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Apologies Sunday StarBucks riders for the very late note. All the ride leaders will be working the BBX tomorrow, so there will not be anyone to lead tomorrow.

Again, been preparing for the BBX and dropped the ball on posting. Hope to see you all at the BBX!

Cheers 🥂

2025 Bluebonnet Express **Route Updates** Due To Road Construction (20 Mile & 37 Mile Routes)

Due to road construction in the Waller area, we have modified the 20.7- and 37.8-mile routes to ensure rider safety. Riders will now follow Old Washington instead of Business 290.

Updated routes, (Ride with GPS or Strava), are available at Bluebonnet Express Routes

You can also access all the routes below….

RIDE WITH GPS LINK
70.5 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959303
62.1 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959857
37.8 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959702
20.7 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49707600

STRAVA LINK
70.5 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539611412285654
62.1 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337536509210829014
37.8 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3340100004428667102
20.7 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3340099796082423814

For additional questions or assistance, please email [email protected].

Thank you,

BBX Ride Directors

If you signed up for the 2025 Bluebonnet Express being held on March, 30th and you prefer to use Strava map links, then this post is for you. 😀

Please see the links below.

20 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539881525911164
37 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539751996612822
62 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337536509210829014
70 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539611412285654

If you have not signed up.....then the link below is for you! 😀

https://www.bikereg.com/bluebonnetexpress

Thank you,

NWCC Ride Directors

2025 Bluebonnet Express Online Registration BikeReg - online cycling event registration

The 2025 Bluebonnet Express event on March 30th Rider Guide is now available along with the map links.

The Guide includes information, such as:
Schedule of Events
Packet pick-up times & locations
Ride start times
Lunch times
Course closure Times
Site Map
Parking Entrance locations
Parking location
Ride start location
Course Information
Rest Stop mileage, open and close times
Rest stop food & supplies
Gate location and time
Bike Safety & Etiquette
Required equipment
Do's and Don't of group riding

Riders Guide Link:
https://bbx.bike/bluebonnet-express-event-info/

PARKING IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM STOKES ROAD
Start Time: Mass Start with Staging to begin at 7:45 AM
We will let the 70 milers roll out first at 8AM, followed by the 62, 37 then the 20 milers.
Routes
70.5 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959303
62.1 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959857
37.8 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959702
20.7 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49707600
Note: Riders doing the 70-mile route must be able to average 12-13 MPH, including time spent at rest stops.

🚴‍♂️ Register by 11:59 PM on March 14 to save $10! 🚴‍♀️

The 34th Annual Bluebonnet Express 🚴 rolls out on March 30, 2025, starting from Waller ISD High School (next to the football stadium) in Waller, Texas, about 40 miles northwest of Houston. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

2025 Bluebonnet Express Online Registration BikeReg - online cycling event registration

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for The 2025 Katy Flatlands Century Ride!! Early Bird Pricing: Register by March 30th

https://www.bikereg.com/katyflatlandcenturybikeride

Discounted Registration Ends Soon!

Register by 11:59 PM on 2/28/2025 and SAVE $5!

💲Price increases to $55 at midnight on 3/1/2025 – secure your spot now!

👉 Register today: https://www.bikereg.com/bluebonnetexpress

🚴‍♂️ Get Your 2025 Bluebonnet Express Jersey! 🚴‍♀️

The official BBX25 Jersey by ScudoPro is available now!

📅 Order by March 14, 2025 to receive your jersey before the event.

🔗 Order here: https://scudopro.com/products/nwccbbx25-peloton-fit-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey-men-and-women

📦 Important: Jerseys will be shipped directly to you and will not be available for pick-up at packet pick-up.

💙 Join Our Volunteer Team! 💙

BBX wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers! Sign up today and be part of the action:

🔗 Volunteer Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A5AE2CABF4CE9-53379739-2025 #/

See you at the 2025 Bluebonnet Express! 🚴‍♂️🌿

Looking for more out-of-town rides? Check out the Big Dam Bridge ride in Arkansas at the end of September. And learn about the 11/9/2024 Ride to End Alz through an NWCC recording (which includes info on Alzheimer's), available until 9/30/2024. https://alz-org.zoom.us/rec/play/kCx54naGEgt_l1nK-ir-ZUz_Nm3BksM47rOLPvoiF4K3ZIbkU5qvCCbV-eHGOlKdyPca8wMPT0WPlUo.8ScMTlbwPERbZ6mw
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Congratulations to C. Jerry Vargas - proud to wear race under our NWCC colors - and Coach Carl for their wins at Alkek last week! One of our junior members, Jonathan, also won this week. We're so proud of you all! And happy to support Alkek Velodrome by supporting Coach Carl and through our donations.