The Lancaster Country Ride invites you to join their ride on April 13, 2013 starting at Town Square Lancaster, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Mike Eipper of Lancaster Country Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
Why join this year’s ride?
The Lancaster Country Ride is the best ride in Texas! Most scenery, well managed, just plain fun! And still only $20!
How long has the event been around?
The event has been around for 15 years.
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
We use this ride as a club-fund raiser. It benefits both our own events, charitable organizations, and most importantly, the cities that allow us access to their roads and facilities.
How have they been able to utilize the funds in the past?
The funds have been used for the cities: to pay police and fire salaries and also given to charities to help families in need.
Over 63% of folks say they are more up to attend a ride for which they have information about the routes for their on-bike devices. Do you have a map of the start facility showing registration point, parking, all toilets, water/snacks, start line?
It’s available on our website www.gdbclub.com
Logistically, can you give us an idea how many volunteers, finances, and planning it takes to put on this event?
We have over 100 volunteers; it takes several months of planning, and many thousands of dollars.
What was the most rewarding experience throughout the years hosting this event?
Seeing how thrilled riders are with the wildflowers along the route. This ride is mainly through bluebonnet country, south of Dallas, and is just gorgeous!
What is the average number of participants per year?
About 1,200
How many riders do you assist during the average race?
Sag handles several hundred calls during the ride, most for minor incidents, flats, scraped knees, etc. and some for the welcome ride home, if the wind is blowing the wrong way that day!
What can folks do to support you and your mission?
Join the club and become part of our big annual event!
What is your role in this race and the success of it?
I am sag captain. We will have 12 sag trucks, plus 5-6 bike shop trucks, and several riding sag helpers this year. We got you covered!
Do you ride and if yes, what kind of bicycle do you ride and what is your favorite route in your area?
Yes, I ride a specialized Roubaix expert sl4. My favorite route is the DFW airport ride, 63 miles of low traffic out around DFW.
Additional stuff you would like the folks to know about this year’s ride?
Show up and enjoy it! You’ll be glad you did…!
Thanks Mike for this quick interview and we hope to catch everyone at the ride!
Click here to view the ride details of Lancaster Country Ride 2013
