cyclingnews.com has a review and test ride of the new 10 speed 105 group. If you have needed that tenth gear to get you over the high mountains but couldn’t afford the Ultegra and Dura Ace fixtures this solves your problem. Full article.
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The 2007 Bikes Belong Coalition grants have been announced and the Austin Ridge Riders will receive $4,400 to to build a critical stretch of singletrack in their Slaughter Creek Trail network. Bikes Belong funding will help accelerate the trailbuilding process and meet Recreational Trails Program deadlines by helping the committed grassroots group pay for a 2-mile section of machine-built trail.
The Slaughter Creek Trail system sits on Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands. Mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels enjoy these trails, and the Austin Ridge Riders, Texas’ largest mountain bike club, utilize the area for their excellent programs.
Bikes Belong is the national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers working to put more people on bicycles more often. Through national leadership, grassroots grants, and promotion, we strive to make bicycling in the U.S. safe, convenient, and fun.
The Houston Chronicle reports on the BP MS150 Kick-Off Party held at the Sam Houston Race Track in NW Houston Saturday January 27th. Written by Kristini Finan, the article notes that 12,000 riders are expected and the monies raised are hoped to exceed the amount raised in 2006. Full article
A question: Will Kristin replace Steve Sievert as the Houston Chronicle Cycling Notebook reporter?
| May 19, 2007 | to | May 20, 2007 |
Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association
The 2007 ADA & AT&T’s Tour de Cure will begin at Harcourt Assessment (19500 Bulverde Rd) in San Antonio, TX. Riders will have three options on day one. The first option is a 20-mile loop, which will begin and end at Harcourt Assessment. The 20-mile loop is designed for beginner riders. After completing the 20-mile loop a light brunch will be provided at the finish line.
Longer routes will also begin at Harcourt Assessment. Riders will have the option of riding either 50 or 80 miles. The 50-mile route will take riders through the Selma, Schertz and New Braunfels. Riders on this route will cross over the Guadalupe River via the Faust Street Bridge. This is an excellent place to take a break and pose for a photo with your buddies.
Day 1 - 20-mile loop, 50 and 80-mile routes. 7:30 AM
Day 2 - 25, 55, and 80-mile routes 7:30 AM
Date: May 19-20, 2007
Location: Harcourt Assessment
For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES
| May 16, 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
On May 16, 2007, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence™ will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride. Link to Texas ride locations.
| April 14, 2007 | ||
| 7:30 am | to | 1:30 pm |
25, 50, 62.5 and 100 Mile Routes. What many have claimed to be the best kept secret in Texas cycling, the Rolling Hills Challenge 2007 offers cyclists some of the most picturesque, yet challenging bike routes in South Central Texas.
The Rolling Hills Challenge will begin at Colorado County Beason’s Park on the east bank of the Colorado River.
Century (100 mile) cyclists will start at 7:30 a.m. Tandem cyclists will start at 7:45 a.m. All other cyclists will start at 8:00 a.m. All riders must start before 9:00 a.m. The course will close at 4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is $25 per person and includes a T-shirt, if received by Saturday, March 31. Tandem pre-registration is $45. T-shirts are not guaranteed for entry forms received after the April 1st deadline.
On the day of the ride, the registration fee is $30 per person and $55 Tandem.
All riders will receive an after-ride meal.
Children under 12 ride free and do not receive a T-shirt. A T-shirt can be purchased for $10.
On-site registration will be accepted until 9:00 a.m.
| May 12, 2007 |
Not much information as of 1/27/2007.
Watch the Austin Cycling Association website for more information.
| May 5, 2007 | to | May 6, 2007 |
The SAM’S CLUB MS 150 is a two-day, cycling adventure through North Texas that raises funds to help people living with MS. The bigger-and-better 2007 SAM’S CLUB MS 150 heads ‘em up and moves ‘em out from Frisco to Fort Worth. Sign up early for only $25 per person! The minimum required pledge is $300 per rider, supporting MS research and services for more than 17,000 Texans with multiple sclerosis. 2006 marked the first year of the new and extremely popular route from Frisco to Fort Worth, with an Overnight stop and Day 2 Start at Texas Motor Speedway. More than 3,000 cyclists joined the inaugural Frisco-to-Fort Worth ride, shattering the previous record of 2,000 cyclists in 2005, and raising a record $2.1 million.
