September Bike Rides in Texas
North Crowley High School, 9100 S. Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76123 (MAPSCO 103T)
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Estimated Event Size: 1000
20, 40 and 62 mile rides for charity through Tarrant and Johnson Counties. The start/finish line will be at the south-side of
La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Ride
City Park, San Antonio Road, LaVernia, Texas
Saturday, September 13, 2008
34, 55, 63 mile rides on pavement. Bring the family for Festival, Arts & Crafts Show, Food & Fun!
The Vineyard at Florence, 4 miles east of Florence on FM 487.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
15, 35, 45 and 62 mile rides through the scenic back roads of Florence and Williamson County with rest stops. Families will be treated to face painting, jumping balloon and other activities for the kids, including kids fun ride within the vineyard. Adults will enjoy the wine tasting and music.
OmniSYS Cotton Patch Classic Tour
Greenville, Texas
Saturday , September 20, 2008
Estimated Event Size: 650
20-mile, 30-mile, 40-mile, 55-mile, 65-mile bike tours. 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, a Railfest at the Old Katy Depot. Stay and enjoy a concert from the Kenneth Threadgill Series at the historic Downtown Greenville Municipal auditorium.
OmniSYS Cottonpatch Classic USCF RACE
Greenville, Texas
Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2008
Event Attributes: Criterium, Stage Race
Estimated Event Size: 40
Distance: 65 miles
USCF Ride Start Time: 725 AM
Prude Ranch, Fort Davis, Texas
September 20 and September 21, 2008
Tour provides varying distance routes from 10, 25, 55 and 75 miles.
Cyclefest is one of the most scenic Bike Tour in the state of Texas with beautiful vistas, easy novice routes and challenging hills.
Big Thicket Visitors Center, Beaumont, Texas
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Rides of 14, 36, 46, 75 and 101 miles on scenic South East Texas/Big Thicket byways. The natural terrain is challenging. There will be manned rest stops with restrooms, snacks and drinks.
Waco Wild West Century Bicycle Tour
100 University Parks Drive, Waco, Texas
Saturday, September 27, 2008
10-mile family friendly route goes through beautiful Cameron Park and downtown Waco.
26-mile route is also fun for families and recreational riders. This route is quite flat.
50 & 65-mile routes are relatively flat with a few challenging hills.
100-mile Presidential Tour takes riders on scenic roads throughout McLennan County.
Conquer the Coast Bicycle Tour
Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi, Texas
Saturday, September 27-Sunday, September 28, 2008
25 mile cruise along Ocean Drive, 65 mile ride and a 65 mile ride including the “Toughest 18 Miles in Texas” Time Trial on Padre Island.
Cy-Fair Lions 9th Annual Biking for Sight Century
Montgomery,Texas
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Estimated Event Size: 600
Cycle through some of the most beautiful Texas landscape. The 24 mile route takes you past an exotic animal farm, while the 40, 62 and 100 mile routes take you through the Sam Houston National Forest.
NOTE: In addition to providing all the fun, food and fellowship, many of these bike rides support local charities and civic organizations. Your participation is appreciated and bring much needed funds to many worthy causes.
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