Off-road cyclists in Houston may like to play in the dirt, but they’re not too keen when an outsider plays dirty in their playgrounds.

It’s the Harris County Flood Control [...]]]> Save the Anthills: County to destroy rare hike and bike trail in the name of flood control
By Fayza A. Elmostehi            houston.culturemap.com

Off-road cyclists in Houston may like to play in the dirt, but they’re not too keen when an outsider plays dirty in their playgrounds.

It’s the Harris County Flood Control District’s (HCFCD) proposed initiative, Charting Buffalo Bayou, that has everyone’s bike chain in a knot. This flood control project covers 32 miles, and the “visionary study” is slated for completion in early 2012. …

How much do you need to know about your bike?
By Victor            bicyclelab.com
Do you know enough about your bike?

This video discusses one of the mistakes that many cyclists and triathletes make when learning about working on their bikes.

How much is enough? What things should all cyclists learn? What should be left to a professional mechanic?…

Motivation for Cycling and Life
Victor Jimenez, Darryl Kotyk, Rob Grissom        cycling360media.com
Getting and staying motivated

No matter what area of life you are talking about, Motivation is an important aspect of all we do.  Motivation and cycling definitely tie in together and in this Cycling 360 Podcast, we share tips, ideas, and suggestions for keeping yourself motivated and finding the motivation you need to achieve your cycling goals. …

Loving the Commute: Edition #3
by Darryl        lovingthebike.com
This is Edition three of a series on bicycle commuting by guest contributor, Aaron Madrid. These posts are all about Aaron’s experiences as a newcomer to commuting, and he’s here to share it with you. …
Loving the Commute: Gear
by Aaron Madrid
I love my lycra as much as the next guy.  To me a nice kit says confidence, dedication, pride, and style.  Unfortunately, to the 30 or 40 cubicles I pass in the morning after my commute on the way to our office locker-room, I think my kits say something else entirely.  For a good month or two I would strut my stuff and “peacock” my way through the maze of desks to change into my work…

What About Bike Parking
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson

So, we’ve got the great biking infrastructure in the works. Bike trails, bike lanes and bike signs are being set up all over town to encourage bike riding. But what about bike PARKING. Where are folks going lock their bikes once they reach their destinations? I’ve seen a few racks around town and I’ve managed to find some random…

Plano Encouraging Residents to Bike to Work
BikeDFW

A short video about how Plano is encouraging cycling, including an interview with Brian Bedingfield, a member of the BikeDFW Board and Plano Bicycle Association.

Beyond Bike Lanes meeting scheduled
By PaM LeBlanc        Fit City

Like the idea of cycling but worried about putting foot to pedal?

I love the sound of the Austin Cycling Association’s Beyond Bike Lanes program.

The series of neighborhood gatherings is designed to spur discussion about personal barriers to cycling and intimidation factors, and provide practical advice on everything from route planning to basic safety practices. (Light up! Ride in a predictable way! Obey traffic laws!)…

Beginner’s and Casual Ride
FWBA Ride List
Saturday, February 18, 2012 10:00 am – Art’s Park Trail Head Benbrook – Distance: up to 20 miles all on trails and park roads. Ride will normally be from Trail Head up thru Benbrook Lake Park to HI 377 and back. This is primarily a training ride for those new to cycling. Any level cyclist is welcome and club members will be on hand to provide guidance and answer questions. The goal is to introduce riders to the club and to help those new to our sport gain the skills they need to allow them to enjoy the normal club rides.

Heather Appleby – She da’ man!
Plano Bicycle Association
Heather is a champion for bicycle commuting in Plano. Follow link for video.

Austin Cycling Quarterly
Austin’s club quarterly publication:

Biking Downtown Amarillo: Survey  
by mwilhelm            www.oldtascosacycling.com
Cycling Advocacykennyg writes “If you have ridden your bike downtown Amarillo (to, in, around or through counts)  at least once in the last 12 months then please take this survey, courtesy of Community Amarillo Bicycles (CAB).

