Bike Ride Route Maps

Eight Mile Route

Enjoy a leisurely ride through Gilmer, Texas and along the historical Cherokee Trace. A rest stop at 5 miles waits for you at Lake Gilmer. This ride is for those wanting an easy, leisurely ride on a spring day. Cherokee Trace is a county road and has a couple of bumpy places along the way. Map this route

Twenty-Five Mile Route

The 20-mile-plus ride is a nice ride for the beginning of the riding season. There are a couple of challenging hills, one of which is Barnwell Mountain. There is a rest stop at about 10 miles. A beautiful ride! Map this route

Forty Mile Route

A great ride with rolling hills and wonderful rest stops along the way. Travel the back roads through Upshur County and enjoy your day. There are rest stops about every 10 miles. Not overly challenging but a great ride! Map this route

Sixty Mile Route

A wonderful ride through Upshur and Camp Counties! A challenge with lots of hills, some tougher than others. Rest stops are there for the rider about every 10 miles. Beautiful scenery and good roads. Map this route

Sixty Mile Route Plus Stop at Los Pinos Winery

Enjoy a gorgeous ride through Upshur and Camp Counties! This is a great ride! There is a side trip to Los Pinos Winery with good roads except the last mile or so, where the road is a little bumpy. If you decide that you can’t make it home after relaxing at the Winery, you can catch a ride home on one of the SAG wagons! Rest stops can be found at about 10 mile intervals along the way. Map this route

Comments from 2011 Riders

"The weather was perfect. I rode the 40 mile route which is by far one of the most scenic in East Texas. I tip my helmet to you and all the volunteers that make this ride so enjoyable. I always stop at rest stops. Yours were well stocked and staffed with friendly, eager souls. The homemade energy bars and cookies at Lafayette really stood out. I truly enjoyed this ride and will be back next year." - Lee Gaw

"Deborah - First thanks for what overall was the finest ride I have done in Texas. It was great, and my wife and I will make the drive out from Dallas again next year. Highlights:

• Friendly, friendly people. The amount of caring, helpful, smiling, people was fantastic. The rest stops added extra "oomph" based on the encouragement and kindness of the people working them.
• The course. Quiet, light traffic, enjoyable.
• Registration was very quick and easy.
• Getting in and out of the event was also quick and easy. Parking then getting to the start was a breeze.
• People at nearly every turn (see below) helped to assure us that we were going the right way.

"This is an excellent ride! I've been to a lot of rallies, and this one has the friendliest people – period. You are treated like a king, and the friendliness makes a tough ride better. Did the 100k (actually 60 miles). Tough, tough, very hilly course. Except for one turn (downtown Pittsburg) there were friendly folks everywhere telling you where to turn. There were several Dallas riders (wife and me included) who made the drive to escape the "gridlock" of the Dallas area rides. 100 people total made for a lot of solo riding. Again, very friendly, great ride. I will be back!

"Thank you for all of the hard work you put into this. It was greatly appreciated by both Susan and me." - Tim Tomlinson, Dallas, TX

"My brother & I participated in the Chainge the World Bike Ride for the first time this year...it was a great experience! We are definitely planning to make this a yearly tradition.

"The countryside was beautiful...the hills were tough, but not overly so...the rest stops were well-manned & the people volunteering their time were friendly & helpful!

"Thanks so much...it was great!" - Gayle Daw

"Great ride! The only suggestion I can make is you will need more parking once the roadies find you!"

"I've told you before, but I will say it again! Your cycling event is one of my highlights each year. The friendliness, hospitality and wonderful support for the cyclists is much appreciated. The bike routes are beautiful, challenging, but very fair and enjoyable! Of course for me the rest stop in Lafayette, TX, is special since my grandparents and my mother grew up right across the road from the church where the rest stop is located. To top it off with those great pulled pork sandwiches are just an extra perk! I haven't ridden the longer route, stopping off at the winery, but may try that one of these years. Blessings to all of your support staff also. In Him, Jim Bates, Pres. Maverick Chain Gang, Marshall, TX. P.S. Lord willing, I will be back!"

"Great ride. Good food. Will do this again." - TeamLight

"Hilly course. Great ride. Love the winery. Great support, too. Highly recommended" - T L White

"Deborah - First of all, I was not able to make the ride this year due to some last minute changes. I truly missed the ride as it is the ride to kick off my summer bike riding. I do hope you doubled the number of riders this year. It is the best kept secret regarding bike rides and your efforts deserve a lot of success! I did want to respond to you and say thank you for mailing my shirt and bandana to me. What a surprise to see them in the mail. I have been riding in a number of rides over the past 15 years and have missed some rides but NEVER has an event mailed my shirt to me. What a wonderful surprise! I will be back next year and hope to see you there. Thanks so much. You do make a difference!" - Mike Tuttle