From the specialty plate fee, $22 goes to the Texas Education Agency for the Share the Road Program to support activities that promote bicyclist safety, education and access through education and awareness programs, training, workshops, [...]]]> Share The Road Y’all
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson
I got my new “Share The Road” specialty license plates.

From the specialty plate fee, $22 goes to the Texas Education Agency for the Share the Road Program to support activities that promote bicyclist safety, education and access through education and awareness programs, training, workshops, educational materials and media events.

GHORBA and Bikehouston Christmas Party at Saint Arnold’s Brewery – Saturday, Dec 10
by Veljko Roskar        GHORBA
Join GHORBA and Bikehouston at Saint Arnold’s Brewery to celebrate off-road biking, GHORBA volunteers, and our mutual successes over the past year.

FREE for GHORBA or Bikehouston members, anyone who volunteered for the trails, and all of our generous sponsors and their employees over the past year. Bring a non-member friend for $10 (the amount can be applied…

Inaugural Louisiana XC State Championship Series Ends at Cypress Bend Resort with Pro Racer Nevada Thomason Taking Top Prize
Pro racer Nevada Thomason was presented with a trophy and cash prize for his first-place finish at the “Battle at the Bend.”

Many, LA, November 23, 2011 –(PR.com)– On November 19, extreme mountain bike racers from across the country gathered at northwest Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Resort in Sabine Parish to compete in the “Battle at the Bend,” the final race of the inaugural Louisiana XC State Championship Series.

Pro racer Nevada Thomason of Tyler, Texas, was presented with a trophy and cash prize for his first-place finish at the “Battle at the Bend” during the Louisiana XC State Championship Series awards dinner held in the Grand…

Thank You Steve!
by christo358@hotmail.com (Chris Mathews)    Plano Bicycling Association
A big PBA “Thank You” to member Steve Standifer for his $1500 donation to our 4th annual PBA Holiday Bike Build and Donation. Because of Steve’s generosity, the club will be able to donate over 50 bicycles in total to those in need at the Boy’s & Girls Club and Children’s Advocacy Center of Plano. Please take the time to…

Twinkle, Twinkle Ride IV
by sooner1            Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
Do you want an evening out with a little peace and quiet before the holidays kick into full gear?  Shawnee Trail Cycling Club would like to invite you to join us for our 4th annual Twinkle, Twinkle Ride on December 9th.  We’ll be “wheels down” at 6:30pm, returning between 8 and 8:30.  We take a nice pre-planned route through parts of Frisco to see some of the best light shows our neighbors have to offer.  It’s usually chilly, so dress warm and…

A couple of years ago I read about a belt drive power train. At the time there was only one bicycle manufacturer offering a few belt drive models. Since then I have not heard any more about this until I saw this review. Belt drive offers some nice advantages with quietness and cleanliness being the most evident ones. The problem is how to get the belt on the bike because it has to go through the frame like a chain does.

Belt Driving Impressions
Lovely Bicycle

Seven Cafe Racer Belt Drive
I’ve wanted to try a bicycle with a belt drive for some time, but they are not exactly mainstream around these parts. So when I saw a belt drive Seven Cafe Racer in my size at the Ride Studio Cafe last week, I seized the opportunity and took it out for a ride. The belt drive Cafe Racer is a single speed version of this bike, one of Seven’s commuter models. I will save my impressions of the…

Bicyclist injured in crash on Sawyer
By ROBERT STANTON, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
A bicyclist was hurt when he was struck by a car Tuesday near downtown Houston, police said.

