Crusin de Hood 4, Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1310 Paluxy Highway, Granbury. 8 a.m. Benefiting the Granbury Optimist Club. Routes of 23, 38 and 63 miles. $25 before April 21, $30 race day. 817-573-5033 or 817-377-8200.
Shimano Releases 10 speed 105 Group
cyclingnews.com has a review and test ride of the new 10 speed 105 group. If you have needed that tenth gear to get you over the high mountains but couldn’t afford the Ultegra and Dura Ace fixtures this solves your problem. Full article.
Austin Ridge Riders Receive $4,400 Grant
The 2007 Bikes Belong Coalition grants have been announced and the Austin Ridge Riders will receive $4,400 to to build a critical stretch of singletrack in their Slaughter Creek Trail network. Bikes Belong funding will help accelerate the trailbuilding process and meet Recreational Trails Program deadlines by helping the committed grassroots group pay for a 2-mile section of machine-built trail.
The Slaughter Creek Trail system sits on Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands. Mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels enjoy these trails, and the Austin Ridge Riders, Texas’ largest mountain bike club, utilize the area for their excellent programs.
Bikes Belong is the national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers working to put more people on bicycles more often. Through national leadership, grassroots grants, and promotion, we strive to make bicycling in the U.S. safe, convenient, and fun.
BP MS150 Kick-Off Party
The Houston Chronicle reports on the BP MS150 Kick-Off Party held at the Sam Houston Race Track in NW Houston Saturday January 27th. Written by Kristini Finan, the article notes that 12,000 riders are expected and the monies raised are hoped to exceed the amount raised in 2006. Full article
A question: Will Kristin replace Steve Sievert as the Houston Chronicle Cycling Notebook reporter?