Controls: Howe & Ravenna.

Starts from the Exxon / Kwik Chek in Howe at US-75 & Haning (northeast corner). Park on Haning St, a couple blocks east, just east of TX-5. This route is on mostly low traffic FM & country roads. The exception is FM-902 near the start/finish. It can be somewhat busy depending on the day & time (busy is relative...it's still a small country town, so nothing like "city busy"!).

The turn-around control is at a small cafe with inconsistent days/hours. If the cafe is closed when you arrive, drop a postcard in the mail at the Post Office across the street. My address is on the control cards. Services are available at Bells (14 miles before & after Ravenna). Plan accordingly in case the Cafe is closed.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/920338

Controls: Denison & Collinsville.

Starts from the Circle K (24/7) in Denison at US-75 & FM-120. Park in the Walmart lot across the street. Half of this route is on FM-120 & TX-289. Both of these roads have wide shoulders & are smooth. The remainder is primarily on "almost zero traffic" country roads west of Sherman & south of Southmayd.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/127143

Controls: Sherman & Prosper.

Starts from the Exxon On-the-Run in Sherman at Texoma Pkwy & Loy Lake. Park in the Nautilus Bike Shop parking lot across the street. Nautilus may be used as an alternate control during business hours. This route is easy to navigate, as it only has on has 2 turns out & 2 turns back. Almost all of this route is on TX-289 & TX-56. 289 is regarded as the smoothest road in Grayson County & has a wide shoulder.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/12599

Controls: Colbert & Ivanhoe. This route also has an information control.

This route starts/ends from the Loves Travel Stop on US-69. You may park on their lot, but be sure to let them know you will be leaving your car there & how long you expect. They are very accommodating to us. The route is on a mix of gravel, dirt & paved roads. I recommend a cross-bike or MTB for this route. Services are limited. The only services on the route are the start/end & turnaround. At Hendrix (mile 13.6 & 74.5), you may go south on Carpenter's Bluff Rd to the Silver Dollar Cafe/Store for food/water/etc.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/123058

Controls: Denison & Sash.

This route starts from the Shamrock station in Denison on Morton St. Park in the adjacent lot. This route is EXACTLY 100 miles (i.e. 528,000 feet). Once you get through Denison, this is all on FM roads with light traffic. The turnaround is a country cafe with a few store items. There are no services on the route, but Ivanhoe is only 1 mile off the route & is a great option. Ivanhoe LOVES cyclists! They are always accommodating & happy to see us.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/163848

Controls: Pilot Point, Howe, Bells, Sherman & Collinsville.

This route starts from the Lantana Lodge, west of Pilot Point. You may park in their lot, but park out of the way & let them know you will be leaving your car there. Be sure to check the lodge hours. If they are closed (or will be when you finish), use a store or ATM in Pilot Point for your control.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/269690

Controls: Talihina, Wilhelmena Lodge & Mena. There is also an information control on the byway.

The outbound portion of this route is on the famous "Talimena Scenic Byway". It is regarded by many (including PAC Tour riders) as the toughest 50 miles in America! One of it's nicknames ia the 5-55 ride, as most of the ride you are going 5mph uphill, or 55mph downhill. It is a tough route. Bring your climbing legs (and gears), but the scenery is breathtaking. If you have time, stop along the pull-outs & enjoy the views. The controls on the Byway are not time controlled. The 1st control with time constraints is Mena. The return is easier, as it travels on the low-road on the south side of the mountain, but still not flat.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/124849

Controls: Denison & Krum TX, north of Denton.

This route is on a mix of low traffic country roads, and shoulders of smooth FM & SR roads. Some of the roads are rough chipseal & weathered pavement. This route has lots of turns in effort to stay on low traffic roads as much as possible. New start/end location: CircleK - FM-120, just west of US-75. Park at Walmart.

This route is perfect for an overnight perm. Very low traffic, all control stores are open 24/7, plus a 24/7 store is available in Pilot Point (45 miles from start/finish)

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/584672

Controls: Pottsboro, Sandusky & Lindsay. There is also an information control at Marysville

Park at the Pottsboro school: corner of FM-120 & Cardinal St.
This route is a mix of gravel & paved roads. Approximately 70% gravel, 30% paved. Extremely low traffic. This route has lots of turns with numerous un-marked roads. It travels through Hagerman Wildlife refuge, and just south of Lake Texoma & the Red River.

Hagerman officially closes at sunset. Ensure you are back before then, or be prepared for bonus miles!

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/315284

Controls: Howe & Forestburg.

Starts from the Exxon / Kwik Chek in Howe at US-75 & Haning (northeast corner). Park on Haning St, a couple blocks east, just east of TX-5. This route is on mostly FM roads, with a few country roads at the start/finish.Traffic is usually low to moderate.

The turn-around control is a country store with a grill. Services are also available in Gunter, Tioga & Valley View.

This route is hilly as it gets near Forestburg, bring your climbing legs (and gears).

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/934185

Controls: Bells, Ivanhoe & Paris. This route also has an information control.

