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Saturday • May 13, 2006 • 8:00 a.m. Ride through broad valleys, over sweeping vistas, and gently rolling hills. The Armadillo Hill Country Classic is your chance to experience the best that Central Texas has to offer cyclists — at any experience level. Everybody (if you're among the first 1000 to pick up registration packets) gets one of our colorful Armadillo Classic T-shirts. Featuring nearly every imaginable mileage option from 14 to 105 miles, and plenty of excellent rest stops with experienced, professional SAG support, the Armadillo Classic is your chance to set a new goal and achieve a new personal cycling milestone. New routing and more rest stop support on the 105 mile route. Also noteworthy is the 6.5-mile Kids & Family Ride with a separate starting point in Bertram where kids ride free with a parent or guardian who only pays $15 to ride. Registration for this kid-friendly ride starts at 9 am at the Bertram Municipal Park on Vaughn St in Bertram (see map below) The Kids & Family Ride starts at 10 am. Party after the ride. Something new we tried last year which turned out to be a great success was our after the ride party featuring live Austin musicians and spagetti dinner by one of our sponsors, Fazoli's Restaurant. We've got the same rockin' bands as last year too. Here's the schedule.
One more thing. You'll be able to use the showers at the high school gym. So bring your soap and towel, your family, and be prepared to spend a great day in Liberty hill. The Armadillo Hill Country Classic will commence rain or shine. No refunds or rain checks.
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Don't be late at the starting point either because riders attempting the 80, and 105 mile options must arrive at our 30-mile-point "Dillo Door" before 10:30 am. Otherwise they will be directed to continue on one of the shorter options. Armadillo Classic riders on-site registration & packet pickup begins at 6:30. The ride starts at 8:00 a.m.
The Armadillo is one of the most popular rides in the Central Texas region and certainly the best value. Your very reasonable registration fee supports bicycle safety education & free bike helmets for central Texas children.
Whether you're riding to have fun with the family, to take pictures or if you're seeking a noteworthy physical challenge, the Armadillo has it all. Experience the joy of reaching a milestone while participating in an excellent cycling experience that supports a worthy cause. Register now!
Please Support Our Sponsors:
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Sponsoring Organizations
- American Diabets Association/ Tour de Cure
- Bertram 4-H Club
- Burnet County Sheriff's Department
- Bertram Safe Storage
- Burnet High School National Honor Society
- Bertram Chamber of Commerce
- Frost Bank
- Liberty Hill ISD
- Liberty Hill Lions Club
- Marble Falls Kiwanis
- SERTOMA
- Spirit Reins
Bike Tour Raffle |
Cycle America has donated one adult bike tour to the Armadillo and we will have a raffle for the tour. The raffle tickets will be sold at ACA meetings and various ACA scheduled rides up to and including the Armadillo Ride Day May 13, 2006 at Liberty Hill High School. The drawing will take place on ride day May 13th. Each raffle ticket is $1.00. You can purchase as many raffle tickets as you want. The Cycle America tours are listed here. |
Raffle Details: Cycle America prize is good for any Cycle America bicycle tour for one adult ($700 maximum tour value per person). Tours include meals, camping accommodations and baggage transportation. Prize does not include transportation/transfers to or from trip start/ending destination. Prize not redeemable for cash or other merchandise and can not be sold or transferred. Bike tour prize is good through September 1st, 2007. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Armadillo Ride Day — May 13, 2006
Classic Ride: Starts 8:00 am Options of 14, 28, 42, 51, 62, 80, 105 miles are included with some of the best rest stops and most experienced sag support in the state of Texas. After all, the Armadillo is the pride of the Austin Cycling Association and we know how to put together a great bike ride! Register early for $25, because after 6 May the price goes up to $35. Please show up early and don't be late. All riders must be off the course at by 4:30 pm.
Specially Priced Kids & Family Ride: Starts 10:00 am The Armadillo Hill Country Tour will include a special Kids & Family Ride Option of 6.5 miles starting in the bike-friendly town of Bertram, TX a few miles down the road from offical starting point for the Classic edition of this popular ride. We created the alternate start point to ensure the safest and most enjoyable ride for young kids and adults who are still getting comfortable with bicycling. Kids ride free with a parent or guardian who pays only $15. No penalties on late registration for this entry-level ride, but please register early anyway.
Be an Armadillo Volunteer! - Be part of the team that makes this annual event a success. Pretty please?
Donate as much as you like - We don't mind a bit. We'll use your contribution to enhance our bicycle safety education & kids helmets program. Send your registration forms and/or donations to:
Armadillo Hill Country Classic
c/o Austin Cycling Association
P.O. Box 5993
Austin, TX 78763
Registration Methods:
• $25 through May 6
• $35 beginning May 7 and thereafter
• Secure On-Line Registration via ACTIVE.COM — (Active.com appends an additional service fee of about $3)
• Fill out print and mail the Armadillo Hill Country Classic registration form (360K) prior to May 6. -- DO NOT MAIL AFTER 6 MAY -- ($25 plus your own postage and supplies) requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download. EASY TO READ. This PDF has extra features. You can fill it out on your computer and then print it.
