Suspected driver nabbed [...]]]> Church Statement Regarding Missionary Deaths in Texas
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Tuesday:
Two missionaries were killed and another was injured when a vehicle struck all three while they were riding their bikes in Donna, Texas Tuesday evening. Elder Trevor Reinhold Strong, 21, of…

Suspected driver nabbed in hit-run that killed 2 LDS missionaries
by Salt Lake Tribune
By bob mims The suspected driver in a Tuesday night hit-and-run crash that killed two bicycle-riding Mormon missionaries and critically injured a third turned himself in to authorities at a Texas-Mexico border point of entry early Wednesday. …

Ride Like A Girl 2011 Build-A-Bike-4-Kids
Austin Ridge Riders
Ladies- come help us build bikes for kids! Last year we did our part to help bring smiles to the faces of lots of kids and it was a blast.
Monday – November 14
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
101 San Antonio – Downtown Austin
(corner of San Antonio & Cesar Chavez)
Once again, the gang at Mellow Johnny’s has asked for help in building lots and lots of bikes. Big bikes, little bikes. Pretty pink bikes and bikes with flames. No experience necessary as a staff member will show us what we need to do. Get a little dirty, …

Public Meeting on Off-Street Parking Ordinance Changes
by Aaron Chang BikeHouston.org
Recently, we updated you on the City of Houston Planning Commission’s new bike parking ordinances that are part of the city’s proposed off-street parking ordinance (Chapter 26) changes.

On Thursday, November 10 the Houston Planning Commission is hosting a public hearing where anyone may comment on the proposed changes. The public hearing will take place at 2:30pm at the City Hall Annex, Public Level (900 Bagby Street). …

Lone Star Cyclists November Issue Shifting Times

Raleigh has teamed up with Bike MS
Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
Raleigh has teamed up with Bike MS to become the official bike partner of the charity ride group for 2012. The bike brand plans to involve its dealers at various levels. As part of the deal, Raleigh will provide grassroots support at Bike MS events, a cause-marketing program for bike purchases, benefit from onsite exposure at Bike MS events, and assemble dealer teams at local rides. The company also will support Bike MS corporate teams with bike rentals, training support and bike fittings. …

Rothe and Jerman Win Tour de Gruene Team Time Trial
By Andrew Hood        velonews.competitor.com
Stefan Rothe riding for Tulsa Tough and partner Wes Jerman of Alchemy Racing took the win at the 28th annual Tour de Gruene two-man time trial.

Stefan Rothe and Wes Jerman after their win in the team time trial

The traditional end of season time trial was held on the roads along the Guadeloupe River just north of San Antonio.

Rothe and Jerman, both 30, completed the 27-mile course in 58:59, finishing more than 5 minutes ahead of 38-year-old former US Postal & Telekom rider Kevin…

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 11/10- 11/16/11
by elliott            Austin on Two Wheels
The cycling scene is starting to slow down towards its winter slumber… if you can call 60 degrees and sunny winter! Still, there are some great end of season tours on Saturday and the return of the “Dude Looks Like A Lady Ride” on Sunday.

Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. Thanks to Jason at ATXBS for letting us know about some events we couldn’t find elsewhere. As…

Interview: Getting to know Alison Starnes
By Imelda March            www.dailypeloton.com

Alison Starnes represented Team USA in the individual time trial at the recent Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. She placed 5th among a small field of 15 women from the Americas. We chatted to learn more and to take a look at the next year in racing.

DP: Tell me about yourself: Where were you born? Do you have any siblings? Where did you study?

Alison Starnes: I was born in Solvang, California. My parents have a cattle ranch in Redding, California.

I attended Abilene Christian University, a Division II school in Texas. I played tennis and earned a degree in biochemistry with a minor in nutrition. I lived on campus for two years, since it was requirement and…

Warriors on Wheels Bike Across Texas

Warriors on Wheels (WOW!) are making a trek across Texas on bicycles to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.  The seven day trip from Wichita Falls to Corpus Christi will end on Veterans Day at the USS Lexington.
Day 1 – Nov. 5th (A-B 98.5 miles) – Witchita Falls to Fort Worth
Day 2 – Nov. 6th (B-C 95.5 miles) – Fort Worth to Waco
Day 3 – Nov. 7th (C-D 90.6 miles) – Waco to Austin
Day 4 – Nov. 8th (D-E 60.7 miles) – Austin to San Antonio
Day 5 – Nov. 9th (E) – Day of rest in San Antonio
Day 6 – Nov. 10th  (E-F 88.9 miles) – San Antonio to Beeville
Day 7 – Nov. 11th (F-G 68.4 miles) – Beeville to Corpus Christi
The ride concludes on Veterans Day 11-11-11 at the USS Lexington

