Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup February 2nd
Area cyclist to take national stage at U.S. Special Olympics
by Reese Gordon      www.news-journal.com
KILGORE — Mike Steed’s journey has taken him from a diagnosis of cerebral palsy at age 2 and difficulty walking to competitive cycling.
And now, Steed has reached one of the pinnacles of his sport. He has been selected to compete in the U.S. Special Olympics National Games set for June in New Jersey.
Trainer Mark DePaepe said Steed is one of only four Special Olympic cyclists in Texas who will be going to New Jersey for the games.
“I was shocked,†Steed said. “I didn’t think I’d get to go to something like this. I’ve just got to keep riding and…
Austin Calendar – Outdoor
Tuesday, February 4
7:30am NAus- Austin Cycling Team Bicycle Sport Shop Hill Ride (Road))
8:00am Aus- The Tuesday Morning Ride by Social Cycling Austin
9:00am Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Tuesday Entry Level Ride (Road)
3:00pm Meat Week
5:00pm EAus- Hardcourt Bike Polo Matches
5:00pm CenAus- Orange Bike Project Shop Hours
5:00pm SAus- Tuesday Night Bike Polo Match
5:30pm Buda- New Tuesday Nighter Course: The Outlaw Race (Road)
5:30pm CenAus- Mellow Johnny’s Ladies’ Ride
6:30pm SAus- Social Cycling Austin’s Yoga Ride
7:00pm Yellow Bike Project collective meeting
Wednesday, February 5
7:00am SwAus- Wednesday Gruppo VOP Ride (Road)
7:00am Gruppo VOP (Adv)
7:30am CenAus- Wednesday Morning Blazing Saddle Ride
9:00am Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Wednesday Ride (Road)
11:45am CenAus- Hump Day Nooner Ride
5:00pm CenAus- Gears for Beers Happy Hour Pricing at Club De Ville
6:00pm Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time
6:00pm CenAus- Weekly Bike Maintenance and Flat Repair Classes hosted by Mellow Johnny’s
6:00pm SAus- Free Women’s Only Maintenance Classes
6:00pm NwAus- Wednesday Night Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop
6:30pm NAus- Austin Cycling Team Wednesday Night at the Nut Ride (MTB)
6:30pm NwAus- Austin Cycling Team Beginner Ride (Road)
7:00pm EAus- Bikes Across Borders Community Bike Shop Hours
7:00pm NAus- Nelo’s Cycles Shop Weekday Ride (Road)
7:00pm SAus- Social Cycling Austin’s The Heavy Breather Ride
8:00pm EAus- Fast Folks Ladies Ride
Thursday, February 6
9:00am Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Thursday Ride (Road)
2:00pm CenAus- Orange Bike Project Shop Hours
5:00pm EAus- Hardcourt Bike Polo Matches
6:00pm NwAus- Bicycle Sports Shop Maintenance Class
6:00pm BSS-N Bike Maintenance Class (Free)
6:00pm Public Hearing – Loop 275 (Congress Avenue) …
Memorial Park Work Party
Event category: General
Trail: Memorial Park
Saturday, February 8, 2014 – 9:00am
WORK PARTY
When: Saturday – February 8
Time: 9am to Noon
Location Memorial Park – Green Trail
You can park here on Crestwood and walk across to the entrance of Green where we will meet.
(http://goo.gl/maps/B9hIu)
We will meet at the entrance to the Green trail on Crestwood and Memorial. Our main focus will be deberming all the spots that…
Geo & Aric Wedding Ride & Celebration
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, June 7, 2014Â Â Â 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
County Road 201 & Ulrich Road, Johnson City, TX (map)
Look for the bride & groom 😉
Join the Austin Ridge Riders as we gather to celebrate Geo & Aric’s marriage!
Location: Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
Entrance to the park is free this day.
Time: Ceremony will begin @ 2:00pm, followed by a group ride, dinner, & dancing.
Immediately after the ceremony Geo & Aric will lead the wedding ride around Flat Creek Crossing Ranch’s trails.
Skill Level: All skill levels are invited for the ride, we will break into groups to match pace & ability. The trail is…
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
The February edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available
This month’s edition includes the following:
Upcoming Rides
2014 Southwest Tandem Rally
RTR 2014 Road Thrill Rally (Oklahoma Cycling Weekend)
DATES Annual Meeting
Honor Ride Clay Hunt
Ride Reports…
The Racing Post – February Issue
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: Lancaster Country Ride – Lancaster, TX: When: Sat Apr 12, 2014 9am to 2pmÂ
CDTWhere: Downtown, Lanc… http://t.co/sn7XjJv1Ea— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2014
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Tweets
Great start to the Texas RR season. Saturday's Omloop at Canyon Lake saw 787Racing with riders in almost every field.
— 787 Racing (@787racing) February 3, 2014
.@SeanB0826's bike got a little icy on the way home. pic.twitter.com/GMrd3OoAqv
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) February 2, 2014
Home safe from Tour of New Braunfels. Big thanks to @hotternhell100 team. #blackice #tonb #ridelife… http://t.co/bk1Tyr6aOD
— NoGradient.com (@NoGradient) February 2, 2014
Been a fun weekend with @hotternhell100 race team. Nearly home. #tonb #blackice http://t.co/prIY7O2ddt
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) February 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/dereklogsdon/status/430052203693211648
Great weekend of racing at the Tour of New Braunfels. We made a safety call and bailed on Sunday's road race in… http://t.co/1EF1TVM2NP
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 2, 2014
Critical Mass: Dallas, Texas (1.31.14) http://t.co/7Lx7toHLVY
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) February 2, 2014
Women's 1/2/3's break of 3 with big gap to the rest of field w/ 1 lap (27miles) to go: Heintz, Mix, Rothe. #ToNB pic.twitter.com/VMCAdd6x7U
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 2, 2014
2 meetings this week, Board@5:45 Mon. 02/03 @Brunos, Old Jville rd. Club 6:30 Fri. 02/07 FCC, Broadway/Loop 323. B and B planning.
— Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) February 2, 2014
Unexpected turn: Due to snowstorms in North TX. @hotternhell100 team is abandoning ship on Tour of New… http://t.co/k9Op0JJJEq
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) February 2, 2014
At Omloop tour of New Braunfels (day 1):
Sebastian Bartnik 5th
Mateo Sanchez 6th
Gal Weitz 8th
Dylan Gray 15th… http://t.co/HG5UvmBBCe— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) February 2, 2014