Have you signed up for the WheelBrothers newsletter yet? Here is a sample of our November edition!
All about rides in Cleveland, Wimberly, Denton, TX, and an amazing Bourbon made in Granbury!
Welcome to the 229 new subscribers and another edition of the WheelBrothers newsletter that covers all the bike rides in our great State of Texas.
Hope everyone is staying dry so far, making it through the storms alright and you are ready to ride tomorrow and next weekend. Saturday is supposed to be beautiful with a high of 70!
In this edition we will share a new bike saddle, bike ride info for rides such as the Ride to End ALZ, Rock-n-Ride Cleveland, Tx an incredible tasting bourbon, and all the rides for the next two weekends.
Have suggestions on gear? Bourbon? Events? Something I should include? Hit the reply button and let me know. Always love to hear from you!
Without further ado here we go!
My Favorite Gear:
A Kickstarter-funded small grass root start-up from the DFW metroplex has the goal to save your …. groin from the ‘saddle pain of cycling’. Yes, there are focused on making sure you have no numbness or damage to that soft tissue between your legs. Nuff said.
They do this via a ¾ drop in the saddle combined with an air cushion. The saddle the GodFather prefers is the ‘Halcyon’ saddle. Lightweight, functional and it just works. Take a look at their short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LC73LWspww&t=1s
Have you found a cool bike gadget? Something we should try out? Reply to the email and let the GodFather know!
Featured Events:
Ride to End ALZ – November 6th – Wimberley – TX
The Ride to End ALZ is a road cycling event for a range of riders, whether you’re a novice cyclist, weekend warrior or avid enthusiast. Choose a fully-supported route between 20-100 miles that all start and finish at Blue Hole Regional Park.
Rock-N-Ride Cleveland – November 12th – Cleveland – TX
The 5th Annual Rock-N-Ride Cleveland is put on by the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.
This is a 51-mile ride through the scenic Sam Houston National Forest (same as last year). It begins and returns to Cleveland Texas (about 40 miles Northeast of Houston, Texas).
Want to be featured? Submit your event here.
Beer – Bourbon of the month:
In this WheelBrothers episode of us sacrificing our taste buds for your reading pleasure, we are introducing you to a true homegrown north Texas distillery with history!
While driving along the Blazin Saddles 75 bike route the GodFather saw the words ‘Sledge Distillery’ and just about lost his mind. What, a distillery is hidden here? 10 miles southwest of Granbury, Texas? Yeah, you all know how he likes his bourbon, so indeed a stop was made.
Sometimes a short video is worth a 1000 words so here is a short YouTube video to show you around with the rest of the story:
The GodFather had a bottle of the “Spirit of ‘42” and while it is 118 proof it is surprisingly smooth with a taste of Vanilla and Caramel. You really need to be careful with this one as it sneaks up on you. So on a scale from 1 to 5, this bourbon gets 5 bicycles!
If you are looking for a quick day trip, head on down to Granbury and stop by Sledge. Well worth the trip.
Bonus: They also had this tequila aged in their bourbon barrels! Delicious!
That’s it for now, thank you for following and supporting us!
All Bike Rides in Texas for the next 2 weeks:
Ride Ataxia Dallas – November 5th – Denton – TX
Join us on November 5, 2022, for rideATAXIA Dallas in Denton, TX for 6, 17, and 42 mile route options, lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse, and an awesome celebration of your fundraising efforts to help find treatments and cures for FA.
Additionally, we offer a 1-mile walk option and a General Admission registration option. Come enjoy lunch and cheer on the community as we all work together to raise funds and awareness for treatments and cures for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). A virtual option is available for those who prefer to participate in ride day from home.
Funds raised through rideATAXIA support the mission of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)- advancing research to treat and cure FA. To learn more about how your support is advancing FA Research, visit curefa.org
Location address: UNT Discovery Park, 3940 N Elm St, Denton, TX 76207
Route distance: 6, 17, 42 miles
Event website: Website | Facebook Page
Online registration: Register Here
Contact information: [email protected] or 484-879-6160
Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride – November 5th – Breckenridge – TX
You are invited to join us at the 6th Annual Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride to be held at the Breckenridge City Park on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
All net proceeds from the event will be directly donated to the three local volunteer fire departments of Stephens County: Caddo, Hubbard Creek, and Wayland.
