ACA Classic Rides
Classic rides have several distance options and no set speed. At the start, each rider is given a map and cue sheet. Riders are generally grouped by distance, each riding at their own pace.
ACA rides are open to any adult recreational cyclist (regardless of membership or affiliation), as well as riders under 18 accompanied by a responsible adult. Riders of all levels, including novice, are encouraged to participate. All rides are on public streets and roads, and all riders ride at their own risk. Carry identification and water bottle(s). Properly worn, approved bicycle helmets are required of all riders. Remember, each rider is responsible for his/her own safety and security.
Rides are canceled at the discretion of the ride starter. Rain cancels all rides. For questions on cold temperatures, please contact the classic ride starter listed for the particular ride. Hosted ride listings have a weather cancellation button that can be checked just prior to ride time.
Cotton Capers
Sat, 02/04/2012 - 9:00amThe 31-, 46- and 58-mile routes cover rolling farmland. These rides leave from very close in and put you and your bike in rural countryside before you know it. Sometimes we even see cotton. Meet near the intersection of Centre Park and Centre Creek in NE Austin. Take Cameron Rd. north off Hwy 183, and turn right on Rutherford Ln. The second left is Centre Park. Park on Centre Park. Riders meeting near the intersection of Centre Park and Centre Creek. For ride start see: http://tinyurl.com/3fxcjhf
31.0miles,
46.0miles,
58.0miles,
Contact: Harry Thompson, 512-249-0233, bogusboy@austin.rr.com
Joppa Jaunt
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 9:00amMeet at Liberty Hill Elementary School on Loop 332, just west of downtown Liberty Hill. These 25-, 32-, 47-, and 55-mile intermediate level rides follow quiet back roads over the picturesque Jollyville Plateau with a few moderate hills. Pedal through places like Joppa, Oatmeal, Mahomet and Bertram. For ride start location, see: http://g.co/maps/95yse
25.0miles,
32.0miles,
47.0miles,
55.0miles,
Contact: Jerry Kollath, 512-913-3779, sebring3@sbcglobal.net
Old San Antonio Road
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 1:00pmMeet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (one block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon) for a select-your-own-distance ride of up to 55 miles. The relatively flat out-and-back route goes through Buda, Kyle, and the thickly wooded Blanco River Valley to northern San Marcos. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/63ukuk4
18.0miles,
31.0miles,
51.0miles,
60.0miles,
62.0miles,
Contact: rick byrnes, 512-423-3562, blue_x21@yahoo.com
Leanderthal
Sat, 02/11/2012 - 9:00amCruise through the Stone-age landscapes of far west Travis County. Routes of 24 to 60 miles go through and around some of the scenic Golden Cheeked Warbler and Black Capped Vireo habitats. Meet at the Leander School warehouse parking lot in Leander. Take Hwy 183 north past Cedar Park. The cross street at the stop light in Leander is Hwy 2243 to the right and South St. to the left. Turn left onto South St. for two blocks. The parking lot will be on your left. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/438bvz6
21.0miles,
32.0miles,
48.0miles,
52.0miles,
Contact: Mark Nelsen, 512-260-9989, mark.nelsen@gmail.com
Hutto – Coupland
Sun, 02/12/2012 - 1:00pmThe Hutto-Coupland ride has been updated to get onto quieter roads sooner. It now includes Jake's hill at the beginning of the ride and an 18 mile route. Meet at Hutto Elementary school (the one with the red roof) on the NE side of Hutto. From Hwy 79 in Hutto go north 0.6 miles on FM 1660 and turn right onto Mager Lane. Drive 0.3 miles and turn into the school parking lot. Riders will pass by fields of cotton, corn, and sorghum. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/3d9rzbw
18.0miles,
27.0miles,
47.0miles,
58.0miles,
Contact: Amy Gelfand, 512-244-7880, cycle_roundrock@yahoo.com
Andice Adventure
Sat, 02/18/2012 - 9:00amEnjoy traversing rolling hills and valleys as you appreciate the absolute allure of the Hill Country. From Hwy 183 north, turn left on FM 1431. Take FM 1431 to the third light (Lakeline Blvd) and turn right. The school is 0.5 a mile north of the FM 1431/Lakeline intersection, on the left. Meet on the north side of CC Mason Elementary School. Ride will head North on Lakeline Blvd, turn right onto Crystal Falls Pkwy and out to Andice, Texas via Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Enjoy traversing rolling hills and valleys as you appreciate the absolute allure of the Hill Country. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/3b48y6g
33.0miles,
45.0miles,
69.0miles,
Contact: Harry Thompson, 512-249-0233, bogusboy@austin.rr.com
Barely Hare
Sun, 02/19/2012 - 1:00pmVery possibly ACA's flattest ride. Four distances, from 24 to 77 miles. The longest route circles Granger Lake with some excellent views from the top of the dam. Meet in Taylor at the bank parking lot at Third and Porter (one block NE of the light at Hwy 79 and Main). Ride start location: http://g.co/maps/sx6xp
24.0miles,
42.0miles,
63.0miles,
77.0miles,
Contact: Amy Gelfand, 512-244-7880, cycle_roundrock@yahoo.com
Reagan Ramble
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 1:00pmMeet at Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park for routes of 12, 20, 33, 46, and 63 miles on Ronald Reagan Blvd. The park is located off of Brushy Creek Road just east of Parmer Lane. Please park at the back of the parking lot near the restrooms and water feature. Some of the routes venture off of Ronald Reagan Boulevard onto quiet country roads. The long routes go to the towns of Andice and Florence. For ride start location, see: http://g.co/maps/fw83k
12.0miles,
20.0miles,
33.0miles,
46.0miles,
63.0miles,
Contact: Steve Coyle, 512-547-3058, scoyle0825@gmail.com
Pedernales Pedal
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 9:00amIf you enjoy our Dripping Springs-to-Johnson City ride, you’ll love this ride! We’ll take in part of that same route but return to Dripping Springs via different routes. Bring plenty of water, as the only water stop available is on the 63-mile ride. The only water on the 30-mile ride would require a 5-mile total diversion into Pedernales Falls State Park. Rides start at Dripping Springs Middle School (formerly the High School). From the “Y” (US 290 and SH 71 intersection) in Southwest Austin, follow US 290 to Dripping Springs. Go to Tiger Lane 1.9 miles west of the RR 12/US 290 intersection in Dripping Springs. Turn left on Tiger Lane, and the middle school will be on the left. Park in front of the school. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/4yvbnfs
30.0miles,
63.0miles,
Contact: Sue & Joe Cahill, 512-784-4262
Hutto – Coupland
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 1:00pmThe Hutto-Coupland ride has been updated to get onto quieter roads sooner. It now includes Jake's hill at the beginning of the ride and an 18 mile route. Meet at Hutto Elementary school (the one with the red roof) on the NE side of Hutto. From Hwy 79 in Hutto go north 0.6 miles on FM 1660 and turn right onto Mager Lane. Drive 0.3 miles and turn into the school parking lot. Riders will pass by fields of cotton, corn, and sorghum. For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/3d9rzbw
18.0miles,
27.0miles,
47.0miles,
58.0miles,
Contact: rick byrnes, 512-423-3562, blue_x21@yahoo.com