The 24Th Freeze Your Fanny run and ride will be held Feb.4 in Longview, TX. OK, so it’s the 24Th year while we all know that the 23rd year was canceled. Hopefully, all will go well and the icy roads will be left until after the event. This once a year fundraiser benefits East Texas Lightnin, a not for profit organization, that provides recreation and athletic training for individuals with mental disabilities. The organization services 200 athletes that participate in seven Special Olympics events in the East Texas area, as well as, state competitions.
FYF offers a 5k/10 run option and a bike tour boasting a metric century, 50,40,30 and 10 mile routes. Another boast is that you will never be hungry when you participate in this event, the early morning continental breakfast, homemade cookies at all rest stops and Wendy’s chili at the finish line. No, you don’t go to eat but it never hurts to cover your bases. The scenic routes are worthy of a camera if you take the time, and you have the opportunity to stop and pet the cows as long as you remember that the course closes at 2:00p.m.
Registration for the event can be done electronically at www.active.com or you can go to the website www.freezeyourfanny.com for a hard copy of the registration form. While your on the web check out the event on facebook.
Top 10 questions for Freeze your Fanny, David Letterman style
10. Are there any hills?
9. It doesn’t get that cold it East Texas. Does it?
8. Is that a motorcycle cop behind us?
7. What does the long sleeve tshirt look like this year?
6. Was that a cow on the road?
5. Will there be oatmeal raisin cookies at the last rest stop?
4. Are they really homemade?
3. Did I intentionally sign up for the 62?
2. Will there be hot chocolate this year?
1. (drum roll) Are frozen bananas healthy?
For more information on the event go to the website or contact pmjc@sbcglobal.net.
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012 — 6:30 AM
Event: Ride to the Rescue
Route Distances (click distance for route maps): 33, 43, or 60 miles
About the Ride: Ride to The Rescue — A unique organization dedicated to raising funds for local animal rescue groups. Net proceeds directly provide for medical needs, creature comforts, and help finding a forever home.
Location: Manvel High School - 19601 Texas 6 Manvel, TX
Event Website: http://www.ridetotherescue.org/
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
$25 Early Pre-registration (by Jan 1)
$30 Pre-registraion (by Feb 9th)
$35 after Feb 9th
Contact Info: 713-408-2677
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Event: 10th Annual Humble Lions Club Bike Ride
Route Distances (click distance for route maps): 51.1 mile », 46.5 mile », 22 mile »
About the Ride: A BP MS 150 Recommended Ride. You choose the distance you want to go to help support Lions Clubs Charities!
Fund Raiser Benefits:
- Handicapped and Diabetic Children
- Hearts Scholarship Foundation
Location: Humble Career & Technology Education Center 9155 Will Clayton Road Humble, Texas 77338
Event Website: http://www.humblelionsclub.com/bikeride_2012.html
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
Early Bird: *
(by Feb. 1, 2012) ...............................................$25.00
Pre-Registration: *
(by Feb. 8, 2012 to be guaranteed a t-shirt)............$30.00
Pre-Registration at Bike Stores: *
See stores / dates listed below .............................$35.00
Day of Event Registration:
(Feb. 18, 2012) ..................................................$40.00
Contact Info: Email any questions or concerns to: Luretta or Karl
Fax: 281-713-2138
Mail: Humble Lions Club Charities, Inc., P.O. Box 621, Humble, TX 77347-0621
Tel: 281-548-3208 or 832-206-8788
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Event: Tri-County Hill Hopper — Road
Route Distances: 20, 36 or 67 miles
About the Ride: Are you training for the BP MS 150? Or, do you just love cycling? Consider participating in the Hill Hopper. By cycling one of three AWESOME routes–20, 36 or 67 miles–you’ll be supporting Camp LIFE, a weekend camp for kids with disabilities as well as supporting fund-raising efforts for the Lonestar Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Proceeds from the Tri-County Hill Hopper help send kids with disabilities from the Brazos Valley to Camp LIFE, a bi-annual recreational weekend for children (ages 5—21).
Location: Antique Sales Lot - Corner of TX Hwy 237 and FM 954 Round Top, TX
Event Website: http://www.hillhopper.org
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com - Fees: $25 / $30 / $35
Contact info: Jill Hughson - tchillhopper@gmail.com
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Event: Baytown YMCA Gator Ride
Route Distances (Click distance for route maps): 62, 51, 43, 33 Miles and 6.2 Mile Family Ride
About the Ride: The 23rd year of the Baytown Family YMCA Gator Ride has changed for the better! The Gator Ride is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012.
Our ride site is located across the street from Bicentennial Park located at 119 Lee Drive. We have the 62 and 43 mile rides that go over the Fred Hartman Bridge, and the 51 and 33 mile rides which do not go over the bridge. We also have the Lisa Guy Memorial Family Ride for all ages which is 6.2 miles. Please click on the tabs above and receive more information plus pictures from last year’s ride.After your ride, stay and enjoy activities at the Start/Finish line.
Event Website: http://www.gatorride.org/
Registration details: Online Registration via Active.com
Contact info: Call the YMCA @ 281-427-1797
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012 (Ride starts 9 AM)
Event: 3rd Annual Schulenburg Texas Dance Hall Ride
Route Distances: 30, 45 and 60 miles
About the Ride: Sugar Cycles presents a ride through Texas Culture. The Annual Texas Dance Hall Ride will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Schulenburg, Texas. Multiple ride options include 30, 45 and 60 miles. This is a newly redesigned course, heading further north to La Grange Monument Hill. Cyclists will enjoy the rolling hills of Fayette County, while viewing historic Dance Halls and Painted churches. Rest stops will be provided every 7 to 10 miles at historic land marks. This is a great way to tour the Texas back roads and enjoy small town hospitality. There will be plenty of free parking the morning of the event. Restrooms and showers will be made available to all cyclists who attend. For more info on the ride and routes, please call (281) 565-0995.
The Art, Wine & Music Fest held in conjunction with Sugar Cycles’ 3rd annual Texas Dance Hall Ride will start soon after the 9am send off for family and friends waiting on the riders. The Festival includes street vendors, artists, and authors displaying their works, live bluegrass, cowboy and Texas swing music.. A tour of local businesses and wine tasting will make up this spring festival and activities will flow into the Dance Hall of your choice early in the afternoon.
Click here to download the event flyer for the 2012 Texas Dance Hall Ride
Location: 531 N. Main St., Schulenburg, Texas 78956
Event Website: http://sugarcycles.com
Registration details: Online Registration via BikeReg.com
Contact info: info@sugarcycles.com OR call (281) 565-0995
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Event: B-geO Magnolia Miles
Route Distances: 30, 41 and 71 miles
About the Ride: B-GeO Magnolia Miles is an MS150 Recommended bicycle ride with 3 routes through the beautiful Magnolia countryside. Magnolia is nestled in the Southwest corner of Montgomery County, just Northwest of Houston. B-geO Magnolia Miles is a fully supported ride with emphasis on safety and security. The ride provides police escort, ride marshals, corner marshals, and six rest stops with plenty of tasty snacks and refreshments.
Location: Magnolia, TX
Event Website: http://www.magnoliamiles.org
Registration details: Online Registration via BikeReg.com
- $25 registration until January 15
- $30 registration until February 20
- $35 registration from February 21 (including the day of the ride)
Contact info: Heidi Teichgraeber- heidihnrc@yahoo.com
