rest of the family can enjoy a variety of music, food, kids activities, a Classic Car Show, BBQ cook-off and Camel/Elephant rides at the Old Katy Depot.

Event Website: http://cottonpatchchallenge.com

Email: alineme@geusnet.com

Registration: Online Registration @ Bikereg.com

Additional Contact Info:
USCF Road Race, Time trial & Criterium questions: Tom Izbicki  t_izbicki@hotmail.com
Greenville YMCA: 903-455-5405  ask for Christa Compton
Rally Round Greenville questions: 903-455-1510 at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and ask for Milton Baab

Event: Hale On Wheels

Location: Plainview, TX

Routes: 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles

Registration: Ride day registration will begin at 7:00 am at the Ollie Liner Center.
$25 per person registration if pre-registered.
$30 per person beginning at 7am on ride day.
$5 family discount for two or more from same household ($20 per rider if registered by 9/11/10).
$5 bike club discount if for two or more from same club ($20 per rider if registered by 9/11/10)

About the Race:

Hale on Wheels is a fully supported recreational bike ride for road bikes held in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, during the annual “Cowboy Days” celebration.  Routes are 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles, all on smooth, flat, lightly traveled or wide shoulder roads.  A free nutritious lunch is provided for riders and their families.  There are drawings for pre-registered riders for $450.00 in cash and a “rest stop raffle” for all riders for $300.00 cash.

Website: http://site.haleonwheelsbikeride.com/

Registration: Online Registration or Registration Form

Additional Info:

All riders receive a “Hale on Wheels” T-shirt, tote bag,water bottle and other goodies.  RV spaces with electrical and water hook-ups are available at the start.  Early packet pick-up on Friday, September 17th, from 5 PM-8 PM at the Ollie Liner Center, 2000 South Columbia, Plainview, TX 79072.  There are fully supplied rest stops, sag wagons, mechanical and first aid available.

Event : Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour

Location : Fort Davis, TX

Race Distances: CPSC, ANSI, SNELL OR ATSM HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

10 miles – Into Fort Davis, enjoy town and return when ready. Some hills.
27 mile – Out and back along the Loop Route, rolling hills.
55 mile – Out and back along the Loop Route. Mostly rolling hills with a few climbs.
76 mile – Ride the Scenic Loop. Some VERY hard climbs.

Registration Fees :

10, 27, 55 & 76 Mile – $30
1.5 & 7 Mile Mount Locke Hill Climb – $10
Sat & Sun Combo – $40

About the ride :

Saturday evening: Enjoy a fun filled evening by starting with a great dinner at Prude Ranch from 6.00-7.30. During dinner, we will be handing out some great door prizes. We will have a drawing for special prizes and a raffle for this year’s model of the Giro Atmos helmet.

Sunday morning: The infamous MT LOCKE HILLCLIMB to the McDonald Observatory. Choose from;
1.5 miles: 9:00 A.M. start at the McDonald Observatory Visitors Center, 8 miles NW of Prude Ranch. Register at the Visitors Center from 8:00-8:45 A.M. Special prizes will be given for anyone making it to the top under their own power with their bicycle.
7 miles: For more of a challenge, start in the Limpia Valley floor and climb 7 miles to the Observatory. Register at the Solar panels 8:00-8:45 A.M., ride at 9:00. All riders who cross the finish line under their own power with their bicycle will receive a special prize. Cash prizes to the top men and women.

Website : www.pbbatx.com

Registration : Click Here

Event : 3rd Annual Love Cures Bike Tour

Location : Temple, TX

Registration Fee : $ 40.00

Route Distance : 10, 32, 53 and 67 Mile

About the ride :

The proceeds support innovative cancer research and treatment programs at Scott &  White Hospital.

Website : www.sw.org or www.lovecures.org

Registration : Online Registration