Armadillo Hill Country Classic The 2008 Armadillo Hill Country Classic
On-Line Registration is now closed but you can still register at the ride start location
If you still want to register, you are highly encouraged to show up at Liberty Hill High School (If you need directions here's a Google map to the venue) as early as you can muster. We should be ready for you around 6:30 am. The ride will begin promptly at 8:00. Please don't be late.
Some late updates:
National Weather Service Point Forecast for Liberty Hill on
Saturday, May 10 at 1pm
| Temperature: 89°F | Heat Index: 92°F | Surface Wind: SSW 11mph |
| Sky Cover: 50% | Precipitation Potential: 10% | Relative Humidity: 47% |
Courtesy of Daniel Norton:
Bring and re-apply sunscreen tomorrow!
You can register tomorrow morning for the 14th Annual Armadillo Hill Country Classic at Liberty Hill High School starting at 6:30 am. The on-site registration fee for this fully supported ride is $40, and proceeds support bicycle safety education & free bike helmets for central Texas children. (The first 1000 registration packets contain an attractive AHCC T-shirt.)
The ride will start at at 8:00 am, so arrive early if you plan to leave with the first wave. There will be plenty of rest stops along the way, although the 100-milers will have one less rest stop than in past years, so they'll need to plan accordingly.
The temperature will start at around 72°F and skies will be overcast, but the clouds will burn off through about 1:00 pm, providing partly sunny skies. By late afternoon, there will be a small chance of scattered sprinkles and thunder, with the high reaching about 95°F. Winds will remain steady all day at about 10 mph from the SSW.
Saturday • May 10, 2008 • 8:00 a.m.
Registration, $30 until May 3rd, $40 thereafter.
ON SITE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP BELOW
Ride Day: May 10
Time: 8:00 am (Registration opens at 6:30 am)
Place: Liberty Hill High School
Address: 13125 W Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, Tx 78642
Map: Liberty Hill HS - Google
Map: Detailed Layout of Armadillo venue
Map: Bertram City Park - Google (Kids & Family Ride 10:00 am)
Registration Form & Information: Download
| Saturday, May 3rd | Bicycle Sport Shop | 517 S Lamar, Austin | 12-4 pm |
| Tuesday, May 6th | REI | 9901 Capital of TX HWY | 4-7 pm |
| Wednesday, May 7th | Spin City Cycling | 11415 RR 620 N, STE-K | 4-7 pm |
| Thursday, May 8th | Freewheeling Bicycles | 2401 San Gabriel | 4-7 pm |
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.
Hot food available for purchase after the ride.
One more thing. The showers at the high school gym will be available to you for free. So bring your soap and towel, and your family, and be prepared to spend a great day in Liberty Hill -- and without smelling like a wet poodle during the ride home.
The Armadillo Hill Country Classic will commence rain or shine. No refunds or rain checks.
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!