This route starts/ends at the Exxon in Bells on the corner of US-69 & TX-56. Their lot is small, so don't park on it (unless you are alone & get permission from the store). Street parking is available 1 block east/1 block south. This route is the flattest of all my 200k or longer routes. It's primarily on low traffic FM roads. If you start or end before/after business hours, you may use the 24-hour gas pumps for a receipt.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/28365

Controls: Bells, Ivanhoe & Paris. This route also has an information control.

This route starts/ends at the Exxon in Bells on the corner of US-69 & TX-56. Their lot is small, so don't park on it (unless you are alone & get permission from the store). Street parking is available 1 block east/1 block south. This is the same as the original "Grasslands", but travels clockwise. This route is the flattest of all my 200k or longer routes. It's primarily on low traffic FM roads. If you start or end before/after business hours, you may use the 24-hour gas pumps for a receipt.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/32284

Controls: Van Alstyne, Celeste, Cooper & Leonard

This route starts/ends at the Van Alstyne Exxon Kwik Chek/McDonalds on the SW corner of US-75 & FM-121. Alternate control (before/sfter store hours), use the 24/7 Mobil across 75. This route is on mostly low traffic FM & CR roads. It's predominately an East/West route.

Map Files:
Ride With GPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/749605
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Controls: Van Alstyne, Leonard, Cooper & Celeste

This route starts/ends at the Van Alstyne Exxon Kwik Chek/McDonalds on the SW corner of US-75 & FM-121. Alternate control (before/sfter store hours), use the 24/7 Mobil across 75. This route is on mostly low traffic FM & CR roads. It's predominately an East/West route.

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Controls: Antlers, Honobia & Talihina.

This route starts/ends at the Shell/Kwik Chek, corner of OK-2 & OK-3. If you need lodging, the Hi-Way Express hotel is across the street & is a great choice. They are also the host hotel & start location for our Antlers brevets. This route travels northeast out of Antlers into the Kiamichi mountains. It does a counterclockwise loop through Talihina & Clayton. Honobia is "BigFoot" country. Lots of claimed Bigfoot sightings here. Immediately after leaving Honobia, you climb up & over Indian Hwy. The descent is great, but watch out for the switchback at mile 61! Most of this route is on low traffic state roads. However, OK-1 just west of Talihina can be busy for a few miles.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234546

Controls: Antlers, Talihina & Honobia.

This route starts/ends at the Shell/Kwik Chek, corner of OK-2 & OK-3. If you need lodging, the Hi-Way Express hotel is across the street & is a great choice. They are also the host hotel & start location for our Antlers brevets. This route is the same as the original "Search for BigFoot", but travels clockwise. Most of this route is on low traffic state roads. However, OK-1 just west of Talihina can be busy for a few miles.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/304977

Controls: Denison, Madill, Marietta, Ryan & Waurika. Information control at Fort Washita.

This route starts from the Circle K in Denison (24/7). Park at Walmart across the street, or make arrangements with one of the hotels. This travels mostly on low traffic OK State roads. Very few services between Marietta & Ryan. We use this route annually when riding to HH100 in Wichita Falls. It's a great alternative route with low traffic.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/304987

Controls: Waurika, Ryan, Marietta, Madill & Denison. Information control at Fort Washita.

This route is the reverse/return of the original "Texoma to Waurika". This travels mostly on low traffic OK State roads. Very few services between Marietta & Ryan.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/304988

Controls: Calera, Lane, Antlers, Clayton & Talihina. Information control in Albany.

This route starts at the Choctaw Casino in Calera (just south of Durant). Choctaw lets us park in their overflow lot. This route is great to combine with the "TaliMena" route for 3 days of riding in OK. Day 1: Calera to Talihina, Day 2: Talimena scenic byway, Day 3: Talihina to Calera. Or if you just have 2 days, Calera to Talihina, then return the next day. Lodging is scarce in Talihina. We stay at the Kiamichi Inn (918.567.2243). It's small with no frills, but clean & affordable. Be sure to eat at "Pam's Hateful Hussy Diner" while in Talihina. Traffic is busy just west of Talihina, otherwise low traffic.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/49909

Controls: Talihina, Clayton, Antlers, Lane & Calera. Information control in Albany.

This route is the reverse (return) of the original "Kiamichi Express" route. See Kiamichi Express for more detail.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/46205

Controls: Denison, Marietta, Ryan, Wichita Falls.

This route starts at the Circle K at US-75 & FM-120 (24/7). Park at Walmart, or make arrangements at a local motel. This route is a Point-to-Point between Denison & Wichita Falls. The route parallels the Red River, mostly in OK via SH-32 (smooth, very low traffic). Services are scarce. Very limited cell service.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/582156

Controls: Wichita Falls, Ryan, Marietta, Denison

This route starts at the American One Stop on SR-79 in Wichita Falls. This route is a Point-to-Point between Denison & Wichita Falls. The route parallels the Red River, mostly in OK via SH-32 (smooth, very low traffic). Services are scarce. Very limited cell service.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/591809

Controls: Denison, Whitesboro, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Colbert.

