Date:May 02, 2010

Event: Loop 1604 Peloton Ride

Location: Spectrum Club at Rogers Ranch

Entry Fees Per Route: $75.00:  $75.00

About the Race:

Ride like a professional! Join us for a fast 100 mile ride around San Antonio’s Loop 1604. Ride is escorted by SAPD motorcycle police. Three SAG vehicles will be on hand to provide nutriition at key points during the ride. Group will stay together as a peloton and ride at 20mph. Duration of the ride is approximately 5 hours. Also included is an event tshirt and post ride pizza party!

Flyer: http://www.brittonbikes.com/hcsa-events/loop-1604-ride/loop-1604.htm

Registration: http://www.active.com/triathlon/san-antonio-tx/san-antonio-peloton-ride-2010

Additional Info:

SAG vehicles will be available for riders needing to rest for a few miles. Rider will be transported ahead of the peloton to reconnect. Electrolyte replacement, water, bananas and gels or bars will also be provided.

Website: http://www.brittonbikes.com/hcsa-events/loop-1604-ride/loop-1604.htm

WICHITA FALLS, Texas – (Business Wire) August 28 marks an important day for cyclists, as well as the City of Wichita Falls, when the 29^th Annual Hotter N’ Hell (HH100) begins for more than 15,000 cyclists and teams from across the country. The ride, which is available at 10K, 25-mile, 50-mile, 100K or 100-mile distance, along the plains of Wichita Falls is the largest one-day endurance ride anywhere in the U.S.

“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.

By Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Click here to read Full Article

We were lucky enough to catch up with David Marks of Plano Fun Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming event happening on August 7, 2010

How long has the event been around and how did it start?

This is the second year of the event. I am a member of the Plano Sunrise Rotary. Several members of the Club ride and we thought that a bike ride
would be a great way to work in the community.

What was the motivation behind starting this event and who benefits from it?

We were looking for ways to support organizations in the community that we have not been able to support. This year, the Plano Fun Ride benefits Relief Nursery of Collin County, a child abuse prevention organization.
What is unique about Relief Nursery is the Prevention model it is based on. The organization looks to keep families intact, preventing the children from going into Foster Care by facilitating a safe family environment.

How have they been able to utilize the funds in the past?

The funds are used to support the organization’s Child abuse prevention program. Last year, we also were able to share the proceeds with the Plano Children’s Medical Clinic.

Logistically, can you give us an idea how many volunteers, finances and planning it takes to put on this event?

Our Steering Committee is made up of 5 key individuals, focusing on Sponsors, Volunteers, Route Planning, Event Logistics. This year was unique in that we planned for a longer set of routes into Collin County, but ran into key logistical issues that we could not overcome. We had to close our
67 and 47 mile routes this year. But hey, we are way ahead in planning for next year!

As we did last year, we are working within one municipality; Plano. This simplifies (but still not simple) the planning process. Our largest expense
is the Police participation. I’m not sure you can ever have enough volunteers. We have volunteers assigned to various duties including Planning,
Registration, Site Setup, Tear Down, Rest Stops, and Road Crew. In all, we have 57 volunteers, but anyone interested in helping, please contact us. We’ll put you to good use!

Which was the most rewarding experience throughout the years hosting this event?

This is the second year so it is hard to say. Each one is like your children, both different but you love them both. Last year we put on a
family ride and had two routes; 5 and 10 mile. Everyone had a great time (even though the rain cut the event short). This year we changed start/stop locations and expanded the routes to include a 31 mile ride. I would like to answer that question after this event.

What’s the average number of riders per year who finish the race?

Last year we had 159 riders, mostly families. This year we are planning for 300 riders with the expanded route. Next year when we expand further to include the 47 and 67 mile routes, we expect to double that again.

How many riders do you medically assist during the average race?

Last year we had one individual that had to be taken to the hospital for chest pains. It turned out to be nothing and he was OK.

What was the worst accident you had in this event?

We haven’t had one, and I would like to keep that record going.

What can folks do to support you and your mission?

The Relief Nursery of Collin County is working to keep families together. We offer a hand up, not a hand-out. Prevention is not only best for the
fabric of our society (keeping families together in a safe environment), but is it cost effective, as well. Each child that goes into Foster Care costs
the taxpayer $670 per month (payment to the Foster parents). That’s $16,000 per year for as long as the children are in foster care. The average Relief Nursery program duration is 17 months. At $4,600 per year, per family, the cost is $6,500 for the duration of the family’s Relief Nursery program. Foster care is paid with your tax dollars, Relief Nursery is funded through private funding, donations, and fundraisers such as this. Come on out and support the cause.

