Country Roads Ramble 200k / 300k brevets February 7th

[Peter Rajcani]

Hi LSRs,

Country Roads Ramble is back with a new updated route and a 300k option! The ride is scheduled for next Saturday, February 7th. This route was designed to avoid busy roads, so it stays on low traffic roads and bike paths. After the rider feedback last year, I modified the 200k route to avoid crossing of US 287 and the bridges over Joe Pool Lake. Both of these have dangerous high-speed traffic. The route now uses low traffic backroads south of Burleson and connects back to Lynn Creek Marina through Lillian, Mansfield and neighborhood streets in southwest Arlington (if we are lucky, we may see peacocks in this neighborhood). The route also uses the new bike path that connects from Camp Wisdom Road to Cedar Hill (Balcones trail). Recently, I made a few updates to the route to avoid road construction on CR 604 north of Alvarado and on Wiggins Road near Maypearl. 

The 300k route shares first 80 miles with the 200k and then explores roads further west to Rio Vista and towards Brazos River, then turns north to Godley and east towards Joshua. It rejoins the 200k route on Bethesda Road and continues back to Lynn Creek Marina along the same route. The 300k has a long stretch without stores / resupply (41 miles: mile 95 to 136) so please plan accordingly. This is a brand-new route, and it qualifies for Rando Scout award.

The controls for the 200k are at stores in Ovilla (mile 21), Maypearl (mile 50), Grandview (mi 64), Cleburne (mi 83) and Lillian (mi 104).

The controls for the 300k are in Ovilla (mile 21), Maypearl (mile 50), Grandview (mi 64), Cleburne (mi 83), Rio Vista (mi 95), Godley (mi 137) and Lillian (167). The Lillian store is small so it may be closed after 6-7 pm. There is a store at mi 160 (Valero on I-35W service road) with longer hours. 

Night gear (lights front and rear, reflective gear) is required.

Waivers & RSVP:  Signed waivers are due to Dan - dandr...@me.com and to peter....@yahoo.com no later than 7:00 pm the night before the ride.  Keep the signed paper copy and bring it with you to the ride start.  If you're a maybe, please go ahead and send it.  You can still decide not to ride if that's your call.  

 

The details:

• The Start: Lynn Creek Marina, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. 
• Parking:   Use the parking lot on the left away from the marina entrance. Please do not park in the front of the marina.

• Membership:  Membership is required for LSR and RUSA.  RUSA Membership and LSR Membership

• Start Time:  7:30 am for both 200k and 300k

• RWGPS links:  
• 200k: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51207121
• 300k: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53679477
• Weather: Partly cloudy, high 66 F, low: 39 F
• Sunrise: 7:18 am, sunset 6:06 pm

Please contact me with any questions and check back for updates.

ATTACHMENTS:  

1. WAIVER:  Fill in the waiver, then print, sign and scan or take a photo.  Email the signed waiver no later than 7 pm the night before the ride.  If you're undecided, send it in!  You can change your mind until the ride starts.  

2. CUE SHEET:  Print to have information related to stores, controls, hazards, etc.  

3. PROOF OF PASSAGE:  RUSA is accepting multiple proofs of passage, so it's your choice.  Be prepared to send one or more of the following to Dan as he requests:

• EPP - Submit your EPP showing you completed the official course, made all the controls and finished in the time allowed.
• Receipts - Submit photo of your compiled receipts with control and time highlighted.
• Photos - Submit time-stamped photos (you may need to download a Time Stamp app) of you at each control. 

Please note:

Randonneuring inherently involves various hazards, and riders assume all risks associated with the activity.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, motor vehicles; other cyclists; loose dogs, livestock or wild animals; road flaws including cracks, potholes, ridges, gratings, rumble strips, sand or gravel; lightning, Sun in Drivers eyes, heat, cold, ice, or other hazardous weather; mechanical failures; fatigue; medical conditions; assault.  All routes are on public roads or paths, and neither the route nor any flaws in the road surface are marked, no cones will be provided.  All routes are unsupported.  Riders will be required to sign and submit the attached waiver prior to riding.  Please read it, as you are signing away some rights and are responsible for knowing what you sign. 

Take care,

Peter

[Peter Rajcani]

Hi everyone,

I accidentally sent out an incorrect email address for the waivers. The correct email address is pra...@yahoo.com. I apologize for this oversight. Please DO NOT send the waivers to peter....@yahoo.com, that email address does not exist

Thanks,

Peter 

[Peter Rajcani]

Rider list so far:

300k: Dan, Doug (maybe), Rob and Peter

200k: Hamid, Doug, Dan (maybe), Rob (maybe), Peter (maybe)   

If anyone else is interested in riding with us, please let me know

Peter

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[Peter Rajcani]

Rider list update: 

300k: Dan, Rob, Peter, Doug (maybe), Pam (maybe)

200k: Hamid, Doug, Dan (maybe), Rob (maybe), Peter (maybe), Pam (maybe)

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[Peter Rajcani]

Rider list update: 

300k: Dan, Rob, Peter, Doug (maybe), Pam (maybe)

200k: Hamid, Doug, Gary, Dana, Dan (maybe), Rob (maybe), Peter (maybe), Pam (maybe)

Weather update (forecast as of today): Mostly sunny, high 75F, low 49F, wind 10 mph (SSW)

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[Peter Rajcani]

Rider list update:

300k: Dan, Rob, Peter, Doug (maybe), Pam (maybe)

200k: Hamid, Doug, Gary, Dana, Joe, Rob (maybe), Peter (maybe), Pam (maybe), Jef M

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