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San Antonio Wheelmen March 2009 Ride Schedule
JANUARY RIDESSunday, January 24, 9:00 am
Helotes to Castroville Ride (NW) [F, H] | map to start
Routes of 26, 45, and 58 miles. Routes vary from fairly flat to hilly. Meet at the parking lot across from the John T. Floore Country Store. Take Hwy 16 to Helotes, turn left onto the Old Bandera Road. Contact: Philip L., 210/391-2155Saturday, January 30, 9:00 am
La Vernia, Wilson County Ride (SE) [F] | map to start
Routes of 20, 30, and 50 miles. Come join us in La Vernia at the City Park and tour Floresville, Sutherland Springs, and then back to La Vernia on nice country roads. Meet at the City Park in downtown La Vernia. From San Antonio, take 87 East off of Loop 410 South. In downtown La Vernia, turn right onto San Antonio Street right past the funeral home. Contact: Carol V., 830/660-7570 or Roger L/, 210/373-2010Sunday, January 31, 9:00 am
Comfort Ladybird Loop (NW) [R to H] | map to start
Routes of 22, 32, 41 and 56 miles. Ride some of the very best roads within easy access of San Antonio. Try the super "traditional" options to the west of Comfort or travel north to the land of the Hell's Angels and Waylon Jennings on the 56-mile "Ladybird Loop," which heads north past the Bat Tunnel toward Fredericksburg. There are limited store stops, so please carry water and snacks. Meet at Comfort City Park at the intersection of 5th and Broadway in Comfort. Take I-10 West to the Comfort/Hwy 87 exit # 524. Take Hwy 87 into town and follow Hwy 27. Turn left on Broadway to the park. Contact: Andy H., 210/725-4438FEBRUARY RIDES
Saturday, February 6, 9:00 am
Bullis Park Ride (N) [R to H] | map to start
Routes of 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles. Ride some familiar roads from a great starting spot. Meet at Bullis County Park on Blanco Road between Borgfeld and Old Blanco roads. From Loop 1604, take Blanco Road north about 8 miles. Inside the park, please park only on paved areas. If parking inside is full, park outside along the road. Contact: JD, 210/862-6559Sunday, February 7, 9:00 am
Castroville Ride (SW) [F to R] | map to start
Routes of 11, 25 and 40 miles. Mild rolling terrain with a few moderate climbs. Meet at the Park-n-Ride lot off of Hwy 90 in Castroville by Sammy�s Restaurant. Contact: Norm K., 830/931-9744Sunday, February 7, 1:30 pm
Fair Oaks Afternoon Ride (NW) [R to H] | map to start
Routes of 20, 32 and 45 miles. The road terrain varies -- from flatter roads inside neighborhoods to rolling hills to roads that are pretty darn hilly! From I-10 West, take the Fair Oaks Blvd exit, stay on the access road 1/4 mile past Fair Oaks Blvd to the Fair Oaks Ranch Center, 28604 I-10 W. Contact: Mike P., 210/698-6625Saturday, February 13, 9:00 am
Boerne "is this the last hill?" Ride (NNW) [H] | map to start
Routes vary from 25-70 miles and go through Comfort, Sisterdale, and Waring-Welfare and for the really stout-of-heart, Old Hwy 9 to Luckenbach. The Boerne ride is one of the longest running rides offered monthly by the Wheelmen for good reason -- the scenery! The hills are challenging and definitely not for the faint-of-heart. The fun begins at the Boerne City Hall, 402 E. Blanco, in downtown Boerne. Take I-10 West to Business 87 (exit 542) and continue north on Main Street to the light at E. Blanco, turn right, and find the white limestone city hall one block down on the left. Contact: John Y., 210/325-2500 or 210/524-9393Sunday, February 14, 9:00 am
Elmendorf Ride (SE) [F, R] | map to start
Routes of 21, 40 and 51 miles. Fairly flat but very pretty and ultra-easy to navigate. Meet at the "Park n� Ride" on the Southwest corner of the Texas Hwy 181/1604 intersection. Easy to get to either via Loop 1604 South to Hwy 181, or 281 or the 410 Loop to I-37 and then the Floresville exit to Hwy 181. Contact: Ed S., 210/392-9996Saturday, February 20, 9:00 am
Comal Elementary (NE) [R to H] | map to start
Routes of 28, 48, 55, and 72 miles available. Ride up Krueger Canyon to the hills of Canyon Lake and then cruise back to the school on River Road. The longer route includes Devil�s Backbone/Purgatory loop. Start at the parking lot across from Comal Elementary School. Take I-35 N to Exit 177, then left to FM 482, take a right on 482 and continue about 4 miles to the school. Contact: Russell V., 210/497-6820Sunday, February 21, 9:00 am