Tyler State Park Mountain Biking
by Shawn        Texas Mountain Bike Trails

Tyler State Park has one of the most aerobically challenging trails in North Texas with a surprising amount of climbing. Nestled just north of I-20 and the city of Tyler, this trail is a popular weekend retreat for those in the DFW metroplex.

Sitting under a canopy of hardwoods and evergreens the park surrounds the Tyler State Park Lake. This trail stays moderately cool during hot summer days and drains extremely well after heavy rains. Usually this will be…

Pedaling the Prairie 2012 in Hempstead, TX
by WB admin
The 6th Annual Pedaling the Prairie benefiting the athletic department of Faith West Academy invites you to join their ride happening on February 11, 2012 at Waller County Fairgrounds – 22000 Fairgrounds Road Hempstead, TX

We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Cathy Sturn, Ride Director of Pedaling the Prairie to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.

Why Join this year’s ride?
We think we put on an excellent ride. We have breakfast tacos at the start, homemade goodies at the break points, and hamburgers at the finish. We have motorcycle support, ham operators, and friendly SAG drivers. We…

Benjamin David Williams, 21, was taken into custody by Houston Police Kingwood Division officers Jan. 27 and charged with [...]]]> Kingwood man convicted of bicycle thefts also faces burglary charge
By STEFANIE THOMAS         www.yourkingwoodnews.com
A Kingwood man originally arrested for stealing two high-priced bicycles now also faces a charge of burglary of a habitation.

Benjamin David Williams, 21, was taken into custody by Houston Police Kingwood Division officers Jan. 27 and charged with state jail felony theft. According to court records, he stole two bicycles valued at a total of more than $1,500. Williams pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in Harris County Jail on Jan. 30.

That same day, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office also accepted a charge of burglary of a habitation…

Bike race: Bike Through the Forest and Hills – Coldspring, TX
Riders await the start of the Bike Through the Forest and Hills ride, an MS 150 recommended ride, in Coldspring on Jan. 28. Approximately 600 riders attended the event that greeted participants with weather in the 40s.

Let’s try and be adults about this…
Nearly Famous Fred – Texas Cyclist
Today, I’d like to talk about a subject, that while it’s somewhat uncomfortable to speak about in mixed company, but it is something that every avid cyclist has dealt with at least once in their cycling career.

Of course, I’m referring to…

Welcome to Nearly Famous Fred’s World of Cycling.  
Otherwise known as NFF-WOC, (pronounced “nef wok”).  I’d like this site to be your 1-stop look, (albeit a somewhat sideways look), at everything cycling related.  And I mean absolutely everything cycling related.  Everything.  (OK, not everything, but most of the really cool stuff.)  As I live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area, a lot of this site is dedicated to cycling in this area.  If you want to see more…

Fort Worth Bicycling Association February Paceline Newsletter
February is already here and it is time for another FWBA Tradition.  The Annual Super Bowl Ride takes place on Sunday February 5, 2012.  We will meet at 8:00 AM in Downtown Fort Worth at the Trinity Railway Express Station (ITC) at the corner of 9th and Jones.  Jerry Trimble will be your ride leader and he always promises a great day.  The tradition includes the ride from Downtown Fort Worth to Downtown Dallas, where lunch will be at Dick’s Last Resort.  After we all…

Greater Dallas Bicyclists Rides
Saturday, February 4, 2012
DFW Airport Ride – FAST GROUP – Fall/Winter (8:50am)
Best of the Southwest- Joe Pool – Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule (9:00am)
DFW Airport Ride – Fall/Winter (9:00am)
Distance Builder – Fall/Winter (9:00am)
Plano East Side Ride – Fall/Winter (9:30am)
Easy Going Ride – Fall/Winter (10:00am)
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday Roll – SUPER BOWL RIDE (9:30am)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday Evening Lake Ride (7:00pm)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday Night Ride (6:30pm)
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Best of the Southwest – Mountain View – Summer