Thank you for supporting our cause, and we look forward to being with you on November 5th!
Location address: 503 E. Hullum, Breckenridge, TX 76424
Route distance: 4, 7.5, 18.5, 30.7, 52 miles
Event website: Website | Facebook Page
Online registration: Register Here
Contact information: [email protected] or 254-559-0172
Xracers 3K Bike Ride and Bike Rodeo – November 5th – Baytown – TX
3K Bike Ride or 5K Bike around the park, follow by a tour on BICYCLE around the many trails of this wonderful park..
Food, Music and more will be available for participant and visitors.
All registered on time participants that that complete the Ride will receive a Shirt, Medal, and Swag bag.
Remember that all riders must wear a helmet to Ride.
Location address: 6213 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX 77520
Route distance: 3, 5 kilometers
Event website: Website | Facebook Page
Online registration: Register Here
Contact information: Contact
Ride to End ALZ – November 6th – Wimberley – TX
LET’S RIDE TOGETHER!
Register for the Alzheimer’s Association Ride to End ALZ and join us for a fully supported road ride in Wimberley, Texas on Sunday, November 6. Together we will accelerate scientific progress in the fight against America’s sixth-leading cause of death. Ride in confidence with rest stops, SAG vehicles, and extra safety precautions, along with the best post-party that includes a fully-catered lunch.
The Ride to End ALZ is a road cycling event for a range of riders, whether you’re a novice cyclist, weekend warrior or avid enthusiast. Choose a fully-supported route between 20-100 miles that all start and finish at Blue Hole Regional Park. Challenge yourself to go the distance for all those affected while raising funds and awareness to advance research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s.
Location address: Blue Hole Ln, Wimberley, TX 78676
Route distance: 20, 40, 60 100 miles
Event website: Website | Facebook Page
Online registration: Register Here
Contact information: [email protected] or 800-272-3900
Cameron Park Zoo Stampede – November 12th – Waco – TX
It’s the eye of the tiger, It’s the thrill of the fight, Rising up to the challenge of our rival!
Welcome to The Year of the Tiger; The 2022 H-E-B Cameron Park Zoo Stampede, powered by Reliant, held on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
H-E-B’s Zoo Stampede remains a staple of the Cameron Park Zoo calendar and an important way to contribute to your zoo’s ability to provide advanced animal care and essential conservation work. We are looking forward to a roaring success!
We are excited to all earn our stripes at our 2022 event!
Location address: Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 North 4th Street, Waco, TX US 76707
Route distance: miles
Event website: Website | Facebook Page
Online registration: Register Here
Contact information: [email protected] or 254-750-8400
Rock-N-Ride Cleveland – November 12th – Cleveland – TX
The 5th Annual Rock-N-Ride Cleveland is put on by the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.
This is a 51-mile ride through the scenic Sam Houston National Forest (same as last year). It begins and returns in Cleveland Texas (about 40 miles Northeast of Houston Texas. The route features a total accent and descent of over 1050 feet. We also offer a second shorter ride. It’s 28 miles through the Sam Houston National Forest.
Enjoy tacos & beer at the finish line with music by Roadhouse Randy and our featured band, Tomfoolery!
Location address: 203 N. College, Cleveland, TX 77327
Route distance: 28, 52 miles
Event website: Website | Facebook Page
Online registration: Register Here
Contact information: [email protected] or 281-592-8786
Tour Das Hugel – November 12th – Austin – TX
We’re happy to announce that TDH is on for 2022 and will be taking place on Saturday, November 12th. Meet up time at 7am and we start at 7:15am.
We’re also excited to announce that @breakfastclubatx will be returning to partner with us as well as a newcomer to TDH, @weavertechnologiesracing!
More details to come in the following weeks!
Let us know if you have any questions. See y’all soon!
Location address: Parking lot, Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746
Event website: Facebook Page
Online registration: FREE (just need to show up)
Contact information: [email protected]
Check out all of our 2022 rides on our ride page.
Have another ride that you know and want to share? Let us know here!
Thanks for all of your continued support!
Love ya,
The GodFather
