Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 6th
Pondering the life of a bike racer
By Kathleen      bicyclesoutbackracing.net
Why do you ride? At the beginning of this season our teammate Kim created a video that introduced each member of the team. In the video she asks each person why they ride. My answer was philosophical, I said something along the lines, “I ride because my body is the motor; because the bike is the perfect example of self sufficiency and because it’s all I know.â€Â Upon further reflection I’m not sure my answer was entirely true. I think my answer made it sound like I commute by bike everywhere, to work, to the grocery store, to friend’s houses, to dinner, etc. However, in truth, I think racing is why I ride. Like most other kids, I rode around my…
New agreement expands bike routes in national parks
by BRAIN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — The National Park Service and the Adventure Cycling Association recently signed a five-year agreement in which both groups will work collaboratively to build a nationwide bike route through national parks.
As part of the deal, Adventure Cycling will work with superintendents of individual parks to share information relevant to route designation. The agreement will promote user etiquette and safety, while providing…
Dirt Remedy at Emma Long (City Park) June 4, 2013
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Erwin Park Summer Series June 13th Race
www.texasmountainbiketrails.com
To register for the June 13th Erwin Park Summer Series race, follow the link below.
Pre-registration closes at 1pm on race day (June 13th).
On-site registration begins at 5:30pm on race day.
The 6pm race will do 2 laps of course 2, the 7pm race will be doing 3 laps. Bring plenty of water, it is going to be warm!
TxDOT meets to consider banning bicycles on state roads
By ADAM RUSSELLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TylerPaper.com
Bicycle groups are on edge after state officials considered banning bicycles on all Texas Department of Transportation-controlled toll roads during a recent meeting.
The Texas Transportation Commission, made up of five, governor-appointed members who oversee TxDOT, considered prohibiting bicycles based on safety concerns but took no action.
Commissioners likely will consider the item again, but bicyclists hope any decision is based on proven safety problems, rather than concerns.
Cycling advocates said prohibiting bikes would set a…
Texas 4000 ride brings cancer awareness to Runnels County
by Ruben Cantu-Rodriguez      www.brownwoodtx.com
WINTERS– Pedaling their way from Cedar Park, Texas to Alaska, one of the world’s toughest bicycle rides stopped this week in Winters, to raise awareness among local residents about cancer, and enjoy the hospitality of town.
The Texas 4000, one of the toughest bicycle rides in America, is traveling 4,600 miles from Cedar Park, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. Last Monday, June 3, one of the ride’s three teams spent the…
Another successful Mesquite Rotary Bike Ride held on June 1
By James Griffin      www.scntx.com
Rotary Club members and volunteers hosted another successful Mesquite Rotary Bike Ride, presented by Agape Home Healthcare, at Rodeo Center on Saturday, June 1.
Despite the threat of storms with an incoming cold front, more than 1,300 riders came out and enjoyed the event. It featured their choice of 33K, 66K, or 100K controlled courses, an unprecedented array of choices from…
Life cycle: LIVESTRONG bikers pedal through Lufkin en route to Alaska to help find cure for cancer
By MELISSA HEARD/The Lufkin News
In support of the fight against cancer, 69 students from the University of Texas at Austin have set out on the world’s longest annual charity bike ride, braving the rain, wind, sleet, snow and, in Lufkin, the heat.
The LIVESTRONG Texas 4000 team will pedal more than 4,500 miles from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska, on their 70-day journey. The students departed from Austin on June 1 and…
From sea to shining sea
A&M Dean to race across America
By Sean Lester      www.thebatt.com
Summer at Texas A&M can be a time for some of the 50,000 students and 2,800 faculty to relax for several months after the school year.
For Jose Bermudez the summer season is entirely the opposite.
Bermudez is the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at A&M and considers his hobby of cycling a job in itself.
Bermudez isn’t your afternoon rider around the neighborhood. On Tuesday he will compete in the 3,000-mile Race Across America that includes more 170,000 feet of climbing from…
7:00am – Cup o Joe
Corinth Cycling Club
Sat, June 15, 7:00am – 8:30am
Weekly on Saturday
Where   Ronny Crownover Middle School
Description
The Cup o’ Joe is a beginner level ride of around 15 miles. The ride heads south to Hickory Creek and stops for drinks at Starbucks on the way home. The ride leader for this ride is Bob Troyer. …
Summer Time Trial Series
Corpus Christi Cycling Club
Dates: Tuesday, June 11th & 18th
Place: London School
Time: 4pm check-in registration. Scheduled Time Trials will begin at 6pm sharp.
Course: 8.8 mile point to point course on standard TT bike.Eddy Merckx Style riding with your road bike is also accepted if you do not have a time trial bike.
Cost: CC Club members pay $5.00 per race or $10.00 total for the series. You may register at every event. Non-members may participate, and register on race day.  You may register as a non-member on race day, but will not be covered on our club insurance until the following week’s event if you decide to register as a member of our club.
Time Trials will begin at 6pm sharp. Registered riders will have a TT start time announced at registration check-in.
INFORMATION: Come and see how fast you can blaze the course! This is a great opportunity to see how well you can time trial, prepare for an upcoming time trial such as the Texas State Time Trial or just have fun. Prizes will be awarded to…
Beginner ride
Woodlands Cycling Club
by Renee O’Neal
We had a great turn out for the beginner ride on June 5th. Thanks for joining us Helena, Gordan, Mauricio, Candice, Ozzy, Kelly, and Lee. We hope to see more individuals come out. The ride starts at 6:00PM at the Ashlane YMCA. It is a great group and we do about 20 miles. You are…
Tweets
Day 1 – Atlas – Distance(s): 25, 50, or 70 miles Weather: HOT Average speed: too fast for our own good Our… http://t.co/DaknXdHddo
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 7, 2013
Event added: Fifth Annual Moonlight Bike Ride – Houston, TX check http://t.co/eslmgkWyr9 for the details
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 6, 2013
Carthage honored us with the key to the city! #Ozarks13 @ Central Baptist Church http://t.co/u7bSxcpXwn
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 6, 2013
Uh-oh. Lubbock cyclists, take note! RT @OneSockDan: Trail was a wreck. Last night's storm worked 'em over good. http://t.co/xwUOB8OyaT
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 6, 2013
Check out the North American Bike Share map (courtesy of @Movability ) pretty excited to see Austin on the map… http://t.co/Kfd9wa3UW9
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) June 6, 2013
We're doing two workshops in South Texas next week! Raymondville on 6/12, Alice on 6/13 http://t.co/YlreWRVxfP
— Complete Streets (@completestreets) June 6, 2013
10 tips for organizing #bike rides that are accessible to people of all abilities http://t.co/k8TU0NiRQf By @MIBicyclists
— Alliance4Bike&Walk (@BikeWalk) June 6, 2013
Youth Cycling League camps start next week!!!!!! The first session is full but there are spots available for… http://t.co/iYl8Xmcduo
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 6, 2013
Ride with us at the Cow Creek Country Classic June 22 in Waxahachie http://t.co/M5MbX7cCwP pic.twitter.com/feHymQngcE
— CyclingCenterDallas (@CycleDallas) June 6, 2013