Rides/Events

Upcoming Events (updated 12/14)

See below for weekly club rides and other ride links... 
Monday,
January 1, 2007		  11:00 a.m. New Year's Day
  Mystery Ride!		 Ray Wageman promises you will be pleasantly surprised when we reach our special destination. Start at Turner's Station. 40 degrees cutoff. There will be a prize for the first person who guesses the destination.
Monday,
January 8		  7:00 p.m. Regular Springbike meeting Qdoba, 4127 S. Kansas Expy. (NW corner at “M” Highway.)  Know your bike - proper fit for you and your bicycle. Presented by Ashley from Cycles Unlimited.
Saturday,
January 20

10:00 - noon

 Ozarks Multisport Club Poker Run/Ride ... at Little Sac Trails Directions: 3 miles north of I-44 on Hwy 13 - Left at sign. Registration 9-9:45AM Click here for more info (download .doc file).
Sunday,
February 4		  11:00 a.m. Super Sunday Ride Tentative route - Billings to Hurley and back (approx. 31 miles) 40 degrees cutoff. Our destination is the W&W Cafe (great pies)  in Hurley.
Monday,
February 12		  7:00 p.m. Regular Springbike meeting Qdoba, 4127 S. Kansas Expy. (NW corner at “M” Highway.)  Proper gearing for your bike for your riding style, when to shift, your RPMs, and you. Presented by Springfield Bike.
Monday,
March 12		  7:00 p.m. Regular Springbike meeting Qdoba, 4127 S. Kansas Expy. (NW corner at “M” Highway.) Tires and tire maintenance on your bike. Presented by Sunshine Bike Shop.
September  11-16    Tour of Missouri A professional cycling stage race patterned after the Tour de France. Read more.
September  15-16    MS-150 Your Webmaster is on the MS-150 Planning Committee - send me an email if you have a suggestions for next year 
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Weekly Local Rides with Springbike Bike Club -
            Starting again with daylight savings time in March.

bulletMonday - New Springbike/MS ride for the less experienced riders; 12 mile ride at a leisurely pace, and no on will get dropped.  Takes off from Fellowship Bible Church (Hwy 60 and FR205) at 6:00 p.m.
bulletMonday - Hickory Hills Middle School to Strafford, 21 miles
bulletTuesday - Fellowship Bible Church (Hwy 60 and FR 205) to Rogersville, 24 miles (Route marked in green)
bulletWednesday - Republic High School to Billings, 20 or 27 miles (Route marked in red)
bulletThursday - Evans Road Church (in front of Millwood) to Rogersville, 23 miles (Route marked in Blue)

Check The Tube for details of rides and ride leaders. These are a chance for club members to meet and ride but there is no traffic control. Children should not ride without an adult and you must wear a helmet. Ride defensively and remember your actions reflect the club and all cyclists. The Springbike email list also has non-club-sponsored rides organized by members.

Special area rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website. Please contact them for up-to-date information.

bulletMS 150 Bike Tour Training Rides  - Starting in late April 2006 through Sept. 2006
bulletMS 150 Bike Tour - The 2006 Ozark MS150 Bike Tour Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17 - Republic to Carthage and back featuring a Double Century. Your Webmaster is on the Planning Committee - send me any comments or ideas here.

State rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website. Please contact them for up-to-date information.

bulletOzarks 100
bulletKaty Trail Ride
bulletTour of the Ozarks                                                                        

Regional and National rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website. Please contact them for up-to-date information.

bulletHotter Than Hell 100
bulletPedal PA - a great source of Northeast Rides / Tours
bulletTour the East Coast Greenways
bulletThe 3 State, 3 Mountain Challenge
bulletOklahoma Freewheel
bulletRAGBRAI
bulletBike Wisconsin
bulletBike Across Kansas                                                                                               
bulletRide the Rockies
bulletWyoming Cycling Celebration
bulletRandonneurs USA (long-distance unsupported endurance cycling)
bulletMany more - a listing of events on Yahoo (large list)

Insurance requires you to be a member of the Springbike bike club to participate in the rides and you must wear a helmet. You will need to show your membership card at the rides For information on joining the club please go to Club News on the menu items at left. There may be a fee for some of the major club rides when sag and food are provided. The majority of the rides are free and no sag is provided. We stress you follow all the laws, ride in single file, be courteous to others, and help promote a positive cycling image in the community. Oh yeah, we do have FUN also.

Disclaimer: There are no provisions for traffic control. These are public roads and you ride at your own risk. The club or individuals are providing information as to where many of our members cycle. We stress that these are public roads and although traffic is usually light there has been no special provisions for your safety. To participate in the club rides helmets are required and you ride at your own risk.

All ride info above is subject to change. Please contact the members of that specific ride to determine current schedules and details. Springbike is not responsible for miscommunication and only provides this information as a service. Thank you.

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