How many port-a-potties do you have?

At the rest stops that do not have rest rooms, we will have two
port-a-potties. We will have three at the start/finish.

Any celebrities joining the ride/walk?

No

Additional stuff you would like to let folks know about this years ride?

Each time I go out on the routes to review the course, I get jazzed. The courses are really a nice ride. The beauty of the shorter family routes is
that parents can introduce their children to the joys of organized cycling in a semi-controlled environment. The longer route is for Tweeners. Kind of like us. Each rider get’s a free t-shirt and we’ll be grilling up free lunch for when you are done.

Thank you David for granting this quick interview and we hope we can catch up with everyone at the event.

Click here to view the event details for the Plano Fun Ride

Date: October 2-3, 2010

Event: Bent Wheel Bash

Location: Abilene, TX

Course description (Click here for Route map):

• 9.5 mile single track circuit course on 160 acres of land.
• Pro/Cat 1: 3 laps (28.5 miles)
• Cat 1 men 40+ and all Cat 1 women: 2 laps (19 miles)
• Cat 2 & Single Speed: 2 laps (19 miles)
• Cat 3: 1 lap (9.5 miles)
• 12 & under: 2 laps of kid course (6 miles)
• 10 & under: 1 lap of kid course (3 miles)

About the Ride: Start/finish location: Located on FM 2833 (East Lake Road), 2 miles north of the intersection of FM 2833 and Highway 351. Note: We will
not start at the Buck Creek daily use gate. We are working with the Abilene Police Department Bike Unit and have access to the Dodson
Training Center facilities. Please enter at the training center ½ mile north of Buck Creek’s daily use gate. Restrooms and showers are
available at the training center. Please check the map on our website for more detailed directions.

Website: http://bentwheelbash.files.wordpress.com/

Registration : Online Registration for event categories and fees

Event Flyer: http://bentwheelbash.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/bent-wheel-bash-flyer-2010.pdf

Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010

Event: HALF CALF Benefit Bike Ride

Location: 200 South Vista Ridge Blvd.  Cedar Park, TX

Routes: 25, 50 & 75 mile

Registration Fees: Entry fees are $30.00 per cyclist registered by November 10, 2010. $35.00 per cyclist registered on November 11th and after. Cyclists can register the day of the ride for a $40.00 registration fee.

About the Ride: The hosts of the annual Cow Patty Classic Benefit Bike Ride, bring you the HALF CALF Benefit Bike Ride on November 20, 2010. Just like the Cow Patty Classic, this ride will start and end at Vista Ridge High School and follow the same route, only this ride includes only HALF the distance of the Cow Patty Classic. Get it “Half Calf!” Oh dear…how we crack ourselves up!

At this inaugural event, however, we decided to add the 75 mile route back in, just for fun, for those looking for a nice, fully supported ride at a bit of a longer distance. All routes – 25, 50 & 75 mile – feature moderate to intermediate level courses with rolling hills and beautiful scenery.

This is a fully supported ride for riders at any stage of training with multiple rest stops (with snacks & sport drinks), clear directional signage, bicycle mechanics, and medical support. And of course, dont forget a complimentary ride t-shirt and goodie bag! T-shirts and goodie bags can only be guaranteed for those who pre-register by November 15, 2010. After that date, they will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Event Website: http://www.vrffaalumni.com/bike_ride

Registration: Online Registration via Active.co

Date: November 20, 2010, 9:00 am

Event: 2010 28th Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally

Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 2255 N. Bonnie Brae   Denton, TX

Route Distance : 25, 37, 47, and 63 miles • Click here for 2010 Turkey Roll Map & Description of Route (NEW)

Registration Fee:

DAY of EVENT: Sat — 11/20/2010 $30 price — Day of Race (TShirts and goody bags, until we run out)

SECOND CHANCE DISCOUNT: Until 11/18 $25 (plus; $3+ ACTIVE.COM fee) — Guaranteed TShirt and goody bag — SECOND CHANCE DRAWING for more Gift cards/prizes

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Until 10/31 $22 (plus $3 ACTIVE.com fee) — Guaranteed TShirt and goody bag– + Participate in EARLY BIRD DRAWING valuable prizes

About the Ride :

28th Annual Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally transverses the beautiful rolling hills of Denton & Grayson Counties. The safety and enjoyment of our riders is our utmost concern. Over 150 specially designed course markers keep riders on safe, smooth road surface. Multiple Porta-potties at all rest stops. Riders may choose from among three/4 courses: 25, 37, 47, and 63 miles in length.