Woman Hollering Creek Ride (E) [F to R] | map to start
Routes of 26-70 miles available. This popular ride features the rolling farmland east of Bexar County, fresh hot pies at the stop in New Berlin and, of course, the famous Woman Hollering Creek. Meet at Judson High School in Converse. From Loop 1604, take FM 78 to FM 1516 and turn left. Judson High School is on your left. Contact: Bruce B., 210/912-3910Sunday, February 21, 2:00 pm
Grand Tour of San Antonio Central [City] | map to start
A 25-mile tour that passes more than 30 historical, cultural, and scenic points of interest, including the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, St. Paul�s Square, Hemisfair Plaza, La Villita, King William, the San Antonio River, and the Spanish Missions. The group will stay together at a relaxed 12-mile pace. NOTE: This ride will NOT be held in inclement weather due to flooding of the route. Meet at the Blue Star parking lot across from Pioneer Flour Mill. Take IH37 south and exit Durango Street. Go right on Durango to South Alamo. Take a left on South Alamo and go about 1� miles. Blue Star is on the left just past the San Antonio River. Contact: Ken E., 210/533-3416Saturday, February 27, 9:00 am
Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R] | map to start
Routes of 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles. Meet at the City Hall parking lot in downtown Cibolo. From I-35 North, turn right on FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive, exit 175) to FM 78; turn left and then left again on Main Street in Cibolo. City Hall is just off of Highway 78. Contact: Cliff H., 210/884-9470Saturday, February 27, 9:00 am
Stay-Together Ride @ the Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R] | map to start
This will be a 27 to 39 mile ride which will include a stop at a store for a break. Come with your bike, helmet, water bottles and /or Camelback, extra tube, bike pump, sunscreen, and any snack that you might want. See above "Cibolo Ride" for directions to ride start. Contact: Jeannette B., 361/701-5369Sunday, February 28, 9:00 am
Toutant-Beauregard (NW) [H] | map to start
Routes of 21, 35, 47 and 58 miles. Take the "Scenic Loop" through Grey Forest to Boerne and ride some serious hills. Meet in Old Town Helotes, across from Floore Country Store. Take Bandera Road (Hwy 16) 2.5 miles outside Loop 1604, then turn left onto Old Bandera Road. Park across from Floore�s or in the parking lot next to Roger Soler�s. Vicki S., 210/289-8905MARCH RIDES
Saturday, March 6, 9:00 am
Bullis Park Ride (N) [R to H]. | map to start »
Routes of 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles. Ride some familiar roads from a great starting spot. Meet at Bullis County Park on Blanco Road between Borgfeld and Old Blanco roads. From Loop 1604, take Blanco Road north about 8 miles. Inside the park, please park only on paved areas. If parking inside is full, park outside along the road. Contact: Mark G., 830/885-4443Sunday, March 7, 9:00 am, Castroville Ride (SW) [F to R]. | map to start »
Routes of 11, 25 and 40 miles. Mild rolling terrain with a few moderate climbs. Meet at the Park-n-Ride lot off of Hwy 90 in Castroville by Sammy’s Restaurant. Contact: Norm K., 830/931-9744Sunday, March 7, 1:30 pm
Fair Oaks Afternoon Ride (NW) [R to H]. | map to start »
Routes of 20, 32 and 45 miles. The road terrain varies — from flatter roads inside neighborhoods to rolling hills to roads that are pretty darn hilly! From I-10 West, take the Fair Oaks Blvd exit, stay on the access road a quarter-mile past Fair Oaks Blvd to the Fair Oaks Ranch Center, 28604 I-10 W. Contact: Michael P., 210/698-6625Saturday, March 13, 9:00 am
Boerne “Is this the last hill?” Ride (NNW) [H]. | map to start »
Routes vary from 25-70 miles and go through Comfort, Sisterdale, Waring-Welfare and, for the really stout-of-heart, Old Hwy 9 to Luckenbach. The Boerne ride is one of the longest running rides offered monthly by the Wheelmen for good reason — the scenery! The hills are challenging and definitely not for the faint-of-heart. The fun begins at the Boerne City Hall, 402 E. Blanco, in downtown Boerne. Take I-10 West to Business 87 (exit 542) and continue north on Main Street to the light at E. Blanco, turn right, and find the white limestone City Hall one block down on the left. Contact: John Y., 210/325-2500 or 210/524-9393Sunday, March 14, 9:00 am
