http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ Ride Listings from the Fort Worth Bicycling Association Web site en-us Copyright 2010 Fort Worth Bicycling Association http://www.fwbaclub.org/rss/rides.xml Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:03 CST http://www.fwbaclub.org/images/rss-logo.gif http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:00 am - Burleson TX - Enjoy the quiet, beautiful rural roads of Johnson County with lots of shade in the hot summer months. Routes of 40-54 miles are available and no one gets left behind. Take I-35 South to Exit 36, Renfro St., in Burleson (10 minutes from loop 820/20). Turn right (West) onto Renfro and left on Commerce just before the railroad tracks. Please park across the street from Babes. We usually eat after the ride at 'The Porch' just a couple blocks from the start point. Fun had by all. Come join us. (Early 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1402 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1402 Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:00 am - Benbrook TX - All skill levels are welcome! Meet at the ball fields behind the YMCA in Benbrook. Exit off I-20/820 (Exit 29) at Winscott Road. Go south about 1.5 miles. Please arrive early enough to get you and your steed ready to pedal at the start time. An additional start of 8:30am is available for early risers wanting to beat the heat. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1403 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1403 Saturday, July 31, 2010 6:30 am - Pilot Point TX - The Lone Star Randonneurs offer longer distance rides to challenge experienced cyclists. Proper equipment and RUSA membership is required. Please see their web site or call for more details. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1406 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1406 Saturday, July 31, 2010 7:30 am - Cleburne TX - This rally benefiting many charities in the Cleburne and Johnson County areas starts at Cleburne High School in Cleburne, TX. Ride distances of 10, 27, 41 and 70 miles are available. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1405 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1405 Saturday, July 31, 2010 8:00 am - Peaster TX - Come explore Northwest Parker County with Jerry and Betty. Routes of 38, 53 and 64 miles will be available from the small town of Peaster located 10 miles northwest of Weatherford. The ride starts at the Peaster School. Take I-20 west to Highway 180. Take Highway 180 west to Weatherford. In Weatherford turn right on North Main Street by the courthouse. Turn left on West 4th Street (this becomes Peaster Highway/FM-920). Continue to follow FM-920 for approximately 8 miles. Peaster School is on the Right. It is a small town and you cannot miss it. Maps and cue sheets will be provided. Jerry will lead the longer routes and Betty will lead the shorter routes. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1404 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1404 Sunday, August 1, 2010 8:00 am - Burleson TX - Join John and Susan for a ride on the shaded, low traffic roads of Johnson County. Distances of 50 and 70 miles will be offered. Plan to stay after the ride for a summertime picnic. John and Susan will provide sub sandwiches. Please bring chips, fruit or dessert to compliment the sandwiches. BYOB. The ride starts at 2516 Bent Oaks, Burleson, TX 76028. RSVP to udmom03@yahoo.com. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1407 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1407 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 9:00 am - Fort Worth TX - Meet at the City of Fort Worth parking lot at 4100 Columbus Trail. From I-20, take Hulen south to Columbus Trail, then go east on Columbus Trail for about four blocks. (Additional 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1419 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1419 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 6:00 pm - Fort Worth TX - Meet at Berea Baptist Church, 6901 Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill, TX. Ride until close to dark, then celebrate with watermelon. Eat at Joe's afterwards. If rain or not Daylight Savings Time meet at Joe's at 7:00 p.m. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1424 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1424 Thursday, August 5, 2010 8:00 am - Burleson TX - Enjoy the quiet, beautiful rural roads of Johnson County with lots of shade in the hot summer months. Routes of 40-54 miles are available and no one gets left behind. Take I-35 South to Exit 36, Renfro St., in Burleson (10 minutes from loop 820/20). Turn right (West) onto Renfro and left on Commerce just before the railroad tracks. Please park across the street from Babes. We usually eat after the ride at 'The Porch' just a couple blocks from the start point. Fun had by all. Come join us. (Early 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1428 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1428 Thursday, August 5, 2010 9:00 am - Benbrook TX - All skill levels are welcome! Meet at the ball fields behind the YMCA in Benbrook. Exit off I-20/820 (Exit 29) at Winscott Road. Go south about 1.5 miles. Please arrive early enough to get you and your steed ready to pedal at the start time. An additional start of 8:30am is available for early risers wanting to beat the heat. