De Cycloon van Comanche

De Cycloon van Comanche

Comanche, Texas
Zaterdag, 7 Juni, 2008 8 am
Dwars Land

300 verwachte fietsers

Speciale route voor kereltjes 10 en onder. De achter-wegen van het land, geen verkeer, en zeer toneel. Er zijn sommige toneelroutes vermeld op de website voor het geval dat u de race niet kunt maken. Dit is een mooi deel van Texas.

Routes

Allen zijn PDFs.

De Kaart van de Route van de cycloon - 10 Mijlen
De Kaart van de Route van de cycloon - 22 Mijlen
De Kaart van de Route van de cycloon - 28 Mijlen
De Kaart van de Route van de cycloon - 42 Mijlen
De Kaart van de Route van de cycloon - 55 Mijlen
De Kaart van de Route van de cycloon - 75 Mijlen

RVers: U kunt willen blijven bij Proctor Meer (de Korpsen van het Leger van het Park van Ingenieurs)

Rodeo van Mesquite de Rit van de Fiets

U zult met uw rit van Arena Resistol op Rodeo Centrum beginnen dat bij 1818 Rodeo Aandrijving wordt gevestigd. I-635 (Snelweg LBJ) Militaire Parkway/Scyene van de uitgang. Als u naar het zuiden reist, ga door beide signaallichten verder aan de Arena. Als u naar het noorden bent, draai links op Militaire Parkway, nemen een directe linkerzijde na het viaduct op Rodeo Centrum Blvd.Thousands van fietsers zal beginnen van het Rodeo Mesquite Centrum. Breng uw familie, vrienden en medewerkers.

Rodeo van Mesquite de Rit van de Fiets

Mesquite, Texas
Zaterdag, 7 Juni, 2008 8 am
2000 verwachte fietsers.

Route Details

RVers: Ik verblijf bij het Park van de Plaats rv van de Aanplanting.

De Rit van de Fiets van het Pedaal van de perzik

De Rit van de Fiets van het Pedaal van de perzik
Weatherford, Texas
Zaterdag, 12 Juli, 2008
2500 verwachte fietsers

Routes van 100K, 39 mijlen, 26 mijlen en 9 mijlen. Deze cursus heeft sommige taaie heuvels. but the hills are interspersed with flat stretches. Check in advance of the state of the roads in the area. Sometimes spring floods can wash roads away.

After the ride, shuttle buses will take riders from the start/finish to the Parker County Peach Festival in downtown Weatherford, where you’ll enjoy lots of food, crafts, music and country hospitality.

RVers: Stay at the Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway. The Trailway provides opportunities for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.

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Horseback Trails

McKinney Roughs Nature Park is located about 15 miles east of Austin on Highway 71. McKinney Roughs spreads over 1,100 acres and includes horseback riding (not camping). McKinney Roughs has two equestrian trail heads. Several of the trails offer scenic overlooks, cross pine groves and grasslands, as well as offer access to the Colorado River.

Trailhead gates are opened at sunrise and closed at sunset every day to allow trail riders access to the trails during optimal riding times. Fee is $10 per rider. Equestrian passbooks can be purchased for $250, which includes 50 passes. To check if equestrian trails are open, call the 24-hour trail information hotline at 1-800-776-5272, Ext. 7427.  Link to the trail map in PDF.

BastropTexas.net has some great photographs of McKinney Roughs park.

Hiking Trails

McKinney Roughs contains the most extensive collection of hiking trails to be found in Central Texas. The official park website mentions over 15 miles of trails, with more planned in the future. $3 per person. No biking and no dogs on trails. View the details at Texas Hiking website.

Photograph from Happy Horse Hotel website. All rights reserved.

Area Campground

Happy Horse Hotel has tent and rig camping (water and electric only). There are a few openings for the May Full Moon Ride on May 16 and May 17) . $35 for each horse/rider, which will include the $5 ride ticket. The ride will last 60 to 90 minutes after mounting up, and riders must be able to comfortably trot and canter their horses, since timing is everything. Call 512-303-0589 for more details and exact times.

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May 2

Custom Car and Truck Show, Conroe. Top 75, Top 10 Under Construction, Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Best Engine, Best Undercarriage, Best Interior, Best Debut Car.

May 3

Mayfest, Driftwood, Texas, 10am-6pm, free. Enjoy a beautiful day on the grounds of the historical church. Bake sale, food, vendors, silent auction, activities for children, live music including Nashville Recording Artist, Jill Parr.

