9th Annual Red River Bike Rally to be held at Lake Texoma

Lake Texoma
August 3, 2014
By B.J. Kirkpatrick

Scenic Lake Texoma, rolling hills, open roads, a rural backdrop, and


Red River Bike Rally

Southern hospitality ... you'll find it all at the 9th Annual Red River Bike Rally! This will be our third year at Lake Texoma, and the reviews for last year's ride were excellent! It is fun, challenging, and has beautiful scenery.

Affectionately dubbed by riders as "Hotter than Hotter 'N Hell," it's the ideal preparation for one of the largest rides in the nation. Take your pick of six routes: 8-mile family route, 25 miles, 44 miles, 66 miles, 80 miles and 100 miles. Each one offers a unique and challenging experience along with plenty of ride support and fully stocked rest stops.

There will be several routes of varying distance planned west of Sherman and Denison, mostly on country roads with little traffic through the beautiful North Texas countryside.  Port-O-Potties and fully stocked rest stops will be available every 10 to 12 miles.  We will have mechanics and SAG support available on all routes.  Safety will always be our top priority.

This year, a mixed pavement route will be added.  The Pave Mixer route will be 70-80 miles and include both pavement and gravel throughout the Route.  Riders will utilize gravel roads whenever possible and share the same rest stops as the Pavement Routes.

All Routes are posted on the rally website and you can use RideWithGPS.com to prepare for our ride.  Start times for all routes is 7 am.

The Red River Bike Rally will be held August 9, 2014 and is sponsored by the Sherman Kiwanis Club.  In 2013 this event had nearly 450 participants and raised approximately $8,000 for Local Children’s Charities.  For more information contact Joe Brown, 903-815-6221 or visit KiwanisRedRiver Rally.com

Tanglewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center, the premier destination on Lake Texoma, is the start and finish line; within minutes you'll find yourself in rural North Texas, focusing on the country roads, rolling hills and gorgeous Lake Texoma!

Tanglewood Hotel and Resort is offering excellent packages for riders and their families. Please be sure to visit their website at www.tanglewoodresort.com, or email mcoleman@tangelwoodresort.com. or http://www.tanglewoodresort.com/packages-and-specials/

Additional lodging is available in the Lake Texoma area close to the Tanglewood Resort, the start and finish line.  Find local motels, vacation rentals, cabins and campgrounds on TexomaConnect.com.