Ride of Silence – Many Places

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On May 16, 2007, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silenceâ„¢ will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.

The Ride Of Silence is a free ride. Link to Texas ride locations.

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ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE – Columbus, TX

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25, 50, 62.5 and 100 Mile Routes. What many have claimed to be the best kept secret in Texas cycling, the Rolling Hills Challenge 2007 offers cyclists some of the most picturesque, yet challenging bike routes in South Central Texas.

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

Pre-registration is $25 per person and includes a T-shirt, if received by Saturday, March 31.  Tandem pre-registration is $45.  T-shirts are not guaranteed for entry forms received after the April 1st deadline.

On the day of the ride, the registration fee is $30 per person and $55 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.

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2007 SAM’S CLUB MS 150 – Frisco, TX

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The SAM’S CLUB MS 150 is a two-day, cycling adventure through North Texas that raises funds to help people living with MS. The bigger-and-better 2007 SAM’S CLUB MS 150 heads ‘em up and moves ‘em out from Frisco to Fort Worth. Sign up early for only $25 per person! The minimum required pledge is $300 per rider, supporting MS research and services for more than 17,000 Texans with multiple sclerosis. 2006 marked the first year of the new and extremely popular route from Frisco to Fort Worth, with an Overnight stop and Day 2 Start at Texas Motor Speedway. More than 3,000 cyclists joined the inaugural Frisco-to-Fort Worth ride, shattering the previous record of 2,000 cyclists in 2005, and raising a record $2.1 million.

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20th Annual Cross Timbers Classic – Fort Worth, TX

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The Cross Timbers Classic has become well known for its beautiful, rural courses and fun, friendly volunteers that staff each rest stop of the tour. New for 2007, riders will start and finish at Texas Motor Speedway! We look forward to seeing you May 19! Please complete the registration form by clicking here or by mailing your registration to: Cross Timbers Classic, P.O. BOX 271450 Flower Mound TX 75027-1450. If you have any questions, please call (214) 450-3184.

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TIME: The 100-mile rides begin at 7:30 a.m., the 50-mile and 30-mile rides beginning at 8 a.m., and the 10-mile will begin 8:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Ft. Worth, Texas 76177.

ENTRY FEE: Pre-registration fee is $18 and must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2007. After the May 16th deadline, the entry fee is $25. Children eight and under are free.