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Date: July 4, 2024
Event: Spokes and Sparklers
Route distances: 12, 26, 37, 50ish miles
About the ride:
FREEDOM IS RIDING A BICYCLE!
Come out to Tonkawa Falls in Crawford for distances of 12, 26, 37, and 50ish mile routes for ALL levels of cyclists. Gentle rollers, nothing steep! Picnic to follow. Pizza is provided by Slow Rise Slice House and hot dogs are provided by The Bear Mountain. The famous blender bike will be back with margaritas – BYOB if you want something special!
50 milers start at 7:00 a.m. to beat the heat, everyone else starts at 8:00 a.m.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. (yes, I am yelling at you)
This is a free event sponsored by Uncle Sam, Slow Rise, and The Bear Mountain Bike Shop. You must be registered (yes, even tho it’s free!)
See you on the 4th!!
ROUTES:
Route Links are on RidewithGPS, please download the app. The course will also be marked on the ground with red, white and blue arrows; see below for details. We will not print cue sheets, so if you want/need that, please print on your own! We will also email the links and maps as well as printable cue sheets to those who followed directions and registered (you know who you are!)
The Roman Candle (marked in white) 50 mile
The Firecracker (marked in red) 25 mile
The Sparkler (marked in blue) 12 Mile
Roads are open to traffic so follow all traffic laws like your regular rides at home. We will have one water station located at the junction of 185 and Cedar Rock Parkway, just before you hit Osage. The 50 milers will have the option to refill and use facilities at the 25-mile mark when they circle back to the start before beginning the second loop.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES YOU ARE ON YOUR BIKE. Yes, we are yelling at you; no exceptions on this rule.
Location: Tonkawa Falls 8542 5th St, Crawford, Texas 76638
Event website: Facebook Event
Registration details: Online registration
Contact info: Nancy Newman-Goodnight | [email protected] or 254-405-2518
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