Salado TX Smokin' Spokes Bike Ride, Salado, TX

April 2, 2011

The Salado ride was fun. Lots of chip seal, but great country ride. Rest stops were manned by boy scouts, nice but 15 miles apart. Challenging hills, reasonable size group of riders, & there is Eagles Nest - straight up.
I would do this ride again, but would load myself with extra food & water.

Great ride and for me it is all about the Centuries. Very well put together. I think about 350 to 400 riders turned out. Nice t-shirts and registration was a breeze. Routes very well marked and rest stops had plenty of goodies to keep you going. The 100 mile is challenging and that is what I love about it. 3600 feet in 100 miles. Great scenery. The temperature was great for the ride but the wind was 15 to 20 mph in the face from mile 50 to mile 90. At your back the last 15 which was great for the final push. After the ride they had nice spaghetti, garlic bread, tea and salad to put back in some calories. Will definitely do this ride again. Thanks.