• On-Site Registration & Packet Pickup locations at the proper time & place
$25 until May 6 — $35 thereafter• Saturday, May 6 - $25 Bicycle Sport Shop (Austin) 517 South Lamar., 12 noon to 4 p.m. (note: this will be the only on-site opportunity to register for the lower $25 price)
• Tuesday, May 9 - $35 REI (Austin) Loop 360 at 183 & MoPac. 4-7 p.m.
• Thursday, May 11 - $35 Freewheeling Bicycles (Austin) 2401 San Gabriel, 4-7 p.m.• Ride Day Registration 13 May 2006 $35
Classic Ride Day Registration - Begins at 6:30 a.m at Liberty Hill High School in Liberty Hill (driving directions below)
Kids & Family Ride Registration - Begins at 9:00 in Bertram Municipal Park (driving directions below)• Kids & Family Registration ALWAYS $15 rest of family rides free with one registered adult ($15) riding this 6.5 mile route
Ride Locations:
Classic Ride Option — Ride Time 8:00 a.m. —Registration Starts at 6:30 a.m. Liberty Hill High School, in Liberty Hill. On the south side of Highway 29 about 2 miles west of the intersection of 183 and 29 (Seward Junction)
Kids & Family Option — Ride Time 10:00 a.m — Registration Starts at 9:00 a.m. Bertram Municipal Park, in Bertram. South of Highway 29 on Vaughn Street, 2 blocks west of FM 243.
A detailed page of instructions and maps on how to get to the Armadillo ride is here.
Area Hotels |
Comfort Inn |
Comfort Suites |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites |
Best Western Cedar Inn, Cedar Park, TX |
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Days Inn |
Holiday Inn - Express 600 San Gabriel Village Blvd. 800/465-4329 www.hiexpress.com |
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| La Quinta Inn 333 N. IH 35 (800) 531.5900 http://926.lq.com |
Parkway Motel 1908 S. Austin Avenue (512) 863.9091 |
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| Quality Inn 1005 Leander Rd. (512) 863-7504 http://www2.choicehotels.com |
San Gabriel Motor Court 103 N. Austin Avenue (512) 819.9374 http://www.sangabrielmotel.com/ |
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Camping |
Berry Springs RV Park The park offers a quiet, natural setting with country comfort and city convenience. 42 oversized sites accommodate large rigs and slide-outs. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. 140-C Market Street 512/864-2724 http://www.berryspringsrv.com |
East View RV Ranch 552 Eastview Drive 512-931-2251 www.EastViewRVRanch.com |
| Lake Georgetown For the more serious angler or water enthusiast, this 1200 acre lake offers boating, skiing, fishing, four separate camping areas, a wildlife preserve and 16 miles of hiking trails. Cedar Breaks Park and Jim Hogg Park have boat ramps and camping facilities with RV hook-ups and restrooms with showers. Russell Park has both a camping and swimming area, a boat ramp and restrooms with showers. Tejas Park offers primitive camping and picnic areas. Fishing is some of the best in the region, with small and largemouth bass, white bass, flathead and channel cat. Off Williams Drive/Andice Rd (512) 930-5253 http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/
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New Life RV Park Located in historic Georgetown. 2 miles off IH-35. Peaceful country setting, close to Sun City, Lake Georgetown and San Gabriel Park/River. Minutes from Austin (lakes, fishing, golf shopping). Landscaped sites include 2 car concrete parking & patio, low level lighting, 20/30/50 amps and sewer. Instant access phone available. Cable and DLS available thru Cox. Showers, Rec. Hall, Pool, Horseshoes and Washers. Daily, Weekly or Monthly. (512) 931-2073 http://www.newlifervpark.com |
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| Shady River RV Resort Hundreds of big shady pecan trees, on a river bottom, shade most of our lots. This is a peaceful country setting on 10 acres with river access for fishing, tubing, swimming, located 7 miles East on Highway 29. Tennis court is available for tennis or parties. Full hook-ups, laundry and restroom. Very close to convenience store. Between two large lakes. Labeled as ?the prettiest park in Williamson County?. Short term and long term available. Some pull thrus. (877) 424-CAMP |
San Gabriel Motor Court The San Gabriel Motel is a historic motor court redecorated in Early Texas themes. Rustic furnishings such as log beds, copper and hand painted sinks, and cowboy accessories highlight these unique accommodations. The property rests on 18 acres on the San Gabriel river and offers campsites as well. 103 N. Austin Avenue (512) 819.9374 http://www.sangabrielmotel.com/ |
