Upcoming Events
San Antonio Wheelmen
Cibolo Ride    02/08/2014    9:00 AM-12:00 PM    Cibolo City Hall
Toutant-Beauregard    02/09/2014    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Boerne Ride    02/15/2014    9:00 AM-12:00 PM    Boerne City Hall
Elmendorf Ride    02/16/2014    9:00 AM-12:00 PM    Hwy 181/1604 intersection
Comfort-Ladybird Ride    02/22/2014    9:00 AM-12:00 PM    Comfort City Park
New Berlin Ride    02/23/2014    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Williams Racing Academy
At the Tour of New Braunfels road race:
Gal Weitz 1st
Payson McElveen 2nd
RJ Reisin 4th
In the p12’s, Alex Bumpers in his first weekend as a cat 2 pulled in a 12th, and Joe Garcia was 14th. Tough luck having Carlo in the break, but then flatting out. He handled it with class, though. He got…
Skills Clinic #98: Entry Level Dips & Tight Twisty Trails
Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association
Sunday, February 16, 2014Â Â Â 1:00 PM
LB Houston Nature Trail East Trailhead
Wildwood Drive, Dallas, Te (map)
This clinic is geared towards teaching beginning and/or timid riders how to ride the more difficult sections of the easiest trail in the entire DORBA trail system. First, the series of small Dips, and then, the tight twist loop that immediately after the dips. Tight and twisty sections are challenging because they often require you to go so slow, that it is difficult to…
Four major Trinity River projects, including Sylvan and Continental bridges and Skyline Trail, due to open June 15
By Robert Wilonsky      cityhallblog.dallasnews.com
At last, we have a concrete opening date for the Sylvan Avenue Bridge. And the Continental Avenue Bridge. And the West Dallas Gateway. And the 4.5-mile-long trail along the Trinity River that Angela Hunt and Scott Griggs spent much of 2013 fighting for.
Mark it down: The grand opening for the foursome has been set for June 15, otherwise known as the Trinity River Revel (and Father’s Day). Among the events planned: a gospel brunch on the Continental Avenue Bridge, which is in the midst of being converted into an elevated park of sorts; live music, including something in the big-band flavor; a classic-car show; a Dallas Video Association-presented show on the Continental; and other events yet to…
HBC Sealy West Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Distances: 32(A), 43(B), 48(B), 60(C) miles
February 15th   9:00AM
Ride rolling pasture land to Bernardo, and Cat Springs. Long route visits New Ulm. Stores in Bernardo and New Ulm.
The Club Sunday Morning Group road Ride
Woodlands Cycling Club
Sunday, February 09, 2014, 08:30am – 11:00am
Start location: “WFNB†(Woodforest National Bank) at the SW corner of FM 1488 and FM 2978, next to McDonalds, the previous location of the Sunday ride, before Tailgators, aka the ‘BikeLane’ ride. Distance:
27 miles, including the Lake Windcrest loop; 21 miles without Lake Windcrest. Add more miles by riding to and from the ride venue. …
Online registration is now open for 2014 Regional Talent ID Camps
www.usacycling .org
USA Cycling is excited to announce that online registration is now open for the organization’s 2014 Regional Talent ID Camps.
The primary goal of the Regional Talent ID Camps is to discover cyclists who, at an early age, show promise for future success at the top tier of the sport.
This year’s camp schedule consists of 9 road and two mountain bike camps in 10 states during the summer months. Highlights include a brand new camp in Minneapolis, as well as four new camp managers.
June 1-6: Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO) – road
June 8-13: Northern Arizona State University (Flagstaff, AZ) – road selection*
June 15-20: Northern Arizona State University (Flagstaff, AZ) – road
June 15-20: Furman University (Greenville, SC) – road
June 16-21: CU Boulder/BCSM (Boulder, CO) – mountain bike
June 20-26: St. Edwards University (Austin, TX) – road…
Wausau24! 40 hours of driving and 24 hours of Racing in one weekend.
www.bigpigracing.org
It’s 9:45 AM and I’ve realized I left more gear at the house. I’m supposed to be at Mike’s house, on the other side of Dallas, in 15 minutes.
Three guys and all the gear you can shake a stick at.
Mike, Luke, and I are headed up to (almost) Canada to ride our bikes in Wausau, WI for 24 hours at the Nine Mile Recreation area. It’s a beautiful park with Pine trees, rocks, and plenty of elevation change.
A friend of ours, Denise, has been racing this course for the past two years. Each time she comes back with tales of glory and awesomeness. This year, we decide to take her up on the challenge and a Mike and I decide to make the trip. We get Luke to come with as support since we’re going to be driving a ton, and want to survive the drive back to Dallas.
The drive is fairly uneventful. I get to cross a new state, Kansas. I’ve never actually been through…
Vehicle sought in bike fatality
The Brownsville Herald
BROWNSVILLE — Police are looking for a light-colored vehicle that might have been involved in an accident last week that killed a Matamoros bicyclist.
Police spokesman J.J. Treviño said the Jan. 27 accident at Charlie Clark Drive and Old Highway 77 killed Alejandro Abundis Alonso, 45, of Matamoros.
Investigators on Monday released grainy video that they believe shows a white or silver SUV. Treviño said…
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: The 2014 Great Escape Bike Ride – Manvel, TX: When: Sun Mar 9, 2014 8am to 2pmÂ
CDTWhere: Manvel Hi… http://t.co/31F79GUEtY— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2014
New Event: Cow Patty Classic 7th Annual Benefit Bike Ride – Cedar Park, TX: When: Sat Mar 29, 2014 8am to 2pm … http://t.co/PbD3LbYO6I
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2014
New Event: Katy Ram Challenge – Katy, TX: When: Sat Apr 5, 2014 8am to 2pmÂ
CDTWhere: Sun & Ski Sports Katy Mi… http://t.co/F1jJCTLYNG— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2014
New Event: Tour de R.A.C.H.A – Waller, TX: When: Sat May 17, 2014 7:30am to 12pmÂ
CDTWhere: Waller Junior High… http://t.co/n118ZKUExX— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2014
New Event: David's Ride – McQueeney , TX: When: Sat Jul 12, 2014 7am to 2pmÂ
CDTWhere: McQueeney Baptist Churc… http://t.co/RtmzXhGW7T— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2014
New Event: Goatneck Bike Ride – Cleburne, TX: When: Sat Jul 26, 2014 7:30am to 1:30pmÂ
CDTWhere: Cleburne High… http://t.co/81gd7NX4Pw— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2014
Tweets
Went to work with a little road rash on my chin from my crash on Saturday. People came up with some creative ways to ask about it.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) February 4, 2014
The team made it home safe, last night, from Tour of New Braunfels. Who's up for a snow ride today, the Hotter'N… http://t.co/grNpkKfuoa
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 3, 2014
RT @ExSchool: The Texas High School Mountain Bike League kicks off their first 2014 race this weekend @RPRTexas!… http://t.co/XMYY7rlUX2
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) February 3, 2014
1st road race in 4+ month & it wasn't a easy one. Always aiming 4 the top step but 2nd & 3rd for @elbowzracing @ #ToNB. Congrats Heath (1/2)
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 3, 2014
(2/2) break stats: 4 out of 4 on clinchers! Top 3 on @iamspecialized Tarmac SL4's! 4 out of 4 rode w/ Power Meter (1xSRM, 2xQuarq, 1xVector)
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 3, 2014
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/430355883608907776
When cycling never allow yourself to say or even think "it's been awhile since I've had a puncture / mechanical / crash / bonk". JINX.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) February 3, 2014
