Date: May 16, 2010

Event: The Byers Bicycle Bash II

Location: First National Bank of Byers

Entry Fees:

Early registration fee will be $22 per participant with a fee of $15 for all students.

About the Race:

The Byers Bicycle Bash II is the second annual 100 km recreational bicycle ride through scenic Clay County. The Byers Bicycle Bash is considered “A Warm-up for the Warm-ups” for Hotter-N-Hell 100.

Website: http://www.byersbikebash.org

Registration:http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10009

Email: joecastelli5@sbcglobal.net

Additional Info:

This ride is a fund raising event with all proceeds benefiting the Byers ISD and the Byers Volunteer Fire Department.  A free hamburger feed will be held for all registered riders at the end of their Journey in Byers.

Date: May, 16, 2010

Event: Houston Grand Crit

Location: Houston

Entry Fees Per Route:

Flyer: http://www.txbra.org/db/events/2010HoustonGrand.pdf

Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=8351

Email: lee@bikebarn.com

Additional Info:

The Houston Grand Criterium…The Ultimate Urban Race is now in its fifth year.  This unique event will take place in the nation’s fourth largest city along the backdrop of Houston’s distinctive downtown skyline.  The event will feature multiple sanctioned races designed for juniors, women, enthusiasts and professionals.  But these aren’t the only ones who can race–Bring the kids for a crit of their own (Kids will race in 2 age groups…7 and Under & 8-12).

Website: http://www.houstongrandcriterium.com/

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010

Event: Matrix Track Cup

Location: Frisco, TX

Entry Fees Per Route:

EARLY BIRD PRICES — 50% OFF ARE IN EFFECT FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! REGISTER NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER!

About the Race:

THREE RACES PER CATEGORY:
1. Sprint Distance SCRATCH RACE 2k (or shorter, depending on category)
2. Short-Distance POINTS RACE (5k with 4 sprints)
3. Endurance-Distance POINTS RACE (20k for elite men, 5-15k for other categories)

Flyer: http://www.spinnerproductions.org/flier.pdf

Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10654

Email: Drew@spinnerproductions.org

Additional Info:

Season Opener of the 2010 ATRA National Championship Series
A TXBRA Texas Cup Event
Over $2,000 in cash and prizes Texas Cup points on EACH race.

Date: May 22-23, 2010

Event: Tour de Cure

Location: Retama Park, Selma (San Antonio), TX

Entry Fees: Our early bird registration fee of $15.00 will be in effect until March 6, 2010. After that, your registration fee will be $25.00. All cyclists must raise the minimum of $150 to participate, in addition to the registration fee.

Routes (Click here for Route Maps):

About the Tour:

The Red Riders are ANY participants in the Tour de Cure who are living with diabetes, type 1 or type 2. If you have diabetes, YOU ARE A RED RIDER!  We want the riders with diabetes on the course to be readily visible to all other riders and to each other. We want to encourage people with diabetes to be visible and proud. The ride itself is the affirmation of your courage and perseverance. Make a difference in the fight against diabetes.

Riders with diabetes (Red Riders) are welcome to join the team “Team Red” which is a team of riders with diabetes AND family, friends and supporters of people with diabetes.  You don’t have to diabetes to join Team Red, just have a passion to raise funds to find a cure!

Website: http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC445518030?pg=entry&fr_id=6889

Registration: Participant Mail-In Registration

Email: pbodet@diabetes.org

Additional Info:

This event offers a great weekend of cycling and fun through beautiful hill country, as well as the personal satisfaction of completing a ride and doing your part in the fight against diabetes. Whether you’re a novice, an occasional rider or expert cyclist, we have a route that matches your ability.

Our routes feature full-service rest stops as well as SAG and mechanical and medical support along the way. All routes will travel alongside the beautiful country roads South Central Texas. Upon crossing the finish line, on both days, you will be invited to join us for lunch and dinner, to unwind in the massage tent and to enjoy live music and more. On Day 1, the routes start at Retama Park in San Antonio, TX and finish at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.  On Day 2, we pick back up at Texas State University and finish at Akins High School in Austin, TX.T

For more information, call 1-210-829-1765 x 6126 or Contact Us.

