After seeing an opportunity for growth beyond San Antonio, KGS Bikes, a bicycle fitting studio and ultra high-end bicycle store, is expanding into the Dallas area. They will be performing their renowned advanced fitting services twice a month in the new market in order to meet the growing demand.
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from The Southeast Texas Record
By Marilyn Tennissen
“It’s time again for hundreds of cyclists to take the roads, but they won’t only be riding for fun and exercise but also to raise money for a program that provides free legal services to those in need.
After successfully raising almost $50,000 in the last two years, the third annual Spindletop Spin will be held June 7 to benefit the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program.”
from KXAN.com
“Health experts are using a new bicycle injury study to push for a city helmet ordinance.
“The odds of suffering a head injury without wearing a helmet, is twice as great than with a helmet,” said Dr. Pat Crocker of Dell Children’s Hospital. “So the helmet has been protective.”
Austin may get a helmet ordinance.
from the Austin American-Statesman
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
“Ever drink and ride?
Emergency medicine doctors for the Seton Family of Hospitals said it’s not uncommon for people in Austin to hit downtown-area bars, then hop on their bicycles — behavior they strongly discouraged Wednesday.
Preliminary data for a study they plan to submit for publication next month found that one in five people they treated in a year’s time for bike-related injuries at the University Medical Center at Brackenridge were drinking and riding — and almost always without a helmet”
from kbmt12.com
by Christina Hernandez
“This is a remarkable story of a brave young woman from right here in Southeast Texas.
She just finished with a long bicycle trek, but not just for exercise…to help those suffering from cancer.
It started over two weeks ago in Prince, Utah and ended at Vidor High School with a lap around the track.”
from The Fort Worth Star-Telegram
By ERIC RANSOM
Special to the Star-Telegram
“Metro VW Cycling had to adjust its strategy when one of its top sprinters dropped out, but in end, teamwork earned Christian Helmig the victory in the Pro Category 1 and 2 race at the Texas State Criterium Championships on Monday.
The Championships featured nine races throughout the day on the 1-mile figure eight course around the Fort Worth Cultural District.”
| June 7, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
Rides of 10, 22, 28, 42, 55 & 75 miles. All on paved two-lane farm-to-market roads, and country highways with wide shoulders. The routes have some flat runs, long stretches with gradual inclines, and some hills that could be challenging for less experienced or less fit riders. Check the route information by using the”Ride Day Routes” tab at the top of the page.
Also be sure to check the special route for youngsters 10 and under. It’s very safe and carefully monitored. They’ll be able to do their thing — with a little help from Mom or Dad!
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
“Next time you head to the Hill Country, bring your bike.
From Llano to Fredericksburg and all points surrounding, miles of rolling roadways are ready to torment your quad muscles.
One of my favorite routes starts and ends in tiny Willow City, northwest of Stonewall. My husband, Chris, and I do the ride each spring, when we participate in the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center Pedal Power Wildflower Ride. The loop, also popular among bluebonnet-peeping motorcyclists, is part of the fundraiser’s 60-mile route.”
