Current Local Group Rides

Saturday February 4, 2012:  A special ride, on a reservation basis only, is planned for this Saturday.  Participants will meet at 613 East Baja Drive at 10:30 AM. The ride will be from Hobbs to Jal (approximately 40 miles), assuming wind direction and velocity is consistent with forecast.  The pace is expected to be fast.  We have to know about any participants by 4:00 PM MST on Friday (2/3) in order to arrange return transportation.         

Sunday February 5, 2012:  Meet at the Stripes convenience store at the NE corner of Navajo and Dal Paso at 1:30 PM. This will be a 20 to 30 mile ride at a more leisurely pace, depending upon weather conditions.    

FYI - Please note that scheduled group rides will be cancelled if it the roads are wet (even if not raining at the start time).  Please keep this limitation in mind as you decide whether to join a planned ride. Also, rides will be cancelled when winds are above 12 miles per hour.

Note - We will be riding increasingly later on Saturdays as temperatures become cooler, but Sunday rides will remain in the afternoon until participating riders vote to change the time.  We don't want to interfere with church attendance. 

FYI - Saturday rides are typically longer in distance and faster in pace.  Sundays are intended to be more casual rides of 20 to 30 miles and an easier pace.      

Details for Cavern City Classic Ominum Stage Race provided below 

and link exists in the Regional Events Section of this Website.

SPECIAL NOTE:  SEE THE SOUTHWEST CHALLENGE SERIES RESULTS BELOW

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Announcing The Largest Cycling Event in Southeast New Mexico

4^th Annual 2011 Ted McVay Roll for the Cure

August 11, 2012

Starts at 8:00 AM MDT

Hobbs, New Mexico

Register online at:

www.rollforthecure.net

Testimonials

“Wow! We had several Midland/Odessa cyclists participate in this event and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.  Our friends in Southeast New Mexico really know how to organize a cycling event.” 

    - Kent Crowell, Midland, Texas

“We’ve watched this event develop over the past few years into something special!  The attention to detail and level of support is just amazing and we really enjoy riding in the Roll for the Cure.” 

     - Carol Clowes, Lubbock, Texas

“I’ve ridden the Ted McVay Roll for the Cure several times and found it to be one of the best organized and most supported events anywhere.  Would strongly recommend this event for cyclists of all levels from hard charging racers to people who are new to the sport.  This is a great family event with entertainment, food, and fun.”   

   - Jim Harris, Lovington, New Mexico

“As a cycling event organizer, I really understand what is needed for an exceptional cycling experience, and man, the Roll for the Cure has it all.  Thanks for an amazing event with an unbelievable amount of support!”  

   – Pat Vigil, Levelland, Texas

“This event was a great preparatory ride for the Hotter N Hell!  The terrain, route, conditions were very similar – I felt especially well prepared for the Hotter N Hell following this event and it has an unbelievable level of support – police at intersections, hydration stations every 9 to 13 miles, ride marshals, SAG vehicles, mechanics – name it, they had it.  Highly recommend this ride – you won’t be disappointed”  

   - Ric Crosby, Hobbs, New Mexico

“As a former professional racer, I choose regional cycling events carefully.  Having participated in every Roll for the Cure in Hobbs, I’ve come to think of this as one of the best rides in New Mexico and Texas with incredible support.  These guys are seriously committed to providing an excellent cycling experience, which is why I travel over six hundred miles roundtrip to participate.  Hat’s off to the Ted McVay Roll for the Cure – can’t wait for 2012!”  

   - Chad Patterson, Albuquerque, New Mexico

 
Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society 

August 11, 2012

Ride Starts at 8:00 AM (Mountain Time)

Check-In Begins at 7:00 AM

We offer riding routes for all levels of interest and ability.  This is an opportunity to support the cause of fighting cancer more than cycling.  So, we have participants from people who have never ridden in cycling events to professional racers and everything in between.  Please come out for the cause and enjoy an exceptional level of support!!!!

All Routes Start and End at the New Mexico Junior College (baseball field parking lot) – 5317 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, New Mexico.  Call 575-318-8089 or e-mail rreid@opm35.hbs.edu for additional information.

 Route Options - 25K, 50K, and A Metric Century

Metric Century routes through Southeast New Mexico and West Texas

    A Fully Supported Cycling Event   

Great Training Ride for the 2011 Hotter N Hell Event

The 100K route is similar to the Hotter N Hell route in topography and weather.  Use this event to prepare for the Hotter N Hell or just as part of your schedule of cycling events!

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Plan To Make 2012 a Great Cycling Year 

Join In On Group Rides Whenever Possible!

New Regional Event Website:

Find regional events at https://www.therideconnection.com/ 

Find Great Cycling Events in the Texas Hill Country

Go to http://roamingthehills.com/?p=329 for more information.

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