Floresville Pecan Park Ride – Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
February 26, 2012 8:30 am
Floresville Pecan Park, Floresville
Ride starts at 8:30 a.m. Meet at Pecan Park in Floresville at for a 22, 33 or 47-mile group ride at a moderate rate (12-14 mph) in gently rolling terrain.  Directions:  Take US 181 South from San Antonio to Floresville and turn right on FM 97.  Pecan Park is on the right just after you turn off US 181 onto FM 97.  For more information contact ride Leaders:  Roy and Laura Munro, phone: 210-416-8485, email: royal@munro-online.com

February’s The Pedaler Newsletter
San Antonio Wheelmen
Welcome to February!  For those of you who have taken some time off the bike, it’s time to dust off your bike and participate in some Wheelmen rides.  I like to use this month to build some base miles, preferably with plenty of hilly routes.  I  plan to test my fitness level during the…

Regional Transportation Council asks for public input on regional Complete Streets Initiative
BikeDFW
The Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will hold public meetings in Farmers Branch, Benbrook, and Hurst to provide information and seek input on regional transportation issues, including development of a regional Complete Streets Policy. These meeting will be important as most of the funding for bicycle-related transportation projects (including the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan) flows through NCTCOG. Any state or federal funding of local Complete Streets projects will likely also be…

RAAM qualifier coming to Central Texas
By Pam LeBlanc            Fit City

The crazy folks who put on the Race Across America, that coast-to-coast biking jaunt otherwise known as RAAM, have announced a new series of (shorter!) races, and it includes a stop near Austin.

A March 17 Gran Fondo race in Marble Falls will kick off the 2012 RAAM Cycling Challenge. It’s one of nine races slated for across the country. Other stops are Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Northern California, Ohio, Southern California and…

Big Bend Ranch to provide casual atmosphere for biking enthusiasts
Sara Higgins            www.mywesttexas.com
There may have been a few bumps in road along the way, but the legacy of mountain biking in Big Bend country ventures on.

Big Bend Ranch State Park and Desert Sports in Terlingua will present the second Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest on President’s Day weekend, Feb. 16-18, offering three days of riding for outdoor adventurers of all levels. Other entities hosting the event include Lajitas Golf Resort, Big Bend National Park and the Big Bend Trails Alliance.

“Really what the whole Desert Dirt Fest is, is three days of fun in the sun in the desert,” said Barrett Durst, superintendent of Big Bend Ranch State Park. “It’s about providing an opportunity for folks who like getting out in…

Nacogdoches bikers, walkers fear sidewalks could go away
By Donna McCollum         www.ktre.com
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) – Sidewalks are nice when you need them and missed when not available. The rest of the time they’re not given much thought.

“When you think of transportation needs for a city a lot of people just think of the streets and the bridges,” said Nacogdoches City Planner Larissa Philpot.

Many East Texas communities have enhanced sidewalk programs through Department of Transportation grants. It’s the agency which made all…

1up USA Indoor Trainer Review. Tha Trainer You Love To Hate.
by Justin            The Plano Cyclist

I hate my indoor trainer. I feel bad for the trainer, as it’s really not its fault that I hate it. I suppose it’s some sort of projection, this hate, as it really is me that is the problem here; I am fat, I have been laying off of serious riding for months, and I have this funny odor that is neither pleasant or unpleasant following me around. (Well, I suppose that has nothing to do…

World Cycling Industry Linkedin.com – Scott [...]]]> I came across this discussion on LinkedIn.com in the World Cycling Industry Group. This is a good question. I have to say I look at reviews on other products but not very often for cycling items except for tires. There are 35 comments on this topic. What about you?

World Cycling Industry
Linkedin.com – Scott Mares
One of my challenges is once we do a review on a product is getting the company and IBD to actually use the review. I would like to see the review used in the bike shop. Ideas anyone?

