Coldspring Tandem Weekend
March 26 - 29, 2026
Coldspring, TX
Hosted by - Laura & Allen Moyer
409-898-0696
With the support of Team HOTT
Houstonians on Tandems Together
Thursday, March 26th – Welcome to Coldspring, Texas
Ride on your own.
Dinner on your own.
6:30 - 8:30 PM Campfire Social and Registration at Wolf Creek Park -WCP , 21 Wolf Crk Pk Rd, Coldspring, TX 77331 - Campsite no. 72
Snacks & Smore’s and fellowship. (BYOB) Please bring your favorite lawn chair! If you are a guest at WCP please ride your bike or walk to the campfire social.
*Teams not staying at WCP: when you arrive at the gate your name will be on the “tandem group” guest list. They will provide you with a parking pass for your windshield. Do not park on the grass. We will be available to assist with parking. Please bring your favorite lawn chair!
Registration – packets will be available at WCP.
Friday, March 27th - Gravel and Road Rides
10:00 AM - Gravel Ride – Roll out at 10:15AM
Ride hosted by Walt and Kathy Campbell
Bullet Grill House, 401 TX-156, Point Blank, TX 77364
Please park away from the front entrance of the restaurant on the north side of the lot.
10:00 AM – Road Ride – Roll out at 10:15 AM - SJCS
San Jacinto County Shelter
255 Live Oak St, Coldspring, TX 77331
This is a beautiful new building with plenty of restrooms and parking.
Registration –packets will be available at WCP
Lunch on your own
6:30-9:00 PM – Texas BBQ Dinner - SJCS
San Jacinto County Shelter
255 Live Oak St, Coldspring, TX 77331
Team Moyer is delighted to once again host an amazing Texas BBQ buffet dinner. Dinner includes beef
brisket, smoked turkey and pork ribs with plenty of side dishes, iced tea, sodas and water. (BYOB). Come dressed in your favorite western wear for photo opportunities. The Moyer’s are preparing an evening of great food and fellowship.
Saturday, March 28th - Breakfast, Road Ride & Lunch - SJCS
San Jacinto County Shelter, 255 Live Oak St, Coldspring, TX 77331
7:00 - 8:00 AM –Breakfast Taquitos inside SJCS
8:00 - 8:30 AM - Safety and Route briefing inside the SJCS
8:30 - 8:45 AM - Group Photo
9:00 AM - Ride start – parking lot SJCS
*Coldspring Trade Days - Courthouse Square – featuring local vendors with Homemade - Homegrown goods. Stroll through before or after lunch.
Noonish - Post ride lunch - in the SJCS (lunch provided)
Dinner on your own.
7:00 - 9:00 PM – Saturday Social at SJCS - live entertainment, snacks beer & wine at SJCS, 255 Live Oak St, Coldspring, TX 77331
Texas wines from 36 North Vineyard and a sampling of locals brews will be paired with complimenting light snacks. Water and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Please drink responsibly.
Sunday, March 29th - Breakfast Bites, Single Track Tandem and road riding - SJCS, 255 Live Oak St, Coldspring, TX 77331
7:00 - 7:45 AM – Pancake Breakfast inside SJCS
7:45AM - Route briefing
8:00 AM - Single Track – ride to Double Lake Recreation Area, 301 FM 2025 Coldspring, TX 77331
Team Moyer will host the Single Track Ride.
8:00 AM - Road Ride - SJCS
What you need to know:
Your registration fee for the Coldspring Tandem Weekend includes the Thursday evening welcome reception & campfire social, Friday BBQ dinner, breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, lunch on Saturday and wine sampling & live entertainment Saturday evening, SAG, rest stops, scouted routes, riders’ insurance, facility and equipment rental and other misc. items. You will be on your own for dinner on Thursday and Saturday and lunch on Friday.
- We will be using a text message service to communicate last-minute details such as weather delays or other weekend updates. We will do our best to communicate with the cell numbers provided when you registered. We will send a “test” text message a few days prior to the event.
- If you are not camping at Wolf Creek Park and wish to gain access to the park (other than the social on Thursday evening) you will need to purchase a day pass. A day pass is $5 per person per day. You will need to know the campsite number of the team you will be visiting. Park rules enforced.
- After riding on Friday, you will be able to leave your tandem in the San Jacinto County Shelter. If you choose to leave your bike at the venue, PLEASE bring a stand and be sure to put your name on your stand. We are not permitted to lean the bikes against the wall.
- Road ride distances on Saturday will range from 29-69-mile routes. (Ride with GPS route file attached)
- Routes are posted - Ride with GPS Coldspring Tandem Weekend - CTW 2026
- If you do not have the Ride with GPS app, please download it onto your device (smart phone or navigation device). If you are not a current member, we suggest you get the Basic plan so that you have the features needed to download the routes and receive audio route instructions. The membership can be cancelled after using it for this event. We suggest that you download the app and routes prior to arriving in Coldspring. Connectivity in rural areas can sometimes be challenging. You can print the ride routes and cue sheets from the route file attached. Routes will not be marked.
- Please wear your name tag to all events. We want to get to know all the attendees! Your Saturday lunch selection as well as SAG and Support phone numbers are printed on the back of your name tag.
- There will be photo opportunities along the route as well as restrooms and convenience stores. We recommend you carry snacks and water on your bike. SAG and rest stops will also have water.
- 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!
- Please come with your tandem in good mechanical condition. House of Tandems will be available for roadside mechanical assistance (SAG) (see back of name badge for contact info). If you have a medical emergency please call 911.
Lodging and RV/camping details are below. Lodging or RV/camping is at your expense.
RV / Camping
Trinity River Authority - Wolf Creek Park 936-653-4312
*Note: Allen will reserve several campsites at Wolf Creek early.
If you wish to camp at Wolf Creek, please complete the attached RV request form and send it to Houstoniansontandems@gmail.com as soon as possible. If you have questions about camping, please call Allen at 409-898-0696. Refunds for campground fees will be reduced by any charges we are unable to recover from Wolf Creek at the time of your cancellation.
Other camping options:
Double Lake Recreation Area
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232430
(This park has been under renovation for over a year with little progress being made.)
Rock’n E RV Park
https://www.madeintheshaderv.com/
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
https://www.coldspringsundayhouses.com/
936-653-2525
VRBO.com (and other online lodging sites) – have several listings available near Coldspring and Cape Royal. Many homes have multiple bedrooms, creating an opportunity to share lodging expenses with another team (or two).
We look forward to having you join us. If you have any questions, please call or text.
Allen & Laura Moyer
409-898-0696
