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What many have claimed to be the best kept secret in
Texas cycling, the Rolling Hills Challenge 2005 offers cyclists some
of the most picturesque, yet challenging bike routes in South Central Texas.
25, 50, 62.5 and 100 Mile Routes
The gentle hills of Colorado and Fayette Counties
offer cyclists a unique setting not found in bike rides around the Houston
area. Cyclists will also discover very little vehicle traffic on the routes.
Support for the riders
provided by
Spring Valley Bicycle
1000 Campbell Road
Houston, Texas 77055
(713) 464-8277
Thanks Jim!
[website
link]
We encourage you to take part in the ride and
Discover
Columbus.
For more information on the bike ride please call
979.732.8385.
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MAP
Commonly referred to as the "Gateway to the Hill Country,"
Columbus is conveniently located at the junction of Highway 71 and 1-10,
seventy miles west of Houston, 90 miles southeast of Austin and 120 miles
east of San Antonio.
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All riders are entered in a drawing for a chance to win a FREE WEEKEND
FOR TWO in Columbus, Texas. Saturday evening lodging accommodations are at the
Magnolia Oaks Bed &
Breakfast and meals at the Magnolia Oaks Bed & Breakfast, Poody's
Restaurant and Schobel's Restaurant are included in this Getaway Weekend for Two!
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The Rolling Hills Challenge will begin at Beason's Park on the
Colorado. When traveling from Houston on I-10, take the 698 exit and follow
Hwy. 90 to Columbus. Beason's Park will be on your left prior to crossing
the Colorado River. If you are traveling east on 1-10 to Columbus, take the
696 exit and go north on Hwy. 71, veer to the right on Spur 52 to downtown
Columbus. Turn right at the red light on to Walnut and continue until you
cross the river. Beason's Park will be on your right. If you are traveling
from Austin on Hwy. 71, take the Columbus Business 71 exit and follow
Business 71 until you come to the red light. Turn left on to Walnut and
continue until you cross the river. Beason's Park will be on your right.
Century cyclists will start at 7:30 a.m., Tandem at 7:45
a.m., with all other cyclists leaving
at 8:00 a.m. All riders must start before 9:00 a.m. The course will close at 4:00 p.m.
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Completed forms should be mailed to the Columbus Lions Club, P.O.
Box 532, Columbus, Texas 78934 prior to May 1st to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Registration Form
REGISTER ONLINE .
Registration packets may be picked up from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Beason's Park Pavilion the morning
of the ride. No packets will be mailed.
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Pre-registration is $25 per person and includes a T-shirt, if received by
Saturday, May 1. Tandem pre-registration is $45. T-shirts are not guaranteed for entry forms received after
the May 1st deadline.
On the day of the ride, the registration fee is $30 per person and $55
Tandem.
All riders will receive an after-ride meal.
Children under 12 ride free and do not receive a T-shirt. A T-shirt
can be purchased for $10.
On-site registration will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Ride will take
place rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church Creative Child Care Center has baby sitting
services available to cyclists whose children are too young to participate
in the ride. Arrangements must be made prior to May 7th by calling
Cathy Sturm at 979.732.6183, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
There is a nominal fee for this service.
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Stops are available about
every 15 miles along the route with refreshments and portable
toilets. Roving vehicles will travel the routes to assist
riders, but riders should be equipped to fix flats and do minor
repairs. Emergency medical assistance will be provided by the
Colorado County EMS.
Spring Valley Bicycles will be
providing support for the riders. Spring Valley Bicycles will have
two manned vehicles for bicycle repair.
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The cyclists' safety is a concern of the organizers of the
Rolling Hills Challenge 2005. Cyclists are expected to obey the rules of
the road and honor all traffic signs and lights. Cyclists will also be
asked to form a single line to allow vehicles to pass. Use of an ANSI
or SNELL approved bicycle helmet is strongly recommended.
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Conditions in early May are usually warm, with highs in the mid 80's and
Spring showers often occur.
WEATHER FORECAST
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For more information call 979.732.8385.
Come Discover
Columbus.
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Accommodations can be made by calling:
Holiday Inn Express 979.733.9300
Columbus Inn 979.732.5723
Country Hearth Inn 979.732.6293
Economy Inn 979.732.2315
Magnolia Oaks Bed &
Breakfast 979.732.2726
If planning to stay overnight, cyclists are encouraged to
make hotel reservations. Also, cyclists and their families may camp at Beason's Park.
However, the park does not have potable water.
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COLUMBUS LIONS CLUB ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE 2005
P. 0. Box 532
Columbus, Texas 78934-0532
Contact:
david@columbuslionsclub.org 
979.732.8385
979.732.3022 Fax
Website by David Stall
david@DavidStall.com
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