Overview

The Tri-County Hill Hopper is a BP MS 150 Recommended Ride with three route options available: 20, 36 or 67 miles. Each route provides a hilly ride complemented by some flats. The ride starts at 8 am and the last route sweep is at 2 pm. The 2009 ride date is TBA!

Routes

Participants can choose one of three hilly routes of approximately 20, 36 or 67 miles through the scenic Round Top area within the counties of Fayette, Colorado and Austin. Routes and distances may change somewhat from one year to the next due to road conditions or other considerations.

**Please note that the Big Joe Polka Festival will be going on the same weekend as the 2008 Hill Hopper ride, so there may be more traffic on route roads than in the past.

Safety and Rules

All riders must wear approved helmets and follow the rules of the road. No headphones allowed. Rest stops will offer restroom facilities, refreshments, mechanical support, and minimal first aid. SAG vehicles will patrol the routes and offer transportation for riders and bicycles when needed. An emergency vehicle will be on call for the duration of the ride. All routes will be clearly marked with appropriate signage.

Packet Pick-Up

Participants can pick up their packets the morning of the ride between 6:30 and 8 am at ride registration. Alternatively, early packet pick-up will be at Northwest Cyclery on DATE TBA from 10 am to 3 pm.

Northwest Cyclery
17458 Northwest Freeway (Hwy 290 @ Jones Rd)
Houston, Texas 77040
713-466-1240

couple at rest stop

Hill Hopper Team 2009

Jill Hughson

Bio coming soon!

Brian Waldrop

Bio coming soon!

Jill Waldrop

Bio coming soon!

Amy Sharp – Glue

Amy works for the Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University. She does all sorts of things including teaching, outreach, and coordination. Amy doesn’t really have a job on the team but picks up the loose ends, finds money to fund the ride, and is most proud of starting the art contest for the Hill Hopper t-shirts.

Past Team Members

Supporting Camp LIFE counselor and camper

Proceeds from the Tri-County Hill Hopper help send kids with disabilities from the Brazos Valley to Camp LIFE, a bi-annual recreational weekend for children (ages 5–21).

Organized by Texas A&M's Family Support Network, Camp LIFE was established in 2004 and boasts ropes courses, archery, canoeing, fishing and more for children who have special needs and their siblings. For more information or to make a donation, contact Amy Sharp at 979.845.4612 or sharp@tamu.edu