ARR January Club Ride @ Pace Bend
Hosted by Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club
Details
The Austin Ridge Riders first ride of the year is at Pace Bend Park!
Where: Pace Bend Park (Park entry fee: $10/vehicle )
When: January 17, 2014. 9:30am arrival, 10:00am ride start
(NOTE: The January Club Ride has moved from 1/10 to 1/17 due to a conflict with the Kids Trips ride at Colorado Bend State Park on 1/10. I hope you all can still make it to the Pace Bend Ride on the 17th, and if you still want to ride on the 10th consider volunteering to help out at the Kids Trips.)
All riders are welcome, you do not have to be an Austin Ridge Rider member to participate in club rides.
Please consider the low cost of membership and how much the ARR contribute to the Central Texas mountain bike community, we strongly encourage you to join today, just click the link below!
Join Us! (http://www.austinridgeriders.com/membership/)
Not sure if your membership is still active or expired? Email arr_membership@austinridgeriders.com today and ask.
The Pace Bend trails offers a variety of loops for the beginner to intermediate rider. 6.5 miles of new single track built by the Austin Ridge Riders combined with 8 miles of limestone ledges, rock gardens, some steeper climbs, and lots of challenging trail features. A great destination for camping, lake recreation and mountain biking!
All mountain bikers are welcome, we will select ride leaders an break into groups based on skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and pace (fast, casual, slow). We will also have an exclusive Single Speed group for those of you that like the additional challenge of riding without shifters.
This is a No Drop ride so no one gets left behind or lost, we will get you back to the trail head for the after party.
Remember to bring your helmet, plenty of water, and cash for the park entry fee. Everyone is also invited to bring a dish to share after the ride: i.e. cookies, chips, dips, salads, fruit, drinks, etc.
If anyone would like to carpool post a comment here to pair up.
Ride Like A Girl ladies are welcome, come on out and keep those skills learned during the season sharp year around!
To ride with the ARR you must sign a waiver, but you can save time at the beginning of the ride by printing it out and signing it at home, then bring it to the ride and drop it off with Geo before we get started:
http://www.austinridgeriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ARR-Waiver-2014.pdf
Parking: After entering Pace Bend Park take the first right onto Grisham Trail, follow the road for 2.6 miles to the picnic area just past the East Trail Head and just past Bathroom #11. This is where we will gather to split into groups to start the ride, and for the post ride gathering. For those that prefer a map view:
Keep Austin Geared!
Standard disclaimers apply:
Ride at your own risk, & you will need to sign the ARR Waiver
Helmet required
Carry plenty of water
You need a working mountain bike and the ability to keep it that way (we will help where we can)
You are responsible for park entrance fees