Classic ACA Rides Schedule
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April 19 -- Lost Pines -- 8:00 am
Meet at the courthouse square in Bastrop for rides of 29, 37 and 52 miles. These scenic and challenging rides course through the loblolly pine carpeted red clay hills of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. A new out-and-back option goes to Kovar and back. We do go through the park, so don't forget to bring your $2.00 park entrance fee. Be ready to climb! Frank 512/246-7482
April 19 -- Joppa Jaunt -- 8:00 am
Meet at Liberty Hill Elementary School on Loop 332, just west of downtown Liberty Hill. These 25- and 50-mile intermediate level rides follow quiet back roads over the picturesque Jollyville Plateau with a few moderate hills. Pedal through places like Joppa, Oatmeal, Mahomet and Bertram. Mark 512/260-9989
April 20 -- Cedar Park Fever -- 8:00 am
Meet at CC Mason Elementary on the north side of the school in Cedar Park. From Hwy 183 north, turn left on FM 1431. Take FM 1431 to the third light (Lakeline Blvd) and turn right. The school is 0.5 a mile north of the FM 1431/Lakeline intersection, on the left. These are easy to intermediate rides of 15, 32, 56 and 76 miles in the Hill Country. There are some moderate hills on the longer routes. Patti 512/799-4833
April 20 -- Cotton Capers -- 8:00 am
Meet in the parking lot at the NE corner of Wall St. and Cross Park Dr. in NE Austin. Take Cameron Rd. north off Hwy 183, and turn right on Cross Park Dr. The second left is Wall St. The 29-, 38- and 52-mile routes cover rolling farmland. These rides leave from very close in and put you and your bike in rural countryside before you know it. Sometimes we even see cotton. Frank 512/246-7482
April 26 -- Tour de Coupland -- 8:00 am
Meet at the Park & Ride lot, approx. 0.5 mile north of the Hwy 95/Hwy 290 intersection (in front of high school baseball field) in Elgin. These rides of 24 or 53 miles through flat to slightly rolling terrain are suitable for novice riders. The long route goes through historic Coupland. Pig-out (cycling term) on hot-gut sausage afterwards. Rick 512/423-3562
April 26 -- Creedmoor Cruise -- 8:00 am
Rides of about 24, 46 and 69 miles in rolling to flat countryside southeast of Austin. The longest ride goes all the way to Lockhart. Check out the African animals at the TDC landfill on the way back. Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (One block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon). Daniel 877/775-4617
April 26 -- $$$ SERTOMA Red Poppy Ride for Scholarships $$$ -- 8:00 am
ROUTES of approximately 14 (Family Circle), 30, 45, 62 (100K) miles with START & FINISH at the Georgetown High School Ninth Grade Campus. All routes pedal through moderately flat terrain interspersed with rolling hills on the eastern side of Williamson County. Riders must obey all traffic laws. Helmets must be worn. Rest Stops will be available throughout the ride. SAG vehicles will be patrolling the routes to help with mechanical troubles and to pick up riders with any problems. Please be prepared to handle your own flats and minor problems. Visit www.redpoppyride.org for more information.