The Heritage Gala, Dripping Springs, 6-11 pm, reservation. Relax under the stars and 150-year-old oak trees on the grounds of Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead Historic Museum. Wine tasting, gourmet dining, dancing to swing/jazz band, guided tours of historic homestead, silent and live auction.

Spring Fling, Gainesville, 10am-5pm. in Leonard Park. Eddie Coker, children’s entertainer will keep the youngsters busy, while parents explore the arts and crafts vendors. Radio Disney, Talley Fun and Games carnival, Little Britches Rodeo, Critterman and his Animal Ambassadors, Chuck Wagon Cooking and Blacksmith demonstrations, dog agility and obedience exhibits and miniature train round out the fun.

May 3-4

Comfort Village Spring Antiques Show, Comfort, (Sa) 10am-5pm, (Su) 10am-4pm, Comfort Park on Highway 27. Look for stoneware and baskets, pewter, cupboards and farm tables, benches, shelves, architectural artifacts, textiles and linens and antique tools.

Heritage Home Tour 2008 : Roses of San Antonio Street, San Marcos, (Sa) 12 noon-6pm, (Su) 12 noon-5pm, San Antonio Street, tickets needed. A self-paced tour of 6 historic homes built between 1887 and 1920, spanning American Foursquare, Queen Anne, Pioneer Farmhouse, Greek Revival and other styles. Ticket holders receive 2008 Homes Tour map and descriptions. A beautiful selection of antique roses will be for sale at the tour ticket sales center on Mitchell Street, between W. San Antonio and MLK Streets.

Texas Bison Festival, Hwy 290 East of Stonewall, (Sa&Su)10 am to 6pm, LBJ State Park, Adults $5; Children under 10 free. See a live bison herd and witness the Native American blessing of the herd. Visit the 1800s Texas Living History area, enjoy cowboy music and poetry, explore the farming lifesyle. In the Native American cultural area, you will enjoy dancers, music, storytellers; learn the art of bow making, flint knapping and fire making. Try a Bison burger or Bison sausage.

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Buc Days

Corpus Christi, Texas
April 22-May 4, 2008

During the War of 1812, Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates helped General Andrew Jackson and his troops defend New Orleans against the British. For this service, U.S. President James Madison gave Lafitte a full pardon for his crimes of piracy. Legend has it that Jean Lafitte then moved his band of pirates and established headquarters on the present site of Corpus Christi.

Buc Days Celebration begins on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 6 pm when the Pirate Queens sail into the Yacht Basin and capture the mayor. The mayor surrenders the city and the pirates raise their flag, complete with skull and crossbones, over Corpus Christi. Buc Days includes an illuminated night parade, PRCA Pro rodeo, BBQ challenge, Folklorico competition, carnival, Music and Fire on the Bay, 5k Run, live music and, new for 2008–Bikes, Bulls & BBQ . . . Check out the schedule of events.

So, start practicing your pirate talk. Arrrr, Matey!

For RV parks in the Corpus Christi area, please visit the TACO website.

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Jazz Fish, a sand sculpture with fish playing the piano, a bass and the drums (Matt Long, NYC 2007).

The Texas Sand Sculpture Festival
April 18-20, 2008
Port Aransas, Texas

Texas SandFest is the largest festival of its type in the USA, with 24 master sculptors from the Ukraine, Italy, Netherlands, Canada and the US, as well as 200 amateur sand sculptors. The event is held on Mustang Island, between Ave G and Access Rd 1A, near Beach Markers 8 and 11.  Look for the centerpiece sculpture made from 250 tons of sand.

This three-day weekend is perfect for a family trip.  Enjoy activities like pet contests, sand sculpting lessons, live music, youth tent, raffle, arts & crafts, food vendors and fun. For SandFest schedule, visit website.

You will see incredible sculptures as they emerge from the mind of the artist and the beach.  Enjoy a relaxing weekend at the beach on the Gulf of Mexico.

Parking: Parking for 100,000 is a problem, so check out the website for details. If you are staying in a hotel, ask about the B bus. You may park at Sharkey’s at 2600 Hwy 361 and take the free shuttle to the SandFest. Remember that you need to purchase the $12 Beach Parking Sticker if you decide to park on the beach.

Campers and RVers:  Visit the Port Aransas CVB for a list of area campgrounds. Primitive beach camping is allowed at Magee Beach Park.

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