From the organizer’s website:

“What many have claimed to be the best kept secret in Texas cycling, the Rolling Hills Challenge 2013 offers cyclists some of the most picturesque, yet challenging bike routes in South Central Texas.

25, 50, 62.5 and 100 Mile Routes

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The gentle hills of Colorado and Fayette Counties offer cyclists a unique setting not found in bike rides around the Houston area. Cyclists will also discover very little vehicle traffic on the routes.

We encourage you to take part in the ride and Discover Columbus.

For more information on the bike ride please call James Yearwood at 979.732.3750.

james@columbuslionsclub.org

Commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the Hill Country,” Columbus is conveniently located at the junction of Highway 71 and 1-10, seventy miles west of Houston, 90 miles southeast of Austin and 120 miles east of San Antonio.

Starting Point:
The Rolling Hills Challenge will begin at Colorado County Beason’s Park on the east bank of the Colorado River.

From Houston (traveling west on I-10): Take the 698 exit and follow Hwy. 90 towards Columbus. Beason’s Park will be on your left prior to crossing the Colorado River bridge.

From San Antonio (traveling east on I-10): Take the Columbus 696 exit, turn left under the freeway and go north on Business Hwy 71, veer to the right on Spur 52 to downtown Columbus. Turn right at the red light on to Walnut and continue until you cross the Colorado River bridge. Beason’s Park will be on your right.

From Austin (traveling south on Hwy-71): Take the Columbus Business Hwy 71 exit and turn left under the highway. Follow Business Hwy 71 across the Colorado River into Columbus. Pass under the railroad tracks and turn left at Walnut / Hwy 90 (first red light). Continue east on Walnut and continue until you cross the Colorado River bridge. Beason’s Park will be on your right.

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Beason’s Park Map

STARTING TIMES:

Century (100 mile) cyclists will start at 7:30 a.m.

Tandem cyclists will start at 7:45 a.m.

All other cyclists will start at 8:00 a.m.

All riders must start before 9:00 a.m.  The course will close at 4:00 p.m.

ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE ROUTE MAPS

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Completed forms should be mailed to the Columbus Lions Club, P.O. Box 532, Columbus, Texas 78934 prior to May 1 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

Mail-In Registration Form

REGISTER ONLINE

CLICK HERE

Registration packets may be picked up from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Beason’s Park Pavilion the morning of the ride.  No packets will be mailed.

Riders can register on the day of the ride from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Fees:

Pre-registration is $35 per person and includes a T-shirt, if received by Wednesday, May 1.  Tandem pre-registration is $55.  T-shirts are not guaranteed for entry forms received after the May 1st deadline.

On the day of the ride, the registration fee is $40 per person and $65 Tandem.

All riders will receive an after-ride meal.

Children under 12 ride free and do not receive a T-shirt.  A T-shirt can be purchased for $10.

On-site registration will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Ride will take place rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.

REGISTER ONLINE .

CLICK HERE

Rest Stops:

Stops are available about every 15 miles along the route with refreshments and portable toilets.  Roving vehicles will travel the routes to assist riders, but riders should be equipped to fix flats and do minor repairs.  Emergency medical assistance will be provided by the Colorado County EMS.

Safety:

The cyclists’ safety is a concern of the organizers of the Rolling Hills Challenge 2013.  Cyclists are expected to obey the rules of the road and honor all traffic signs and lights.  Cyclists will also be asked to form a single line to allow vehicles to pass.  Use of an ANSI or SNELL approved bicycle helmet is strongly recommended.

More Information:

COLUMBUS LIONS CLUB ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE 2013
P. O. Box 532
Columbus, Texas 78934-0532

Contact: James Yearwood  979.732.3750

james@columbuslionsclub.org  ”
979.732.8385

979.732.3022 Fax”

For more information please visit: www.massagetechniquestogo.com”

From the organizer’s website:

”

• Scheduled for Sunday, September 15th, 2013 at Prairie View A&M University near Prairie View, Texas.
• The 8th annual Texas pledge bike-ride solely benefiting breast cancer awareness and education.
• Will include a 12, 23, 34, 47, 63 and new 80 and 100 mile ride for cyclists of all levels.
• Click here for the 2013 Route Map! 
• A post-ride festival is planned that will feature artists from the Houston and Prairie View areas.
• The post-ride event will also include a festival complete with a catered meal for all cyclists.

How to Register:

• Register online for $30 until September 8, 2013!
• If you need to register by mail and would like a hard copy of the form e-mailed to you, please email tourdepink@pinkribbons.org to receive one.
• Register as a group or team with your friends, family, community organization or business! Make it easy and have your team captain set up your registration by visiting our registration site on this website!
• In person for $40 visit any packet pick-up location September 13 – 14th. (See below for more information on location and time.)