April 27 -- Inside Austin -- 8:00 am
**PLUS BEGINNER RIDE -- [In addition, to the ride described below there will be a Beginner's Ride of 10 - 12 miles with delayed start and a separate ride leader.] Tired of driving to the country for a good bike ride? Come join us for a ride entirely within Austin, following established city bicycle routes. We'll start in North Austin and go through Hyde Park, UT, the Capital grounds, Congress Avenue, Travis Heights, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Deep Eddy and Tarrytown, all at a leisurely pace. Start at Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Dr. From Mopac/Loop 1 take the Steck exit. Go east one block to Shoal Creek. Take a left (North) on Shoal Creek Blvd. and Crosscreek Drive is the ONLY right turn on Shoal Creek Blvd. between Steck and HWY 183. Stanton 512/478-5221
April 27 -- Fischer Fissure -- 8:00 am
Meet at the Scudder Primary School in Wimberley, about 0.25 mile south of FM 2325 on Green Acres Road. (Green Acres road is at the first, and only stop light west of RR 12 on FM 2325). Route options of 7 to 72 miles. Ride through the beautiful Hill Country with options to check out the view from the rest stop on Devil's Backbone, Canyon Lake and Blanco. Longer routes enjoy a refreshing walk across the Blanco River at a low water crossing. Sue & Joe 512/996-9031
May 03 -- Dripping Springs Favorites -- 8:00 am
A new revision of an old route. Meet at Dripping Springs ISD Administration building, on the north side of Hwy 290, about 3/10 of a mile west of the traffic light at Hwy 12. (The admin building is on Loop 64). The 17-, 30-, 45- and 58-mile rides follow Onion Creek and then climb across the Great Divide into the Blanco River Basin, offering one of the most spectacular cycling views anywhere. Plenty of hills, open vistas and fire-ant mounds. Sue & Joe 512/996-9031
May 03 -- Cedar Park Fever -- 8:00 am
Meet at CC Mason Elementary on the NORTH side of the school in Cedar Park. From Hwy 183 north, turn left on FM 1431. Take FM 1431 to Lakeline Blvd. and turn right. The school is 0.5 miles north of the FM 1431/Lakeline intersection, on the left. These are easy to intermediate rides of 13, 35, 48 and 63 miles in the Hill Country. There are some moderate hills on the longer routes. Jess 512/345-0254
May 04 -- Meet, Eat, and Greet (aka New Sweden Shuffle) -- 8:00 am
Come out and meet the ACA club officers, ride with 'em and then grab some chow with 'em after the ride. This ride will be great for beginners and anyone interested in learning more about the ACA. We'll have rides of 20, 44 and 59 miles through the New Sweden flatlands north east of Austin. Meet at Dessau Middle School on Dessau Rd., between Parmer Lane and Howard Lane. Park in the lot BEHIND the school. We'll grab a post-ride bite to eat at a nearby restaurant. Mingle at 7:30, ride begins at 8:00. Stanton 512/478-5221
May 04 -- Inside Austin (North Start) -- 8:00 am
**PLUS BEGINNER RIDE -- [In addition, to the ride described below there will be a Beginner's Ride of 10 - 12 miles with delayed start and a separate ride leader.] Tired of driving to the country for a good bike ride? Come join us for a ride entirely within Austin, following established city bicycle routes. We'll start in North Austin and go through Hyde Park, UT, the Capital grounds, Congress Avenue, Travis Heights, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Deep Eddy and Tarrytown, all at a leisurely pace. Start at Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Dr. From Mopac/Loop 1 take the Steck exit. Go east one block to Shoal Creek. Take a left (North) on Shoal Creek Blvd. and Crosscreek Drive is the ONLY right turn on Shoal Creek Blvd. between Steck and HWY 183. Marc 512/423-7262
May 10 -- $$$ Armadillo Hill Country Classic $$$ -- 8:00 am
Austin, TX (Actually, Liberty Hill and Bertram, TX depending on your ride.) Classic routes of 14, 28, 42, 51, 62, 80, and 105 miles leave from Liberty Hill High School while the 6.5-mile Kids and Family Ride leaves from Bertram. $30 until 5/03, then $40. Family ride is $15/adult with kids riding free if accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is Austin Cycling Association's annual fundraising ride to support bicycle safety education classes and free helmets for kids. Be there as part of Bike Month or be there to see that kids get the education they need. Info: Hotline 512/923-9700 or <dillo@austincycling.org> or our website at <austincycling.org/dillo>.
