Fort Worth Bicycling Association upcoming events

Chisholm Trail Chain Gang (Tue, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

This event starts at the McPherson Community Center and heads south towards Cleburne.

New Cyclists to FWBA: Welcome! The scheduled rides will typically have three main groups “A, B, C” as described below. Riders need to be able to meet pace and distance requirements for a safe enjoyable ride. At the start of the event, the ride leader will identify the pace and distance groups and give a brief daily reminder about the club ride. All riders are expected to download their preferred routes with a RWGPS compatible device and carry any water and nutritional needs for your ride. The ride will start promptly at the designated time so arrive early to get ready. Please know that construction in the area can cause changes not on the maps.

Please sign up for your preferred ride:

Group A – Fast
Drop ride, no formal ride leader.
50+ miles at 18+ mph average typically using the “CTR-51” route with a stop at RaceTrac gas station mile ~24. If a rider needs to fall back to the Group B, they can wait for them there.

Group B – Standard (Primary Group)
Drop ride, but with a Ride Leader for support.
47-51 miles at 16–17 mph average depending on conditions using the “CTR-47 RaceTrac” route. There is a rest stop at RaceTrac ~mile 24, regroup points approximately every 10 miles, optional 43-mile route variation, please talk to the ride leader. This is our main group and will support new riders if they can meet the pace and distance requirements.

Group C – Social
Drop ride, no formal ride leader.
30–40 miles at 13–15 mph average, typically “CTR-33” route through Joshua. There is a rest stop at the Circle K option on the ride at 15 miles. This is a great social group and often divides into sub-groups.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader: Bryan Smith (basmith111@sbcglobal.net)

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Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition (Tue, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Contact Information

Jim Humphrey
jimbojrh@outlook.com

(817) 690-5521

Check the FWBA webpage for time and arrive 30 minutes early. Rides vary in distance and speed. We ride from the Benbrook Y parking lot. You can usually pick a subgroup that rides like you want to. There is always a slow 16-20 mile ride. Some other riders may go 25 or 30 or 40 miles and ride a little faster.

We meet near the restroom that is at the southwest side of the Y. So go past the Y on the west side and you’ll see the restroom at the south end of the parking lot, near the ball fields and track. No fee to park at Y. But, go around it and park near restroom.

The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.

Effective October 29, 2023:

The Lake Benbrook US Army Corps is no longer accepting cash for entering the Park at the south gate. Credit cards are accepted as are passes. They will deny entry to anyone who can't pay by CC or who doesn't have a pass. No exceptions.

Link to Benbrook basic route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9489286

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Lake Benbrook & Country Roads (Thu, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Contact Information

Larry Strong (254)459-2893

This event has been reinstated as of August 20, 2026 as McDaniel Road construction has been completed. The new chip seal surface removed all the potholes between Kelly Road and Treetop Drive. This section does have a gravel feel that will smooth over the next month. CAUTION is recommended, especially at the S curve near Kelly Road (loose gravel).

This event starts behind the Benbrook YMCA. Go past the YMCA and on the west side and you’ll see the restroom at the south end of the parking lot, near the ball fields and track. The event travels through Holiday Park along Benbrook Lake and then west along residential and country roads.

The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee with a credit card to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.

New Cyclists to FWBA: Welcome! The scheduled rides will typically have three main groups—A, B, and C—as described below. Riders need to be able to meet the pace and distance requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.

At the start of each ride, the Ride Leader will identify the pace and distance groups and provide a brief overview of the day's ride. All riders are expected to download their preferred route to a Ride with GPS (RWGPS)-compatible device and carry sufficient water and nutrition for the ride. The main route does not have a water refill stop, so be sure to carry enough water for the distance you plan to ride.

The main route is an out-and-back course, allowing you to shorten your ride by choosing when to turn around. The ride will start promptly at the designated time, so please arrive early to get ready. Also, please be aware that construction in the area may result in changes that are not reflected on the route maps.

Please sign up for your preferred ride:

Group A – Fast
Drop ride; no formal ride leader.
47 miles at an average speed of 18+ mph, typically using the "LBenbrook-47" route. There are no water refill stops on this ride. If a rider needs to fall back to Group B, they may wait for that group anywhere along the route.

