Texas Bicycle Daily News Wrap Up February 2nd
“Adventure Road†Bikes
Bike Noob
As I deal with less than optimum biking weather this winter (although I shouldn’t complain — I rode today in 62-degree (16C) sunshine), my thoughts turn to other bikes. What’s out there that I need to pay attention to?
I’ve noticed one category that has taken hold quickly, at least based on the offerings of all the major bike companies. That’s the so-called “Adventure Road†bike. Evolved from cyclocross bikes, the adventure road is intended to let the recreational roadie go beyond the tarmac. The wider tires offer good traction on gravel roads, too, and more comfort when the pavement disintegrates. It has the drop handlebars of a road bike, and it’s priced in a wide range — from under …
Help The Tejano Trails!
Can You Dig It!      canyoudigitbmx.com
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It only takes one rotten apple to ruin it for the rest of the bunch. The putrid festering apple in this case goes by the name of Ty Bement. The locals at the Tejano Trails just outside Austin, Texas recently installed a gate out of growing frustrations stemming from Ty bringing kids to the trails to “teach them BMX.†You see, Ty charges parents an undisclosed amount of money to teach their kids this thing we call BMX. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, it’s the way he has gone about it that has upset a lot of people.
Long story short, he is benefitting financially from other people’s work without so much as offering to pick up a shovel to help contribute. It would be one thing if he consulted with the locals first and got their approval. Maybe a deal could have been …
Leaving a Mark at Zilker Park
By Payson McElveen      www.austinfitmagazine.com
The days were cold. The course, extremely muddy. The obstacles, more than plenty. But the cyclocross racers—well, they were born ready.
The national pastime of the country of Belgium looks very different when brought to the United States. Instead of thousands of roaring fans packed into stadiums with body armor, and big hits happening, it involves thousands of roaring fans leaning into muddy course tape, bicycles being mounted over big obstacles, and incredible feats of endurance. The sport is called cyclocross, and it holds more similarities to the sport of football than you might think.
In Belgium, the top cyclocross riders make seven-figure livings, and loyal fans enjoy beer and fried food while raucously cheering on their favorite gladiators. Despite enjoying celebrity status, being a top-level Belgian cross racer is an incredibly blue-collar profession. The season takes place during the winter, no matter the weather. Actually, the season is held in winter because of the weather. Racers must ride, run, and …
Injured veterans invited to fifth Warrior 100k
by Adam Newman      dirtragmag.com
It’s hard to imagine mountain biking being a priority of the United States military, but without the sacrifice of men and women in uniform, it’s possible many of us would not be able to enjoy our favorite sport the way we do today. Former President George W. Bush is known for passion for hitting the trails, and for the fifth year the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative is welcoming injured veterans to participate in the Warrior 100k mountain bike ride on his range in Crawford, Texas.
Veterans wishing to participate must apply, but if they are selected to join their travel and lodging expenses will be covered by the Institute. To be considered they must have been wounded or …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event added: Lourdes' Ride – Leon Springs, TX Feb 22, 2015 09:30AM http://t.co/ykh5Q0Anp8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2015
New Bike Event added: Hannah's Longhorn Kyote Ride Mar 01, 2015 09:00AM http://t.co/MJxImDnbMX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2015
New Bike Event added: No Country for Old Men – Alpine, TX Oct 24, 2015 07:00AM http://t.co/svgeVUvYBS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2015
New Bike Event added: The Holey Roller – Smithville, TX Feb 28, 2015 09:00AM http://t.co/pwYNBiYDki
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2015
New Bike Event added: Big Joshua Creek Ride – Welfare, TX Feb 22, 2015 09:00AM http://t.co/gzYEcu8IES
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2015
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