May 11 -- Creedmoor Cruise -- 8:00 am
Rides of about 24, 46 and 69 miles in rolling to flat countryside southeast of Austin. The longest ride goes all the way to Lockhart. Check out the African animals at the TDC landfill on the way back. Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (One block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon). BethLynn 512/444-9995
May 11 -- Sun City Saunter -- 8:00 am
Hook up for a joint ride with the Sun City TX Cyclists. North on I-35, take exit 261A. Follow access road to traffic signal at Williams Drive. Turn left (west) onto Williams Drive and go about 5 miles to Sun City entrance (right turn in at traffic signal). Follow Del Webb Blvd, cross bridge, then after passing entrance sign to Legacy Hills Grill and Clubhouse, take next right at a sign listing Community Center onto Texas Drive for about two blocks, then left into large parking lot in front of Community Center which is the second large building. Do not park in the vicinity of the first building. That is the Fitness Center. The 7 and 14-mile options inside of Sun City are perfect for the beginner or family. The longer options are 33, 38, 52, and 61-miles. Tom 512/459-5137
May 17 -- Sprinkle Sprint -- 8:00 am
NEW START LOCATION: Meet near the intersection of Centre Park and Centre Creek in NE Austin. Take Cameron Rd. north off Hwy 183, and turn right on Rutherford Ln. The second left is Centre Park. The 29- and 43-mile routes cover rolling farmland. These rides leave from very close in and put you and your bike in rural countryside before you know it. Frank 512/246-7482
May 17 -- Andice Adventure -- 8:00 am
Meet one block north of Lakeline and RR1431 in Cedar Park. Signs will mark parking at Carriage Hills swimming pool parking lot. Ride will head North on Lakeline Blvd, turn right onto Crystal Falls Pkwy and out to Andice, Texas via Ronald Reagan Boulevard. With the approaching fall weather, enjoy traversing rolling hills and valleys as you appreciate the absolute allure of the Hill Country. This is a new ride and maps will be available at the ride start only. The rides will be 24, 35 and 65 miles. Stephen 512/848-9505
May 17 -- Tour de Austin (South Start) -- 8:00 am
**PLUS BEGINNER RIDE -- [In addition, to the ride described below there will be a Beginner's Ride of 10 - 12 miles with delayed start and a separate ride leader.] Come join us for a ride entirely within Austin, following established city bicycle routes. We'll start in South Austin and go through Travis Heights, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Deep Eddy, Tarrytown, Hyde Park, UT, the Capital grounds and return on Congress Avenue, all at a leisurely pace. Cue sheets will be provided. Join us for lunch at one of the fine South Congress (aka SoCo) eateries after the ride. From Ben White (aka US 290 West) take the Congress Avenue exit and head toward downtown. Follow Congress 1.75 miles to Mary Street. Turn right on Mary. Fulmore Middle School is on the right. Meet in the parking lot. Stanton 512/478-5221
May 17 -- $$$ Tour de Cure (Day One) $$$ -- 8:00 am
Join ACA's team - Austin Cycling Association/SAW - for a fun weekend of rides from San Antonio to Austin to help prevent and cure diabetes. Day one starts at Pearson (formerly Harcourt Assessment) at 19500 Bulverde Road in San Antonio at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. The challenge is your choice! You can ride a 14 mile family fun ride which loops back to the start line or you can ride a 52 or 81 mile route to Texas State University. In San Marcos, riders will have the option of overnight stay at the TSU dorms. See the Tour de Cure website <tour.diabetes.org/> for more info and registration.
May 18 -- Pedernales Pedal -- 8:00 am
If you enjoy our Dripping Springs to Johnson City ride you'll love this ride! We'll take in part of that same route, but return to Dripping Springs via different routes. Bring plenty of water, as the only water stop available is on the 63 mile ride. The only water on the 30 mile ride would require a 5 mile total diversion into Pedernales Falls State Park. Rides start at Dripping Springs High School. From the 'Y' (US 290 and SH 71 intersection) in southwest Austin, follow US 290 to Dripping Springs. Go to Tiger Lane 1.9 miles west of the RR 12/US 290 intersection in Dripping Springs. Turn left on Tiger Lane and the high school will be on the left. Frank 512/246-7482
May 18 -- $$$ Tour de Cure (Day Two) $$$ -- 8:00 am
After an overnight in San Marcos, day two starts at TSU and ends at Akins High School at 10701 South 1st Street in South Austin. The route options include a 25 mile, 55 mile, and 77 mile. See the Tour de Cure website <tour.diabetes.org/> for more info and registration.
