Texas Time Trials, Cleburne, TX

September 2008

90% of the course comes from part of the Goatneck route only it goes in the other direction. It’s a 20mi loop. It’s hilly and unrelenting to do repeatedly but well worth the effort. I’ve been a part of this ride for 4 years now either volunteering or riding. I believe this was the best year. I rode the 12 hour (well, not all of it- haven’t ridden that long all year!) and traffic was better than in any year I can recall. Considerable effort has been put into making this course safer and it shows. Dan Driscoll who puts on this event brings together a crack team of great supporters who sacrifice to pull this off every year and he always pulls in cool goodies from sponsors. Every single person that rode walked away with an award. Dan takes time to at least speak to everyone out there- a rare thing. If you’re afraid of this event because it’s an actual race, don’t be! Everyone gets cheered, everyone gets respect for going out there and giving it their all- however much their “all” may be. Riders cheer riders. You will be pleasantly surprised to find not everyone that races a bike has a huge ego and attitude! The new 20 mile TT is a great event for those who don’t feel like going out for the longer stuff. I will be back in one of my two capacities next year for sure!