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1432 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1432 Saturday, August 7, 2010 7:00 am - Glen Rose TX - Join Tish for a ride through Bosque County to include Cranfills Gap. Routes of 40, 60, and 100 miles are available with plenty of rest stops. If you're looking for a challenging ride this is it, all courses include plenty of climbing. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bosque County. Maps and cue sheets will be provided. Meet at the Stump Blasters Bike Shop at 502 North East Barnard Street in Glen Rose at 7:00 am. Parking will be at the church parking lot across from the bike shop. Restrooms are available at the bike shop. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1436 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1436 Saturday, August 7, 2010 8:00 am - DeLeon TX - This rally starts in downtown DeLeon, TX. Ride distances of 8, 18, 29, 42, and 71 miles are available. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1437 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1437 Saturday, August 7, 2010 9:00 am - Grand Prairie TX - Ride with the Rusty Chain Gang through the beautiful Lake Ridge development, through Britton, toward Mansfield, then back to the marina for rides of 26 or 32 miles (longer routes are available). All types of cyclists are welcome. We travel slow and stop often, and have lunch at the Oasis after the ride. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1448 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1448 Sunday, August 8, 2010 8:00 am - Venus TX - Don't miss this beautiful stroll from Venus to Grandview. This ride has great scenery, nice low traffic roads, plenty of shade, and great company. There are distances for everybody with routes of 25, 40, and 52 miles, and all are rated 1-2 on the difficulty scale of 5. It is a great way to recover after a tough Saturday ride. You do not want to miss this great new ride. Bring your newbie friends for the 25 mile route, they will love it. We meet at the square in Venus at 8:00 a.m. so don't be late. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1438 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1438 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:00 am - Fort Worth TX - Meet at the City of Fort Worth parking lot at 4100 Columbus Trail. From I-20, take Hulen south to Columbus Trail, then go east on Columbus Trail for about four blocks. (Additional 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1420 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1420 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:00 pm - Fort Worth TX - Meet at Berea Baptist Church, 6901 Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill, TX. Ride until close to dark, then celebrate with watermelon. Eat at Joe's afterwards. If rain or not Daylight Savings Time meet at Joe's at 7:00 p.m. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1425 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1425 Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:00 am - Burleson TX - Enjoy the quiet, beautiful rural roads of Johnson County with lots of shade in the hot summer months. Routes of 40-54 miles are available and no one gets left behind. Take I-35 South to Exit 36, Renfro St., in Burleson (10 minutes from loop 820/20). Turn right (West) onto Renfro and left on Commerce just before the railroad tracks. Please park across the street from Babes. We usually eat after the ride at 'The Porch' just a couple blocks from the start point. Fun had by all. Come join us. (Early 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1429 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1429 Thursday, August 12, 2010 9:00 am - Benbrook TX - All skill levels are welcome! Meet at the ball fields behind the YMCA in Benbrook. Exit off I-20/820 (Exit 29) at Winscott Road. Go south about 1.5 miles. Please arrive early enough to get you and your steed ready to pedal at the start time. An additional start of 8:30am is available for early risers wanting to beat the heat. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1433 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1433 Saturday, August 14, 2010 6:30 am - Italy TX - The Lone Star Randonneurs offer longer distance rides to challenge experienced cyclists. Proper equipment and RUSA membership is required. Please see their web site or call for more details. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1440 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1440 Saturday, August 14, 2010 8:00 am - Granbury TX - Join John for a new and improved version of an old club favorite with routes of 57 and 83 miles starting in Granbury. Experience the scenic terrain of Granbury and Glen Rose with a promise of several big hills. Both routes go through Glen Rose and the long route crosses the Brazos River twice. Both routes may also traverse the low water crossing over the Paluxy River, depending on the amount of rainfall we receive.  