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TO CELE AND BACK
When: 22 Sat (Nov) 08:20AM	Rating: B-2	Distance: 72mi.
Depart from:Triangle Parking Lot, near office max
Ride out to CELE (22 miles), join the cele Advanced loop ride (28 miles, see other ride posting) and ride back (total of 72 miles). We will meet in the parking lots by the office max 4615 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. Depending on what time we finish Ron and I will probably grab some lunch at Galaxy Cafe in the triangle at the end of the ride.
Contact: Joel Schaubert foxyjoel@gmail.com , Ron B rockthebike@usfamily.net cell at ride 512-415-5286		RideMap

SCOUT-A-ROUTE SOUTHERN CULTURE OFF THE GRID
When: 22 Sat (Nov) 08:30AM	Rating: C-2	Distance: 20mi.
Depart from:Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop 400 Nueces
Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes - Head south of downtown via Bouldin, roll through the Emerald Forest and return via Forest Wood and Robert E Lee. Today's Routes: 31, 82, 84, 25, 11, 64, and 33. These are 2 ways to get from Dittmar north across Lady Bird Lake. These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come at 8:00 for pre-ride coffee.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert eileenstx@yahoo.com 512-426-4851

BURNET BOONDOGGLE
When: 22 Sat (Nov) 09:30AM	Rating: C-3	Distance: 49mi.
Depart from:  Burnet Middle School on Main St in Burnet. The school is two blocks north of the RR 963/US 281 intersection and one block east of US 281.
Tired of all those Yuppie drivers? Then come on out to Burnet county for a ride on some quiet country roads. Burnet County is one of my favorite areas to ride. This will be a modified route of the San Saba Loops classic ride.
Contact: Patti Summerall p_summerall@yahoo.com cell at ride 512-799-4833

CELE STORE / BBQ BEGINNER RIDE
When: 22 Sat (Nov) 10:00AM	Rating: E-2	Distance: 15mi.
Depart from:Cele Store, 18726 Cameron Road, Manor, TX
Hey, guess what???? The Cele Store is open again! We are going to celebrate by starting a 15-mile beginner loop and end the ride with some good old fashioned BBQ at this very well known establishment. The Cele store started out as the Richland Saloon when the area around Austin was almost the Wild West. It has been run by the same family since Marvin Weiss took it over in 1951 after he came back from the war. See separate ride listing for longer ride option, also beginning and ending at this location.
Contact: Tami Gustafson, tamiloon@austin.rr.com Cell at ride 512-423-6608

CELE STORE / BBQ ADVANCED RIDE
When: 22 Sat (Nov) 10:00AM	Rating: B-2	Distance: 28mi.
Depart from:Cele Store, 18726 Cameron Road, Manor, TX
We are going to celebrate by starting a 28-mile advanced loop and end the ride with some good old fashioned BBQ at the Cele Store. Ride will be at a B speed. We should finish nearly the same time as the E speed 15 mile loop.
Contact: Joel Schaubert foxyjoel@gmail.com , Ron B rockthebike@usfamily.net cell at ride 512-415-5286		RideMap

FREDRICKSBURG TO THE BAT CAVE 39 MILER
When: 29 Sat (Nov) 09:30AM	Rating: C-3	Distance: 39mi.
Depart from:Fredricksburg Visitor's Center. Take Hwy 290 to Fredricksburg. Turn RT on Washington St then LT on Austin St. Park on Austin St near Lincoln St. Allow 2 hours drive time from Austin.
Get in your long hill workout. This ride climbs up to the Old Bat Tunnel WMA aka Bat Summit. Lots of scenic roads, farm animals, and plenty of climbing (2100 ft total). Sorry but there are no bats at this time of year. The bats can be seen nightly May-October. Bring plenty of water because the store stop may not be open.
Contact: Patti Summerall p_summerall@yahoo.com cell at ride 512-799-4833

FREDRICKSBURG TO LUCKENBACH 55 MILER
When: 30 Sun (Nov) 10:00AM	Rating: C-3	Distance: 55mi.
Depart from:Fredricksburg Visitor's Center. Take Hwy 290 to Fredricksburg. Turn RT on Washington St then LT on Austin St. Park on Austin St near Lincoln St. Allow 2 hours drive time from Austin.
Now is your chance to visit that little post office made famous by a country song. Lots of scenic roads, farm animals, and hills (2400 ft of climbing). At the 32 mile mark, there is a leaderless 6 mile shortcut back to town. Bring plenty of water because the store stop may not be open.
Contact: Patti Summerall p_summerall@yahoo.com cell at ride 512-799-4833

WEIR LOST - HOSTED
When: 6 Sat (Dec) 08:30AM	Rating: D-2	Distance: 32mi.
Depart from:Old Settlers Park, Round Rock
Loop of 30 miles in Northeast Austin country. Excellent, beautiful ride for beginners. Meet at the parking lot at the girl's softball field in Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. From I-35 take 79 East to CR 1460 (HEB and McDonald's on left) and go left on CR 1460. At the 3406 light take a right (Here 3406 is also called 113/Kyphen Rd. and Old Settlers Park Blvd). The road ends at a T at a storage company. Turn right into the softball fields parking lot immediately before the road Ts.
Contact: Somer Hughes 512-799-5352, somer@austin.rr.com		RideMap