May 24 -- Old San Antonio Road -- 8:00 am
Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (one block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon) for a select-your-own-distance ride of up to 55 miles. The relatively flat out-and-back route goes through Buda, Kyle, and the thickly wooded Blanco River Valley to northern San Marcos. Jess 512/345-0254
May 24 -- Leanderthal -- 8:00 am
Cruise through the stone-age landscapes of far west Travis County. Routes of 24 to 60 miles go through and around some of the scenic Golden Cheeked Warbler and Black Capped Vireo habitats. Meet at the Leander School warehouse parking lot in Leander. Take Hwy 183 north past Cedar Park. The cross-street at the stop light in Leander is Hwy 2243 to the right and South St. to the left. Turn left onto South St. for two blocks. The parking lot will be on your left. Mark 512/260-9989
May 25 -- Weir Lost -- 8:00 am
Official loops of 30 and 53 miles that pass through the big cities of Jonah, Walburg and, if you don't get lost, Weir. Plenty of options for shorter rides. Meet at the parking lot at the girl's softball field in Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. From I-35 take Exit 254 east; follow Route 3406 3.4 mi., cross CR 1460 (3406 becomes 113/Kyphen Rd.) go another 2.3 miles, turn right onto Aten Loop. Take the first right into the parking lot. Kevin 512/989-9457
May 31 -- Joppa Jaunt -- 8:00 am
Meet at Liberty Hill Elementary School on Loop 332, just west of downtown Liberty Hill. These 25- and 50-mile intermediate level rides follow quiet back roads over the picturesque Jollyville Plateau with a few moderate hills. Pedal through places like Joppa, Oatmeal, Mahomet and Bertram. Mick 512/418-9825
June 01 -- Pfinally Pflugerville -- 8:00 am
Exit on Hwy 1825 from IH-35 and curve east through old downtown Pflugerville to the next traffic light. Turn left on 685 and proceed north approximately 2.75 miles turning right at traffic light onto Kelly Lane. Take your next right continuing into the Hendrickson High School parking lot. The rides will be 12, 18, 24, 47 and 67 miles through flat to slightly rolling farmland. Frank 512/246-7482
June 07 -- Creedmoor Cruise -- 8:00 am
Rides of about 24, 46 and 69 miles in rolling to flat countryside southeast of Austin. The longest ride goes all the way to Lockhart. Check out the African animals at the TDC landfill on the way back. Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (One block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon). Frank 512/246-7482
June 07 -- AHCC Volunteer Appreciation Ride -- 9:00 am
SPECIAL START TIME! Meet at The Party Barn just west of Bertram (10 miles NW of Liberty Hill on Hwy 29) as we thank our volunteers who helped make this year's Armadillo Hill Country Classic a success. The Party Barn is located north of Hwy 29 on CR 252 (CR 252 is just west of FM 243 in Bertram look for the yellow Armadillo signs to guide you to the ride and party). Everyone is welcome to join us for rides of 26 to 55 miles, but after the ride we'll have a special party for our volunteers sponsored by the Bertram Chamber of Commerce. The party will feature pizza, supplied by the Burnet County Sheriff's Department Pizza Wagon (yum, yum) and beverages for our volunteers (we'll know who you are - yet another incentive to volunteer). Ride the gentle hills of the Edwards Plateau all the way to Lake Victor (where's the lake?). Plenty of cattle guards, hills and very little traffic, combined with LOTS of WOW scenery make this a memorable ride. Patti 512/799-4833
June 08 -- Cedar Park Fever -- 8:00 am
Meet at CC Mason Elementary on the NORTH side of the school in Cedar Park. From Hwy 183 north, turn left on FM 1431. Take FM 1431 to Lakeline Blvd. and turn right. The school is 0.5 miles north of the FM 1431/Lakeline intersection, on the left. These are easy to intermediate rides of 13, 35, 48 and 63 miles in the Hill Country. There are some moderate hills on the longer routes. Patti 512/799-4833