If the crossing is too high, an alternate route will be provided.  Meet at the Brookshire's grocery store one block south of Highway 377 on Highway 144 in Granbury. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1439 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1439 Saturday, August 14, 2010 8:00 am - Rockwall TX - This rally benefiting Rotary college scholarships starts at 1201 T L Townsend Drive in Rockwall, TX. Ride distances of 10, 20, 43 and 62 miles are available. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1441 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1441 Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:00 am - Grand Prairie TX - Ride with the Rusty Chain Gang through the beautiful Lake Ridge development, through Britton, toward Mansfield, then back to the marina for rides of 26 or 32 miles (longer routes are available). All types of cyclists are welcome. We travel slow and stop often, and have lunch at the Oasis after the ride. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1449 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1449 Sunday, August 15, 2010 8:00 am - Fort Worth TX - This is a new ride from Hick's Airfield north of Fort Worth. We will have a short route of about 25 miles and a longer one of 50 miles. The short route rides the roads north of Saginaw. The longer route goes around Eagle Mountain Lake to Azle and then up a new hill I found to get up to Rhome. We will start from the Rio Concho cafe and then lunch there afterwards. Tim at the cafe will have specials for breakfast and lunch and will open at 7:00 a.m. that morning so you can sample his pancakes before the ride. The start location is at the Rio Concho Cafe, 171 Aviator Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76179. CAUTION: Once in the airport, all roads are active taxi ways for airplanes. So you are required to yield to any planes. So if there are planes coming at you when you drive in, don't panic, just pull over into a lot and let them pass. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1442 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1442 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:00 am - Fort Worth TX - Meet at the City of Fort Worth parking lot at 4100 Columbus Trail. From I-20, take Hulen south to Columbus Trail, then go east on Columbus Trail for about four blocks. (Additional 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1421 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1421 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:00 pm - Fort Worth TX - Meet at Berea Baptist Church, 6901 Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill, TX. Ride until close to dark, then celebrate with watermelon. Eat at Joe's afterwards. If rain or not Daylight Savings Time meet at Joe's at 7:00 p.m. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1426 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1426 Thursday, August 19, 2010 8:00 am - Burleson TX - Enjoy the quiet, beautiful rural roads of Johnson County with lots of shade in the hot summer months. Routes of 40-54 miles are available and no one gets left behind. Take I-35 South to Exit 36, Renfro St., in Burleson (10 minutes from loop 820/20). Turn right (West) onto Renfro and left on Commerce just before the railroad tracks. Please park across the street from Babes. We usually eat after the ride at 'The Porch' just a couple blocks from the start point. Fun had by all. Come join us. (Early 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1430 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1430 Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:00 am - Benbrook TX - All skill levels are welcome! Meet at the ball fields behind the YMCA in Benbrook. Exit off I-20/820 (Exit 29) at Winscott Road. Go south about 1.5 miles. Please arrive early enough to get you and your steed ready to pedal at the start time. An additional start of 8:30am is available for early risers wanting to beat the heat. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1434 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1434 Saturday, August 21, 2010 8:00 am - Rio Vista TX - Come enjoy the southern part of Johnson County for a very scenic and low traffic ride with a few good hills.  Routes will include approximately 20, 40, 50,and 70 mile options.  Meet at the Rio Vista High School at 501 South Cleburne Whitney Road, turn left on Capps, cross railroad tracks and turn back to right on to road to High School, Rio Vista, TX 76093.  It is on the east side of Highway 174. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1443 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1443 Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:00 am - Grand Prairie TX - Ride with the Rusty Chain Gang through the beautiful Lake Ridge development, through Britton, toward Mansfield, then back to the marina for rides of 26 or 32 miles (longer routes are available). All types of cyclists are welcome. We travel slow and stop often, and have lunch at the Oasis after the ride. