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Gateway to Texas Get*A*Way Tour
Feb 2nd, 2015, 3:03pm
 
Registration is mow open for the Gateway to Texas Get*A*Way Tour in Clarksville, Tx. This is a good tour that is relatively close to DFW. Ride four days and stay in the air conditioned gym at night. Details at the following site:
 
http://redrivercoc.com/2010/12/31/bicycling-spring-gateway-to-texas-getoaoway-to ur/
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Re: Gateway to Texas Get*A*Way Tour
Reply #1 - Feb 2nd, 2015, 4:36pm
 
Had a great time doing this last year. Hoping my schedule will allow me to do it again. Really fun ride with super nice people.
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Reply #2 - Feb 2nd, 2015, 5:17pm
 
Already got my check in the mail!!!  Smiley Smiley
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Reply #3 - Feb 2nd, 2015, 6:51pm
 
Unless I am trekking across Oklahoma on the Freewheel I plan to be there.
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Reply #4 - Feb 2nd, 2015, 8:49pm
 
My check is in the mail....
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Reply #5 - Feb 11th, 2015, 3:04pm
 
Spot reserved for myself and a couple on a recumbent tandem.  I'm waiting on time-off approval but should be sending check soon.  See you there.
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Reply #6 - Apr 27th, 2015, 8:17pm
 
Just registered ...... see you clowns there!   Smiley
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Reply #7 - Apr 27th, 2015, 8:33pm
 
Are there map of the routes available?
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Reply #8 - Apr 27th, 2015, 9:08pm
 
I have GPS tracks but it is really hard to get lost out there.
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Reply #9 - Apr 27th, 2015, 10:37pm
 
Quote from jcsadowski on Apr 27th, 2015, 9:08pm:
I have GPS tracks but it is really hard to get lost out there.

 
I just wanted to take a look and see what the routes look like prior to deciding whether or not to plan it.  I'm not sure I'll have 5 days of vacation time left to take, but I'd like to go.
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Reply #10 - Apr 28th, 2015, 6:44am
 
Sounds like a great time -- alas, I'll be in Vegas..... another bidness trip.
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Reply #11 - Apr 28th, 2015, 9:13am
 
Quote from BentTrekker on Apr 27th, 2015, 10:37pm:
Quote from jcsadowski on Apr 27th, 2015, 9:08pm:
I have GPS tracks but it is really hard to get lost out there.


I just wanted to take a look and see what the routes look like prior to deciding whether or not to plan it.  I'm not sure I'll have 5 days of vacation time left to take, but I'd like to go.

 
I'm only taking 2 vacation days (Thursday & Friday).  I'm leaving work around 3pm on Wednesday and driving straight there arrving around 5 - 5:30 pm to get settled.  Not sure why you'd need 5 days.....
 
All routes are really flat and very very little traffic - lots of great riding!!
 
Last year route choices were as follows:
 
Day 1 Thursday
Short:  40 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4980325
Medium:  57 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4980318
Long:  75 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4980310
 
Day 2 Friday
Short:  44 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5000648
Medium:  55 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5000627
Long:  79 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4980386
 
Day 3 Saturday
Short:  39 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5000730
Medium:  53 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5000690
Long:  67 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5000683
 
Day 4 Sunday
optional:  30 miles  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4980313
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Reply #12 - Apr 28th, 2015, 12:31pm
 
Quote from TonyWard on Apr 28th, 2015, 9:13am:
Not sure why you'd need 5 days.....

All routes are really flat and very very little traffic - lots of great riding!!

Last year route choices were as follows:

 
TonyWard, you're absolutely right! I would only need 2 days off - I just wasn't thinking. Thanks for the links!
 
Now, which length is everyone choosing?  Short, Medium, or Long? Also, is everyone just camping in the gym, or something else?
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Reply #13 - Apr 28th, 2015, 1:28pm
 
Quote from BentTrekker on Apr 28th, 2015, 12:31pm:
Quote from TonyWard on Apr 28th, 2015, 9:13am:
Not sure why you'd need 5 days.....

All routes are really flat and very very little traffic - lots of great riding!!

Last year route choices were as follows:


TonyWard, you're absolutely right! I would only need 2 days off - I just wasn't thinking. Thanks for the links!

Now, which length is everyone choosing?  Short, Medium, or Long? Also, is everyone just camping in the gym, or something else?

 
 
I think everyone on here will be in the gym. There is just one small motel in town and a bed and breakfast.  I suspect the motel is probably full but you would have to call to confirm.  I ride with PBA (on a DF) now since I don't own any recumbents at the present time and there are quite a few people from there going as well.  Several of them I know already have rooms at the motel.  I'm cheap so you will find me in the gym - besides - if you aren't at the school you miss out on all the fun anyway (it is the main gathering place to spread rumors and relive the highlights of the days ride).  
 
Last year I did the long routes on Day 1 & 3.  I was pretty tired after doing the long route on Day 1 so I did the medium route.  We had a good paceline of about 2 dozen DF riders (mostly PBA) from last year and it was a lot of fun.  I'm hoping to be good to do the long route each day this year.
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Reply #14 - Apr 29th, 2015, 8:06pm
 
My Colorado backpacking trip got cancelled, giving me the opportunity to do this one after all. Got signed up today, registration in the mail. Don't know if my husband will be joining me this year as none of our kids will be home and we have too many pets to care for.
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