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The Txbra.org Texas High School Cycling League is pleased to announce our 2008 spring road race schedule. The comprehensive high school road race series presented by Richardson Bikemart and The Bicycle Sport Shop will travel throughout the state of Texas providing team oriented high school racing in a city near you. Throughout the series each individual will compete to earn points towards an overall individual point competition as well as an overall team competition to be awarded at the end of the series.

Race Date:      Race Location:
8-9 March:        Dallas Fort Worth Weekend
5-6 April:           Austin Weekend (dates tentative)
26-27 April:       Wichita Falls Weekend (dates tentative)
10-11 May:        Amarillo Weekend and H.S. State Championship (double points)

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from the Wichita Falls Times Record News (full article link)

A new pair of hands will be steering the handlebars of North Texas’ flagship cycling event, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred.

Local resident Ben Filer, who had been involved in various committees within the organization throughout the years, will be the new face at the helm as the organization grows, said outgoing Executive Director Roby Christie.

"In order for the organization to grow, we need an executive director that is different from the committee chairman," said Christie, who explained that the move would allow him to better dedicate his efforts as a chairman.

When: Sunday, January 27th
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas

Tarrant County Resource Connection
Building 2300

What: The Lone Star Racing Club and the Colonel’s Army are co-promoting a bike swap meet. Booth space is limited, but both bike shops and individuals can secure a booth to ply their trade. Booth rental includes (1) table and (3) chairs.

Where: The Tarrant County Resource Connection is on the south side of Fort Worth on Campus Dr., one exit east of the I-20/I-35w interchange. The Resource Connection is generously allowing our two clubs to hold the swap meet in the gymnasium. So, no matter how ugly the weather, we will be dry and comfy.

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Information: Chris Watson at (817) 921-6868

from the Corpus Christi Caller-Times (link to full article)

by Beth Wilson

Ocean Drive is getting a slightly more expensive, smaller-rock seal coat this spring bicyclists say should provide a smoother ride along the scenic route.

The city regularly puts a seal coat over streets as a way to extend the life of the street, said Kevin Stowers, interim director of engineering services. A larger-rock mix, called chip seal, normally is used.

Gearing Up Together.
It’s More than a Ride.
Get Your Guts in Gear – the Ride for Crohn’s & Colitis
3-day, 210 Miles
Central Texas – LaGrange to Austin
October 24-26, 2008
Begin in historic LaGrange and ride to Austin through a variety of landscapes, including expansive ranchlands, the Lost Pines, and the Guadalupe River and Hill country during wildflower season.
Info and Registation: www.IBDride.org
Registration fee: $85
Fundraising Minimum: $1,900

Bike the Bend for Literacy is an annual fund raising ride benefiting the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, Texas. It is an MS 150 Recommended Ride, and has been growing bigger and better every year.

Contact Email: read@ftbendliteracy.org

Contact Phone: 281-240-8181

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Katy Mills Mall

The Katy Ram Challenge is a non-competitive bike ride held annually in Katy, TX to benefit the Mayde Creek High School Ram Band Boosters. The proceeds from this event supports the Mighty Ram Band by providing funds for current and future programs, scholarships, and events. The ride includes support and travels along several courses ranging from a 12 mile family ride to a nearly 80 mile endurance ride. The different routes take you around the Katy and Brookshire areas. You can expect to experience rolling meadows as well as rural flatlands.

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Krause Springs, 404 Krause Springs Rd.

The Hill Country Ride for AIDS is a 50-mile ride through the Texas Hill Country, with an optional Olympic Extension that adds an additional 20 miles, or our shorter 10 mile route for you to choose the best distance for you. All levels, from very beginners to serious cyclists, have fun on the Hill Country Ride for AIDS. The Ride raises money to provide life-saving services for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS in Central Texas.

RIDERS may register as an individual rider, or they may also start a team or join an existing team. Each Rider, whether riding as an individual or as part of a team, must raise a minimum of $500. For the past eight years, the average amount raised has been $1,000 per rider, so the fund raising is easier than it sounds!

KIDS WHO RIDE only need to raise a  minimum of $250. 

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