Recreational Sports Calendar & Sign-up Sheet – Nov. 9, 2011
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
Bicycling: Today, 8 a.m., Wheelers Senior Ride, 30 miles, Floore’s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.
Bicycling: Saturday, 9 a.m., Boerne Ride, 25 to 70 miles, city hall, Boerne. 210-325-2500, 210-524-9393.
Bicycling: 9 a.m., Woman Hollering Creek Ride, 26 to 70 miles, Judson High School, Converse. 210-884-9470. and more…

Today was rough. We ended in Abilene but not before we hit 15+…
Tour de Tejas         Wes Foster

Today was rough. We ended in Abilene but not before we hit 15+ mph head winds all the way there! We ended at biketown bike shop to get new tires and a few things we needed. While there we found out Kyle’s bike was broken and unridable. God was able to buy Kyle a new bike ! God has been protecting us all the way. The bike…

Tour de Gruene is a great family ride – offering several distance choices – each of which are scenic, relatively flat, and contain rest stops along the way to replenish your thirst and hunger. The Saturday Recreational Tours are just for fun. There are relaxation stations set up [...]]]> Tour de Gruene
Gruene Hall
Gruene, TX

Tour de Gruene is a great family ride – offering several distance choices – each of which are scenic, relatively flat, and contain rest stops along the way to replenish your thirst and hunger. The Saturday Recreational Tours are just for fun. There are relaxation stations set up around the course so that you will be able to stop for restrooms, replenish your liquids and get a snack before continuing. There are no prizes for who finishes ahead of who — it is a time to enjoy the camaraderie of a beautiful bike ride along River Road, alongside fellow cyclists who share your love of touring the beautiful countryside – and then get back to enjoy the charm and ambiance of Gruene – or head for the Wursthalle for the German Festival.

Online early-registrations receive a $10 discount off adult entries, and are guaranteed a t-shirt and Wurstfest ticket (a $23 value).

Online Pricing is: $40 per adult; $20 per child 17 & under; and $5 for toddlers riding in carriers or trailers. Online Pre-registration closes Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ midnight.   However there are also walk-up options…. read on…..

As long as we have not met our field limit of 2000 (which would be posted on this webpage) – we will accept walkup registrations with entry fees of $50 per adult, $25 per child.  Walkup registration locations will be announced here as online registration is about to close.  Space permitting, we will also accept registrations day of event at Gruene Hall starting at 6:30 a.m. The entry fee reflects the additional costs incurred for manual data entry clerks, food, drink, police, medical, road support, porta potties, volunteers, etc. that all must be increased based on the number of entrants. We always use incentives to encourage early online registration so that we can have a well supported event for all. No entries may be mailed in.

7:45 a.m.  Extra_Long_Route   65 Mile Route –  There are 5 rest stops.  Inclusive of the Short and Medium Tours with scenic rides along River Road.  Additionally, this route takes you all the way to Fisher, TX and then goes along Scenic Mail Route Road, across Devil’s Backbone, south on Purgatory Road, and finishes out along the beautiful Guadalupe River Road.  In order to have full ride support, you need to average at least 13 mph (including time out for stops).  This course requires a higher degree degree of fitness and experience than the other courses. No minors on this route please without prior approval.

7:50 a.m. Long_Route  46 Mile Route –  There are 5 rest stops.  Inclusive of the Medium tour.  It has some medium sized hills with gradual inclines over longer climbs.  In addition to riding along the scenic River Road, the route takes you through areas with views of the Canyon Lake area.

7:55 a.m. Medium_Tour   31 Mile Route — There are 3 rest stops. Inclusive of short tour so includes one climb and descent of 6% grade for about half a mile.  Otherwise, a scenic tour along River Road and the Guadalupe River Valley.

8:00 a.m. Short_Tour  17 Mile Route — There are 2 rest stops, one climb and descent of 6% grade for about half a mile. Otherwise, the course meanders through the Guadalupe River Valley.

