Ride -Em TEXAS HILLS
January 14 -20, 2006
Howdy pardners:
Time to saddle up and ride the roads of Texas Hill Country. Our
4th annual trip is again headquatered out of Marble Falls, Texas,
which is approximately 50 miles west of Austin. There are no upfront
costs. You will be responsible for your own transportation,
accommodations, and meals.
This will be a regular TCBC A/B ride. Our routes will vary
in length from 30 to 65 miles/day, and will depart about 10:45am.
Some routes will leave directly from the Best Western Motel in Marble
Falls, whereas some start destinations will necessitate a short drive.
Thanks are due to Susan Evan and Chuck Sunder who initially prepared
the routes and maps. Although I've biked the routes with them before,
I lack their good sense of direction, and their familiarity with the
area. Hence daily maps will be provided, but you must possess a "go
with the flow" attitude. Routes will not have been previewed
or ridden since last year. There is no sag service. Also be sure that
your bike is in good working order, as the closest bike shop is 50
miles away.
At this point, the "official ride" offers a full
seven days of biking, with biking commencing the morning of Sat, Jan
14th and ending the afternoon of Fri, Jan 20th. Please stay
tuned to the TCBC website as these dates may be extended, with web
rides being added. Depending upon the wishes of the participants,
I will add one or more rides leaving from Fredericksburg, Tx. as well.
(Fredericksburg is a 45 minute drive from Marble Falls.) If we ride
more than one day from Fredericksburg, the trip dates listed here
will be extended, so that we still have six days of riding from Marble
Falls. Feel free to join all or a portion of this trip.
This trip is limited to 14 participants.
Mid January is traditionally the coldest time of year in Mn, making
it a perfect time for a getaway. Come join me on the quiet rolling
rural roads of Texas Hill Country. You won't find the terrain as steep
as some of Wisconsin, but it's not flat - hence the name. You will
find acres of cattle ranches, courteous drivers, and limited rest
stops (kind of like Wi). Most of all, you'll find good biking with
good people. Good times: Yee Haw.
You have several options for transportation: You can drive from Minneapolis
to Marble Falls (approx. 1100 miles) Fly into Dallas (3 hours away),
San Antonio (1 1/2 hours away) or Austin (1 hour away), rent a car
and drive to Marble Falls.
As for accommodations: Best Western (ph# 830-693-5122) Rides start
here. Quality Inn (formerly a Ramada, and newly remodeled ) (ph#830-693-7531).
Both motels offer room-side pkg, plus a small fridge & micro in
room. Hill Country Inn (slightly less, for the budget-inclined) All
three motels are within a couple blocks of one another. Camping is
also available.
TCBC leader
Sue Blum
