ALL SHOP RIDE IN TEXASAPRIL 26
ALL SHOP RIDE IN TEXASAPRIL 26
1. HILLS SPORT SHOP
For two to four hours, meet at the Capitol Peak Trail. Thrash with easy and fast groups. There are many trails that cover undulating terrain, including some quick and others that can be swervey. The climb is 243.8m long and is paved. Town: Amarillo.
Contact: 806 355 7226; hillssport.com.
2. Crazy CAT CYCLERY
Contact us at 577-9666 for beginner and easy rides
3. PEYTONS Bike Shop
Notrees at Flag Ranch will provide trails for all riders. Ride until dark on Sunday at 2 p.m. You will find sections of singletrack that are fast and technical through desert vegetation. Town: Midland.
Contact: 699-1718; peytonsbikes.com.
4. BIKE TOWN
The third Thursday of each month, at 6-7 p.m. A group of 10 people meets at the trails on either the south or north sides of town. There are a few slight rises in the west Texas desert terrain. Town: Abilene.
Contact: 677-2453.
5. PRO BIKE
Show Sunday afternoon at the state parks To accommodate different skill levels, separate groups have been formed. There are seventy miles of singletrack, hardpack and jeep trails. This includes some sand as well as lots of rocks and cactus. Town: San Angelo.
Contact: 223-2453; bikeproonline.com.
6. DESERT SPORTS
Big Bend State Park is 800,000 acres with 140 miles of dirt roads. Contact desertsportstx.com or 989-6900 for a meeting at the shop
7. LAKESIDE SPORTS
Thursday and Saturday at 6 p.m. Meet at The Tracks (4:00 p.m. daylight Sav.). Singletrack runs through desert terrain, and passes through arroyos. It is an easy ride that you can share with 20 other people. Del Rio is the town.
Contact: 774-5288; lakesidesports.com.
8. TEXOMA CYCLING CENTER
Sunday, Contact: 723-7230; texomacyclingcenter.com.
9. THE BIKE STOP
Join the Sheppard Air Force Base military men to hammer. Contact 322-7301 to arrange a ride at Barends Landing.
10. DENTON BICYCLE CENTER
The shop hosts the 6 p.m., 7 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday sessions. You can expect up to 15 riders, and a moderate-fast pace. This Texas Road Ride will take you on a blast through decrepit gravel and paved roads. Town: Denton.
Contact: 387-9314.
11. BICYCLES PLUS
This Sunday morning session will be held at the Grapevine Lake trailhead. The group of 15 divides into slow and fast packs. The Northshore Trail, a ten-mile, out-and back, follows the shoreline. Flower Mound is the town.
Contact: 513-2604.
12. PLANO CYCLING & FITNESS
These Sunday and Saturday rides meet at the trailhead. There are 15 trails in the area, including Rowlette Creek and Erwin Park. You can expect up to 12 other people. Call for the morning or evening start time. Town: Plano.
Contact: 423-4130; planocycling.com.
13. RICHARDSON Bike MART
For information on the times and locations of the rides, please call the MTB office. Sister Grove, LB Houston and the climbs at Ceder Hill are some of the locations. Expect a fast pace. Town: Richardson.
Contact: 972 231 3993; 644-1466; bikemart.com.
14. TEEPEE HILL
After daylight savings, 10-15 riders will meet at 6 p.m. on Teepee Hill near Whilte Rock Lake. It is half dirt and half road. The singletrack winds through the forest and is packed. Lighten up. Town: Dallas.
Contact: 214 321 0705; bikemart.com.
15. FORT WORTH CYCLING & FITNESS
Most group off-road rides are held on Sundays. For the most current trailhead meeting spot, call. Expect to see three to ten riders, and a moderate-to-hard pace. This ride takes you to the best trails in the metroplex. Fort Worth is the capital.
Contact: 244-7911; fwcycling.com.
16. SIMPSON FITNESS & ADVENTURE SPORT
Meet at Black Jack Circle, Tyler State Park, at 2 p.m. This singletrack loop covers 10 miles and has 457.2m of climbing. All abilities are welcome. Come out to see if your skills can match the shop-racing teams’ sub-one-hour lap times. Town: Tyler.
Contact: 561-4810; www.simpsonsport.com.
17. WOOLLEY GS BIKE & FITNESS
The shop is open to winter riders, with up to 25 riding each weekend at Martin Creek State Park. There are a few creek crossings in the mix of technical and fast singletrack. Woolley Gs welcomes all! Town: Longview.
