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Gearing up for Real Ale Ride
Yahoo! It’s packet pickup time for the Real Ale Ride, which I’ll be doing Saturday out in Blanco.
Haven’t registered yet? You can still sign up for $65 at packet pickup, from 3-6:30 p.m. today at Bicycle Sport Shop Central, Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road, or at the event site in Blanco on Saturday morning.
I’ve never done the ride, but expect it to be hot and hilly. I’ve signed up for the 50-mile route, but 15, 30, 65 and 80-mile options are also available.
I’d do a longer ride, but then it would take too long to get to the barbecue, beer and music at the finish. I’m also thinking of sneaking over to nearby Blanco State Park afterward to hop in the river. It’s one of my favorite places to swim!
A few notes from the organizers:
- Parking will be available near the brewery at 231 San Saba Court. Look for signs and volunteers who will guide you to the appropriate area.
- Arrive no later than 7 a.m. Waves will start lining up at 7:15 a.m., and the 80-mile group will depart at 7:30 a.m., followed by the shorter-distance groups.
- Hydrate! Bring your own water bottle. In an effort to be a green event (yay!), organizers we will not hand out water bottles, although NUUN tablets and Pickle Sport Juice will be available at aid stations.
- Cut Off: 80-mile riders must be at rest stop 4 by 10:15 a.m. to continue or will be diverted to 65 mile route. No shame in taking the shorter route — this is a hilly ride.
- A Specialized Cross Trail bike will be raffled off at noon. Tickets are $5 at packet pickup.
- Music starts at noon Saturday, with entertainment by the Piney Grove Ramblers and Cooper’s Uncle.
- Upgrade for $75 to the Premier Package (which includes a special food line, port-o-lets and keg) through Friday at packet pickup.
- For more information go to http://www.realaleride.com/.
Who out there has done the ride? What can I expect? Are you doing it this year?
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