Pineywoods Purgatory 2009

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Imagine miles of rolling hills and thickly wooded forests! The Pineywoods Purgatory - fall's premier cycling event - offers four rides ranging from 25 to 102 miles that take you through Texas Forest Country's best! Don't let the first few miles fool you - the terrain is not wi...thout challenge! And to cap off your ride, the Lufkin Host Lions Club and its cadre of volunteers and partners offer unmatched hospitality to riders and their guests. It's not just a ride; it's a weekend experience you'll want to make an annual event! Lots of folks already do! You can register on-line or mail in your registration form. Bring some friends and family along too. Riders can enjoy our free fajita & fixin's party after the ride. Then ride Sunday morning with the Angelina Bicycle Club. Make it a weekend! read more

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  Hills and Thrills

  This was my second time doing the PWP and it just as fun as last year. I did the 72 mile route which was long and hilly. And when I mean hilly, I mean all uphill, all the time. Impossible? Not in East Texas!

  Great things about this ride:

  There were about 250 people doing our route, but we were spread out so there were long and peaceful stretches where we could really enjoy the scenery. The rest stops were plentiful and placed just right (about every 11 miles) so I never felt too exhausted. The PWP offers 4 routes (25, 52, 72, and 102) so cyclists of any level can join the fun. And with police officers manning every major intersection, we never had to stop for traffic and never got almost killed. I think I need my own personal traffic cop.

  Not so good things:

  I could have done without the fajita lunch. I was starving, so I ate it, but next year I think I'll pack a lunch and feast on that upon my return.

  by Chrissy H.

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