Group B – Standard (Primary Group)
Drop ride, but with a Ride Leader for support.
42-47 miles at an average speed of 16–17 mph, depending on conditions, using the "LBenbrook-47" route. There are no water refill stops on this ride. Regroup points will be held approximately every 10 miles.

Group C – Social
Drop ride, no formal ride leader.
Please sign up with the "Rusty Romp Thursday Edition" event on our calendar. It starts at the same location.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader: Kent Lunski (lunski6303@yahoo.com)

Sample routes

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Rusty Romp Thursday Edition (Thu, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Contact Information

Jim Humphrey
jimbojrh@outlook.com

(817) 690-5521

The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.

Effective October 29, 2023:

Link to Benbrook basic route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9489286

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Rollin on the River (Sat, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang (Sat, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Contact Information

Jim Humphrey (Leave a message if you call me or I may block your phone number!)
(817) 690-5521

Rides are, weather permitting, at 8 AM or 9 AM on Saturday mornings. 8 AM in the warm months and 9 AM in cold months. Check the FWBA webpage for time and arrive 30 minutes early. The rides vary in distance and speed. We ride from the Anna Dalton School parking lot down into the Britton area (southwest). You can usually pick a subgroup that rides like you want to. There is always a slow 16-mile ride (12-14 mph). Some riders may go longer distances and ride a little faster. We adhere to a No Drop policy and discourage riding alone.

There is a public restroom in the marina parking lot, near the boat ramp. You will need to stop there before going to the starting point. There is also a store in Britton (Joe’s General Store) that allows use of rest room and a rest room at Britton Park (closed in winter).

Sample routes

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Chisholm Trail Chain Gang (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

This event starts at the McPherson Community Center and heads south towards Cleburne.

Please sign up for your preferred ride:

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader: Bryan Smith (basmith111@sbcglobal.net)

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Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Contact Information

Jim Humphrey
jimbojrh@outlook.com

(817) 690-5521

The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.

Effective October 29, 2023:

Link to Benbrook basic route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9489286

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Lake Benbrook & Country Roads (Thu, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Contact Information

Larry Strong (254)459-2893

The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee with a credit card to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.

Please sign up for your preferred ride:

Group C – Social
Drop ride, no formal ride leader.
Please sign up with the "Rusty Romp Thursday Edition" event on our calendar. It starts at the same location.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader: Kent Lunski (lunski6303@yahoo.com)

Sample routes

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Rusty Romp Thursday Edition (Thu, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Contact Information

Jim Humphrey
jimbojrh@outlook.com

(817) 690-5521

The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.

Effective October 29, 2023:

Link to Benbrook basic route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9489286

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Holland Lake (Sat, August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang (Sat, August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Contact Information

Jim Humphrey (Leave a message if you call me or I may block your phone number!)
(817) 690-5521

Sample routes

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Hotter’N Hell After Party (Sat, August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come and enjoy drinks and snacks after the Hotter'N Hell ride on August 23rd. The event will have food trucks on location. We plan on having the FWBA trailer on site with drinks, watermelon, and other snacks. Feel free to bring your lawn chair and hang out with the club after this iconic Texas pay ride.

Look for the club trailer in the parking lot and hope to see you there!!

More information to come on the exact trailer location.

This signup is only to give us an idea of a headcount for the after party. The route distances in this signup are not important.

Here is a link to register and pay for the Hotter'N Hell Bike Ride itself.

https://www.hh100.org/

Start location map:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5755853d20c6478394a9a05c/t/6744db2baae69d0e5d627d5b/1732565803812/2025+Downtown+Route+Guide.pdf

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Chisholm Trail Chain Gang (Tue, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This event starts at the McPherson Community Center and heads south towards Cleburne.

Please sign up for your preferred ride:

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader: Bryan Smith (basmith111@sbcglobal.net)

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Lake Benbrook & Country Roads (Thu, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Contact Information

Larry Strong (254)459-2893

The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee with a credit card to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.