The only bullet bike producer in the United States is Velomobile USA, in Midland, Texas, where managing partner David Eggleston has filled just under two …

Colonel’s Blog: Texas Willie returns home and shows his true colors! by Sully

Here’s a guy that [...]]]> ‘Bullet bike’ keeps pace with city traffic
by Sarasota Herald-Tribune

The only bullet bike producer in the United States is Velomobile USA, in Midland, Texas, where managing partner David Eggleston has filled just under two …

Colonel’s Blog: Texas Willie returns home and shows his true colors!
by Sully

Here’s a guy that gets invited to Lance’s race, they give him #3 in the Pro class, he flies in and gets shacked up at a mansion on lake Travis, gets more press than anyone except Lance …

Tour de Gruene – REACT Was There… Lance Armstrong Wasn’t. | REACT …
by l.besing
Saturday, October 31st and Sunday November 1st, in Gruene, Texas, just North of New Braunfels, Texas.   Weve posted a 8 minute video and tons of photos at http://sanantoniohams.org/blog.  Here are the direct links to the blog entries for this event…  (we’ve included the video in this blog entry already).

The 2009 Tour de Gruene was a big success, with more than 1,800 riders on the first morning’s ride (choice of 15, 30, or 50 mile course), and close to 300 in the afternoon’s individual time trial and Sunday morning’s team time trials. …

On the Trail with IMBA » Blog Archive » Ridge Riders, Rain, and …
by chrisandleslie
Howdy. We spent our last visit deep in the heart of Texas. We rode our bikes and talked about trails. We even tried our feet two steppin’ at the local honky-tonk bar. We loved Austin.

Traveling to the Hill Country of Texas was a first for both of us. And it is just like it sounds, hilly. Comprised of karst topography (ancient seabeds of limestone) the landscape is a paradise…

An excerpt, “While the history was there, it’s doubtful that anyone would have picked Gruene, Texas as the start of Lance Armstrong’s historic comeback to professional road racing. Back in 1996 it was a very [...]]]> Chris Brewer at Livestrongblog.org gives a detailed report of Lance Armstrongs prep, race and results. There are pictures as well.

An excerpt, “While the history was there, it’s doubtful that anyone would have picked Gruene, Texas as the start of Lance Armstrong’s historic comeback to professional road racing. Back in 1996 it was a very different story as Lance, who admittedly “barely could ride a bike” due to cancer treatments, rode with legendary Eddy Merckx in a ceremonial Time Trial circuit. Then in 1997 he rode with teammate Kevin Livingston notching a 2nd place result.”

link to the full blog post at livestrongblog.org

The cycling community has been abuzz with excitement since officials announced that Austin’s Lance Armstrong had registered to ride in the two-day Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic.

The Texas cycling legend is expected to compete today and Sunday in and around Gruene, near New Braunfels.

Cyclists lined up [...]]]> from www.mysanantonio.com
By Bryan Chu – Express-News

The cycling community has been abuzz with excitement since officials announced that Austin’s Lance Armstrong had registered to ride in the two-day Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic.

The Texas cycling legend is expected to compete today and Sunday in and around Gruene, near New Braunfels.

Cyclists lined up at Bike World in San Antonio on Thursday to pick up their racing numbers and T-shirts. They talked about the chance to compete with the seven-time Tour de France champion.

“It’s great for the area, great for the biking community, to have Lance come and ride with us,” said 50-year-old Chris Price, who was with his 8-year-old son, Liam.

link to the full article mysanantonio.com

Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner, registered for the 25th annual Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic and has signed up to compete in time trials on Saturday and Sunday.

“This is [...]]]> from www.mysanantonio.com (full article link)
By Lorne Chan – Express-News
Lance Armstrong’s cycling comeback will make a tour stop in Gruene this week.

Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner, registered for the 25th annual Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic and has signed up to compete in time trials on Saturday and Sunday.

“This is one of the only times people will see him race on American soil,” said Karen Rotzler, one of the Tour de Gruene’s founders. “You’d normally have to go to Italy to see him in a time trial.”

Armstrong, 37, registered online for the race on Friday. With his $30 registration fee, Armstrong also receives a T-shirt and a ticket to New Braunfels’ Wurstfest.