Lone Star Roundup 1200K – April 16, 2026

Cost:

Paid before January 1st – $75 for 1,200 km & 1,000 km.
$50 for all other shorter events (includes Lone Star Randonneurs membership). After January 1st – add $25
Prefered payment method is PayPal (to friends and family): dandriscoll1@me.com or check made out to Lone Star Randonneurs & mailed to Dan Driscoll: 2811 Hollywood Drive, Arlington, Texas 76013
Fee includes Lone Star Randonneurs membership for the rest of 2025 and all of 2026. There will be no ride fee refunds.

Registration:

Your registration form will be the Lone Star Randonneurs membership form filled out & scanned or photoed & sent to dandriscoll1@me.com. This is a fillable form so you can type in your information.

Here is the Lone Star Roundup 1,200 km Grand Randonee – 2026 sign up form.

April 16 – 19, 2026, Waxahachie, TX

Below will list the RWGPS files for the routes by the end of the year:

The Lone Star Roundup 2026 1200k invites you to test yourself and explore 750 miles of north Texas. The event begins Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Waxahachie, TX. A great first 1,200 km event for riders leery of being stranded much more than about 100 miles from a hotel.

The 1200k is intended as an unpretentious event allowing cyclists to cover 1200k with minimal investment. The route consists of 4 loops/out-and-backs from a central hotel, and does not require drop bags. The hub of the routes is Waxahachie, Texas, located south of Dallas on Interstate 35.

All of the elevation gain is in relatively short rolling hills; there are no major climbs on this route. Wind will frequently be a larger factor than any climbing.

Starting at the same time, there will be an ACP 1,000k route consisting of Days 1-3 of the 1200k, with minor adjustments as required to hold the required distance. Additionally, ACP routes of 200, 300, 400 and 600k will be available as well as a 100 km. Each day of the event will also be available as a perm, in case you have a mechanical one day, you can still ride the next for some RUSA credit. In the event that any riders DNF early in the 1,200k, they don’t have to cut their vacation plans short and can continue to collect RUSA ks.

Organization of the 1,200k is similar to local brevets. In the spirit of randonneuring, riders are expected to be self-sufficient, and there will not be sag or mechanic service. Control points and supply points are at local convenience stores or restaurants spaced reasonably closely along the route.

While riders are allowed to ride straight-through if desired, it’s discouraged, as many of the controls used are not open 24 hours, and riders using a schedule other than the standard 4-day schedule may encounter long sections of route without services during late night hours.

Cost of the 1,200 km only buys you a Q-sheet. Cost of lodging and transportation is not included. Riders will need to make their own motel reservations and travel arrangements.

The ride fee for the 1,200km & 1,000km is $75.00 until January 1st, when it will go up to $100.00. Your ride fee will include: Brevet Card, Q-sheet, finishers medal, food and beverages at finish only. We are working on an event jersey, which can be purchased directly from Voler.

Rider limit: There is not a rider limit, but there is not an unlimited number of hotel rooms at the Host Hotel.

Services: There are restaurants, convenience stores & grocery stores in Waxahachie. Riders are encouraged to stock their rooms with food needed for overnight stays in advance. There is a Walmart within walking distance of the hotel. All Host Hotel rooms have a fridge and microwave.

Roads: As currently planned, all roads are paved. It is always possible that temporary road work or last-minute detours will involve a limited amount of gravel roads, and riders should be prepared for varying road conditions. Some of the county roads, while paved, may be a little rough. Also, Texas is noted for use of chip-seal (tar-and-chip) surfacing, with resulting textures ranging from smooth to rough to very-rough. Use of wider tires, lower pressures, and frames chosen for comfort rather than speed, may help considerably in dealing with these roads. We have done our best to avoid as much chip seal as possible.

Gear: We recommend riders have Camelbaks, rain gear, etc., available in their hotel rooms or on their bikes as needed. It’s impossible to predict what the weather will be.

Night Gear: All riders are required to have a working headlight with a spare headlight (spare need not be mounted); working taillight with a spare taillight; and reflective gear (reflective jersey and ankle bands). See the RUSA website for recommendations on reflective gear. Bicycles may be subject to inspection prior to the start of the ride.

Cell Phone Service: Service varies in the ride areas. Cell phone signals and data are available in the majority of the route, but may not be available at all locations.

Volunteers: Lone Star Randonneurs does not plan to have any volunteers on hand, except the host who will also be riding and will only be available to handout paperwork at the start.

Host hotel: La Quinta, (972)937-5525 311 Stadium Drive, Waxahachie, TX

Ride Start: All brevets will start at La Quinta in Waxahachie, TX.

Transportation: Riders are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Nearest major airports are Love Field (Dallas, 60 miles) and DFW International Airport (Dallas/Fort Worth, 70 miles). Uber, Lyft, Taxi Cab or rent car are all possibilities.

Bike Shops/Mechanic: Numerous bike shops are in Dallas and surrounding suburbs.

For basic supplies, Walmart is a good choice.

General Notes:

Rider Qualifications: No requirements
Proof of Passage will be required, and RUSA Approved method accepted.
ACP 1,000k, 600k, 400k, 300k, 200k-$50.00 ride fee until January 1st. All ride fees include LSR membership for the full 2026 year, this is the only ride we charge for.
All riders must agree to RUSA and LSR Rules and sign a waiver.
Finisher’s Medals, Souvenirs: We are working on a finishers medal and a jersey which can be purchased directly from Voler
We plan to provide a finishers medal for all participants, that finish any Brevet.
Riders may purchase RM 1,200 km medals from RUSA.
Post-Ride meals – there will be food and beverages provided at the finish, other meals will be at riders expense.
RUSA membership is required
LSR Membership is included in ride fee and this form is your ride registration form and must be filled out & emailed.
Prefered payment method is PayPal to friends and family: dandriscoll1@me.com

Contacts:

Questions, sign up, payment, interest list: Dan Driscoll; dandriscoll1@me.com

Ride hosts: Joe Landry, Stephen Hazelton, Pam Wright, Rob May, Dan Driscoll & Peter Rajcani