Greater Dallas Bicyclists
Presents the

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Make plans to enjoy a fabulous day of Texas springtime cycling in the luscious and calm countryside south of Dallas! For the 12th consecutive year, the Greater Dallas Bicyclists, together with the City of Lancaster, is staging the Lancaster Country Ride on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 9 am. Lancaster is a mere 15 minutes from downtown Dallas.

Join us as we cycle through the scenic countryside of Lancaster and surrounding areas. The routes traverse a variety of terrain, from flats to rolling hills, with a few challenging climbs. Rest stops every 10 or 12 miles with water, sports drink and fruit. The wildflowers are in full bloom in April and our routes feature picturesque meadows with dense concentrations of Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and other colorful spring flowers.

Lancaster GDB socks for the first 1,200 registered riders!

Start/Finish: On-site registration and breakfast begins at 7 am. Ride starts at 9 am from the gazebo in the historic Lancaster town square off Main Street and Dallas Avenue. After the ride, stick around with other cyclists to enjoy the festivities on the square.

Mileage options: 23, 46 and 63 miles staggered start for safety. We have scouted and ridden the routes to ensure smooth roads and scenic countryside for all bicyclists to enjoy. The 46 and 63 mile options take you directly through the Bluebonnet Trial on beautiful and hilly Sugar Ridge Road. GDB requires helmets to be worn during the ride. NOTE: Due to last-minute road construction on FM660, the 46 and 63 mile routes have been changed as of 3/21/10. If you had previously downloaded the maps, cuesheets or GPX files, please download the new ones with the updated links below.

Price: $20 for early pre-registration (postmarked by March 24th), and $25 thereafter . 

Registration: Download and print the form or pick up a rally flyer at most area bicycle shops. Or register on-line at active.com

Packet Pick-Up: To ease on-site registration, we’ll have pre-registration packet pickup at five locations. Ride participants must sign their own liability release waiver. NOTE: These packet pick-up dates and times are tentative for now.

Saturday April 3rd from 10:30am-2pm at Richardson Bike Mart (Campbell and Coit Road in Richardson)

Tuesday April 6th from 4pm–7pm at the Dallas Performance Bicycle (North Central Expressway at Walnut Hill)

Wednesday April 7th from 4pm–7pm at the Dallas REI (LBJ Freeway at Welch)

Thursday April 8th from 4pm-7pm at Plano Cycling & Fitness (North Central Expressway at 18th Street)

Friday April 9th from 4pm-7pm at Mad Duck Cyclery (721 E. NW Hwy, Grapevine)

Breakfast: Come early to purchase ($6) pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice from the Boy Scouts. They will be at the First United Methodist Church, 201 South Dallas Avenue, across the street from the town square starting at 7am.

Directions to Ride: To get to the start from I-20, take exit #470 and go south on Lancaster Rd (Hwy 342). Lancaster Rd becomes Dallas Ave. Continue 4.5 miles to the Gazebo area near the town square. For GPS users, the Gazebo is in the 200 block of North Dallas Avenue.

Route Maps:
23 miles
46 miles
63 miles

Cue Sheets:
23 miles
46 miles
63 miles

GPX Files (for GPS units): [NOTE: you will need to right-click on the link and select option to download the file]
23 miles
46 miles
63 miles

For more information:
Website: http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com
Email: Click here to send an email to the Rally Director.
Phone: 214-946-BIKE (2453)

NOTE: No Refunds. No Packets Will Be Mailed. Event Held Rain or Shine. Helmets are Required. One Form per Rider. Photocopies Accepted. WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED.

Recommended Ride of Bike MS: Sam's Club   

Thank you. Because of your participation in this event, Greater Dallas Bicyclists are proud to donate funds throughout the year to various non-profit organizations in Lancaster and Dallas.