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Explore
The Canyon by
Mountain Bike
Sage
Cycles, in
Helotes Texas hosts guided mountain bike rides of Government Canyon
each Saturday morning. These rides are free of charge and open to
the public. Spend a day riding through a truly unique
landscape
dedicated to the recharge of the Edward's Aquifer. Be connected to the
past as you explore the rich ranching heritage of the area and the many
live oak savannahs, old-growth Ashe juniper trees, and Spanish moss
overhangs.
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Sage
Cycles Beginner Ride
Our
beginner ride is suitable for all ages and only requires a reasonable
amount of fitness. Most new riders have not been on a bicycle since
they were children and we understand this. Our Level 1 beginner loop is
mostly flat with only a few fun obstacles to conquer. Bring your bike
and your helmet and join us to discover the canyon.
- Meet at Sage Cycles
for a bike clinic and free
product samples.
- Saturday 9am
at 12340 Bandera Road # 106, 1
block outside 1604 on the right.
- 15 to 30 minute bike
clinic on various topics.
- Carpool to Government
Canyon
- Ride a 6 mile loop of
easy terrain with a few
easy obstacles.
- Then we revel in our
accomplishments.
- If recent rain, email
us to check on ride status: rick@sagecycles.com
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Level
1 Beginner Route
- A 6
mile loop through the Front Country section.
- Our
first rest stop/obstacle is called Log Hop, Here we practice hopping
over small obstacles.
- Our
next rest stop/obstacle is The Little Dipper. Here we practice riding
through a small dry creekbed.
- Our
next rest stop/obstacle is called $10 Hill. Here we challenge each
other to ride a small but steep hill and the first time a rider clears
the hill, they win a $10 gift certificate from Sage Cycles.
- Then
it's back to the parking lot and back to Sage Cycles for free recovery
drinks.
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Level
2 Beginner Route
- Our
Level 2 route is a continuation of Level 1 but extends into the Back
Country
- We
start out at the Back Country trailhead
- We
ride 3 miles along rocky but wide trail with a few ups and downs.
- As
we get deep into the canyon we stop at first creek crossing.
- Then
we ride 3 miles back for a total of 6 miles.
- Then
it's back to the parking lot and back to Sage Cycles for free recovery
drinks.
Additional
Ride Information
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Intermediate/Advanced
Ride Meets at 9.00am - wheels down at 9:15
Intermediate/Advanced
Info. The advanced portion of the ride will be considered a true
training ride and the Intermediate ride will be a regular ride at a
more social pace. The two rides will split and probably rejoin together
on the road back to the shop. The purpose of the change is the give the
advanced riders more ride time without spending more time on the ride.
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Advanced Ride
The advanced ride will be a Full Drop ride. This means
that if you get dropped because of your fitness or a mechanical,
advanced riders will not wait. Also, the advanced ride is for those
that already know the route, we will not wait at the turns. If you dont
know where the turns are, you need to ride with Intermediate group
until you learn the route or be fast enough not to get dropped by the
rider in front of you. Unless it is hot, the advanced ride will skip
the first water stop and just continue on to Far Reaches. Advanced ride
will not stop at Crossroads but will take a right and continue all the
way to the back of Sendero Balcones then Joe Johnston route back to the
D parking lot. Here is the one and only water stop and regroup of the
advanced ride and the intermediate riders may be here too. If there are
at least 3 advanced riders that have regrouped here, then the ride
preems are on for the first rider back to the fire station. Sprint back
to the shop through the front country to GC entry road to Galm to 1560
to the fire station. So, in summary the advanced route is Front Country
to parking lot D to Recharge to Far Reaches to right on Sendero
Balcones to Joe Johnston to Parking lot D to Front Country to Shop |
All riders must still check in at the guard shack upon entering
Government Canyon. |
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