Save Federal Funding for Bicycling—Contact Your Members of Congress Today
from www.peopleforbikes.org
Today, Congressman John Mica of Florida, Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, outlined his plans for the new transportation bill and called for the elimination of dedicated funding for biking and walking programs, which he suggested, “do not serve a federal purpose.”

In the Senate, James Inhofe of Oklahoma is leading a similar attack. Inhofe, a senior member of the Environment… More

July 7 – Day 25: Mount Pleasant to Greenville, Texas: 55 Miles to Go
from Dean Greg Crawford’s Blog
Today, we left early to avoid the heat. Some of the roads were rough, but the weather was favorable for an early ride and the morning sky was beautiful.

Ally continues to help out in a big way with the ride. During our pass through Sulphur Springs, Texas, a Notre Dame parent approached us and said that her daughter had… More

Junior Track Nationals open in Frisco, Texas
from www.usacycling.org
The first national titles of the 2011 Richardson Bike Mart USA Cycling Juniors Track National Championships, including the first-ever junior omnium titles, were awarded on Thursday as the event opened in over 100 degree temperatures. In all, over 140 of the nation’s top track cyclists will be competing for the Stars-and-Stripes in eight events across four age divisions at the Superdromein Frisco, Texas this week. …More

Hot Weather Exercise – What to Eat?
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin
To be able to exercise intensely in hot weather, you have to maintain water, sugar and salt in your body for the entire time you exercise. How fast you can ride, run, or exercise is limited by the time it takes to bring oxygen into your muscles. If you can increase the oxygen supplied, or decrease the oxygen needed, you can move faster. Since sugar requires less oxygen to power your muscles than fat or protein, anything that allows your… More

Bench Rack: Multi-use Bike Rack Design of Dupont Corian
from www.dexigner.com

The Savannah College of Art and Design’s furniture design department has teamed up with C.H. Briggs to create product designs that explore the unique material qualities of Corian. SCAD M.F.A. furniture design student Matt Gray of Dallas, Texas, created the Bench Rack, a bench-and-bicycle rack that uses DuPont Corian Solid Surface. The Bench Rack made its… More

MAC team puts 12 in nationals
By Bill Cullins     www.gosanangelo.com
San Angelo is home to some good endurance athletes, including Ironman triathletes, marathoners, state cycling champions, and runners who compete in long distance trail running events.

There also are some highly competitive mountain bike racers who live and train here. You’ll see them riding the trails at the state park and in the Spillway Hill/Twin Buttes area. …More