Please sign up for your preferred ride:

Group C – Social
Drop ride, no formal ride leader.
Please sign up with the "Rusty Romp Thursday Edition" event on our calendar. It starts at the same location.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader: Kent Lunski (lunski6303@yahoo.com)

Sample routes

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River View (Sat, September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Ride leader: Cindy Edmison

River View routes are numerous, with trees covering much of the road or lined with trees. The most notable rest stop is Cleburne State Park approx 18 miles from the end.. The routes 45 miles and over are memorable due to the road being covered with steep treed slopes. It is not a typical TX country road event. If you like a more scenic route, try the 60 and 78 mile routes to see the old truss bridge over the expansive Brazos River. The 60 mile route takes you to the bridge and then you turn around. The 78 mile route crosses the river then continues on to your REST STOP/Bernard Street Bakery (the best) at the Tiger Mart. for yummy goodies, worth the extra miles. Please click on link to register at https://www.fwbaclub.org/

Glen Rose Rest Stop - Barnard Street Bakery in the Tiger Exxon Gas Station. https://www.yelp.com/biz/street-bakery-glen-rose

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Explore Venus on Memorial Day (Mon, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This event is in the planning stage as of August 2026, our host will take us through the newly paved roads of Venus to prepare for Venus Fiesta in October. Mark your calendar!!!

LAST YEARS ACTIVITIES

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FWBA's Alicia Rosales is hosting 'Explore Venus'. Come choose 1 of 3 cycling routes in the countryside, then come back to Venus, TX for a lunch. Contact Alicia, Kent Lunski (lunski6303@yahoo.com) or Larry Strong (lstrong52@me.com) if you have any questions.

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Grandview Gallop (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Big Dam Bridge 100 Meet Up (Fri, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Please join us at September 25 -27 for this classic rally in Little Rock. Details are being finalized, here is what we know now!!

THE BASICS

FWBA Registration is for the meet up. This puts you on the list for the latest meet up specifics, the interested correspondence list and your ability give suggestions on new activities.

Those interested please sign up with FWBA (no fee) and the Rally.

BDB 100 Event Registration is at https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/AR/NorthLittleRock/BigDamBridge100

FWBA ACTIVITIES

Friday - See Little Rock Day

-Morning 30 mile ride through the park

-Evening dinner

-BDB sponsored pre-party

Saturday - Big Dam Bridge 100 Day

-Group Breakfast

-20-105 mile ride

-Meet up for after ride refreshments/food

-Dinner out on the town or relaxing comfort food

Sunday

-Group Breakfast

-Short loop with the Big Dam Bridge (if no rain again)

This is a FWBA recommended event, Best rally course within 5/6 hours of DFW

PLEASE RSVP BY Sept 20th so we can group up.

Contacts: Pat Thornton, Stephen White or Kent Lunski

THE EVENT WRITE UP

The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4,226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It also serves as the backbone for connecting over 70,000 acres of various city, county, state & federal parks.

Packet pickup and in-person registration is available from 11am to 9pm on Friday, 9/25/26 at the Statehouse Convention Center, Hall 3, 101 East Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201. Parking is located adjacent to the convention center across the street or at the deck at 2nd and Main. There is also public parking on the North Little Rock side of the river. You can park and walk over the Main Street bridge to the Statehouse Convention Center. It's a short 0.5 mile walk - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53578273.

There is NO event day packet pickup, but someone else may pickup your packet if the online waiver has been signed and they have a copy of your registration and/or valid photo ID.

There is also a VIP option of $75 which will allow a person to pickup their packet the day of the event along with a dedicated parking spot next to the start line. Qty limited to 100 people.

The BDB 100 offers several routes ranging between 15 and 105 miles, with beautiful mountain and river scenery, as well as a few challenging hills on the longer routes. The event provides participants with well-marked courses, fun aid stations with tasty treats and beverages, great volunteer support, event t-shirt, a unique finisher medal, post-ride food and drinks along with a unique finish-line experience.

Leakey Death Ride 2026 (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Leakey Death Ride 2026

$100 person for members, $130 person for non-members, non-riders $50

Riders get custom quirky long sleeve shirt

(riders that sign up by September 29 get 'uniquely recognized' on shirt)

REGISTRATION ENDS October 6th

Ride Leader Contact Info:

Scooter and Mary Alice Questions? 214 808-1040 or 817 714-3761

The Basics

Travel out to the mountains near Leakey, Texas with its cool average October temperatures of 81/52, We will enjoy this weather viewing beautiful landscapes and cycling through amazing challenges. If it's a vacation you want, the rides are thrilling with the relaxation of stress free rural Texas.