Packet Pick Up and Walk In Registration:

• Friday, September 13: Bike Barn – 5339 Weslayan, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., $40 Registration Fee
• Saturday, September 14: Bike Barn – 5339 Weslayan, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., $40 Registration Fee
• Sunday, September 15: Prarie View A&M University, 6 a.m. – 7 a.m., $50 Registration Fee

Tentative Ride Day Schedule:

• 6:00 -7:00 a.m. Late Registration
• 7:00 a.m. Open Ceremony
• 7:00 a.m. – staggered starts for all routes
• 9:00 a.m. Ride Festival begins

Directions to PVAMU Parking:

• From 290, take the exit toward FM-1098/ Prairie View
• Turn right onto University Drive/ FM 1098
• Take a left on T.R. Soloman Street
• Parking will be available on your left – watch for signs and parking attendants!

Miscellaneous:

• Route maps will be available in registration packets or a downloadable a printable version here! Click here! 
• Water and medical assistance will be available at the start and finish and along the ride course at eight rest stops.”

From the organizer’s website:

”

Come ride with us!
In 1991 the Hammond Kiwanis Club successfully inaugurated the Tour de’ Tangipahoa bicycle ride. A large group of cyclists toured the beautiful North Shore countryside and all seemed pleased with this pleasant, yet challenging trek through storied Tangipahoa Parish. This year, the Kiwanis Club is proud to present the 22nd edition of the Tour de Tangipahoa. We just know that you will enjoy participating in this great event that we are trying very hard to make the greatest bicycle tour in the region. We will offer a 30 mile intermediate ride and a challenging 60 mile tour.

• Tour Starts: September 21, 2013; 7:30 am (6:00 am to register) for 60-mile ride; 9:00 am for 30-mile ride; Jambalaya served at 11:00 am
• FEES: $35 for 30-mile, 60-mile events ($40 after September 14th)
• FULLY CATERED! Police escorts; 6 fully stocked rest stops; SAG wagons; massage therapists & professional cycle mechanic available!
• Help KIWANIS help others through participation in the Tour de’ Tangipahoa!

Hammond Kiwanis Club 2013 Tour Registration Form
62-Mile Route Map
30-Mile Route Map

Mail checks to:
Hammond Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 2944
Hammond, LA 70404 

Please make checks payable to Hammond Kiwanis Club.

Contact us today for more info on the Kiwanis Club’s Tour de’ Tangipahoa.”

From the organizer’s website:

“Join us September 21st for the 29th annual edition of the All-You-Can-Eat Century. We’ll be traveling the same great roads of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee since establishing our five new routes in 2011. We have some exciting changes in the works for 2013. Check back for more details.

New for 2013

The All-You-Can-Eat Century is now part of the inaugural Alabama Backroads Century Series. ABCS is a collective of the top century rides in Alabama that challenges riders to complete any four full 100-mile rides throughout the season, and to promote recreational riding throughout the state. Alabama is a well-kept secret of good roads and great riding.

Riders will receive a custom ‘Centurion’ medal for each event completed, a commemorative embroidered patch showing each ride location and recognition as a Centurion on the website on completion of the four rides. It’s a great incentive to get out and ride the roads around the state. Check out the website and plan your season now!

Ride Details

• Five Routes for Cyclists of All Abilities! Chose from five scenic routes from a moderate 36-mile loop to the challenging 109-mile Century.
• Times:
  • Registration/Check-in opens 6:30am
  • Course open from 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • 109-mile Century begins at 8:00am
  • 50/62/67-mile rides begin at 8:05am
  • 36 mile ride starts at 9:00am
  • Meal served from 12:00 – 4:30pm
• Location: Madison County High School, 174 Brock Road, Gurley, AL 35748 On Hwy. 72, 10 miles east of Huntsville. View the online map.
• Please, no headphones. Helmets must be worn. Field limited to 600 riders.
• After the ride, enjoy a delicious pasta meal professionally catered by “Nothing But Noodles”. Choose from Basil Pesto with Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta Primavera, or Gluten Free Primavera.
• The first 500 riders will receive a custom pair of All-You-Can-Eat Century AIR-E-ATOR socks by DeFeet. And a free SCCC 2013 half-year membership is included with registration fee.

Special Pre-registration rate of $30 is only good thru Sept. 7 (Sept. 9 for SCCC members).
Pre-Registration is $40 Sept. 8 thru Friday, September 20.
Day-of registration is $45, so register now!
SCCC members receive a $5.00 discount.

Friday Packet Pickup: Pick up your ride packet, or register for $40 ($45 Day-of Registration) Friday night September 20 at Bicycles Etc. from 5:00-8:00pm (Bicycles Etc., 611 Meridian Street, Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35801. Just off I-565, Exit 19C Washington/Jefferson St.)”

From the organizer’s website:

“Starting Location

Directions:

From Downtown Houston

1. Take I-10 West towards San Antonio
2. Take exit 740 toward FM 1463/Pin Oak Rd
3. Turn left onto Pin Oak Rd
4. Turn left onto Kingsland Blvd

Choose from Five Great Routes!