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1450 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1450 Sunday, August 22, 2010 8:00 am - Grapevine TX - Its 47 miles, roughly 15 average speed, and no major hills to recover from whatever you did on Saturday's ride. Start at Grapevine High School (Hwy 26 & Mustang drive). http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1444 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1444 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:00 am - Fort Worth TX - Meet at the City of Fort Worth parking lot at 4100 Columbus Trail. From I-20, take Hulen south to Columbus Trail, then go east on Columbus Trail for about four blocks. (Additional 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1422 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1422 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:00 pm - Fort Worth TX - Meet at Berea Baptist Church, 6901 Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill, TX. Ride until close to dark, then celebrate with watermelon. Eat at Joe's afterwards. If rain or not Daylight Savings Time meet at Joe's at 7:00 p.m. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1427 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1427 Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:00 am - Burleson TX - Enjoy the quiet, beautiful rural roads of Johnson County with lots of shade in the hot summer months. Routes of 40-54 miles are available and no one gets left behind. Take I-35 South to Exit 36, Renfro St., in Burleson (10 minutes from loop 820/20). Turn right (West) onto Renfro and left on Commerce just before the railroad tracks. Please park across the street from Babes. We usually eat after the ride at 'The Porch' just a couple blocks from the start point. Fun had by all. Come join us. (Early 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1431 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1431 Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:00 am - Benbrook TX - All skill levels are welcome! Meet at the ball fields behind the YMCA in Benbrook. Exit off I-20/820 (Exit 29) at Winscott Road. Go south about 1.5 miles. Please arrive early enough to get you and your steed ready to pedal at the start time. An additional start of 8:30am is available for early risers wanting to beat the heat. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1435 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1435 Saturday, August 28, 2010 7:00 am - Fort Worth TX - Join Steve for his annual Hot 'Nuff Here at Home Hundred. Routes of 15, 35, 50, 70, and 100 will be available, finishing with a pool party at the Gray's. Strike a blow against global warming by saving the round trip gasoline up to Wichita Falls, while enjoying global warming here with dozens of your friends instead of thousands of crazy strangers!! Meet at Steve's house (4332 Pheasant Walk St, Fort Worth, 76133 - Google it and be careful that you get the one in Southwest Fort Worth). Be ready to roll at 8:00 am. Routes from 15 to 100 miles. No T-shirts or IVs, but there will be burgers, drinks, and swimming afterward. Credit will be given for Ricky's Century of the Month Club (if you complete the Century of course!). Please note: The 100 mile route starts at 7:00, the other routes start at 8:00. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1445 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1445 Saturday, August 28, 2010 7:00 am - Wichita Falls TX - This rally benefiting many Wichita Falls charities starts at the Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC) in downtown Wichita Falls, TX. Ride distances of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles are available. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1446 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1446 Saturday, August 28, 2010 9:00 am - Grand Prairie TX - Ride with the Rusty Chain Gang through the beautiful Lake Ridge development, through Britton, toward Mansfield, then back to the marina for rides of 26 or 32 miles (longer routes are available). All types of cyclists are welcome. We travel slow and stop often, and have lunch at the Oasis after the ride. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1451 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1451 Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:00 am - Benbrook TX - Meet at Benbrook Park at 9:00 am for the Sunday Stroll loop route with an extension into Aledo and out Jenkins Road. You can do the Aledo Wall if you want to, but no extra credit provided. Route distance will be around 38 miles. To get to the park take I-20 to Highway 377. Follow 377 south and turn left at Winscott Road after you go through town. http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1447 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1447 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:00 am - Fort Worth TX - Meet at the City of Fort Worth parking lot at 4100 Columbus Trail. From I-20, take Hulen south to Columbus Trail, then go east on Columbus Trail for about four blocks. (Additional 8:00 a.m. start time June 1 to September 1) http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1423 http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=1423