Larry Strong (254)459-2893
This event starts behind the Benbrook YMCA. Go past the YMCA and on the west side and you’ll see the restroom at the south end of the parking lot, near the ball fields and track. The event travels through Holiday Park along Benbrook Lake and then west along residential and country roads.
The Corp of Engineers requires a $2 fee with a credit card to enter the park or a pass. Save your receipt as one receipt works in both parks.
New Cyclists to FWBA: Welcome! The scheduled rides will typically have three main groups—A, B, and C—as described below. Riders need to be able to meet the pace and distance requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
At the start of each ride, the Ride Leader will identify the pace and distance groups and provide a brief overview of the day's ride. All riders are expected to download their preferred route to a Ride with GPS (RWGPS)-compatible device and carry sufficient water and nutrition for the ride. The main route does not have a water refill stop, so be sure to carry enough water for the distance you plan to ride.
The main route is an out-and-back course, allowing you to shorten your ride by choosing when to turn around. The ride will start promptly at the designated time, so please arrive early to get ready. Also, please be aware that construction in the area may result in changes that are not reflected on the route maps.
Please sign up for your preferred ride:
Group A – Fast
Drop ride; no formal ride leader.
47 miles at an average speed of 18+ mph, typically using the "LBenbrook-47" route. There are no water refill stops on this ride. If a rider needs to fall back to Group B, they may wait for that group anywhere along the route.
Group B – Standard (Primary Group)
Drop ride, but with a Ride Leader for support.
42-47 miles at an average speed of 16–17 mph, depending on conditions, using the "LBenbrook-47" route. There are no water refill stops on this ride. Regroup points will be held approximately every 10 miles.
Group C – Social
Drop ride, no formal ride leader.
Please sign up with the "Rusty Romp Thursday Edition" event on our calendar. It starts at the same location.
If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader: Kent Lunski (lunski6303@yahoo.com)