ACA Classic Rides
Classic rides contain several distance options and no set speed. At the start, each rider is given a map and cue sheet. Riders are generally grouped by distance, each riding at their own pace.
ACA rides are open to any adult recreational cyclist (regardless of membership or affiliation), as well as riders under 18 accompanied by a responsible adult. Riders of all levels, including novice, are encouraged to participate. All rides are on public streets and roads, and all riders ride at their own risk. Carry identification and water bottle(s). Properly worn, approved bicycle helmets are required of all riders. Remember, each rider is responsible for his/her own safety and security.
San Saba Loops
Sat, 02/13/2010 - 9:00amMeet at Burnet Middle School at 1201 N. Main Street, Burnet (two blocks north of the RR 963/US 281 intersection and one block east of US 281) for a joint ride with Highland Lakes Bicycle Club with rides of 24 to 54 miles. Ride through rolling cedar and oak covered hills with wide-open ranch land views all the way to Lampasas. Watch for the dry washes, which are fun to ride down, but can be rough due to occasional floods that wash away the pavement.
24.0miles,
37.0miles,
49.0miles,
54.0miles,
Contact: Patti Summerall, , p_summerall@yahoo.com
Sun City Saunter
Sun, 02/14/2010 - 1:00pmHook up for a joint ride with the Sun City Texas Cyclists. The 7- and 14-mile options inside Sun City are perfect for the beginner or family. The longer options are 25, 38, 52 and 61 miles. Going north on Interstate 35, take Exit 261A. Follow access road to traffic signal at Williams Drive. Turn left (west) onto Williams Drive and go about 5 miles to Sun City entrance (right turn in at traffic signal). Follow Del Webb Boulevard, cross bridge, and after passing entrance sign to Legacy Hills Grill and Clubhouse, take next right at a sign listing Community Center. Go down Texas Drive for about two blocks, then turn left into large parking lot in front of the Community Center, which is the second large building. Do not park in the vicinity of the first building. That is the Fitness Center.
25.0miles,
38.0miles,
52.0miles,
60.0miles,
Contact: Rick Byrnes, , blue_x21@yahoo.com
Andice Adventure
Sat, 02/20/2010 - 9:00amEnjoy traversing rolling hills and valleys as you appreciate the absolute allure of the Hill Country. From Hwy 183 north, turn left on FM 1431. Take FM 1431 to the third light (Lakeline Blvd) and turn right. The school is 0.5 a mile north of the FM 1431/Lakeline intersection, on the left. Meet on the north side of CC Mason Elementary School. Ride will head North on Lakeline Blvd, turn right onto Crystal Falls Pkwy and out to Andice, Texas via Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Enjoy traversing rolling hills and valleys as you appreciate the absolute allure of the Hill Country.
33.0miles,
45.0miles,
69.0miles,
Contact: Steve Coyle, , scoyle0825@gmail.com
Lost Pines
Sat, 02/20/2010 - 1:00pmMeet at the courthouse square in Bastrop for rides of 29, 37 and 52 miles. The courthouse is on Pecan just south of Loop 150. These scenic and challenging rides course through the loblolly pine carpeted red clay hills of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. A new out-and-back option goes to Kovar and back. We do go through the park, so don’t forget to bring your $2.00 park entrance fee. Be ready to climb!
29.0miles,
37.0miles,
52.0miles,
Contact: Katy Kappel, , katy@sfteaustin.org
Dripping Springs Favorites
Sun, 02/21/2010 - 9:00amA new revision of an old route. Meet at Dripping Springs ISD Administration building, on the north side of Hwy 290, about 3/10 of a mile west of the traffic light at Hwy 12. (The admin building is on Loop 64). The 17-, 31-, 45- and 59-mile rides follow Onion Creek and then climb across the Great Divide into the Blanco River Basin, offering one of the most spectacular cycling views anywhere. Plenty of hills, open vistas and fire-ant mounds.
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31.0miles,
45.0miles,
59.0miles,
Contact: Sue Cahill,
Weir Lost
Sun, 02/21/2010 - 1:00pmOfficial loops of 20, 30 and 53 miles that pass through the big cities of Jonah, Walburg and, if you don’t get lost, Weir. Plenty of options for shorter rides. Meet at the parking lot at the girl’s softball field in Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. From I-35 take Exit 254 east; follow Route 3406 3.4 mi., cross CR 1460 (3406 becomes 113/Kyphen Rd.) go another 2.3 miles, turn right onto Aten Loop. Take the first right into the parking lot.
20.0miles,
30.0miles,
53.0miles,
Contact: Kevin Corry, , kevincorry@sbcglobal.net
Creedmoor Cruise
Sat, 02/27/2010 - 9:00amRides of about 24, 46 and 69 miles in rolling to flat countryside southeast of Austin. The longest ride goes all the way to Lockhart. Check out the African animals at the TDC landfill on the way back. Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (One block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon).
