Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic
Silver Anniversary 1984 – 2008
November 1 and 2, 2008
2009 Dates for the Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Oompah bands, lederhosen, and abundant Bavarian food and drink. The history, charm, and ambiance of the little town of Gruene, a beautiful bicycle ride along the banks of the sparkling Guadalupe River, antique and classic bicycles, and Gruene Hall - where Texas style boot-scootin’ has polished its wood floors for more than a hundred years. Yep, we’re brewin’ up quite a ride for our 25th Anniversary. Come on down for a great time and lots of GEMUTLICHEIT - good fellowship in the German manner.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 9:00 a.m.
Recreational Tours
15, 30, and 40 Miles
Click here for link to more information on the tours
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« New event for 2008!! A 16 mile Individual Time Trial
has been added to the 2008 Tour de Gruene. «
Saturday, November 1, 2008 3:00 p.m.
Individual Time Trial
16 Miles
Click here for more information on the Individual Time Trials
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Sunday, November 2, 2008 8:00 a.m.
Two Person Team Time Trial
27.3 Miles
Click here for more information on the Team Time Trials
New for 2008 !!!!
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New, smooth, wide Gruene River Bridge.
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Family tour route, 15 miles -- includes Landa Park and River Road.
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Relaxation Stations have permanent restroom facilities.
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Attention Duathletes and Triathletes: New event, Individual Time Trial on Saturday.
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Additional age, ability and gender groups; 59 different classes for time trials.
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Übergruppe TTT prizes are Gruene Merchant gift certificates.
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Bi-weekly drawings for prizes from pre-registered starting September 1.
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Early entry improves chances to win.
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Pre-register early, participation limits in place. Be sure you don’t miss out.
Quotes and Honors:
“It’s a beautiful ride,” Lance Armstrong, Express-News,
1997 Bicycling Magazine’s “Cool Ride of the Month”, Nov. 2007.
Past participants include Eddy Merckx (5 Tour de France wins) with teammate
Lance Armstrong (7 Tour de France wins.)
Proceeds to benefit the New Braunfels Chapter of the American Red Cross
Wurstfest is a week-long celebration, October 31st through November 9.
For a complete schedule of Wurstfest events visit www.wurstfest.com
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