Additional Information
In this day when everything seems to be “under construction”, the Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally was bound to be affected sooner or later. So, to offset the inconvenience, we’re offering a 4th course. No extra charge.
Most of the 27th Annual Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally is unchanged--the same great terrain! The same friendly Kiwanians and sponsored youth volunteers, and the best marked courses anywhere.
The 23-mile course (Green color route) will again leave the North Texas State Fairgrounds and head just east of Lake Ray Roberts and back. There are 2 rest stops on this course (although you’ll have the opportunity to stop 3 times), both with port-a-potties.
The 35-mile course (Blue color route) will also leave the Fairgrounds and follow the route of the 23 mile course past the 2nd rest stop. Here, you’ll turn east and cross the Lake Ray Roberts Dam (Locals call it “Ray Bob”). After the dam, turn south on 377 through Aubrey and its back to the Fairgrounds. You’ll pass a total of 4 rest stops, all with port-a-potties and friendly Kiwanians and sponsored Youth Club members.
New! This year, we’ve added a 47-mile course (Orange color route). The 47 will follow the 23 mile course to “Wish Bone Pass.” And remember, you must get past Wish Bone Pass by 11:00 to continue. After Wish Bone Pass, you’ll continue north sharing much of the long course into Cooke County. Near Lone Oak Road, you’ll get something to drink and eat at one of 6 rest stops you’ll pass and head back the way you came. Again, all rest stops will feature port-a-potties.
Now for the 63-miler (Red color route)! The 100 K’er! The big one! This year’s course will cross Lake Ray Roberts 4 times and go as far north as the City of Valley View. For those of you who are Turkey Roll veterans you’ll be looking for the Terrell and Nancy King rest stop. This year it will be in the northeast corner of the course. Just before the last lake crossing. Look for something great to eat as always with Terrell and Nancy. Then it’s on to Valley View. Here, you’ll stop again, fill your water bottle, and head back to Denton. On this course you’ll pass so many rest stops, you’ll lose count. But remember-they all have one or more port-a-potties.
When you get back to the Fairgrounds, talk about your ride with friends over free Texas-Smoker hot dogs.
The Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club thanks you for your participation in the Turkey Roll again this year. Proceeds from the Turkey roll help us sponsor 7 Sponsored Youth Clubs, as well as providing back-to-school supplies to over 1,000 kids under our association with The Apple Tree Project.
Also new this year, we’re having a Spaghetti Supper from 5-7pm Friday night at the Fairgrounds. Come early and “carbo-load” for the big ride the next day. The cost of Spaghetti Supper is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids under 12. Payment for the spaghetti Supper may be included in your Turkey Roll registration fee. See inset for more details.
All rides will leave the Denton County Fairgrounds at 9:00am November 21, 2009. The physical address of the Fairgrounds is 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. 76201. It’s located behind the Kroger’s University Drive (US 380 @ Carroll Blvd).
Helmets are required and the rally goes on rain or shine. No refunds.
Visit the Scout Expo which will be featured on the Fairgrounds both before and after the Bicycle Rally.
Safety of our riders is of utmost importance. The Denton Amateur Radio Operators will be stationed at multiple locations throughout the ride and have immediate access to police and hospital dispatch centers.
For the 27th Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally we’ll have short-sleeved T-shirts for the first 500 people that signed up. The logo (see above) created by our local artist, Joe Holland, Jr., has already received rave reviews by early registrants.
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All proceeds from this Rally are used to support our major philanthropies: Interfaith Ministries—Back to School Project; 5 Kiwanis Sponsored Youth Clubs; and Denton State School
