Texas Bicycling News September 12th
Autumn offers some exciting running, cycling events
by Bill Cullins      www.gosanangelo.com
There are some good local fitness events on the calendar for this fall, with three of the best being the Armydillo 10K in on Sept. 26, the Shannon Pink Ribbon Run on Oct. 3 and the Longhorn Cyclocross Series which kicks off Oct. 7.
The Armydillo run, now in its 21st year, is a San Angelo classic put on by the Army to benefit the Sentinel Foundation. This event will take place on the scenic and tree-shaded roads in and around Spring Creek Park and will feature a 10K race, a 1-mile fun run and a 2-mile formation run.
Day of event registration and the start/finish for the race will be …
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Tolar – Jerry Franks 74th Birthday Ride
Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:00 am
Tolar – High School
Bike Out Hunger – Mansfield
Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Marina
Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Lynn Creek Marina
Pecan Plantation Pedal for Petals (PPP4P)
Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:30 am
Granbury, Pecan Plantation Activity Center
Ride United Parker County
Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:00 am
Cyclefest
Permian Basin Bicycle Association
Cyclefest is arguably the best and most scenic Bike Tour in the state of Texas with beautiful vistas , easy novice routes and challenging hills. Cyclefest is a “must do†for every cyclist.
The annual Cyclefest Bike Tour and Hill Climb is held in the scenic “Texas Alps†of West Texas in Fort Davis, Texas. The Tour provides varying distance routes from 25, 55 and 75 miles.
Save the dates: Friday Sept 18 – RUSA 100K and 200K brevet
Saturday Sept 19 – Cyclefest Tour! And party at the finish line
Sunday Sept 20 – The infamous Mt Loch Hill Climb. Post ride swim at Balmorhea Springs.
The event is staged at the historic Prude Ranch in Fort Davis and is held the Third Weekend of September. (Sept 19 – 20, 2015 )
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Paradise Canyon Ride
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