Tom Haedrich • Hi Scott – as a boutique branded company building custom bicycles and selling into the IBD channel and others I can tell you the road is not an easy one. Each IBD has their own reason for entering the business and idea’s of what THEIR shop should be, and rightly so, isn’t this one of the beautiful things about America’s free market system where you can be whatever it is you want to be. I preface this because as a small…

The Racing Post February 2012 Issue
The Racing Post is a monthly magazine dedicated to those who ride bicycles and like to ride them – fast.  Event coverage includes Road racing, Off-road racing, Track racing, Triathlons, Bicycle rallies, and all levels of bicycle training.

F e a t u r e s
4 Olympics Bound
6 The Next Generation
9 Intensity
14 Reflecting on a Cycling Scholarship
18 Believe It Or Not
30 All Carbon Ain’t The Same
35 Playing In The Mus
38 Photo Essay – TRP Winter Crit
39 Team Focus – Fresh Racing
42 MSU’s Danny Robertson
Vol. 12, No. 2

LMRA Bike Club Morning Ride: TBD – 9AM
Lockheed Martin Recreation Association
All Day Event: Feb 03, 2012
Be a Positive Ambassador:
STOP – LOOK – and be SEEN
STOP at all traffic lights and signs. LOOK before continuing to ensure its clear. Be SEEN obeying the law while cycling safely.
… be safe and an ambassador for all other cyclists.

Helmets are required for club rides. Smiles encouraged.
Scheduled rides are a go, unless wet or below 40 degrees. Check this calendar entry as the ride approaches to get the planned starting location and if the…

New Report Highlights Biking and Walking in Rural America
Alliance for Biking & Walking: People Powered Blog
imageA new report from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy dispels the commonly held notion that only residents of big cities bike and walk. According to “Active Transportation Beyond the Urban Centers” folks in rural areas travel by bike and on foot as much — and in some cases, even more — than people in major population centers.

“It’s a widespread assumption in popular media and politics that people in small towns and rural areas do not walk or bike for transportation purposes,” says Tracy Hadden Loh, co-author of the report and research…

Specialized expands ‘cross fork recall
Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) Jan 31, 17:51 MT—Specialized is working with the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission on an expansion of a recall involving some carbon forks on cyclocross bikes.

The brake boss mount on the forks can fail, allowing the brake to fall into the front spokes. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately.

Specialized recalled about 14,200 2011-model bikes last year because of the problem. Now the company is recalling about 460 2012-model bikes. The new bikes affected are the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp. …

Quality of Life in El Paso
by bmba                Borderland Mountain Bike Association
The city of El Paso is planning to bring a quality of life bond to be brought to the November election.  This bond would cause a small increase in your property taxes.  The main purpose of the bond is not known, but there are some specifics that have been put on the table that fit in to two categories – SIGNATURE PROJECTS and Parks and Recreation.  Signature Projects are big projects like a new arena….downtown…to maybe try to draw in a…

…As one of the leaders in the mountain biking community, I have created a list of specific ideas that will improve the mountain biking experience in El Paso.  When you go online to make your suggestions, feel free to copy and paste these ideas.  If you are not in favor of these ideas, don’t use them, but please contribute something to the…

Dallas Cycle Style is Born
by UrbanPedal        Dallas Cycle Chic
You may have noticed a few changes to the website recently.  Yes, time to reset your bookmarks – we’re leaving the Cycle Chic family to become our very own group, Cycle Style.

We’ve had a lovely year doing the Dallas Cycle Chic blog. As we’ve met Dallas riders on the streets, in the cycle shops and at large group rides, we’ve come to deeply appreciate the inspiring and broad range of cycle styles in our city.   You are all so different and yet all the same: from cardigan wearing ladies crushing trails to hardcore racers in spandex packs, you all shared with us your…

Save Our Forest (Anthills) Update – Meeting February 8 and what you can do
by Veljko Roskar        GHORBA

City looks at plans for a hike and bike bridge
by Oak Hill Gazette
Annick Beaudet with the city’s Neighborhood Connectivity Division told the Gazette that the need for such a bridge goes back to 1998, when the Texas Department of Transportation turned a northbound shoulder of Mopac into a turn lane for drivers going…

Biking group to hold presentations in Seguin
seguingazette.com        Felicia Frazar
SEGUIN – Bike enthusiasts have something to look forward to this week.

