Dog alert, again, on Duncan/Lakey
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
Last weekend, two cyclists reported being chased through SE Denton by a snarling, black, hyper-aggressive dog. This sounds like one of the same dogs that chased cyclists last year, giving us a terrifying three mile ordeal through the same neighborhood. After that incident, I started riding with pepper spray. …

SEALs Bike Across America | The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
by admin
Six bike riders participating in a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Foundation charity bike ride received a ceremonial send-off in Coronado, Calif. Sept. 26.

The riders are scheduled to travel more than 3,000 miles to bring awareness to the NSW Foundation, an organization that provides assistance and support to NSW families and the community. Retired Navy SEALs Mike Badger and Rob Rambeck, along with an East-Coast based SEAL, as well as three NSW supporters, Paul…

State Fair of Texas Group Ride
Biking in Dallas
Friday October 1st
This is an invitation to anyone in the North Texas area that loves both bicycle commuting and the Great State Fair of Texas: we’re going to ride our bikes to the State Fair of  Texas this year. We’re doing it on Friday, October 1, 2010. That day happens to be the birthdate of Mr. Justin Husman, a contributor to this site and…

RAAMblings – Sandy’s RAAM Blog: Messin’ With Texas!
by Sandy Earl
Sports fans, let me tell you something important here: When you find a good race, you need to support it. And one of the very best ways a racer can support a race is to BRING A FRIEND. Thus was born the “Let’s Mess With Texas Tour”. …

Nine tips for avoiding an epic bike ride
by OrganicClimber

Nine tips for avoiding an epic bike ride. Low water crossing on Old San Antonio Road, heading towards Buda, Texas. When I say epic, I mean bad! It’s crazy to think how people have begun to describe awesome adventures as epic when …

Bikes in Mags and Fashion Ads
by Jami
I’m also envious of individuals who set out to ride looking this chic. When I go out on my bike I dress to sweat. It’s inevitable in Texas. With the cooler temperatures setting in I like to wear less spandex and more casual wear while running … Bicycles are all over magazines this Fall. This Ralph Lauren in the Sept. issue of Elle first caught my attention because the model is dismounting her bicycle so gracefully. I am almost to the point of attempting this dismount, …

US Pro XCT series announced for 2011
by Cyclingnews.com
It will include three rounds in California and one each in Texas, Wisconsin, … bike races we’ve had in many years,” said USA Cycling CEO Steve Johnson. …

Recreation calendar, sign-up sheet, camps, clinics
by San Antonio Express
Bicycling: Saturday, 8 a.m., Bullis Park Ride, 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles, Bullis County Park. (210) 884-9470.

Bicycling: Sunday, 8 a.m., Castroville Ride, 11, 25 and 40 miles, park-and-ride off highway 90 by Sammy’s Restaurant, Castroville. (830) 931-9744.

Bicycling: Oct. 9, 8 a.m., Boerne Ride, 25 to 70 miles, city hall, Boerne. (210) 325-2500, (210) 524-9393.

Fort Worth plans to make streets more bike-friendly
by Fort Worth Star Telegram
Advocates for bicycling say both moves are steps toward a different way of life, … including West Berry Street near Texas Christian University and part of …

Rebar bike frames
via MAKE Magazine by Sean Michael Ragan on 9/28/10

They’ve got to be heavy, and I can’t imagine how they might ride, but there’s no denying the post-apocalyptic awesomeness of sporting a bike you welded up yourself from a pile of rebar. Up top is a shot from the consistently-amusing-but-occassionally-offensive There, I Fixed It, that got me Googling around for more….