Ride Calendar

From the official website:

“RIDE INFO

From the official online registration site:

“Event Summary:
Saturday, February 23, 2013 –8:00 AM start for all routes 2013 BP MS 150 Recommended Ride! 50, 32, 25 mile routes

Event Details:

50, 32, 25 mile routes

Mostly flat with gentle hills

4 reststops with food and drink

Following your ride, join us in the cafeteria

for a hot pancake breakfast cheerfully served

by our students and staff.

Teachers and students also provide our

volunteer manpower along the routes and

at reststops.

Proceeds from the ride benefit student activities

and classroom needs.

Expect cool weather and dress accordingly.

Early packetpickup and registration:

Bike Barn:

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
12:00-5:00pm, 290 @ Spring Cypress

Ride day packet pickup and registration:

Waller Junior High School East Gym, 6-8:00 AM

Hot Coffee, for riders, in the gym.
Directions to the ride site:
From the 610 Loop take Hwy 290 West
Exit Field Store Road and turn left
Park at Waller ISD Auxillary Stadium
(Field Store Rd. is approximately 22 miles west of Hwy 6 and Hwy 290)

Rider entry fee:
Before February 3th – $35.00
February 4th-21st until 6pm  – $40.00
Day of Ride – $45.00
Includes rider support, t-shirt (riders registering early will be guaranteed a t-shirt)
pancake breakfast, medical support and parking.

No refunds or transfers.

Start will begin with 50 mile route, 32 mile route, and then 25 mile route.
Good country riding with low traffic volume and gentle rolling hills. Enjoy the friendly folks of Waller County.”

From the official website:

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From the official website:

“General Info

From the official website:

“The Family Crisis Center invites you to our 11^th Annual Pedal Thru The Pines for a fun-filled cycling event that directly supports the programs and service offered by the Center. This year cyclists will enjoy riding the country roads of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties that are close to the parks. The routes provide a unique experience for cyclists of every level. Well stocked rest stops, friendly volunteers and a top notch veteran SAG Team add to the success of this event.

Thank you for supporting the Family Crisis Center and our vision of a safe community built on equality without the existence of violence.

What:

• Distances of 17, 27, 47, 62 miles (on paved roads).
• All routes have SAG support, rest stops with restrooms and refreshments.
• BP MS 150 Recommended Ride.
• Mechanical support at the start and at all rest stops.
• Ride Tips and FAQ – This can be a challenging ride for some, please read our Ride Tips and FAQ page describing the route and tips on riding and training.

When:

Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 9AM
Check-in and Registration the day of the ride from 6:30 to 8:30 AM.
All distances start at 9:00 AM.

Where:

The ride begins at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park:
107 Hwy 71W, Smithville, TX 78957
Check here for route and starting line maps.

Registration:

Every rider must register!

Please note that registration is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Early Registration:

Early registration is available (both by mail and online) through Wednesday, February 28, 2013 with a $40 fee. Participants must send payment and completed forms postmarked by this date or register through the online system. After this date, online registration is available through March 7, 2013 with a $45 fee. Participants may also register in person, at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park from 6:30-8:30 AM, on ride day with a $45 fee.

Use one of the following registration methods:

Register Online: Register Now Online!

Save yourself the price of a stamp and register early online for the same price as mail-in!

Online registration is available for $40 through Wednesday, February 28, 2013. After this date, online registration is $45. Online registration will close at 7 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

Mail-In Registration: Download the Mail-In Registration Form

Mail-in registration is available for $40 through Wednesday, February 28, 2013. Payment and completed forms must be sent postmarked by February 28, 2013. Mail-in registration is not available after February 28, 2013.

Make checks payable to the “Family Crisis Center”, and mail payment and completed forms to:

Fee: $45.
Save time by bringing a completed registration form.

Register the Day of the ride:

Fee: $45.
You can register between 6:30 and 8:30 AM at the Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park
Save time by bringing a completed registration form.

Packet Pick-up:

Early in Houston: Northwest Cyclery (website) 17458 NW Freeway, Houston, TX 77040 on Wednesday March 6, 2013 from 11AM until 6:00 PM

and

Early inAustin: Nelo’s Cycles (website) at 8108 Mesa Dr # B105 Austin Texas 78759 on Thursday March 7, 2013 from 11AM until 6:00 PM

Day of Ride in Bastrop: Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park at 107 Hwy 71W, Smithville, TX 78957 starting at 6:30AM until the start of the ride at 9 AM, Saturday, March 9th, 2013.

For directions please see the map page.

T-Shirts:

Each year, the Center orders t-shirts for cyclists riding in Pedal Thru The Pines. A t-shirt will be available for cyclists who pre-register for the event. T-shirts and packets can be picked up by pre-registered cyclists the day of the event beginning at 6:30 AM. T-shirts for cyclists who register the day of the event will be distributed, based on availability, after the ride. For cyclists registering on the day of the event, it is not possible for us to guarantee a shirt, or shirt of your desired size.

2013 Sponsors:

The Family Crisis Center would like to thank our fiscal year 2013 annual sponsors. The Center strives to provide quality, comprehensive programs to ensure victim safety and offender accountability with the ultimate goal of helping families create and maintain violence-free lives. With the support from these sponsors, we are working toward our vision of a safe community built on equality without the existence of violence.

Visionaries

Allies For Change

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

The Family Crisis Center would also like to thank our Pedal Thru The Pines event sponsors who help make this ride a success!