This route starts/ends at the Circle K at US-75 & FM-120 (24/7). Park at Walmart, or make arrangements at a local motel. This route does a clockwise loop through north Texas & southern Oklahoma, around lakes Murray, Tishomingo & most of Texoma. Much of this route is on rural low traffic country roads. The exceptions are: US-82, US-377 & OK-199. These roads have wide shoulders. After crossing the 377 bridge into OK, there are no services until you get to Lake Murray, so plan accordingly. All controls are open 24 hours except Ardmore (Lake Murray). Store hours here vary depending on the season. Check with the store to confirm hours. If the store is closed, use the Lake Murray Lodge as an alternate control. NOTE: The Lodge is several miles prior to the primary control, so plan accordingly to prevent back-tracking & bonus miles!

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/13915

Controls: Denison, Colbert, Tishomingo, Ardmore & Whitesboro.

This route starts/ends at the Circle K at US-75 & FM-120 (24/7). Park at Walmart, or make arrangements at a local motel. This route does a counterclockwise loop through north Texas & southern Oklahoma, around lakes Murray, Tishomingo & most of Texoma. Much of this route is on rural low traffic country roads. The exceptions are: US-82, US-377 & OK-199. These roads have wide shoulders. After leaving Lake Murray, there are no services until you get into Texas, so plan accordingly. All controls are open 24 hours except Ardmore (Lake Murray). Store hours here vary depending on the season. Check with the store to confirm hours. If the store is closed, use the Lake Murray Lodge as an alternate control.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/294673

Controls: Antlers, Honobia, Big Cedar & Talihina. Information control on the Talimena Scenic Byway.

This route starts/ends at the Shell/Kwik Chek, corner of OK-2 & OK-3. If you need lodging, the Hi-Way Express hotel is across the street & is a great choice. They are also the host hotel & start location for our Antlers brevets. This route travels northeast out of Antlers into the Kiamichi mountains. It does a figure 8 loop through Talihina, the western half of the famed "Talimena Scenic Byway" & Clayton. Honobia is "BigFoot" country. Lots of claimed Bigfoot sightings here. Immediately after leaving Honobia, you climb up & over Indian Hwy. The descent is great, but watch out for the switchback at mile 61! Most of this route is on low traffic state roads. However, OK-1 just west of Talihina can be busy for a few miles.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234550

Controls: St Jo, Wilson OK & Paul's Valley OK. Information controls near Capps Corner, Orr & Rubottom

This route starts/ends at the "The Gas Station" convenience store in St Jo, on US-82. Park on the square 2 blocks west. It travels north & crosses the Red River into Oklahoma via the Taovoyas Indian bridge, then continues north to Paul's Valley. The return trip is similar, with a couple slight variations to maintain route integrity. Most of the route is on gravel and dirt roads. Services are scarce with stetches of ~50 miles with zero services. Very low traffic. Much of the route is without cell service. If the control is closed when you finish, use the FNBank ATM on the square. Wilson & Paul's Valley are both open 24/7.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/387147

Controls: Denison, Ivanhoe, Paris, Powderly, Bokchito, Achille. Information controls in Direct & Gay.

This route starts/ends at the Circle K, corner of US-75 & FM-120/Morton. Park at Walmart across the street, or make arrangements with one of the hotels. This route travels mostly on low traffic FM & country roads in north Texas & southern Oklahoma, Many of the country stores close early, leaving you with very few services. Plan accordingly!

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11653

Controls: Antlers, Honobia, Queen Wilhelmena Lodge, Mena & Talihina. Information control on the Talimena Scenic Byway.

This route starts/ends at the Shell/Kwik Chek, corner of OK-2 & OK-3. If you need lodging, the Hi-Way Express hotel is across the street & is a great choice. They are also the host hotel & start location for our Antlers brevets. This route travels northeast out of Antlers into the Kiamichi mountains. It does a figure 8 loop through Talihina, All of the famed "Talimena Scenic Byway" to Mena, back to Talihina & Clayton. Honobia is "BigFoot" country. Lots of claimed Bigfoot sightings here. Immediately after leaving Honobia, you climb up & over Indian Hwy. The descent is great, but watch out for the switchback at mile 61! Most of this route is on low traffic state roads. However, OK-1 just west of Talihina can be busy for a few miles. Absolutely breathtaking scenery on Indian Highway & Talimena Scenic Byway. It is regarded by many (including PAC Tour riders) as the toughest 50 miles in America! One of it's nicknames ia the 5-55 ride, as most of the ride you are going 5mph uphill, or 55mph downhill. It is a tough route. Bring your climbing legs (and gears), but the scenery is breathtaking. If you have time, stop along the pull-outs & enjoy the views.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/234559

Controls: Denison, Telephone, Cooper, Saltillo, Winnsboro, Ladonia & Bonham. Information controls south of Cumby & at Ravenna.

This route starts/ends at the Cirle K (24/7). Park at Walmart across the street or make arrangements with one of the hotels. This is a clockwise loop on mostly FM roads. Plan for lunch at the Winnsboro Bakery if you have time. Winnsboro is approximately halfway.

Map files: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/42831