Welcome to the OutRival Racing got 112? social ride
MARCH 28th, 2015
Please CLICK HERE to fill out the Liability Waiver if you plan on attending.
This ride is open to anyone who can (and chooses to!) ride that far. We welcome you to join us on this social ride! Please keep in mind there will be other riders and groups out on the roads; please respect our community and do not impede traffic!
Who: Anyone who can ride super long! (80+ miles)
What: 112 mile ride (with several shorter route options). Several sections can be cut off to make the ride as short as 80 miles. THIS IS JUST A SOCIAL RIDE: THE BIKE ROUTES ARE NOT MARKED AT ALL!!! Please know directions for the route you choose from the links below.
When: Saturday, March 28th, 2015, wheels roll between 7-8am with a safe-start small-group stagger (start single file!)
Where: Buckalew Elementary 4909 Alden Bridge Dr., Woodlands or Spring, TX 77382 (or you can park and roll from nearby Stonebridge Church). There are restrooms at the park by the school. Please do not park at Lakeside Park. For those of you in the local area, feel free to start from anywhere!
1) PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS: Ride single-file, do not impede traffic, do not deposit debris on public roads, and follow Texas cycling laws. CLICK HERE FOR TEXAS CYCLING LAWS
2) AID STATIONS: We will have 3 aid stations (nothing too glamourous but there will defintely be water, carb drink, and snacks at each of these).
3) SPECIAL NEEDS PRACTICE: Drop off your "Special Needs Bag" at the ride start at Buckalew Elementary and we will transport those bags out to the "special needs" area. We will then bring those bags back to the start before you are finished!
4) SAG/SUPPORT: Ride fully sagged and supported by BIKEBARN. Call 281-723-5622 for emergencies.
5) BRICK RUN: 3-mile post-ride run. Look for ORR coaches post ride for directions.
ROUTE OPTIONS (courses not marked)
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1) got 112? Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/644609918/
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To make the distance shorter, you can cut off any of the sections that vere off of 149 as well as cut off the Big Rich Box on the NW section of the route.
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To make the full distance, the 12 mile "Big Rich" box on the upper NW section of the course must be repeated.
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NOTE: There is a 2 mile construction zone on 1488 just east of 149 (around mile 96 on the got 112? map) where there is NO shoulder to ride on 1488. If you want to avoid that section, please use this alternate ending which is very similar to the IRONMAN 2011 bike course ending. Remember this is a social ride, so please ride at your own risk and stay safe! There are no road closures on this ride!
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/662583030
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2) got 56? Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/659397950
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3) 75-mile route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/659404136
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Start from wherever! If you are starting near Buckalew Elementary, we will ensure that no more than 5 riders roll out every minute (7-8am roll-out suggested)
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Ongoing Safety Briefings every few minutes.
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Special Needs Bag Practice drop box available at the start of the ride to be transported out to mile marker 56-ish (and 69 if repeating the Big Rich loop)
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3 Water/Aid Stations to refill your bottles
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AID STATION #1 (Mike Moyers of Specialized Bodyworks): Mile Marker 37, Corner of 1375 and 149.
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AID STATION #2, Special Needs Practice (Iggy Marquez): Mile marker 57 and 70, Corner of 2819 and 1486
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AID STATION #3: (Jody Gaddy/Danny Grube): Mile Marker 93ish: Insight Farms (6290 Jackson Rd, Montgomery Tx 77316)
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SAG SUPPORT and EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- EMERGENCIES: 281-723-5622
- Sag 1: Jason Burnett (Bikebarn) 832-434-6265
- Sag 2: Aaron Alter (Bikebarn) 832-885-5618
- Sag 3: Jody Gaddy 281-435-9135
- Mike Moyers 832-689-2754
- Iggy Marquez 832-689-6178
Rules of the road:
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THIS IS JUST A LARGE SOCIAL RIDE! PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD!
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Additional aid may be available at water stations but this is not a fully-supported ride. Please bring your own nutrition products just in case!
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Each rider is responsible for knowing the course directions
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The course will NOT be marked.
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Please bring spare tubes and C02
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Riders should know how to fix a flat and have all tire-changing equipment
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Cell phones are encouraged
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Stop and put a foot down at all red lights and stop signs
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Be cautions riding in the aero drops when behind a rider
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Indicate when turning and stopping as well as point out hazards on the road
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Ride single-file
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Bring nutrition and fluids with you
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Ride at your own risk.
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Ride with your ID on you (Texas law!)