Elmendorf Ride (SE) [F, R]. | map to start »
Routes of 21, 40 and 51 miles. Fairly flat but very pretty and ultra-easy to navigate. Meet at the “Park n’ Ride” on the Southwest corner of the Hwy 181/1604 intersection. Easy to get to either via Loop 1604 South to Hwy 181, or U.S. 281 or Loop 410 to I-37 and then the Floresville exit to Hwy 181. Contact: Ed S., 210/392-9996Sunday, March 14, 1:30 pm
Fair Oaks Afternoon Ride (NW) [R to H]. | map to start »
Routes of 20, 32 and 45 miles. The road terrain varies — from flatter roads inside neighborhoods to rolling hills to roads that are pretty darn hilly! From I-10 West, take the Fair Oaks Blvd. exit, stay on the access road a quarter-mile past Fair Oaks Blvd. to the Fair Oaks Ranch Center, 28604 I-10 W. Contact: Michael P., 210/698-6625
Saturday, March 20, 9:00 am
Southside Mission Ride (S) [F to R]. | map to start »
Routes of 27, 39, 51 and 61 miles begin at the parking lot of the Visitors Center at Mission San Jose and travel along the lower section of the Mission Trail past historic missions and the SA River before heading into the flat to slightly rolling terrain of southeast Bexar County. Take exit 137 from I-37 South, turn right on Hot Wells and continue 1.7 miles (road curves to the right after crossing RR tracks just past S. Presa), then turn left onto VFW Blvd. for 0.5 miles, left on Roosevelt for 0.4 miles, and left on Napier to reach the Visitors Center. Contact: Ken E., 210/533-3416Saturday, March 20, 9:00 am
Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride (N) [R to H] | map to start »
Joint ride with the Austin Cycling Association. Routes of 27, 43 and 52 miles. Ride River Road while it is quiet and then take a jaunt up the stunningly beautiful Devil’s Backbone. Meet in the REAR of the public lot across from Gruene Hall in Gruene. Take I-35 to exit 191, turn left (west) on FM 306. After 1.5 miles, turn left on Hunter Road, which takes you to Gruene (Note: do not turn left on FM 1102, East Common Street, which is before Hunter Road.) The lot is on the left, just before Gruene Hall. Contact: Russell V., 210/497-6820Sunday, March 21, 9:00 am
Woman Hollering Creek Ride (E) [F to R]. | map to start »
Routes of 26-70 miles available. This popular ride features the rolling farmland east of Bexar County, fresh hot pies at the stop in New Berlin and, of course, the famous Woman Hollering Creek. Meet at Judson High School in Converse. From Loop 1604, take FM 78 to FM 1516 and turn left. Judson High is on your left. Contact: Bernard K., 210/240-6717Sunday, March 21, 9:00 am
Stay-Together Ride @ the Woman Hollering Creek Ride (E) [F to R]. | map to start »
A ride of 26 or 36 miles will be offered that includes a stop at a store for a break. Come with your bike, helmet, water bottle and /or Camelbak, extra tube, bike pump, sunscreen and any snack that you might want. See above “Woman Hollering Creek” for directions to ride start. Contact: Cliff H., 210/884-9470Saturday, March 27, 9:00 am
Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R]. | map to start »
Routes of 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles. Meet at the City Hall parking lot in downtown Cibolo. From I-35 North, turn right on FM 3009 (Roy Richard Drive, exit 175) to FM 78; turn left and then left again on Main Street in Cibolo. City Hall is just off of FM 78. Contact: Cliff H., 210/884-9470Saturday, March 27, 9:00 am,
Stay-Together Ride @ the Cibolo Ride (NE) [F to R]. | map to start »
This will be a 27 to 39 mile ride which will include a stop at a store for a break. Come with your bike, helmet, water bottles and /or Camelbak, extra tube, bike pump, sunscreen, and any snack that you might want. See above “Cibolo Ride” for directions to ride start. Contact: Jeannette B., 361/701-5369Sunday, March 28, 9:00 am,
Helotes to Castroville Ride (NW) [F, H]. | map to start »
Routes of 26, 45 and 58 miles. Routes vary from fairly flat to hilly. Meet at the parking lot across from the John T. Floore Country Store. Take Hwy 16 to Helotes, turn left onto the Old Bandera Road. Contact: Philip L., 210/679-0513