Fitzhugh Flog
Meet at the H.E.B. parking lot in the village of Bee Caves at the corner of Highway 71 and F.M. 2244 (Bee Caves Road) on August 1 at 8 a.m. Route options of 31 to 51 miles will be available. Discover a hidden corner of the Texas Hill Country southwest of Austin on this challenging ride featuring scenic vistas, 2,400 feet of climbing and a fast finish. The final 10 miles are generally downhill with medium- to high-intensity traffic. For more information, call 838-6137.

Lake Victor Vector
Meet in Bertram at Bertram Elementary School on F.M. 1174/243 half a mile north of S.H. 29 on the right (the parking lot behind the school) on August 7 at 8 a.m., for rides of 26 to 55 miles. Ride the gentle hills of Edward’s Plateau all the way to Lake Victor. There are plenty of cattle guards, hills and minimal traffic, combined with a wealth of breathtaking scenery to make this a memorable ride. For more information, contact Patti at 799-4833.

Mt. Gainor Goners
Meet at the Gainor Inn on Prochnow Road on August 8 at 8 a.m. From Austin, take U.S. Highway 290 westbound to Dripping Springs. Take a left on Creek Road and veer left at the intersection of Mount Gainor Road and Creek Road. Stay on Mount Gainor Road to Prochnow Road. Turn right and the inn will be approximately 2.5 miles on the right. Ride country roads to Wimberley while enjoying views of Onion Creek and Blanco River valleys. Ride lengths are 12 and 40 miles, with a multitude of other options available. For more information, contact Patti at 799-4833.

To Hill and Back
Meet at the Blanco High School for rides with fantastic views of the Guadalupe and Blanco River valleys and a few hills thrown in on August 14 at 8 a.m. Ride lengths vary from 11, 32, 48 and 65 miles. Take U.S. Highway 290 west to U.S. 281 south toward Blanco. Turn right in the center of town on F.M. 1623 and park in the high school parking lot. For more information, contact Mick at 418-9825.

Sprinkle Sprint
Meet in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Wall Street and Cross Park Drive on August 15 at 8 a.m. The 29- and 43-mile routes cover rolling farmland, putting you and your bike in rural countryside before you know it. For more information, contact Bob at 928-0859.