Adventure Cycling Association Announces 2008 Texas Tour

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Texas Hill Country – Event Trip Summary
Trip Dates: Apr 05 – Apr 11
Start – End Locations: Austin, TX – Austin, TX
Days: 7   Rest Days: 1   Level of Support: Event
Miles: 304 Average Miles Per Day: 60
Surface: Road
Riders: 40
Type: Supported   Meals: Catered meals Accommodations: Camping
Physical Difficulty: Intermediate   Airport: Austin, TX
Cost: $949

The Hill Country is considered a rare jewel in the eyes of Lone Star State bicyclists—and more and more riders from outside the state are learning why. Join us on this tour showing off some of the best riding the region has to offer — and America has to offer in the spring–time.

Imagine crystal-clear streams cutting shallow valleys through oak-covered hills criss-crossed with lightly traveled, paved roads. In the springtime, the roadsides are absolutely covered with wildflowers, including Texas bluebonnets, Indian blanket, and paintbrush. Temperatures can range from the thirties to the eighties, but most likely we’ll see fifties at night, warming into the seventies during the day.

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UT cycling group fights cancer one mile at a time

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from The Daily Texan (link to full article)

By Jennilee Garza

More than 160 Texas bicyclists who have ridden the extensive and sometimes grueling trip from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska, made a much shorter trip to Austin City Hall Thursday morning.

The bicyclists, dressed in burnt-orange and white jerseys, presented a $50,000 check to the American Cancer Society. The bicyclists are part of Texas 4000 For Cancer, a four-year-old program that raises money for cancer research by asking for donations for each mile of their 4,500-mile journey. In honor of their accomplishments, Mayor Will Wynn declared Dec. 6 "Texas 4000 Day."

"It’s the best thing I’ve ever done in my entire life," said Amy Albin, who participated in this year’s Texas 4000.

Pearland is one step closer to becoming more biker and hiker friendly

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from the Pearland Journal (link to the full article)

City Council on Monday approved architect services for the first phase of Pearland’s Trail Connectivity Project.

Construction of the two-mile trail that traverses the city is slated to start within the next seven to eight months.

The project’s first phase includes about two miles of a 10-foot wide concrete hike and bike trail that begins at Centennial Park on the south side of Mary’s Creek and travels west to Manvel Road (FM 1128). In addition to the trail, the plan calls for bridges to cross Mary’s Creek, 10 informational kiosks, landscaping along the trail and 20 picnic tables.

Tour du Rouge – Humble, TX to New Orleans

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Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans.

Be among the first to join the inaugural ride of the Tour du Rouge from the Bayou City to the Crescent City. This six-day, push-your-limits ride along the Gulf Coast will be limited to 200. But it won’t all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders.

For more information contact Dory Cayten at
713-313-1668 or dcayten@ghac.org

www.TourduRouge.org

 

Tour Details

  • October 18-23, 2008

  • 495 miles total, average ride of 82 miles per day

  • Rest stops every 20-25 miles

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks provided

  • Evening entertainment and educational content

  • Double occupancy motel accommodations provided

  • “Shelter” experience in Cameron

  • Fully sagged

  • Mechanical and first aid support

  • Bus trip back to Houston

  • Bicycle transport back to Houston

 

Rider Requirements

  • Nonrefundable registration fee $100

  • Fundraising requirement $2500

  • Personal fundraising website provided

  • Fundraising support and guidance provided

 

Itinerary

Friday Oct 17 – Send Off Party in Houston

Saturday Oct 18 – Humble to Beaumont – 75 miles

Sunday Oct 19 – Beaumont to Cameron – 67 miles

Monday Oct 20 – Cameron to Abbeville – 104 miles

Tuesday Oct 21 – Abbeville to Morgan City – 75 miles

Wednesday Oct 22 – Morgan City to Gonzales – 96 miles

Thursday Oct 23 – Gonzales to New Orleans – 78 miles

Thursday PM – Victory Party in New Orleans

Friday Oct 24 – Bus return to Houston

Weekend – Optional stay in New Orleans