Contact: 759-2453.
18. BICYCLES OUTBACK
For the most current evening ride plan, call. Sessions revolve around the U of H exam schedule. Rides meet at the trailhead. The group covers 30 miles of trails in the area. It also includes as many climbs possible. Town: Waco.
Contact: 254 772 2453 bicyclesoutback.com.
19. HILL COUNTRY BIDCYCLE WORKS
Check with the shop for the trailhead meeting spot for the Contact: 896-6864; hillcontrybicyle.com.
20. HILL COUNTRY BIDCYCLE WORKS TWO
Ten riders descend from this shop to meet the Kerrville clan. Singletrack can be rocky, smooth or slick and is perfect for full suspension. This is technical riding at its finest. Town: Fredricksburg.
Contact: 990-2609; hillcontrybicyle.com.
21. AUSTIN RIDGE RODERS
Walnut Creek Park can host up to 70 people on Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. There are many trails throughout the 400-acre park. Singletrack is narrow and twisty, with creek crossings and whoops. Town: Austin.
Contact: 452-0314; austinridgeriders.com.
22. RIDE LIKE a GIRL
Meet Contact: 452-0314; austinridgeriders.com.
23. BICYCLE SPORT SHOP
Weekend and weekday rides are available. Meet at the shop. Near the shop is a mix of singletrack and busy sections. The group size can range from three to 10 people. Town: Austin.
Contact: 477-3472; bicyclesportshop.com.
24. FREERIDE FRIDAY
Sessions at the top urban drop, downhill and urban spots. This group of 10 includes DS and DH locations which are used to improve bar-to-bar handling skills. You shouldn’t expect to return until after dark. Town: Austin.
Contact: 302-1164; ozonebikes.com.
25. OZONE BIKE DEPARTMENT
You can call the shop for the schedule. There may be a ride at 12 p.m. on any given day. You can choose from a DH, XC, or urban ride. Barton Creek Greenbelt has a 10-mile in-and-out trail network. Town: Austin.
Contact: 302-1164; ozonebikes.com.
26. REI
Meet at Walnut Creek trailhead. Contact: 343-5550; www.rei.com.
27. PEDAL POWER
To confirm your Sunday morning, at-the-shop meet, call first. This can last up to five hours. The group travels together to the best singletrack around Austin and San Antonio. San Marcos is the town.
Contact: 396-7433.
28. PLANET BIKES
Show your ID at the shop
29. BIKE WORLD
This is a relaxed, enjoyable ride with 20 other people. Show at the shop Contact: +210 344 2303 bikeworld.com
30. SAVAGE CYCLES
Gather Contact: 370-39907; savagecycles.com.
31. WEST END BICYCLES
Tuesday and Thursday. Contact: 861-2271 or westendbikes.com
32. CHAMPIONS CYCLERY
An informal ride that meets every Sunday at Memorial Park. This fast trail is ideal for full-suspension motorcycles. Champions is seeking more riders for this new ride. Town: Houston.
Contact: 281 440 3555; championscyclery.com.
33. BIKE LANE
Huntsville State Park hosts 30 riders every other weekend to hit the singletrack. Suspension bikes are a great idea. Bike Lane is also home to the Huntsville Fall Classic. Town: Houston.
Contact: 440-6100.
34. BIKE BARN
You can ride with up to ten other people to the Ant Hills at Terry Hershey Park. Meet at the shop at 5 p.m. on Sunday. The trail, which is tree-lined, is fast and the hardtail enthusiasts are more than happy to work intensely. Town: Houston.
Contact: 281 558 2234; bikebarntexas.com.
35. WEST U SCHWINN
Get in touch with us at 529-0140
36. BAY AREA SCHWINN
You can find the Sunday-afternoon rides at Memorial Park in downtown or Jack Brooks Park at the south end. There are up to 20 riders who can be divided into fast and easy groups. Town: Webster.
Contact: 472-6651; bayareaschwinn.com.
37. WEBSTER BICYCLE
To confirm your Contact, please call 332-2419 or websterbicycle.com.
38. BEAUMONT BICYCLE PORTS INC
Contact: 860-5065 or bicyclesports.tv for a fun and easy ride
39. PRO BIKE
Tuesday and Thursday rides meet at Contact: 726-3469.