Whether you are an avid cyclist or are just looking for a leisure ride for fun, the Tour de Cure has a route perfect for you! We welcome riders of all ages and skill levels. The Houston Tour de Cure begins at AutoNation Nissan in Katy.

Our five routes are designed to appeal to all skill levels. All routes start and finish at the AutoNation Nissan in Katy (Just south of I-10 next to Katy Mills Mall)

Route Map

Route Check-In & Start Times

Please find your route check-in and start time below. Prior to the check-in time please allow yourself time to park, get geared up and to hydrate.

Rest Stops

Whether you ride 10 miles or 104 miles, you will travel a route supported from start to finish with 10 fully supported rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on!

Rest Stop Locations

From the organizer’s website:

“Each year, dedicated members of the Louisiana EMS community go out into our communities to provide care for those in need during times of crisis. Some of our members do this directly by intervening during a patient’s medical emergency. Some of our members do this indirectly by teaching others to provide care or get involved in the development of EMS systems throughout our State.

Unfortunately, some of these professionals are victims of an untimely death. Whether the loss of our heroes was due to a line of duty death or an untimely death due to illness, the impact from the loss within our profession is no less dramatic.

LANREMT is proud to take the lead in organizing a fund raising event whose purpose is to raise awareness of our fallen members and ensure that their sacrifice and contribution is never forgotten.

When? September 28, 2013

Where? Start in New Orleans at Delgado Community College and riding to the Fire Dist 1 Station on Hwy 61 in Gonzales.

How To Participate? Each rider is required to complete the registration form attached. There

is a $75 registration fee. Each rider will be expected to raise a minimum $50 in funds from sponsors.

Click this link for map of route.   http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/copy/203200378/

Friday, September 27, 2013

14:00: Pre-check in opens

20:00: Pre-check in closes!

Saturday September 28, 2013

0600: Check-in opens!

07:15 Registration/Check-in closes!

07:20 Announcements

07:25 Prayer

07:30 The Ride starts!

16:30 Post Ride celebration begins!

20:00 Post Ride celebration ends

20:30 Caravan departs back to New Orleans

22:00 Riders return to Starting Area.

23:59 Starting Area is closed – all vehicles are to be removed from area.

Sunday, September 29, 2012

Participants head home.”

“From the organizer’s website:

“General Information

Palacios, a multicultural community, has become a farming and ranching center and a major shrimping port. Also, people come from all over the world for our extraordinary birding opportunities.

Early Packet Pickup Schedule this is the 2012 schedule 2013 will be very similar

Wednesday October 3 2012: 12 – 7:30 PM
Sun & Ski – 5000 Katy Mills Circle #505
Katy, TX 77494
PH: 281-994-5291

Thursday, October 4 2012: 12-730 PM
Sun & Ski – 6100 Westheimer
Houston, TX

Packet Pickup Schedule

Friday evening Oct 5, 6-9 p.m.
Packet pickup at Fat Grass Restaurant in Bay City
Bay City, TX 77414
PH: 979-244-7277
Website http://www.thefatgrass.com

Menu…hmmm..oh yes… we are proud to share with you the menu for packet pick up in Bay City at Fat Grass (you know Matagorda is FatGrass in Spanish right?) .
(tough duty, I know – yum !)

Friday evening Oct 5, 5-8 p.m. (thanks, Cheryl)
Pre-registration and packet pickup at Outrigger Restaurant
www.outriggergrill.com
Palacios TX 77465
PH:(361) 972-1479

Saturday morning, Oct 6, 6-8:30 a.m. (thanks, Cheryl)
Day of Registration and packet pickup at Outrigger .
Palacios TX 77465
PH:(361) 972-1479

Registration deadlines:

Prior to August 15: $35
Aug 16-Oct 5:         $40
Day of ride:            $50

Online registration ends Thursday, Oct 4 at 5:00 pm

(Free T-shirts will be given to entries received by September 10th.)

Ride day schedule:

Registration opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 8:30 AM.  No starts after 8:45AM.
Start time 8:00 AM  60 mile and 36mile
Start time 8:30 Am 12 mile
Where: In front of the Pavilion at South Bay Blvd at 4th St., Palacios, TX 77465

All routes close at 2:00 PM.  (No SAGS or support after 2PM)

Safety Rules/Reminders

1. Every rider must wear a bicycle helmet that complies with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission Safety Standard.
2. Headphones, cell phones, ear buds, radios and similar audio devices used in, on or around the rider’s head or ears are not permitted while riding.
3. Obey all state and local traffic laws.
4. All riders must obey all Law Enforcement Personnel, Ride Officials and Volunteers.
5. No riders under 12 years of age on the 60 and 36 mile routes.
6. No bike trailers on 36 mile or 60 mile routes.”