Pedal Partners

Derailleurs

Bicycle Shops that Support Our Ride:

• Nelo’s Pro Cycle Shop (512) 338-0505, www.neloscycles.com
• Rising Phoenix (512) 677-2305, www.risingphoenixadventures.com
• Southwest Cycle Sports (512) 263-5107, www.southwestcyclesport.com
• Sun & Ski Sports Austin (512) 467-2782, www.sunandski.com

Visiting Bastrop

We hope that you enjoy both the event and your stay in the Bastrop area! We would like to encourage participating cyclists, family members, and friends to stop and shop in Bastrop. Below is a list of some of the many attractions and accommodations available in Bastrop, TX.

Hotels:

• Best Western
  107 Hunters Crossing Blvd, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-0900
  www.bwbastrop.com
• Comfort Suites
  505 Agnes Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-3377
  www.comfortsuitesbastroptx.com
• Days Inn
  4102 HWY 71 E, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-1157
  www.daysinnbastroptx.com
• Hampton Inn & Suites
  240 South Hasler Boulevard, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-2898
  www.bastrophampton.com
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
  491 Agnes St., Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-1900
  www.holidayinnbastrop.com
• Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
  575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd., Lost Pines, TX 78612
  (512) 308-1234
  lostpines.hyatt.com
• Quality Inn
  106 North Hasler Boulevard, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-3303
  www.qualityinn.com/hotel-bastrop-texas-TX370
• Super 8
  3110 Highway 71 E, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-6000
  www.super8.com

Bed & Breakfasts:

• 9E Ranch
  2158 Hwy 304, Smithville, TX 78957
  (512) 497-9502
  www.9eranch.com
• Blue Heron
  583 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
  (512) 789-9597
  www.blueheron-bnb.com
• Elm Street Inn
  502 Elm Street, Bastrop, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 581-1341
  www.elmstreetinn.com
• Katy House
  201 Ramona Street, Smithville, TX 78957
  (512) 237-4262
  www.katyhouse.com
• Magnolia Inn on Main
  703 Main Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 303-1140
  magnoliainnonmain.com
• Pecan Street Inn
  1010 Pecan Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
  (512) 321-3315
  www.pecanstreetinn.com

For updated information regarding camping in the state parks, please visit the following websites:

• Bastrop State Park
• Buescher State Park (New Mini Cabins!)
• Texas Parks and Wildlife

Places to eat in Bastrop

• Schlotzsky’s Deli on Highway 71 in front of Walmart (512) 332-2867
• Roadhouse Grill across Highway 21 at the entrance to Bastrop State Park (512) 321-1803
• Back Door Cafe – 117 Main Street Smithville TX 78957 (512) 237-3128
• Cedar’s Mediterranean Grill – 904 College St, Bastrop, TX 78602 (512) 321-7808
• Baxters On Main – 919 Main Street, Bastrop, TX (512) 321-3577
• Coffee Dog – 49 Loop 150 West, Bastrop, TX – (512) 303-2244
• Jalisco’s – 900 State Highway 95 Bastrop, TX 78602 (512) 303-7070
• Starbucks – 501 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, TX – (512) 321-8051

Chamber of Commerce

Bastrop has much to offer, with things to see and do before and after the ride. We suggest visiting the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce website for more information.

Volunteering:

Volunteers are a vital part of the Family Crisis Center, and there are many ways to volunteer your time and lend your talents to support the agency. Opportunities to volunteer for special events include serving on the event committee; assisting with set-up/tear-down; assisting with registration; assisting at one of the rest stops; and cheering in the cyclists at the start/finish line. For more information about fundraising volunteer opportunities, please contact the Center by email at fcc@familycrisiscenter.us.

Webmasters and others can help by volunteering space, continue reading below.

Webmasters / Shop Owners

If you have a cycling-related website and would like to link to the Pedal Thru The Pines, the Family Crisis Center invites you to utilize the HTML code below in order to include the Pedal logo and a link on your website.

Shop owners and cycling enthusiasts can help spread the word about this event by posting flyers in businesses or other popular spots where cyclists tend to be. Every little bit helps, and we greatly appreciate the support and positive feedback that we have received from cyclists participating in the event!”

The ride starts @ 07:30 for all five routes
The Grand Prize giveaway is a Specialized road bike, courtesy of Capitol Cyclery
A gumbo lunch will be served after the ride. It’s pretty good!
This ride benefits Special Olympics Louisiana

Fees

•  $10 for 10 mile route prior to the day of the ride.
• $15 for 10 mile route the day of the ride.
• $25 for 27, 40, 50 and 62.5 mile routes prior to the day of the ride.
• $30 for 27, 40, 50 and 62.5 mile routes the day of the ride.

Visit the organizer’s website for the route maps..

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

CLICK TO ENLARGE 25 Mile Route Map PDF Map

CLICK TO ENLARGE 50 Mile Route Map PDF Map

CLICK TO ENLARGE 62 Mile Route Map PDF Map

CLICK TO ENLARGE 100 Mile Route Map PDF Map

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

CLICK TO ENLARGE 25 Mile Route Map PDF Map

CLICK TO ENLARGE 50 Mile Route Map PDF Map

CLICK TO ENLARGE 62 Mile Route Map PDF Map

CLICK TO ENLARGE 100 Mile Route Map PDF Map

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”