June 04, 2011 The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure showcase a two day ride from San Antonio to Austin with an overnight in San Marcos. Riders secure funds in advance of the event and receive incentive prizes for their fundraising.
The Tour de Cure features routes of different lengths for riders of all skill levels. There’s something for everyone from a leisurely short distance to a more challenging length. Either way, Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, so take it at your own speed and enjoy the journey. All Tour de Cure routes are safe and fully supported with route marshals, SAG vehicles (safety and gear), mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with hydration and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled. At the each finish, you will be welcomed with cheering volunteers, great food and more.
Join the Hill Country Bike Tour Club team today and help support the American Diabetes Association. Routes vary each day. Enjoy the beautiful hill country. The ADA will provide breakfast, lunch and a plated dinner on Saturday. The hotel will provide breakfast on Sunday morning. Discounted room rates are available at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos, TX. Use promo code “TDC” when making reservations and make sure that you mention you are a rider for the Tour de Cure. All hotel rooms are blocked for riders. For more information or to register online, please go to diabetes.org/sctxtourdecure or call Karen Zipper (Team Captain) at 210-523-5268 or Isabel Mendoza (Co Team Captain) at 210-771-8567 if you have any questions. When you log on to the Tour de Cure website, please make sure that you join the HCBTC team (Club/Organizational Team).
South Central Texas Tour de Cure Ride
American Diabetes Association
Saturday and Sunday
June 4-5, 2011
San Antonio-San Marcos-Austin
Training Rides
- 2011/04/03 Karnes County 42-Miler
Sunday, April 3rd: Ride starts at 11:00. Meet at Karnes City Court House [101 N. Panna Maria Avenue, intersection of Calvert Ave. and 123 Business] for a 42.5 mile ride. This is an easy to intermediate level ride with flat to rolling terrain. The fast paced ride will take us through flat to rolling southern Texas countryside from Karnes City on Hwy. 123 & FM 81 via Panna Maria and Helena to Runge, and then on Hwy 72 to Kenedy and from there via backroads back to Karnes City. Possible rest stops [with facilities]: Panna Maria, Runge, Kenedy. This is a good ride for those training for the Tour de Cure. Directions: From San Antonio, go south on IH 37 to exit 132 and take US 181 south through Floresville, Poth & Falls City. In Karnes City, at the intersection of US 181 and FM 1144, take a left and follow W. Calvert Ave. [181 BR] to its intersection with 123 BR. There is ample parking on either side of Calvert at the Court House as well as at the Mercantile catty corner of the Court House or behind the courthouse. For more information contact the ride leader Pit Vins at 830-299-9351 or email him at w.vins@gmx.de. Printable map & cue sheet @ http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/28787172/, map & flash animation with elevation & grades @ http://ridewithgps.com/trips/181205. Should, for any reason, a cancellation become unavoidable, it will be posted – as will be any updates on the above information – on my weblog @ http://pitsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/ Make sure to especially check there on the morning of the ride.
- 2011/04/09Rudy’s Ride
Saturday, April 9th: Rides begins at 8:00 a.m. We will meet at Rudy’s parking lot on hwy. 151 and Westover Hills blvd. This scenic and somewhat hilly 20 mile ride is a good way to get a good workout in a short period of time.. The ride takes us around the Sea World area to Talley Road and Wiseman Blvd. This is a Tour de Cure Training Ride. For Information contact ride leader Heidi Lynn at 842-2383 (cell)
- 2011/04/23 Southside Mission Ride
Saturday, April 23rd: Ride starts at 9:00 am. Join us for a beautiful ride around San Antonio’s Mission’s for a distance of 22 miles. Directions: Meet at the San Jose Mission parking area located off Roosevelt Street about 2 blocks North of Southeast Military. Pace will be about 10 to 12 mph with frequent stops. Terrain is mostly flat with some minor hills. Lunch location will be decided after ride. This is a Tour de Cure Training Ride. For more information contact ride leaders Karen Zipper at 210-523-5268, email kzipper50@yahoo.com or Isabel Mendoza at 210-771-8567, email Isabel.RodriguezMendoza@Takata.com.
