Manda Meandering ---- In Search of the "Elusive BlueBonnets"

Ride Host Contact Info
Tom Via [512-913-4920] --- (thomasvia66@gmail.com)
Start Date and Time
Sat, 04/12/2025 - 08:00 am
Ride Rating
B
Hill Rating
2
Ride Length (miles)
55.1
Ride Description

Hunting for our Texas Spring time BlueBonnets {we saw them in 2023/2024, along this route} on a scenic, challenging country ride from The Manda Community Center --- 

59 F at the start, sunny; with a light south southwest wind --- 

NOTE I:  No rest room facilities at the Manda Community Center [there is back side - west - of the Community Center for some ride start privacy !!]

We'll ride on some quiet country roads (some we've ridden before, but in a different direction).  I'm trying to note that there are LOTS of "BAD/ROUGH" roads on this route:  in the act/spirit of transparency ---- air up your tires accordingly -- there is no extra charge for all these bad roads ---i.e. PLEASE note:  as always - you will be riding at your own risk !! 

Just 1799 ft. of climbing---per RIDEwithGPS !

This is a "B-" paced "no-drop" ride.  Please be able to maintain a 15.0 - 16.5 mph pace for 56 miles.

Leaving promptly at 8:00 AM.  Maybe even "roll-out" at 7:58 !!

Two (2) STORE STOPS:  at mile 24 (Thrall Food Mart) & at mile 46 (Citgo Station in Elgin)

NOTE II:  Helmets are required on ALL rides.

 

Please check this sight before you leave home for any possible cancellation.

 

Tom 

Cancelled or Not
Not Cancelled