On Thursday and Saturday the International Mountain Biking Association will be hosting two presentations about the activity and how to enhance and generate more interest in the community, said Pete Silvius, Seguin Outdoor Learning Center board member and Rodriguez Elementary physical education teacher.

“There are two presentations,” he said. “On Thursday night will be Better Living Through Trails presentation starting 6:30 p.m. at Texas Lutheran University Student Activity Center. On Saturday will be the IMBA Trail Building…

Cibolo Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Start: February 18, 2012 9:00 am
End:   February 18, 2012 12:00 pm
Venue: St. Paul Evangelical Church
Address:  108 South Main, Cibolo, TX, United States,
Ride starts at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Evangelical Church’s parking lot (the gravel part in the back) adjacent to Harmon’s BBQ for a 30 or 20 mile group ride at an easy pace.  Ride will proceed southeast through rolling farm country to New Berlin, then northwest by Zuehl and Hackerville Road back into Cibolo.  The 20 mile ride will cut over at Gin road between Santa Clara and Zuehl.  See Map #506.  Directions: To get to St. Paul’s (108 S. Main) in Cibolo take IH35 north. Take exit 175 and turn right on Roy Richard Dr. (FM-3009 S).  Drive 3.2 miles and turn left onto Seguin Rd (FM 78).  Drive 1.4 miles and turn left onto W. TX-539 Loop.  Turn left on S. Main St. Paul’s Evangelical Church and Harmon’s BBQ will be on your left.  Lunch after the ride will be at Harmon’s.  For more information call ride leaders Ann Caldwell (508-8878) or Bob Caldwell (260-2584).

Bike Through the Forest and the Hills 2012 in ColdSpring, TX
by WB admin
The Bike Through the Forest and the Hills 2012 happening on January 28, 2012 at San Jacinto Courthouse 1 State Highway 150 Coldspring, TX

We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Duane McPeak, Ride Director of Bike Through the Forest and the Hills to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.

…What was the most unforgettable experience or worst accident you had in this event? (prefer the rewarding/unforgettable experience ;o)) ?

During my first ride as director, just 15 minutes into the ride, I got a call from the local constable that we had a rider down. It was a young man still in High School that had lost control of his bike going down a hill. He had gone head/face first into the street. There was a SAG wagon at the start that I jumped into to go check on the rider. As we headed towards the rider, we could see an ambulance was already on it’s way ahead of us. By the…

Do not stop reading the next article too soon. There is a biking story in it.

All Washed Up
by Steve A        Dallas Point-to-Point
In North Texas, we have to take our opportunities for inclement weather when they arrive. While we get lots of practice with “hot and dry” in the summer, wet don’t get a lot of opportunity to explore the finer points of cold weather. It DOES rain around here, but it isn’t the kind of rain I grew up with. In Seattle, the rain takes a week or more to accumulate to an inch or two. A little drizzle and a lot of gray clouds is the rule around this time of year.

Around DFW, on the other hand, the rain REALLY lets you know it is serious stuff. Lightning, thunder, flash floods and more. And then, as quickly as the rain arrived, it is past and drenching Louisiana or Oklahoma. I think the term around these parts is the rain comes down as a “frog strangler,” but I’m not from around here. …

The rider was hit about 4 p.m. along Texas 249 at Antoine, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said. …

Apply for a [...]]]> Bike rider struck by vehicle in northwest Harris County
By Mike Glenn            Houston Chronicle
A bicycle rider was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Harris County, authorities said Monday.