24.0miles,
46.0miles,
69.0miles,
Contact: Katy Kappel, , katy@sfteaustin.org
Joppa Jaunt
Sat, 02/27/2010 - 1:00pmMeet at Liberty Hill Elementary School on Loop 332, just west of downtown Liberty Hill. These 25-, 32-, 47-, and 55-mile intermediate level rides follow quiet back roads over the picturesque Jollyville Plateau with a few moderate hills. Pedal through places like Joppa, Oatmeal, Mahomet and Bertram.
25.0miles,
32.0miles,
47.0miles,
55.0miles,
Contact: Mark Nelsen, , mark.nelsen@gmail.com
Pedernales Pedal
Sun, 02/28/2010 - 9:00amIf you enjoy our Dripping Springs-to-Johnson City ride, you’ll love this ride! We’ll take in part of that same route but return to Dripping Springs via different routes. Bring plenty of water, as the only water stop available is on the 63-mile ride. The only water on the 30-mile ride would require a 5-mile total diversion into Pedernales Falls State Park. Rides start at Dripping Springs High School. From the “Y” (US 290 and SH 71 intersection) in Southwest Austin, follow US 290 to Dripping Springs. Go to Tiger Lane 1.9 miles west of the RR 12/US 290 intersection in Dripping Springs. Turn left on Tiger Lane, and the high school will be on the left.
30.0miles,
63.0miles,
Contact: Michael Shirk, , michaels990@gmail.com
Cotton Capers
Sun, 02/28/2010 - 1:00pmThe 31-, 46- and 58-mile routes cover rolling farmland. These rides leave from very close in and put you and your bike in rural countryside before you know it. Sometimes we even see cotton. Meet near the intersection of Centre Park and Centre Creek in NE Austin. Take Cameron Rd. north off Hwy 183, and turn right on Rutherford Ln. The second left is Centre Park. Park on Centre Park. Riders meeting near the intersection of Centre Park and Centre Creek.
31.0miles,
46.0miles,
58.0miles,
Contact: Kevin Corry, , kevincorry@sbcglobal.net
Krause Kruze
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 9:00amKruze along the quite country roads of Burnet, Blanco and Travis counties and finish with a dip in the famous (or soon to be so) Krause Springs. Rides include an out and back 12-mile family ride that turns around before the first big hill. Other rides of 23, 43 and 60 miles include plenty of hills and fantastic vistas of the Colorado and Pedernales River valleys. Bring plenty of water, especially on longer rides where water stops are limited to the first 23 miles of the ride. Rides start at the Spicewood Elementary School in Spicewood, Texas. From the 'Y' (US 290 and SH 71 intersection) in southwest Austin, follow SH 71 25 miles to the flashing light in Spicewood. Turn right on Spur 191 and follow 0.7 miles to the driveway for the elementary school on the right.
12.0miles,
23.0miles,
43.0miles,
60.0miles,
Contact: James Donaghy,
Reagan Ramble
Sun, 03/07/2010 - 9:00amMeet at Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park for routes of 12, 20, 33, 46, and 63 miles on Ronald Reagan Blvd. The park is located off of Brushy Creek Road just east of Parmer Lane. Please park at the back of the parking lot near the restrooms and water feature. Some of the routes venture off of Ronald Reagan Boulevard onto quiet country roads. The long routes go to the towns of Andice and Florence.
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20.0miles,
33.0miles,
46.0miles,
63.0miles,
Contact: Rick Byrnes, , blue_x21@yahoo.com
New Sweden Shuffle
Sat, 03/13/2010 - 9:00amCome shuffle along with us. We’ll have shuffles of 20, 44 and 59 miles through the New Sweden flatlands north east of Austin. Meet at the Dessau Middle School on Dessau Rd., between Parmer Ln. and Howard Ln.
20.0miles,
44.0miles,
59.0miles,
Contact: Katy Kappel, , katy@sfteaustin.org
Old San Antonio Road
Sat, 03/13/2010 - 9:00amMeet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (one block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon) for a select-your-own-distance ride of up to 55 miles. The relatively flat out-and-back route goes through Buda, Kyle, and the thickly wooded Blanco River Valley to northern San Marcos.
18.0miles,
31.0miles,
51.0miles,
Contact: Gerald A King, , gerryking@austin.rr.com
Lone Granger
Sun, 03/14/2010 - 9:00amRides of 12, 26, and 52 miles begin in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown and go as far east as Granger. From I-35 take exit 261A (Williams St./RR 2338) and drive east (right) to Austin Ave., turn left and then right onto Stadium Dr. Park just east of the stop sign at Morrow St. (near the restrooms).
12.0miles,
26.0miles,
52.0miles,
Contact: Rick Byrnes, , blue_x21@yahoo.com
Dripping Springs Johnson City
Sun, 03/14/2010 - 9:00amMeet at Dripping Springs ISD Administration building, on the north side of Hwy 290, about 3/10 of a mile west of the traffic light at Hwy 12. (The admin building is on Loop 64). The intermediate level rides of 26 and 52 miles follow back roads through the undulating Hill Country landscape to Johnson City.
26.0miles,
52.0miles,
Contact: Sue Cahill,