The 2023 Coldspring Tandem Weekend!
Team HOTT
Houstonians on Tandems Together
Coldspring, TX
March 23 thru 26, 2023
Hosted by - Laura & Allen Moyer
Registration is open!
Click here for a list of attendees
RideWithGPS routes are now available on the Team HOTT Ride-with-GPS page.
Coldspring Tandem Weekend - 2023 Routes
We will NOT be providing printed maps. If you need help loading routes or using the RidewithGPS app, let one of us know.
Itinerary
Thursday, March 23rd - ride on your own
6:30-9:00 PM – Welcome Reception
Laura & Allen Moyer's home
Team Moyer is delighted to once again host CTW. They hope you will stop by for food, fun and fellowship. You will have a chance to visit with old friends as well as make new friends. You do not want to miss the kick -off to a great weekend of riding.
431 Wentworth, Coldspring, TX 77331
Light hors d'oeuvres and finger foods, water and iced tea (BYOB)
10:00 AM Gravel Ride – Roll Out at 10:30AM
Ride hosted by Walt & Kathy Campbell
3:00 PM Road Ride
Big Top Tent - across from the 1st Baptist Church of Coldspring
100 E Pine Ave, Coldspring, TX 77331
https://goo.gl/maps/qG7epoc1CpGnyRjD7
Parking is available in spaces along the front of the church near the big top tent.
Lunch and Dinner on your own. Click here for a list of area restaurants.
7:00 - 8:30 PM Campfire Social at Team Becker's campsite
Smore's and fellowship. (BYOB)
8:30 PM - Mountain Bike - Glow Ride
Saturday, March 25th - Breakfast, Road Ride start/finish and Lunch -
Big Top Tent - across from the 1st Baptist Church of Coldspring
100 E Pine Ave, Coldspring, TX 77331
https://goo.gl/maps/qG7epoc1CpGnyRjD7
Parking is available in spaces along the front of the church near the big top tent.
7:00 - 8:00 AM – Pancake Breakfast - under the Big Top Tent
8:00 - 8:30 AM - Safety and Route Briefing - under the Big Top Tent
8:30 - 8:45 AM Group Photo near the Big Top Tent
9:00 AM - Ride Start on East Pine Ave.
(This street will have minimal car traffic but please be aware of cars needing to pass. Do not block the street.)
*Coldspring Courthouse Square – Trade Day – featuring local vendors with Homemade - Handmade -Homegrown. Stroll through before or after lunch.
Family-owned and operated, Teysha Vineyard is the perfect relaxing destination to enjoy 100% Texas wines. Owners Joe and Lynn started this vineyard with one goal: to share the best Texas wines with the community in a venue that made everyone feel at home.
Allow 25-30 minutes to drive there from Coldspring. Light hors d'oeuvres and finger foods, water and soft drinks (please do not bring alcoholic beverages to the venue) Please drink responsibly.
Sunday, March 26th - Breakfast - Single track tandem and road riding
7:30 - 8:30 AM - Texas Waffles at the campground - Site 42
9:00 AM - Single Track and Road Ride
What you need to know:
The registration fee includes pancake/waffle breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, SAG, rest stops, hors d'oeuvres Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, a wine tasting, scouted routes, riders’ insurance, facility and equipment rental and other misc. items. You'll be on your own for lunch on Friday and dinners on Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
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Routes are posted on the Team HOTT Ride-with-GPS page. All of the route names start with 'CTW'.
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Ride distances on Saturday will range from 33 -74-mile routes. There will be photo opportunities along the route as well as restrooms and convenience stores. We recommended you to pack snacks and plenty of water. SAG and rest stops will also have water.
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Single track tandem riding might be new to you, but your hosts are pro’s and would love to share a local trail with you!
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PARKING AT DOUBLE LAKE- if you are staying at a campsite at Double Lake please ride your bike or walk to the campsite social, breakfast or rides starting at DL Trailhead. If the parking lot is full you can park on either side of FS 210A (the road leading to the trail head and RV loop). Please park with traffic flow whichever side you are on. The Double Lake Recreation Area's entrance fee is being waived for this event.
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Please come with your tandem in good mechanical condition.
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House of Tandems will be available for roadside mechanical assistance (SAG) on Friday and Saturday (see back of name badge for contact info). If you have a medical emergency please call 911.
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March 25th is Coldspring “Trade Day”! Courthouse Square all day!
RV / Camping
Double Lake Recreation Area
www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232430
936-653-3448
Note: Allen has 22 campsites at Double Lake reserved. If you wish to camp there, please call Allen (409-898-0696) before booking a site online.
*Half of the sites are "first come first serve" so if you arrive early Friday, you can probably still get a site.
Trinity River Authority -Wolf Creek Park
https://www.trinityra.org/recreation/wolf_creek_park.php
936-653-4312
Rock’n E RV Park
www.rocknervpark.com/contact-us/
936-653-2727
Camp Jason RV Park
www.campjasonrvresort.com
936-653-3002
Texas Park and Wildlife - Lake Livingston State Park
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-livingston/#
936-365-2201
Texas Park and Wildlife - Huntsville State Park
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville
936-295-5644
Browder's Marina & Campgrounds
www.browdersmarina.com
936-653-3278
Lodging
Coldspring Sunday Houses
936-653-2525
Airbnb:
The Evergreen Gathering House
Historical Cottage on the Courthouse Square (The Browder House)
The Purple Door Cottage
There are also several chain hotels in Huntsville and Livingston.
Team HOTT, Inc COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Team HOTT Inc. is committed to providing an event that is safe and fun for all riders. Each rider will be required to follow Team HOTT’s Safety Guidelines. Our guidelines follow CDC as well as LAB recommendations. All participants will be required to sign a waiver and rider agreement at time of registration to the outlined requirements and guidelines.
Guidelines and expectations
- If you have symptoms, tested positive or if you had close contact with someone in last 10 days of this event, we ask that you not attend.
- Proper hand washing or frequent use of hand sanitizer
- No drafting – USA Cycling recommends 20 feet behind the team in front of you.
- There will be restroom options along the road ride route (Convenience stores and fun photo opportunities).
If you have any questions, please call or text Allen & Laura Moyer at 409-898-0696.
