How to ride the MS150, from a semi-pro
By KEN HOFFMAN Copyright 2010 Houston Chronicle
Fifteen years ago, the Chronicle asked me to write a column about the MS150 charity bike ride from Houston to Austin. Longtime columnist Maxine Mesinger had multiple sclerosis and was involved with the Lone Star Chapter of the MS Society. …

Commentary on green goings-on from deep in the heart of Texas.
by Austin American-Statesman (blog)
On Sunday, Bicycle Sport Shop hosts a free event on tips for commuting safely by bike. Meet at the Bicycle Sport Shop at 517 South Lamar Blvd. at 11:45 am …

Council gets more details on bike lanes
by Denton Record Chronicle
Planning is under way to add more bicycle lanes in Denton in coming years by restriping and widening streets and updating city codes, the City Council heard Tuesday.

Some changes could come soon, including proposals to restripe parts of Eagle Drive and Welch Street to remove one of four traffic lane…

University of Texas Cycling Team Blog: Baylor Weekend
by Michael Carey
Texas Cycling made its way to Baylor for a weekend of collegiate racing. Some highlights of the weekend are as follows: Men’s A highlights: Road Race: Joseph Tokarski powered his way to a 2nd place in the road race after motoring 50 …

Ruth and Mary Jo’s Cycling Adventure: Day 25, LaGrange to Navasota …
by Mary Jo and Ruth
She did all of her cycling in Texas. 3. Lance Armstrong named his bike shop “Mellow Johnny” because when the Tour de France lead cyclist wearing the yellow jersey approaches, the French yell “maillot jaune”(yellow jersey in French. …

Wrongful death suit aims to support child of slain bicyclists
by San Antonio Express
… when it veered off Texas 16 and hit Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler, who were riding their tandem bicycle along the highway just north of Helotes, …

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 11/5- 11/11/09 | Austin On …
by elliott
Ride leaves at 7:30 sharp. Tuesday, November 10. Most shouldered their bikes up this wicked hill. Shoulding the bike up the hill at the Dirt Derby. Dirt Derby 5:30 PM, Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park, 15400 Pearce Ln, Del Valle, TX …

2009 NovemberFest Metric Century 20th Anniversary November 7th
This Saturday, November 7th, the Foundation for the Retarded invites you and your family to participate in the fully supported 2009 NovemberFest Metric Century scenic bicycle tour winding through the countryside near the Stephen F. Austin State Park.  The 10, 23, 40, 47 and 64 mile routes all begin and end at Willow River Farms. …

University of Texas Cycling Team Blog: Mountain Bike Nationals …
by Kyle J.
Saturday. Short Track. I opted out of watching the womens race this time, so I could eat and warm up up and everything. We got down there in time to see their finish though, before warming up some. Then we headed over to call up, which had apparently been fixed. Nope. Just as bad as last time. …

Welcome the New Texas Williams Cycling Factory Team
by Williams Cycling
Welcome the New Texas Williams Cycling Factory Team. I want to introduce our new Texas team. They will race out of the Dallas area of Texas. Craig Fulk will run the team. He will be traveling in the Williams team van and trailer to …

University of Texas Cycling Team Blog: Life as a UT Racer – The …
by Cameron
I made a chart to help explain exactly what it’s like blending in with normal civilians as a member of the super-elite Texas Cycling Team. How do such tremendous beings cope with the stresses of living ordinary lives as well? …

Cycling Oasis Inside the Loop | THE BLVD: Houston’s Suburb and …
by Philip Huffeldt
He’s familiar with the terrain of the Texas hill country and Northern California. As the first bike shop in the Heights, Blue Line is basic and well equipped, but covered in style such as a snazzy mural and design on the outside walls. …

Cold riding definition changes with location
by Austin 360
I feel sorry for those poor cyclists in New York, Maine or Ohio. I sometimes think about them when I’m flying down the road on a warm, sunny day in November …

Texassite: Cycling in Austin, Texas
by foreman tan
Austin, Texas, has always boasted a highly active population and is often listed among healthiest and most active cities in the country. Cycling plays a major role in the fitness-focused city, with a wealth of resources available to …

Waco news briefs for Fri., Nov. 6
by Waco Tribune Herald – Waco,TX,USA
The city of Waco Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring its fifth annual Ride Cameron Park mountain bike clinic Saturday and Sunday for women of all ages.

Registration for the free clinic will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday across from Lovers Leap in Cameron Park.

Participants can ride demo bikes and take part in training sessions, group rides and bike games. Professional instructors will be on hand.

For a complete schedule or registration information, visit www.keepwacowacko .com or call 750-8057.