Frio Pecan Farm (on the Frio River) will be based camp. The Pavilion commons area will be the Headquarters or the meeting place. The lodges/rental homes (some with Pools) are top notch. The activities include three epic rides Friday through Sunday. SAG is there as needed Friday and Saturday. There is a Pot Luck Dinner and always traditional gatherings at the FWBA ride leader's 5 bedroom rental home.

Don’t delay on BOOKING your room, as availability is limited.

https://friopecanfarm.com/

There are cabins on hold. Need to start rsvp, deposit is refundable til 60 days prior to event. No hold month prior to event.

Office: 830-232-5294

Organizational Meeting is Thursday October 15, 7:30pm at Frio Pecan Farm.

This is the time to get updates and receive answers to any questions.

Activity Calendar

Thursday

- Organizational/Meet and Greet Meeting at 7:30 pm (not mandatory)

Friday

- 72 mile Medina & the Apple Farm hilly route (ride to Medina- most commonly rode)

- 50 mile 'Flatland Loop' through Utopia (follows above route at the beginning)

- Pot Luck Dinner (FWBA will supply the meat)

Saturday:

- Iconic 100 mile 'Twisted Sister' ride. This year we ride counter clockwise with a sandwich lunch at Hwy 41. We typically gather at the FWBA House after the ride.

- Dinner (FWBA covers the main dish) with our unique tee shirt presentation.

Sunday (Optional, unofficial)

- 46 mile ride to Utopia and back (unsupported).

Notes :

1. All rides start at Frio Pecan Farm. We will roll out at 8:00 am near the Pavilion

2. Each day we will have the opportunity to have dinner together as a group at Frio Pecan Farms. Leakey is a rural community with limited food options.

FAQ’s

Q: What kind of supplies will SAG provide?

A: SAG will have ice, snacks (cookies, chips, crackers) & drinks (water, Gatorade, cokes, V8). They will also have a bike pump and supplies for fixing flats and minor mechanical issues.

Q: Do I have to ride the entire ride?

A: No! Not only can you coordinate with SAG to be dropped off/picked up, but you can also pick & choose which days you’d like to ride. Bonus: if you’re not riding one day, we’d always welcome more help with SAG!

Q: Can I share a room with someone?

A: Yes! Let us know if this is something you’d be interested in, and we would be happy to put you in contact with others who are interested in the same.

Q: Is there a need for help with SAG?

A: Always! If your significant other is coming but not riding, this is a great way to include them in the fun. Ways to help include prepping snacks, icing drinks, serving lunch on Day 1 and checking on riders along the route.

Q: If I want to ride all 3 days, what dates should I book a room?

A: Check-in Thursday 10/15 and check out Sunday 10/18. Ask about late checkout.

Q: For Friday’s potluck, can I buy supplies there?

A: Leakey has a few stores to buy groceries. There are no stores in the Frio Pecan Farm community where you can purchase food and beverages. FWBA alway service grilled chicken at the Pot Luck Dinner. It was so good at our recent August 2025 special event.

Meal plans for Leakey are in the works and will be announced soon.

Ride details are in RideWithGPS below!

A Venus Fiesta- Ride/Lunch/SWAP Meet (Sat, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This event is in the planning stage, as our fantastic 2025 host has possibly other fun and tasty activities to add to the festivities. Mark your calendar!!!

LAST YEARS ACTIVITIES

Click Event name below for more details

FWBA's Alicia Rosales is hosting 'A Venus Fiesta'. Come choose 1 of 3 cycling routes in the countryside, then come back to Venus, TX for a Fajita Pot Luck Lunch and a SWAP Meet. Contact Kent Lunski (lunski6303@yahoo.com) or Larry Strong (lstrong52@me.com) if you have any questions.

The Ride: Register and pick from a 36, 50 and 70 mile route. Rides starts at 9am. See below for the location of ride, lunch and SWAP Meet (all 3 at the same location).

Lunch: FWBA will serve the Fajitas at noon. Bring a chair, BYOB/Drink and a side dish. In the registration process, state your side dish in the comment box. Also contact the ride director (lunski6303@yahoo.com) if you would like to assist with the fajitas and fixings (cheese, sour cream, hot sauce....).

SWAP Meet: After the ride, talk to riders that brought items to trade, sell and/or give away. Over the years, most of us have collected items that we just will never use. Now is the time to clear out space for new bike items. Over 200 items as 11/9 from Garmin 540, lights, men/lady clothes, shoes, bags.....

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