Event Website: http://dentonturkeyroll.com

Registration: Online Registration via Active.com

Date: Saturday, November 06, 2010 @ 9:00 AM local time

Event: Novemberfest Metric Century

Location: Brookshire, TX

Routes:

All five routes begin and end at Willow River Farms, about 45 miles west of Houston on the outskirts of historic San Felipe, Texas. The route winds through serveral small Texas towns. NovemberFest Metric Century is not a race, so you can cruise leisurely or try to set a personal best. Well-stocked rest stops, police support, sag wagons, mechanical assistance, and emergency medical support are provided along the route.

Registration Fee :

Individiual Riders:

Family (2 adults & 2 children under 17, 4 riders max):

Registration : Registration Form

Registration Closing Date :

Wednesday, November 03, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

About the ride:

NovemberFest and NovemberFest Metric Century benefiting THE CENTER is a two-fold -Family Festival and a non-competitive Bike Ride. The Family Festival from 10AM to 3PM is FREE includes games for the kids, live entertainment, Classic car and truck show, great BBQ and festival foods at reasonable prices, shopping and a silent auction. Stop by after your ride to test ride the latest bikes from Orbea or a massage for small fee.

Website: www.novemberfestmetriccentury.org

Additional Information

BIKE RIDE SCHEDULE
# 9:00 a.m. Start of 23, 40 and 64 mile routes
# 9:15 a.m. Start of 10 mile route
# 11:30 a.m. – 2:30p.m. Lunch Complimentary for registered riders
# 3:00 p.m. Course will be cleared

Date: November 21, 2010

Event: Bike the Bend for Literacy 2010

Location: Foster High School 4400 FM 723, Richmond, TX

Race Distances: 219, 32, or 59 miles
Registration Fees: $30 and all of the proceeds will benefit the life changing programs of the Literacy Council

About the Ride: This year’s Bike the Bend for Literacy ride is scheduled for Sunday, November 21, 2010. The ride will consist of three ride lengths of 19, 32, or 59 miles. All of the routes take place on the scenic roads of Fort Bend County; starting and finishing at Foster High School in Richmond. We invite you to help us change lives through literacy by supporting this year’s event. Please look at the various sponsorship levels on this site. In addition, we encourage you and other members of your organization to participate in this exciting ride. A BP MS 150 recommended ride, Bike the Bend is sure to attract cycling fanatics, families, and those seeking fun, frivolity and fitness just click on the “register now” button to get started.

Event Website: http://www.ftbendliteracy.org/Bike-The-Bend.html

Registration: Online Registration via Active.com

Date: December 4, 2010, 8:00 am

Event: Mission to Mission Charity Bike Tour 2010

Location: Mission County Park #1 6030 Padre Drive • San Antonio, TX

Route Distance : Family 12/15 mile * Performance/extended tour 34/58 miles * Polio + walking tour 5 miles

Registration Fee:

Preregistration: Individual $25,Team Member $20
Community Fundriasing Challenge: Individual $50,Team Member $50
TEAMS ARE 10 OR MORE

About the Ride : M2M Charity Bike Tour benefits local charities while celebrating the trails of four Spanish Colonial Missions.

M2M Tour routes will be revised in as the Mission Reach South Project extends, upgrades, and relocates hike and bike paths. The Family Route will may include stretches of trafficked city streets. Thanks to San Antonio River Authority, City of San Antonio, and the National Park Service for coordinating construction detours.

Event Website: http://www.missiontrailrotary.com/Articles/M2M2010.html

Registration: Online Registration via Active.com

Email: rcontreras@sbcglobal.net

Date: Dec 4, 2010

Event: Bicycles Inc Century of the Month Ride

Location: Arlington, TX

Route Distance : 12, 23, 44, 61, 81 and 102 miles

About the Ride : A fun ride with ride leaders and ride support. Routes available for of approximately 12, 23, 44, 61. 81 and 102 miles. Cue sheets availble before the ride.

Event Website: http://bicyclesinc.com/articles/cycling-events-calendar-pg16.htm

Email: Scott@BicyclesInc.com

For more info, call: 817-572-2453