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Cotton Capers
Sat, 02/04/2012 - 9:00amThe 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. For ride start see: http://tinyurl.com/3fxcjhf
Contact: Harry Thompson, 512-249-0233, bogusboy@austin.rr.com
Joppa Jaunt
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 9:00amMeet 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. For ride start location, see: http://g.co/maps/95yse
Contact: Jerry Kollath, 512-913-3779, sebring3@sbcglobal.net
Old San Antonio Road
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 1:00pmMeet 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. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/63ukuk4
Contact: rick byrnes, 512-423-3562, blue_x21@yahoo.com
Leanderthal
Sat, 02/11/2012 - 9:00amCruise through the Stone-age landscapes of far west Travis County. Routes of 24 to 60 miles go through and around some of the scenic Golden Cheeked Warbler and Black Capped Vireo habitats. Meet at the Leander School warehouse parking lot in Leander. Take Hwy 183 north past Cedar Park. The cross street at the stop light in Leander is Hwy 2243 to the right and South St. to the left. Turn left onto South St. for two blocks. The parking lot will be on your left. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/438bvz6
Contact: Mark Nelsen, 512-260-9989, mark.nelsen@gmail.com
Hutto – Coupland
Sun, 02/12/2012 - 1:00pmThe Hutto-Coupland ride has been updated to get onto quieter roads sooner. It now includes Jake's hill at the beginning of the ride and an 18 mile route. Meet at Hutto Elementary school (the one with the red roof) on the NE side of Hutto. From Hwy 79 in Hutto go north 0.6 miles on FM 1660 and turn right onto Mager Lane. Drive 0.3 miles and turn into the school parking lot. Riders will pass by fields of cotton, corn, and sorghum. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/3d9rzbw
Contact: Amy Gelfand, 512-244-7880, cycle_roundrock@yahoo.com
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Scout-a-route Another Pleasant Valley Bike Ride - Backwards!
This no-drop, co-ed group ride is perfect for the cyclist new to riding or bike commuting, returning to the bike or just looking for a more casual ride. The routes are designed to help riders navigate the city bike routes and other safe bike commuting options.
Thank you for making this a popular Saturday morning ride. In response, we are now hosting two groups for this ride. The first group to depart is designed for those who can average 14-16mph for 20-30 miles with one or two regrouping points. This group follows the same route but is provided with an extended mileage option based on availability of extra ride leaders.
The second group is our traditional Scout-a-route. We average 12mph for distances between 15-25 miles with regrouping points.
Both rides are intended to explore, so leave your heart rate monitor at home, bring some spare dollars for the occasional refreshment stop and enjoy the view.
Today we venture onto a southeast Austin route with a foray over the river via Pleasant Valley Rd and rolling back through Travis Heights. It's a mix of flat, hills, urban and creekside all within minutes of downtown. No, we won't be riding our bikes backwards but riding the route in reverse just to experience the climbs in a new way.
General group ride expectation: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones. We encourage you to ride your bike to the ride but if you are driving, please, park in the street.
Start Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike ShopGeneral group ride expectation: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones. We encourage you to ride your bike to the ride but if you are driving, please, park in the street.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert, 512-426-4851
, eileenstx@yahoo.com
Peddler To Creedmoor
This ride combines parts of the Mozart Creedmoor and Peddler McKinney Falls routes. We'll go through downtown to link up with the Mozart route on Dawson. On the way back from Creedmoor, we'll take Thaxton back to McKinney Falls Parkway. From there we'll go back to the Peddler using the Peddler McKinney Falls route. Contact joel [dot] morgan
sbcglobal [dot] net
Start Location: Peddler Bike Shopsbcglobal [dot] net Contact: Peddler Hub,
, peddlerridehub@austincycling.org
Mozart's To Creedmoor
NOTE REVISED START LOCATION (see below) 42 mile in-town ride that gets a bit into the country. A few hills and rollers. C pace but with a fast 4-mile run-in and sprint to the Creedmoor town limit sign, and another few fast miles on the return on Old Lockhart Road. Regroup after all fast bits, and refuel at the Creedmoor store. C pace home again. Coffee and conversation afterwards at Mozart's. START LOCATION: meet (and park) at the back of the "uphill" parking lot across the street from the coffee shop.
Start Location: Mozart's Coffee Roasters Contact: Stanton Truxillo, 512-478-5221
, stgetr@gmail.com
Mount Bonnell/jollyville Loop
Contact: Doug Allen Martin, 512-983-8746
, doug.martin@martincommunication.net
Ride Map Andice Loop
Join the Easy Riders for a 26 mile ride through the rolling countryside around Andice and Florence. Suitable for beginners, older and social riders. We ride together or meet up at turnoffs. Afterwards we have lunch together. Please let the leader know if you are coming so we can watch for you. Email katykappelyahoo [dot] com Directions to the start:
Take 183 North past Hwy. 29 until you come to FM 970. Make a right on FM 970 and drive two miles to the Santa Rosa Catholic Church on the right and park in the church lot.
Start Location: Santa Rosa Churchyahoo [dot] com Directions to the start:Take 183 North past Hwy. 29 until you come to FM 970. Make a right on FM 970 and drive two miles to the Santa Rosa Catholic Church on the right and park in the church lot.
Contact: Katy kappel, 512-589-1498
, katykappel@yahoo.com