2012 Energy Rider Training Series Training Rides
Date and routes are subject to change. Last minute changes and weather cancellation are posted between 5.30 – 6.00 AM the morning of the ride so don’t forget to check back before heading out to the start. Rides start at 8:00 a.m. but riders need to plan to arrive no later than 7:30 for the route safety orientation and thorough ABC Quick Check prior to riding.
Please note that ride cancellations are determined the morning of the ride and riders can obtain the cancellation information by calling 832.854.4269 after 6:30 a.m. on the morning of the ride.
Sign-In/Sign-Out will be located 30′ before the start line. Do not forget to sign out at the end of the ride.
Pace Groups
Pick the appropriate pace group for your ride:
Beginner – 10 to 13 mph Intermediate – 14 to 16 mph Sport – 17 – 19 mph Advance – 20+mphJANUARY
Goal: Get “comfy” with the saddle with a distance of 20 – 45 flat miles.
Difficulty Levels – B, I, S, A
|
Date |
Start |
RSVP |
Ride |
Starting Location |
Distance |
SAG Support |
|
January 7 |
8:30 a.m. | RSVP | Warm Up Ride (8:30) | Bear Creek Park Community Center | 1 mile loops | Chevron |
| January 14 | 8:30 a.m. | RSVP | Warm Up Ride (8:30) | Bear Creek Park Community Center | 1 mile loops | Chevron |
| January 21 | 8:30 a.m. | RSVP | South/SW (Richmond) (8:30) | Brisco Junior High, 4300 FM 723 Rd, Richmond, TX | 20, 35, 50 miles | |
| January 29 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Brookshire | B-Line Lube (behind Exxon, 213 FM 359, Brookshire, TX 77423) | 24, 42, 51 miles |
FEBRUARY
Goal: Endurance with a distance of 30 to 60 flat miles with moderate hilly miles near month end.
Difficulty Levels – B, I, S, A
|
Date |
Start | RSVP | Ride | Starting Location | Distance | SAG Support |
| February 5 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Brookshire/Hempstead | Royal ISD | 20, 40 miles | |
| February 12 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Stephen F. Austin – Monaville Loop | Stephen F. Austin State Park | 22, 37, 48, 59 miles | |
| February 18 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | TBD | Houston Oaks Country Club | TBD miles | |
| February 25 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Bluebonnet Route (NEW) | Waller ISD Stadium Parking Lot | Varying Up to 70 miles |
MARCH
Goal: Strength and More Endurance with a distance of 60 to 70 flat miles and 45 hilly miles.
Difficulty Levels – B, I, S, A
|
Date |
Start |
RSVP |
Ride |
Starting Location |
Distance |
SAG Support |
| March 3 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Brookshire/Bellville | Royal ISD | 45 miles | |
| March 11 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Montgomery/Richards/Anderson | Montgomery HS | 23, 44, 66 miles | |
| March 17 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Bellville – Chappell Hill | Bellville Parking Lot | 20, 40, 60 miles | |
| March 24 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Cat Spring – New Ulm | Carol’s Restaurant | 44, 54 miles | |
| March 31 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Shepherd/Coldspring | Shepherd Community Center | 50 miles |
APRIL
Goal: More Strength while maintaining Endurance with a distance of up to 80 miles of combined flat/hills
Difficulty Levels - I, S, A
|
Date |
Start |
RSVP |
Ride |
Starting Location |
Distance |
SAG Support |
|
April 7 |
8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Richmond/Simonton/Wallis | Foster HS | 50, 68, 86 miles | |
| April 14 | 8:00 a.m. | RSVP | Fayetteville Loops | Fayetteville Town Square (NOTE – do not park in front of the bank, on Live Oak St. for the entire block in front of Jerry’s General Store and Joe’s Place or on Fayette St for the entire block in front of Orsak’s Cafe and Keiler’s Restaurant) | 14, 18, 23 mile loops | Chevron |
| April 21 | BP MS Weekend |