June 14 -- Uhl Love It -- 8:00 am
Join us in for local legend and former owner of Rocky Hill Ranch (mountain bikers are probably familiar with this place), Paul Uhl's recommended Smithville area road ride. The ride covers the some of great roads of Bastrop and Fayette County with options of 17, 41 and 58 miles. Be sure to bring plenty of water for the medium and long distance rides as the only stores are available on the 58 mile option in Flatonia. From Austin, take SH 71 east to Smithville. In Smithville exit right on SH 95 South and follow 2-3/4 miles to Smithville High School on left. Sue & Joe 512/996-9031
June 14 -- Lake Victor Vector -- 8:00 am
Meet in Bertram at Bertram Elementary School on FM 1174/243 0.5 mile north of SH 29 on the right (parking lot is behind the school) for rides of 26 to 55 miles. Ride the gentle hills of the Edwards Plateau all the way to Lake Victor (where's the lake?). Plenty of cattleguards, hills and very little traffic, combined with LOTS of WOW scenery make this a memorable ride. Jess 512/345-0254
June 15 -- Sprinkle Sprint -- 8:00 am
NEW START LOCATION: Meet near the intersection of Centre Park and Centre Creek in NE Austin. Take Cameron Rd. north off Hwy 183, and turn right on Rutherford Ln. The second left is Centre Park. The 29- and 43-mile routes cover rolling farmland. These rides leave from very close in and put you and your bike in rural countryside before you know it. Kevin 512/989-9457
June 15 -- Lone Granger -- 8:00 am
NEW START LOCATION: Rides of 12, 26, and 52 miles begin in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown and go as far east as Granger. From I-35 take exit 261A (Williams St./RR 2338) and drive east (right) to Austin Ave., turn left and then right onto Stadium Dr. Park just east of the stop sign at Morrow St. (near the restrooms). Patti 512/799-4833
June 21 -- Andice Adventure -- 8:00 am
Meet one block north of Lakeline and RR1431 in Cedar Park. Signs will mark parking at Carriage Hills swimming pool parking lot. Ride will head North on Lakeline Blvd, turn right onto Crystal Falls Pkwy and out to Andice, Texas via Ronald Reagan Boulevard. With the approaching fall weather, enjoy traversing rolling hills and valleys as you appreciate the absolute allure of the Hill Country. This is a new ride and maps will be available at the ride start only. The rides will be 24, 35 and 65 miles. Stephen 512/848-9505
June 21 -- Hutto - Coupland -- 8:00 am
Meet at the new elementary school (the one with the red roof) on the NE side of Hutto. From Hwy 79 in Hutto go north 0.6 miles on FM 1660 and turn right on the county road at the edge of town. These intermediate level rides of 25 and 50 miles are through mostly flat, but always windy, terrain. Kevin 512/989-9457
June 22 -- Old San Antonio Road -- 8:00 am
Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (one block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon) for a select-your-own-distance ride of up to 55 miles. The relatively flat out-and-back route goes through Buda, Kyle, and the thickly wooded Blanco River Valley to northern San Marcos. Katy 512/589-1498
June 22 -- Barely Hare -- 8:00 am
Very possibly ACA's flattest ride. Four distances, from 24 to 77 miles. The longest route circles Granger Lake with some excellent views from the top of the dam. Meet in Taylor at the bank parking lot at Third and Porter (one block NE of the light at Hwy 79 and Main). Plenty of BBQ in Taylor after the ride. Frank 512/246-7482
June 28 -- Pfinally Pflugerville -- 8:00 am
Exit on Hwy 1825 from IH-35 and curve east through old downtown Pflugerville to the next traffic light. Turn left on 685 and proceed north approximately 2.75 miles turning right at traffic light onto Kelly Lane. Take your next right continuing into the Hendrickson High School parking lot. The rides will be 12, 18, 24, 47 and 67 miles through flat to slightly rolling farmland. Kevin 512/989-9457