Event Manager: Patricia Bodet

Date: June 5, 2010 – 8:00 am

Event: Mesquite Rodeo Bike Ride

Location: Mesquite, TX

Entry Fees:

Early Registration ends May 1, 2010.
Single Riders recieve $5 discount for early registration.
First Rider of Tandem receives $5 discount for early registration. Tandem Riders, please submit one entry per rider. Child riders (14 and under) must be accompanied by an adult rider.

Routes:

100K: Hard and fast is the only way to describe this course. Crossing the Trinity River twice and flying through the bottomlands, you’ll find it hard to believe you’re still in Dallas County. This route is for seasoned riders. Before attempting this route, be sure you can cover the distance and get back to the rodeo grounds by 1:00PM.

75K: Watch out for alligators on this route as you travel on smooth flat roads through the unincorporated parts of Southern Dallas County. Be sure and stop at the new rest stop at the Historic Seagoville School near downtown Seagoville.

33K: The same route as in previous years, you’ll travel around the Mesquite area and Eastern Dallas County on a half flat, half hilly course with 2 rest stops.

Route Map: Popup Image or available as a PDF

Beneficiaries: Benefiting Mesquite Charities and Scholarship funds

Website: http://rodeobikeride.org/

Registration: Online Registration

Additional Info:

Lunch provided for all riders. You may purchase additional lunch for your family and friends during registrtion for $5 each.

The Mesquite Rodeo Bike Ride will be held RAIN or SHINE. NOREFUNDS.

Registered Massage Therapists will offer post-event massages on acash basis. Massage will be available for $15 per 15 minutes.

Please contact Debi Holley at 469-939-3677

Date: Saturday, June 5-6, 2010

Event: 4th Annual 24 Hours in the Canyon

Location: Palo Duro Canyon 11450 Park Road 5

Entry Fees Per Route:

12 hour competitive — $100 until 5/15/10, $120 thereafter

24 hour competitive — $125 until 5/15/10, $145 thereafter

Non-competitive — $40 until 5/15/10; $60 thereafter

Route Maps:

Non-Competitive and Competitive:

• Road bike
• Mountain bike

About the Race:

24 Hours in the Canyon is a team or individual event in which participants can ride as far as their inspiration takes them.  Riders are encouraged to set a personal and/or team goal of the amount of time they will ride.

Beneficiaries: 90% of all funds raised from this event will be staying in Amarillo to help patients at The Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center

Website: http://www.24hoursinthecanyon.org/

Registration: Online Registration via Active

Email: info@24hoursinthecanyon.org

Additional Information:

Specifics:
A noncompetitive team may be made up of an unlimited number of riders. A competitive team may be made up of 2 or 4 person teams.
NOTE: The last day to register for the competitive portions is May 24, 2010.

What is Provided?
* Campsite for Team – Restrooms with Showers
* Goodie Bag – T-Shirt
* 2 Meals – Bike Repair Area
* Stocked Rest Area – Various Prizes

Awards
* Top Fundraiser – Largest Team
* Red Eye Rider – Rider who leads the first lap
* Random Drawings will be done for various “door prizes”

- Campgrounds will be open to participants on Friday, June 4th @ 5:00 pm.

Click here for Event FAQ’s

Date: June 12, 2009

Event: 14th Annual FIRE-ANT 100K

Location: CORYELL ACTIVITIES COMPLEX, Highway 84

Entry Fees Per Route: June 7, $25. Late registration fee, after June 7, $30.

About the Race:

The ride will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009, with all rides beginning at 8 A.M. Start and finish will be held at the CORYELL ACTIVITIES COMPLEX on Hwy. 84, just east of the intersection of TX Loop 36 and US Hwy. 84. There are highway signs to direct you to the Complex.

Website: www.BicycleTexas.com/fireant100k.htm

Flyer: http://www.bicycletexas.com/images/fireantflyer.jpg

Registration:http://www.bicycletexas.com/fireant_reg.pdf

Email:Lwhite8@juno.com.

Additional Info:

Lengths of rides include: 10-mile, 30-mile, 50-mile, and 100K (62.5 miles). All routes will be paved country roads. WE REQUIRE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO WEAR HELMETS AND SAFETY GEAR. Sag Stations will be provided. There are no repair facilities on site. We also strongly urge all riders to carry water bottles during the ride.