The rider was hit about 4 p.m. along Texas 249 at Antoine, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said. …

Apply for a Capacity Building Grant
By Carolyn Szczepanski         www.peoplepoweredmovement.org
Advocacy Advance is offering $25,000 in Capacity Building Grants this year to member organizations of the Alliance for Biking & Walking and League of American Bicyclists.

Capacity Building Grants support the development and professionalization of state and local advocacy organizations to increase rates of biking and walking. These matching grants, funded by Planet Bike, can be…

Texas Independence Bike Tour rolls through Deer Park
By RICHARD TEW        yourDeerparknews.com
Nearly 800 riders took part in this year’s Texas Independence Bike Tour, hosted by the Deer Park Rotary Club on Sunday (Jan. 29).

The bike tour, now in its third year, has continually exceeded expectations, according to the Rotary Club’s Ed Mills. “Last year we had 250 riders,” he said. Mills notes that last year, inclement weather may have keep some from participating.

Mills says this year’s riders have been complimentary about the registration process, the ride and the overall experience. He also notes that this year’s route was slightly different than last year and had more presence both…

HCBTC Donates Bikes to “Kids at Risk”  
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club

Kudos to Yvonne Campos for organizing this event!!  Each fall the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club sponsors a cycling event in Fredericksburg, called the Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic. A portion of the proceeds of that event goes to providing bicycles to a school promoting perfect attendance as an incentive.  Beacon Hill Elementary School was chosen as 75% of their student…

Dominate Your Heart Rate
by Shawn        Texas Mountain Bike Trails
Why should you use a heart rate monitor while training on your mountain bike?

Maybe because it will make you more efficient at achieving what you want to achieve. There are a few different reasons that people get on a mountain bike in the first place:

to burn fat
to increase your cardio endurance
or to get on a bike and dominate.

Guess what? A heart rate monitor will help with all of…

The 2012 Texas Road Race Season is here!
Violet Crown Sports Association
The Megan Baab Memorial Road Race in Copperas Cove starts the road race season. Violet Crown racers look forward to a successful season.
most recent Violet Crown race results…
January 28-29 | Tour of New Braunfels
Saturday
Cat 4 – Carey Jung 2nd, Weston Giunta 31st, Ken Greene 33rd
Cat 4/5 – Carey Jung 9th, Ben Groenewald 11th
Cat 5 – Ben Groenewald 21st
Sunday
Cat 4 – Ken Greene 10th, Carey Greene 16th, Bill Neale 26th, Weston Giunta 28th
Cat 5 – Ben Groenewald 15th
40+ 1/2/3/4 – Frank Kurzawa 10th

Exxon – Rio Medina Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Start: February 11, 2012 9:00 am
End:   February 11, 2012 11:00 am
Venue:     Exxon Station
Address:   15355 W FM 471, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78253
Saturday, February 11th: Ride starts at 9:00. Meet at the parking area next to the Exxon Station (15436 Culebra) on FM 471 outside Loop 1604 for an easy 16 mile ride to Rio Medina with a 32 mile longer ride from the Exxon Station to the Haby Bakery in Castroville.  The 16 mile ride is a great ride for beginners.  Directions: Take Culebra Road past 1604, where it becomes FM471, until you come to the Exxon station on your right.

Fasting Slows You Down Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine January [...]]]> Fan Art: Hugga’s Coming!
by Byron        bikehugger.com

Well that’s a first for us. Fan poster art and it was created by Danh Hoang for our Mobile Social SXSW. He’s plastering these around town. Guess we’re committed now. Flattered and blushing too. …

Fasting Slows You Down
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
January 29, 2012 Newsletter
Fasting for just a few hours slows an athlete down and the longer he fasts, the slower he moves. A recent study from Denmark shows that after 72 hours of fasting, a person’s muscles accumulate far more fat and glycogen (stored sugar) than after 10 hours of fasting (American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, January 2012). This slows a competitive athlete down because it keeps muscles from responding to insulin and using more sugar for energy.

