Resolution CX: McFadden and Hecht leave it late to make winning moves

www.velonews.com

New stairs and wooded sections make the difference for the winners in a dry, tacky race

Conditions were tacky and sticky in Garland, Texas, after an overnight storm but a warm and dry morning.

The course included new wooded and stair sections, and the popular BMX-style pump track and creek bottom “wall” climb of previous years remained. …

RESULTS: 2018 RESOLUTION ’CROSS CUP DAY 2, ELITE WOMEN AND ELITE MEN

CYCLOCROSS MAGAZINE | www.cxmagazine.com

Sunday was a big day for the young riders of the Alpha Bicycle – Groove Subaru Silverthorne program at the Resolution ’Cross Cup.

Katie Clouse (Alpha Bicycle – Groove Subaru Silverthorne) took the Elite Women’s win. Courtenay McFadden (Pivot Cycles / Maxxis p/b Stan’s/DNA Cycling) finished second and Raylyn Nuss (Gateway Harley-Davidson / Trek) took third.

In the…

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Iconic voice of cycling Paul Sherwen dies at 62-years-old

by Canadian Cycling Magazine | cyclingmagazine.ca

.@NBCSports you’ve lost a good man https://t.co/5tsf6JkIbk

— Sonja McLaughlan (@Sonjamclaughlan) December 2, 2018

Cycling broadcaster and former professional rider Paul Sherwen has passed away at 62-years-old. The Lancashire, England native was the voice of the Tour de France for many viewers commentating alongside Phil Ligget for decades most recently on NBC Sports. Sherwen lived in Kampala, Uganda. …

I cannot grasp that this voice has been stilled and this smile is gone. A gracious gentleman, a friend, an indelible and indefatigable presence on the roads of the Tour and anywhere bikes are raced. My deepest condolences to his loved ones. https://t.co/wl1t2cmE31

— Bonnie D. Ford (@Bonnie_D_Ford) December 2, 2018

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Mountain Bike Fails

TEXAS MTB | www.youtube.com

https://youtu.be/EwOSGJhpsGY

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Share the road: Staying safe during peak racing season

Anny Sivilay | starlocalmedia.com

Peak racing season is in full gear for many endurance runners and cyclists. Fall through spring is prime racing season with cooler temperatures and the bulk of races being held from October through April. While races are monitored by local law enforcement, it’s during training that cyclists, runners and motorist should be mindful of their surroundings and remember to share the road.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts 2015 data states that in 2015 there were 5,376 pedestrians killed and an estimated 70,000 injured on traffic crashes in the United States. About …

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From www.Strava.com Today

Nice ride before it gets colder

Bill Minter

East End Ride

Darrell C

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From Youtube.com this week

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsrvkKEwoP0

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UPCOMING RIDES

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

Tuesday Test Ride
Tue, December 04, 2018 10:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Lollipop to Ell’s
Sat, December 08, 2018 9:00 AM 246 S Commerce St, Burleson, TX 76028
FWBA Christmas Party
Sat, December 08, 2018 6:00 PM Stockyards Station, Lone Star Room
Ovilla Thrilla
Sun, December 09, 2018 9:00 AM 1301 Day Miar Rd, Mansfield, TX
Ain’t No Sissy Ride
Sat, December 15, 2018 9:00 AM 6240 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76001
Marvelous Massey
Sun, December 16, 2018 9:00 AM Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
Super Bowl Ride
Sun, February 03, 2019 8:30 AM TRE Station, Richland Hills

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

SOS today 1st time I've done any hills since last Oct.(when I broke and moved a few bones)Check out this map on @MapMyRide: 30.11 mi high line and spring branch road https://t.co/3wyAtNMv5a

— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) December 3, 2018

Course overview Monday night 8:30 pm on Facebook Live. Routes will be emailed to registered riders Tuesday.https://t.co/u3Iimcxkbr https://t.co/u3Iimcxkbr

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 3, 2018

#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 six riders at the front: @MVDHcyclocross @GageHecht @BenRacesCross @dizzle_dillman @BrannanFix & @thekidkaiser then field is in 1s and 2s. They all see 6 Laps to go pic.twitter.com/LRxWbPCivs

— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018

#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 top 5 in the woods pic.twitter.com/FPWWiCc59g

— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018

#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 @dizzle_dillman with @GageHecht on his wheel – who will take the win today? pic.twitter.com/SZbU4DUFtN

— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018

GOOO DREWWWWWW #ResolutionCX pic.twitter.com/ZZ4Dv2q9i5

— SDG – Muscle Monster (@SDGTeam) December 2, 2018

#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 lead duo of @dizzle_dillman & @GageHecht locked together in the woods. Will it come down to a sprint? pic.twitter.com/LDV3ykyiQF

— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018

braaps, big digs with @GageHecht and @DizzleDillman late into the day running out of laps #resolutioncx @ Dallas, Texas https://t.co/iHAef50zjP

— Hobbs (@obsoleteforms) December 3, 2018

Monster day 2 after a rolled tubular and pulling out after giving head a pretty good knock.. fighting all day and making that jersey give him superpowers! @MVDHcyclocross #resolutioncx https://t.co/wYmv4McnZI

— Hobbs (@obsoleteforms) December 3, 2018

Always happy to meet our #houston cyclists! pic.twitter.com/wCHxZnuFWs

— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) December 2, 2018

McFadden and Hecht win on a course of new difficulties and old favourites at Resolution CXhttps://t.co/0c59nTwIgb

— VeloNews (@velonews) December 2, 2018

Shout out to Slim Thug The Boss for joining us at Critical Mass Houston. #htownpride #bosshogg pic.twitter.com/rjOZMj9ioV

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) December 2, 2018

Hope we see a lot of people today at Sunday Streets HTX. The weather will be fantastic. 🌞 https://t.co/295Il5OXKm

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) December 2, 2018

Sending it at Resolution Cross winner winner chicken dinner @GageHecht pic.twitter.com/823eHI96aQ

— Hobbs (@obsoleteforms) December 1, 2018

abiyatess and @LollyIsLauren going through the woods at #resolutioncx. #uci #cyclocross https://t.co/drRcRSl22u

— Chris Jennings (@jenningschris) December 2, 2018

Have a great week!! @ Cibolo, Texas https://t.co/6tWOHJGLgz

— George Amen (@jore346) December 2, 2018

Check out my ride the Corazon Racing Team on Strava: https://t.co/OBYEDS59Cq#iamspecialized #SWorks #Tarmac #Vanity pic.twitter.com/VG1JnakRhg

— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) December 2, 2018

Cyclist struck by vehicle while trying to cross downtown San Antonio street

By Caleb Downs | www.mysanantonio.com

The victim tried to cross a street near West Martin and North San Saba at about 10:45 p.m. when a small pickup truck hit him.

A man was hospitalized Thursday after he tried to cross a downtown San Antonio street on his bike and was struck by a vehicle.

The victim tried to cross a street near West Martin and North San Saba at about 10:45 p.m. when a small pickup truck hit him. …

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START LIST: 2018 RESOLUTION ’CROSS CUP IN GARLAND, TEXAS

www.cxmagazine.com

The Resolution ’Cross Cup returns to Garland, Texas for a seventh year with two days of internationally-sanctioned (UCI) cyclocross races for amateur and Elite cyclists. It is the fifth consecutive year this event will be featured as the only Texas stop on the USA Cycling Professional Cyclocross Calendar (ProCX). The Elite races both days have the UCI C2 designation. …

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Failed bicycle escape leads to methamphetamine arrest

By: Carrie Provinsal | www.easttexasmatters.com

PAYNE SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) – Earlier in the week, Austin Magee, 20, was spotted by a deputy when he abandoned his bicycle and fled.

Thursday, he again dropped his bike and ran behind a residence in the 100 block of Huntoon Trail.

Magee threw several items away. The deputy recovered a …

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SRC Weekend Rides – Reverse Triple Bs & Red Horn

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times (from Cups & Cones) – Faster Pace and Endurance Pace.
• Faster Pace 7:30 am ride will do a reverse route down the sisters and adjust if the windy conditions get crazy. The route is about 61 miles and can be found here: …

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Plano Cycling & Fitness is CLOSING!!! :'( from dfwbike

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https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2325906650815988&id=202620203144654

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From www.strava.com today

Stupid is as stupid does

Jeremy Brown

Strava owes me 15 more miles…Hmmmm

Leo Vela (VCC)

Hot Messing zone 2

Nicole Volek

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

We have been riding from Austin to Anchorage for 15 years. It is our second home. Today's news of the earthquake near Anchorage saddens us all. Everyone in Alaska affected by the earthquake, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We ride for all of you. pic.twitter.com/yoGuJSuFnV

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) December 1, 2018

Resolution USAC and UCI CX this weekend in Garland TX. FWCX & Wells Sweet Treats./coffee onsite both days at blue tent! Wear an FWCX shirt!

— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) December 1, 2018

CPS rides go NW tomorrow Dec 1. Don't worry, the rain will clear out long before ride time.https://t.co/wXxFT3buCy https://t.co/wXxFT3buCy

— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) December 1, 2018

Current situation pic.twitter.com/ZYJ4MiYJGf

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) December 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/BikeATX/status/1068682729728995328

Didn't get a chance to make it to the Patterson Street Bikeway Stakeholders Meeting yesterday? Send a quick email! Here's a report from BikeHouston: It was clear in the meeting there was some opposition… https://t.co/xiIr9Ks68L

— RUCT (@ricecycling) November 30, 2018

We're hiring! The Transportation Team within City of Houston Planning and Development is looking for a new member to help us develop and manage transportation-related projects and programs, including those related to walking, biking, scooting, and rolling. https://t.co/YMwTKx45eH

— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) November 30, 2018

Come on out this weekend and ride through the colorful landscape! We are open Friday 5PM through Sunday sundown. https://t.co/L6BuCeopox

— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) November 30, 2018

UCI cyclocross heads to the Lone Star State this weekend for the 2018 Resolution Cross Cup. See who's racing with Elite start lists. https://t.co/m5I0FzivCv

— Cyclocross Magazine (@cyclocross) November 30, 2018

Don’t miss it!! This Saturday, bring a toy, do the ride and maybe buy yourself a new toy😉… thank Rich and Grapevine Chain Gang #thegoodguys #bikelife #grapevinetx #grapevinechaingang https://t.co/JjCzJnHLio pic.twitter.com/qUUllTajFH

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) November 30, 2018

How awful do you have to be do to this consistently…? pic.twitter.com/v3r2FGM1wi

— larry (@larry_htx) November 30, 2018

Catch us at the first ever @MemorialPark Fitness Fair this Saturday morning and learn about the two new #HoustonBCycle stations coming to the park! https://t.co/qArr2rIJMz

— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) November 30, 2018

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Safe T 420 – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/Kw7Y0jsrpc

420 Mile Point to Point12:01AM CST – 11:59PM CST$25Registration ends December 31, 2018 at 11:59pm CST

Free for Team Spinistry members!

The Safe T 420 is a point to point adventure ride… https://t.co/NnO5SMJh43

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Holiday Ramble – Gainesville, TX https://t.co/qLAV7vs8SF

More soon.This is the Gravel Royalty final event. Tons of giveaways, must be present to win! Watch this spot for giveaway updates. Current giveaways include:

Chumba Cycles USA Terlingu… https://t.co/MRdlKzVRA6

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Rudolph's Revenge – AUBREY, TX https://t.co/f1DjfR28WE

30 Miler Geared (1 Lap of IDB Trail)10:00AM CST – 2:00PM CST$45Price increases after December 14, 2018 at 10:59pm CST
30 Miler SS (1 Lap of IDB Trail)10:00AM CST – 2:00PM CST$45Pr… https://t.co/Yo1ipI7yKt

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Panaracer Texas Chainring Massacre – Valley View, TX https://t.co/khAWk6tttl

THE FASTEST 100K ON GRAVEL! No license required.

The Texas Chainring Massacre is a full on gravel grinder featuring a unique combination of dirt roads and desolate … https://t.co/ZPqqanhSRu

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Happy Hobo Hundy – PILOT POINT, TX https://t.co/SbLHOli74L

Full Loop7:00AM CST – 11:59PM CST$25Registration ends December 31, 2018 at 11:59pm CST

Free for Team Spinistry members.

This is a self navigated bikepacking route combining doubl… https://t.co/xqSYSa3c9e

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Return to Regency Bridge – San Saba, TX https://t.co/TrPoaVnJbw

100+ Mile Race Only9:00AM CST – 5:00PM CST$50
154 spots left.Price increases after December 1, 2018 at 11:59pm CST
100K Race Only9:00AM CST – 5:00PM CST$50
154 spots left.… https://t.co/xqDrFb8CA3

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Shelby Winter Wanderland – Shelby, TX https://t.co/fSmb3k1DrD

Let's kick off the new year with some grass roots gravel racing and riding along some really sweet and scenic routes. Staging from historic Harmonie Hall in Shelby, TX. We'll have … https://t.co/Ft5gW8rYiM

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Houston Bicycle Club Columbus-Weimar, Northern Loop – Columbus, TX https://t.co/cxIg8xrNPf

STARTER: Ronald
We'll ride the NORTHERN LOOPS today, store in Weimar, ca. 43 miles. Shorter options possible.
This ride has several options betwee… https://t.co/6OiGfG40Ri

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018

New Event Houston Bicycle Club Pattison-Sealy – Pattison, TX https://t.co/sJG0Wx3CAV

Ride starter: Ronald
Note: To get a break from driving far we'll start from Pattison, some newly paved back roads! 41 miles, flat and easy.
This ride uses some bac… https://t.co/CGVk1U5E87

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2018