 This week, managing editor Jeff Flinn sits down with Greg Pratt (Event Director) and Shawn Hudson (IT Director) of the Tour de Boerne — one of Texas's premier cycling events — ahead of their June 27th ride at Joshua Springs Park and Preserve. With 1,000 registered riders from across the country, three challenging Hill Country routes, and over $70,000 raised for local charities last year, the Tour de Boerne has grown into something truly special. Tune in to find out everything you need to know before race day.

 

0:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Tour de Boerne

0:42 — How Tour de Boerne Got Started (2019, St. Peter's Church)

1:22 — Surviving COVID in 2020 & Moving to Don Strange Ranch

1:45 — New Venue: Joshua Springs Park & Preserve

2:06 — Growth to 1,000 Riders & $70,000 in Charity Donations

2:25 — Local Organizations Supported by the Ride

3:06 — Volunteers: 200+ from Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

4:48 — A Premier Texas Cycling Event (Riders from 7 States, Manu Ginóbili!)

5:22 — The Three Courses: 28, 45, and 63 Miles

5:38 — SAG Vehicles, Air Force Cycling Team & Motorcycle Marshals

6:13 — Routes Through Center Point, Waring, Comfort & Sisterdale

7:20 — Event Amenities: BBQ, Beer, IV Service & Chiropractor

9:15 — It's a Ride, Not a Race (But Finisher Medals Are Earned)

10:25 — How to Find Course Maps: tourdeboerne.com

11:25 — Family Activities at the Event (YMCA Partnership)

13:03 — Rider Testimonials & What Makes This Event Special

14:01 — Parking, Logistics & Rider Experience Planning

18:41 — Rider Safety, Road Etiquette & Course Signage

19:38 — Rest Stops, Pickle Pops & SAG Support Details

22:27 — Packet Pickup at Free Roam Brewery (Friday, 3–7 PM)

23:19 — Emotional Wrap-Up & Honoring Last Year's Flood Victims

24:26 — Final Details, Sign-Off & "Hotter Than Hell with Hills"

 

🚴 Registration & Course Maps: tourdeboerne.com

📦 Packet Pickup: Friday, June 26 | Free Roam Brewery | 3–7 PM

🏁 Ride Day: Saturday, June 27 | Joshua Springs Park & Preserve | 7:00 AM start

 

The Boerne Brew airs every Saturday on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM in partnership with The Boerne Star.

Original Air Date:  June 20, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

https://www.boernestar.com/

This week, managing editor Jeff Flinn sits down with Greg Pratt (Event Director) and Shawn Hudson (IT Director) of the Tour de Boerne &mdash; one of Texas's premier cycling events &mdash; ahead of their June 27th ride at Joshua Springs Park and Preserve. With 1,000 registered riders from across the country, three challenging Hill Country routes, and over $70,000 raised for local charities last year, the Tour de Boerne has grown into something truly special. Tune in to find out everything you need to know before race day.
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0:00 &mdash; Welcome &amp; Introduction to Tour de Boerne
0:42 &mdash; How Tour de Boerne Got Started (2019, St. Peter's Church)
1:22 &mdash; Surviving COVID in 2020 &amp; Moving to Don Strange Ranch
1:45 &mdash; New Venue: Joshua Springs Park &amp; Preserve
2:06 &mdash; Growth to 1,000 Riders &amp; $70,000 in Charity Donations
2:25 &mdash; Local Organizations Supported by the Ride
3:06 &mdash; Volunteers: 200+ from Knights of Columbus &amp; Catholic Daughters
4:48 &mdash; A Premier Texas Cycling Event (Riders from 7 States, Manu Gin&oacute;bili!)
5:22 &mdash; The Three Courses: 28, 45, and 63 Miles
5:38 &mdash; SAG Vehicles, Air Force Cycling Team &amp; Motorcycle Marshals
6:13 &mdash; Routes Through Center Point, Waring, Comfort &amp; Sisterdale
7:20 &mdash; Event Amenities: BBQ, Beer, IV Service &amp; Chiropractor
9:15 &mdash; It's a Ride, Not a Race (But Finisher Medals Are Earned)
10:25 &mdash; How to Find Course Maps: tourdeboerne.com
11:25 &mdash; Family Activities at the Event (YMCA Partnership)
13:03 &mdash; Rider Testimonials &amp; What Makes This Event Special
14:01 &mdash; Parking, Logistics &amp; Rider Experience Planning
18:41 &mdash; Rider Safety, Road Etiquette &amp; Course Signage
19:38 &mdash; Rest Stops, Pickle Pops &amp; SAG Support Details
22:27 &mdash; Packet Pickup at Free Roam Brewery (Friday, 3&ndash;7 PM)
23:19 &mdash; Emotional Wrap-Up &amp; Honoring Last Year's Flood Victims
24:26 &mdash; Final Details, Sign-Off &amp; "Hotter Than Hell with Hills"
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🚴 Registration &amp; Course Maps: tourdeboerne.com
📦 Packet Pickup: Friday, June 26 | Free Roam Brewery | 3&ndash;7 PM
🏁 Ride Day: Saturday, June 27 | Joshua Springs Park &amp; Preserve | 7:00 AM start
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The Boerne Brew airs every Saturday on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM in partnership with The Boerne Star.
Original Air Date:&nbsp; June 20, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
<a href="https://www.boernestar.com/">https://www.boernestar.com/</a>

Sponsored by The Boerne Star as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - Saturday's at 8am

Sponsored by The Boerne Star as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - Saturday's at 8am

The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brewwith Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.

You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.

Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.
You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.
Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.