Insulin drives sugar into muscles most effectively when muscles are low on sugar and fat. Filling muscles with sugar or fat blocks insulin and reduces the amount of sugar that can enter muscle cells. Remember that when you exercise for more than an hour, you need to keep on taking sugar. The more intensely you exercise, the greater percentage of…

Accident involving SUV and bicycle kills three
abclocal.go.com
LUBBOCK, TX — Three people have died after an accident involving a bicycle and an SUV. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports that the crash happened about 1 a.m. Sunday near Texas Tech University, killing two people in the SUV and the bicyclist. Another person in the SUV was hospitalized. …

(Updated) Driver arrested, hospitalized after three die in SUV vs.
by LubbockOnline.com
(Zach Long) By Adam D. Young Police say intoxication manslaughter charges are pending for the driver they say was involved in a pickup vs. bicycle crash that killed three people early Sunday near the Texas Tech campus. Brian Cody Hawthorne, 26, …

Few People Ride Bikes in Dallas/Fort Worth, Report Shows
by 33 KDAF-TV (Video)
The Alliance for Biking & Walking ranks US cities for their bicycle usage. In its 2012 benchmark report, north Texas cities ranked at the very bottom. Out of 51 cities, Fort Worth ranked 51st and Dallas ranked 49th. “Honestly, Fort Worth has a long way…

Larger Than Life at the PBA Party
Chris Mathews        Plano Bicycle Association

Lori Maucieri accepts her award from John ‘Razor’ Evans at the 2012 PBA Party as the Larger Than Life winner for 2012.  Congratulations to Lori! …

In Memory of Megan Baab: 300 cyclists compete in race
www.wheelbrothers.com
The folks of Bicycles Inc and The Racing Post did a fantastic job in putting this ride in Killeen, Texas together in memory of Megan Baab.

In memory of MeganA memorial bike race attracted around 500 people to the city last Saturday in memory of a fallen cyclist.

More than 300 racers took part in the local cycling competition, renamed the Megan Baab Memorial Road Race to honor the former…

Texas Adventure Racing Club

Sunday morning TXAR ride. Thanks for getting us out V!
— with Kelley Simmons, Simmons, Helena Finley, Mag Franzoni, Scott Shoaf, Vanessa Rowden, Wade Woehrmann, Raymund Codina, Gabe Haarsma and Wilmer Gaviria.

San Antonio Wheelmen Boerne Ride
Date:     02/11/2012
Time:     09:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location:     Boerne, TX
Details:     Boerne “Is this the last hill?” Ride (NNW) [H].
Routes vary from 25-70 miles and go through Comfort, Sisterdale, and Waring-Welfare and for the really stout-of-heart, Old Hwy 9 to Luckenbach. The Boerne ride is one of the longest running rides offered monthly by the Wheelmen for good reason – the scenery! The hills are challenging and definitely not for the faint-of-heart. The fun begins at the Boerne City Hall, 402 E. Blanco, in downtown Boerne. Take I-10 West to Business 87 (exit 542) and continue north on Main Street to the light at E. Blanco, turn right, and find the white limestone city hall one block down on the left.. Contact: John Yoggerst, 210/325-2500 or 210/524-9393

San Antonio Wheelmen New Berlin Ride
Date:     02/12/2012
Time:     09:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location:     New Berlin, TX
Details: New Berlin Ride (E) [F to R]. Routes of 22, 34, 43, and 70 miles.
This ride is essentially a reverse of the popular Woman Hollering Creek Ride with a few new twists.  The ride begins/ends at Britzke’s Restaurant in New Berlin.  After the ride, there will be an opportunity to have lunch at Britzke’s.  Directions: Take Loop 1604 South (past Randolph AFB) and exit I-10.  Take I-10 East to the Trainer Hale exit. Turn right on Trainer Hale. Drive about 8 miles until road dead ends at Hwy 775; Britzke’s is across the street.  Park on the side of Britzke’s toward the rear of the gravel parking area. Contact: Bill Blackford