- 2011/05/08 Karnes County 42-Miler
Sunday, May 8th: Ride starts at 11:00. Meet at Karnes City Court House [101 N. Panna Maria Avenue], intersection of Calvert Ave. and 123 Business] for a 42.5 mile ride. This is an easy intermediate level ride with flat to rolling hill. The fast paced ride will take us through flat to rolling southern Texas countryside from Karnes City on Hwy. 123 & FM 81 via Panna Maria and Helena to Runge, and then on Hwy 72 to Kenedy and from there via backroads back to Karnes City. Possible rest stops [with facilities]: Panna Maria, Runge, Kenedy. This is a good ride for those training for the Tour de Cure. Directions: From San Antonio, go south on IH 37 to exit 132 and take US 181 south through Floresville, Poth & Falls City. At the intersection of US 181 and FM 1144, take a left and follow W. Calvert Ave. [181 BR] to its intersection with 123 BR. There is ample parking on either side of Calvert at the Court House [101 N. Panna Maria Avenue] as well as at the Mercantile catty corner of the traffic lights and behind the courthouse. For more information contact the ride leader Pit Vins at 830-299-9351 or email him at w.vins@gmx.de. Printable map & cue sheet @ http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/28787172/ map & flash animation with elevation & grades @ http://ridewithgps.com/trips/181205. Should, for any reason, a cancellation become unavoidable, it will be posted – as will be any updates on the above information – on my weblog @ http://pitsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/
Make sure to especially check there on the morning of the ride.
- 2011/05/22 Bear Moon Bakery Ride
Sunday, May 22nd: Meet at Leon Springs Park and Ride at 8:00 a.m. for a 30-mile ride with mostly gently rolling hills and a few more challenging hills on Amman Rd. The ride will take us through Fair Oaks Ranch and then on to Amman road towards Boerne. We will stop at the Bear Moon Bakery on Main St. in Boerne. (Note: They ask you not to enter if your shoes have cleats that can scar their wooden floors.) There is a shorter 23 mile option available. This is a Tour de Cure training ride. Directions: Take IH-10 West to Leon Springs/Boerne Stage Road exit (Exit 551). Take a left onto the service road and turn left at the traffic light by Rudy’s BBQ. The Park and Ride will be on your left. For more information contact ride leader Karen Zipper at (210) 379-5268, email kzipper50@yahoo.com or Isabel Mendoza at (210) 771-8767, email rimmendoza@satx.rr.com
- Bullis County Park Loop Ride
Saturday, May 21st: Ride starts at 7:30 a.m. . Meet at Bullis County Park on Old Blanco Road. Route distance will be 45 miles, but, since this is an out-and-back ride, anyone not wanting to go the whole distance can turn around at any point. This is an intermediate level Tour de Cure Training ride with rolling hills through the picturesque hill country. Directions: Take 1604 to Blanco Road north. Go approximately 8 miles until you see the sign for Old Blanco Road. Turn right and follow the road until you come to the park entrance on the left. Park opens at 7:00am. Map available at the ride. Bring plenty of water and snacks. For more information contact ride leader Lydia Escobedo (e-mail: jlescob@aol.com , cell 210-836-7236)
- Good News Lutheran Church BBQ Chicken–Mother’s Day Plant Sale Ride
Saturday, May 7th: Accomplish five things with just one ride! Get exercise, enjoy the company of club members, train for the Tour de Cure, treat yourself to delicious chicken barbeque, and buy a Mother’s Day plant for that favorite lady in your life! Ride starts at 8:30 pm. Meet at Good News Lutheran Church at the corner of Old Corpus Christi Road and Hwy 181 South. This is a 28 mile ride with a 12 mile option available over mostly flat terrain at a medium pace. After the ride plan to stay for a barbeque chicken dinner (11:00-2:00 with takeout available) and buy plants at the plant sale ( hanging blooming baskets from 8:30-1:30). Plates are $7. For more information, contact ride leader Sandy Barsun at 210-913-3815) or email her at barsun@sbcglobal.net..
- Old Corpus Christi Road Ride
Saturday, May 28th: Ride starts at 8:00 a.m. Meet at the parking lot across from Stinson Municiple Airport. The scenic ride will follow Old Corpus Christi Rd. toward Floresville. It will be 37 miles of mostly flat to gentle rolling terrain at a 12-14 mph pace through cattle country and old farm communities. Directions: To get to Stinson Airport turn north off of 410 onto Roosevelt or turn south off of South East Military onto Roosevelt. From either direction, drive about two miles and turn east on March Avenue and then go south on Mission. This is the last Tour de Cure Training Ride before the big date. For more information contact ride leader Ann Caldwell at 210-521-2887 or 210-508-8878 (cell) or email her at robancald@yahoo.com .