June 28 -- Liberty Hill Loops -- 8:00 am
Meet at the Liberty Hill Elementary School on Loop 332, just west of downtown Liberty Hill. These 25- and 50-mile intermediate level rides follow quiet back roads over the picturesque Jollyville Plateau with a few moderate hills. Pedal through places like Joppa, Andice, Oatmeal and Mahomet, but don't blink or you'll miss them. Bertram is the water stop on this ride. Mark 512/260-9989
June 29 -- Weir Lost -- 8:00 am
Official loops of 30 and 53 miles that pass through the big cities of Jonah, Walburg and, if you don't get lost, Weir. Plenty of options for shorter rides. Meet at the parking lot at the girl's softball field in Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. From I-35 take Exit 254 east; follow Route 3406 3.4 mi., cross CR 1460 (3406 becomes 113/Kyphen Rd.) go another 2.3 miles, turn right onto Aten Loop. Take the first right into the parking lot. Tamara 512/892-9390
July 05 -- Walburg Waltz -- 8:00 am
Meet at the north end of Walburg Cemetery (away from the entrance). Take IH-35 north to Exit 268 above Georgetown (one exit north of the 130 toll road). Go right on FM 972 and left on CR 1105 to the cemetery on the left. These 16- to 50-mile rides are quite rewarding (and often windy). Afterwards, go into Walburg for weinerschnitzel. Mick 512/418-9825
July 05 -- Creedmoor Cruise -- 8:00 am
Rides of about 24, 46 and 69 miles in rolling to flat countryside southeast of Austin. The longest ride goes all the way to Lockhart. Check out the African animals at the TDC landfill on the way back. Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (One block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon). Frank 512/246-7482
July 06 -- Sun City Saunter -- 8:00 am
Hook up for a joint ride with the Sun City TX Cyclists. North on I-35, take exit 261A. Follow access road to traffic signal at Williams Drive. Turn left (west) onto Williams Drive and go about 5 miles to Sun City entrance (right turn in at traffic signal). Follow Del Webb Blvd, cross bridge, then after passing entrance sign to Legacy Hills Grill and Clubhouse, take next right at a sign listing Community Center onto Texas Drive for about two blocks, then left into large parking lot in front of Community Center which is the second large building. Do not park in the vicinity of the first building. That is the Fitness Center. The 7 and 14-mile options inside of Sun City are perfect for the beginner or family. The longer options are 33, 38, 52, and 61-miles. Tom 512/459-5137
July 12 -- Lost Pines -- 8:00 am
Meet at the courthouse square in Bastrop for rides of 29, 37 and 52 miles. These scenic and challenging rides course through the loblolly pine carpeted red clay hills of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. A new out-and-back option goes to Kovar and back. We do go through the park, so don't forget to bring your $2.00 park entrance fee. Be ready to climb! Katy 512/589-1498
July 12 -- Leanderthal -- 8:00 am
Cruise through the stone-age landscapes of far west Travis County. Routes of 24 to 60 miles go through and around some of the scenic Golden Cheeked Warbler and Black Capped Vireo habitats. Meet at the Leander School warehouse parking lot in Leander. Take Hwy 183 north past Cedar Park. The cross-street at the stop light in Leander is Hwy 2243 to the right and South St. to the left. Turn left onto South St. for two blocks. The parking lot will be on your left. Monte 512/350-6613
July 13 -- Cotton Capers -- 8:00 am
NEW START LOCATION: Meet near the intersection of Centre Park and Centre Creek in NE Austin. Take Cameron Rd. north off Hwy 183, and turn right on Rutherford Ln. The second left is Centre Park. The 29-, 38- and 52-mile routes cover rolling farmland. These rides leave from very close in and put you and your bike in rural countryside before you know it. Sometimes we even see cotton. Kevin 512/989-9457