Ride -Em TEXAS HILLS
January 25, 2008
Howdy pardners!
Time to saddle up again and ride the roads of the Texas Hill Country. Our 6th annual bike trip is again headquartered out of Marble Falls, Texas, about 50 miles west of Austin. We will be offering eight days of riding, commencing the morning of Friday, January 18th, 2008, and ending the afternoon of Friday, January 25th. There are no upfront costs. You will be responsible for your own meals, transportation, and accommodations.
This will be a regular TCBC A/B ride . Self-sufficient B riders are welcome to join us. Our routes will vary in length from 30 - 65 miles per day and will depart around 10:30 AM. There may be some options for additional miles. Some routes will leave directly from the Best Western Motel in Marble Falls, whereas some start destinations will necessitate a short drive. Routes will not have been previewed or ridden since last year, so you must possess a “go with the flow” attitude. There is no sag service. Also, be sure that your bike is in good working order, as the closet bike shop is in Austin, 50 miles away.
January is traditionally the coldest time of the year in Minnesota, making it the perfect time for a getaway. Come join us on the quiet, rolling rural roads of the Texas Hill Country. You won’t find the terrain as steep as some of the Wisconsin hills, but it’s not flat, hence the name. You will enjoy Texas BBQ, courteous drivers, acres of cattle ranches, horses, and maybe you will spot an armadillo. 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 (1150 miles). Fly into Dallas (4 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 (830-693-5122). Rides will start at the Best Western. Quality Inn (830-693-7531). Both motels offer room-side parking, plus a small fridge and microwave in the room. Hill Country Inn (slightly less for the budget-inclined). All three motels are within a few blocks of each other.
Trip leaders: Susan Evan, 612-729-1441, bikersusan-at-hotmail.com and Sue Blum, 651-690-2100, sueblum-at-earthlink.net.
