September 17, 2011
Hale on Wheels is a fully supported recreational bike ride for road bikes and Hale on Feet is a 5K run both held in Plainview, HALE County, Texas, during the annual "Cowboy Days" celebration. Bike routes are 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles, all on smooth, flat, lightly traveled or wide shouldered roads. A nutritious lunch with salad bar is free for cyclists and runners. $5.00 for others. There are drawings for pre-registered cyclists for $450.00 in cash and "rest stop raffles" for all cyclists for a total of $300.00 cash.
During Cowboy Days, watch the "Down Ol' Broadway Cattle Drive" (real cows), take a ride in a stagecoach, climb the climbing wall, savor a chuckwagon breakfast and homemade ice cream, and other treats.
The first 250 riders/runners receive a "Hale on Wheels" T-shirt, tote bag,water bottle and other goodies. RV spaces with electrical and water hook-ups are available at the start. Early packet pick-up on Friday, September 16th, from 5 PM-8 PM at the Ollie Liner Center, 2000 South Columbia, Plainview, TX 79072. There are fully supplied rest stops, sag wagons, mechanical and first aid available.
For details see "About the Ride" above.
Hale on Wheels and Hale on Feet
sponsored by:
Plainview Chamber of Commerce
1906 West 5th Street
Plainview, TX 79072
email for ride: g.martinezplv@yahoo.com
email for run: rappling_2000@yahoo.com