The cyclist was riding on a sidewalk on Sawyer Street and entered the intersection when he was struck by a Ford Contour that was eastbound on Crockett Street, Houston police…

San Antonio Wheelmen Holiday Party
Date:     12/11/2011
Time:     04:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location:     Pericos Mexican Cuisine
Details:     This year’s Holiday Party will be held on December 11 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Pericos Mexican Cuisine (1439 East Sonterra Blvd).  During the party, we’ll elect members for open board and committee positions and recognize members who have made significant contributions to the club during the year.  We hope to see many of you there.  More details to come…

Saturday November 19 ·         All Day Pre-Riding Sunday November 20 ·         6:30 AM Registration opens for Cat [...]]]> DORBA 2011 Fall XC Series – Race #4 Rowlett Creek Preserve 11/20/11
Presented by DORBA & Bicycles Plus
Garland, TX
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Online Registration Closes Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM ET
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday November 19
·         All Day Pre-Riding
Sunday November 20
·         6:30 AM Registration opens for Cat 1/Pro
·         7:30 AM Registration closes for Cat1/Pro
·         8:00 AM Pro/Cat 1/SS Cross-Country
·         8:15 AM registration opens for Cat 2
·         10:00 AM KID’S KRIT
·         10:00 AM Registration closes for Cat 2
·         10:30 AM Cat 2/Single Speed Cross-Country
·         10:45 AM Registration opens for Cat 3
·         12:00 PM KID’S KRIT
·         12:30 PM Registration closes for Cat 2
·         1:00 PM Cat 3 Cross-Country

RACE DISTANCES
·         XC Pro/Cat 1 Men and Women – 24 Miles
·         XC Cat 2 Men and Women – 16 miles
·         XC Cat 3 Men and Women – 12 miles
·         XC 10 to 12 – ~3 Miles
·         XC 9 & Under – ~3 miles

AWARDS/PRIZES
·         Pro Open: 100% payout
·         Cat 1: 75% Payout
·         Cat 2: Prizes!
·         Cat 3: Prizes!

*Based on total actual registration moneys received.
**Participants must be present to win.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Rowlett Creek Preserve trail is located in the city of Garland’s public multi-use park at the intersection of Castle and Centerville Roads.  The trail is currently over 15 miles long and since it is built on a staked loop system a trail user can choose various loop combinations to obtain distances that vary from 1 to 15 miles.  The direction of travel for all loops is CLOCKWISE.  About half of the trail mileage is in the trees with some areas that are tight and twisty.  The rest is out in open with some fast, straight field sections.  Most of the trail is flat with only a few relatively short climbs.  There are a number of areas of the trail that come close to an edge mainly along one of the three creeks that pass through the RCP greenbelt.

Saturday 11/5/2011 Course Open for pre riding 8-dark Kids Kup 1-5 Registration 1-6

Sunday 11/6/2011 Registration opens at 7 am for Cat 2 [...]]]> Bicycles Outback Fallout
Presented by Bicycles Outback
Waco, TX
Saturday, November 05, 2011 to Sunday, November 06, 2011
Online Registration Closes Wednesday, November 02, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET
Schedule of events:

Saturday 11/5/2011
Course Open for pre riding 8-dark
Kids Kup 1-5
Registration 1-6

Sunday 11/6/2011
Registration opens at 7 am for Cat 2 ends at 8:30
CAT 2 RACE 9 AM

Registration for Cat 1 Opens at 9:15 Closes at 10:30 AM
CAT 1 RACE 11:00am

Registration for CAT 3 race opens at 11:15 closes at 1:00PM
CAT 3 RACE STARTS AT 1:30 PM

OFFICIAL RACE MAP / 10 & Under Race Map / 12 & Under Race map

USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # pending Online Registration Closes Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 8:00 AM ET It’s the sunday of MLK weekend! There will be a 50 and 35 miler, so it’s your choice. 8 am start; make [...]]]> El Paso Puzzler
Presented by the BMBA
El Paso, TX
Sunday, January 15, 2012

USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # pending
Online Registration Closes Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 8:00 AM ET
It’s the sunday of MLK weekend! There will be a 50 and 35 miler, so it’s your choice. 8 am start; make sure to be there early.

Version 5 of the Puzzler is ready to go.

Here are the details:
Jan. 15, 8 am.
New Course. Soon to be announced. Similar to last year. (view gps files on www.geobetty.com or on our map page)

Same venue at the Bowen Ranch Round House More singletrack….yes….MORE! Registration is now open.