SCOUT-A-ROUTE FLIRTING WITH BEN (WHITE)
When: 6 Sat (Dec) 08:30AM	Rating: D-2	Distance: 16mi.
Depart from:Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop 400 Nueces
Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes - Let's check out some southside neighborhoods coming close to Ben White but not actually crossing it. We'll travel early on Riverside and South Congress before the cars come out. Routes: 60, 51, 70, 47, 60, 64, 31, 25. These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come by at 8:00 for pre-ride coffee.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert eileenstx@yahoo.com 512-426-4851

CEDAR PARK DANG LOOP
When: 6 Sat (Dec) 09:00AM	Rating: C-3	Distance: 57mi.
Depart from:Cedar Park Library
Why do an out and back on 620...when we can do a loop! Pretty close to the Dam loop loved by many. This one though starts in Cedar Park. So lets get some hills in.
Contact: Monte Morast 5123506613 ridehost@morast.org		RideMap

MOZART'S TO CREEDMORE
When: 7 Sun (Dec) 09:00AM	Rating: B-2	Distance: 44mi.
Depart from:Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Lake Austin Blvd
Out and back training ride across south Austin and out to Creedmore. Some hills (Robert E Lee!). In-town part uses Austin bike routes; rural segment uses part of the Creedmore Cruise route. Store stop in Creedmore; coffee and snacks at Mozarts afterwards. Truth in advertising: this ride should be called a B-A-B ride. We'll hammer for 3-4 miles going into Creedmore, then regroup at the store.
Contact: Stanton Truxillo 512-478-5221, stgetr@att.net; cell 512-450-8118

SCOUT-A-ROUTE NOVICE ROUTE 66
When: 13 Sat (Dec) 08:30AM	Rating: E-2	Distance: 10mi.
Depart from:Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop 400 Nueces
Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes - today's ride is the Route 66 at a very novice-friendly pace. A 10 mile loop south of the river via Bouldin and returning on Robert E Lee:Routes 31 & 25. These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come at 8:00 for pre-ride coffee and stick around afterwards for a flat changing clinic.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert eileenstx@yahoo.com 512-426-4851

MOZART'S TO CREEDMORE SLOWER
When: 14 Sun (Dec) 09:00AM	Rating: C-2	Distance: 44mi.
Depart from:Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Lake Austin Blvd
Out and back training ride across south Austin and out to Creedmore. Some hills (Robert E Lee!). In-town part uses Austin bike routes; rural segment uses part of the Creedmore Cruise route. Store stop in Creedmore; coffee and snacks at Mozarts afterwards. C ride to permit newer riders to join us.
Contact: Stanton Truxillo 512-478-5221, stgetr@att.net; cell 512-450-8118

SCOUT-A-ROUTE FROM MELLOW'S TO NELO'S 2 WAYS
When: 20 Sat (Dec) 08:30AM	Rating: D-2	Distance: 19mi.
Depart from:Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop 400 Nueces
Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes - Head north of downtown via Exposition and Shoal Creek with a stop at Nelo's Pro Cycles then loop back south via Shoal Creek and Nueces. Today's Routes: 52, 25, 40, 29, 28, 31, 20, 41, and 31. These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come by at 8:00 for pre-ride coffee.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert eileenstx@yahoo.com 512-426-4851

MOZART'S TO CREEDMORE SLOWER
When: 21 Sun (Dec) 09:00AM	Rating: C-2	Distance: 44mi.
Depart from:Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Lake Austin Blvd
Out and back training ride across south Austin and out to Creedmore. Some hills (Robert E Lee!). In-town part uses Austin bike routes; rural segment uses part of the Creedmore Cruise route. Store stop in Creedmore; coffee and snacks at Mozarts afterwards. C ride to digest food from last night's ACA Holiday Party. Hammerheads should chill!!
Contact: Stanton Truxillo 512-478-5221, stgetr@att.net; cell 512-450-8118

MOZART'S TO CREEDMORE SLOWER
When: 4 Sun (Jan) 09:00AM	Rating: C-2	Distance: 44mi.
Depart from:Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Lake Austin Blvd
Out and back training ride across south Austin and out to Creedmore. Some hills (Robert E Lee!). In-town part uses Austin bike routes; rural segment uses part of the Creedmore Cruise route. Store stop in Creedmore; coffee and snacks at Mozarts afterwards. C ride to permit newer riders to join us. Hammerheads should chill!!
Contact: Stanton Truxillo 512-478-5221, stgetr@att.net; cell 512-450-8118

MOZART'S TO CREEDMORE
When: 18 Sun (Jan) 09:00AM	Rating: B-2	Distance: 44mi.
Depart from:Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Lake Austin Blvd
Out and back training ride across south Austin and out to Creedmore. Some hills (Robert E Lee!). In-town part uses Austin bike routes; rural segment uses part of the Creedmore Cruise route. Store stop in Creedmore; coffee and snacks at Mozarts afterwards. B ride again! Hammerheads welcome!
Contact: Stanton Truxillo 512-478-5221, stgetr@att.net; cell 512-450-8118