Equal pay out to top 3 men and women. ($400, $250, $150 and $100 to the 4th and 5th mens overall finisher)

Packet pick up and will be held at the Bowen Ranch Round House on Saturday January 14th from Noon until 5  pm and Sunday morning from 7:00 to 7:30 am.  El Paso is on Mountain Standard Time.

The venue entrance is located 2.6 miles north of U.S. 54 on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Farm to Market Road 3255) on the west side of the road.  Drivers will be greeted by a large sign that reads BOWEN RANCH.  Keep an eye out for the entrance when the road turns from 4 to 2 lanes.  The start/finish is on the east side of the Franklin Mtns for THE 2011 EP PUZZLER.

USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # 2011-3658 Online Registration Closes Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM ET For Saturday’s SpeedWaves™ Races — we’ll seed you in the appropriate [...]]]> 2011 Tyler SpeedWaves™ p/b Richardson Bike Mart
Presented by Matrix Cycle Club and TMBRA
Tyler, TX
Saturday, November 12, 2011 and Sunday, November 13, 2011

USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # 2011-3658
Online Registration Closes Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM ET
For Saturday’s SpeedWaves™ Races — we’ll seed you in the appropriate wave based on your race results from the past 12 months. Wave distances/times are estimated lap-times for one lap of A/B/C/D loop at Tyler State Park based on last year’s race results. 2010 wave results are here for reference: https://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?permit=2010-1995

$3000 Cash up for grabs on SATURDAY with CASH to the top 3 in every Wave! SATURDAY Fastest Mens and Fastest Womens lap $250 in addition to Wave payout. Fastest lap payout DOUBLES if winner breaks course records established in 2010 event: 42:52/Men ; 54:51/Women.

$3000 in Cash and Prizes on SUNDAY — with $1000 minimum CASH to Cat 1 fields. TMBRA Fall Cup p/b Richardson Bike Mart SERIES FINALE. Series awards presentation at conclusion of Sunday’s racing.

Onsite registration is $45 (first race) $25 (additional races). Save $$$ by registering early online!!! Best discount available before October 15, and before Oct 31 is still a great value.

]]> Rio Grande MTB XC Race
Los Dos Laredos Park, Laredo

Burnet, TX 78611 Pricing Caterogories Solo Men/Solo Women/Solo Single Speed/Just For Fun:   $85 2 Person Men/2 Person Women/2 Person Coed teams: $170 4-5 Person Men/4-5 Person Women/4-5 Person Coed teams: $425

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Shirt Park entry for participant Timing Aid station support on course Post-race snacks/beverages Post-race awards [...]]]> Calavera at the Ranch (Reveille Peak Ranch)

Burnet, TX 78611
Pricing Caterogories
Solo Men/Solo Women/Solo Single Speed/Just For Fun:   $85
2 Person Men/2 Person Women/2 Person Coed teams: $170
4-5 Person Men/4-5 Person Women/4-5 Person Coed teams: $425

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Shirt
Park entry for participant
Timing
Aid station support on course
Post-race snacks/beverages
Post-race awards
Photos from AzulOx Photography
Pricing

ENTRY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Processing Fee
Land Fee ($10)
Meals
Camping Fee ($10)

Guest over the age of 12 will be charged $10 for a land-use fee. There is also an option of hooking up an RV for $10.

If you decide that you would like to have someone watch over your kid(s), while you go enjoy other activities, there will be a childcare service available for $25 per a child.  Payment for this service will be on-site.

Mountain bike riders from beginners to experts will not come away disappointed with the mountain bike trails at Reveille Peak Ranch. With miles of rugged single-track and twisty downhill trails cutting across the exposed granite of the Llano Uplift makes this an ideal course for an entertaining race. In addition, the scenic view of Lake Buchanan and beyond at the top of the hills is an added bonus.

]]> Palo Duro Canyon Mountain Bike Marathon
Presented by Karie Mueller
Canyon, TX
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Online Registration Closes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM ET