Daily Texas Bicycling News Roundup June 3rd

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Houston Bicycle Club
Dayle & Zella Pugh
Upcoming Rides
When: Program: Tuesday 06/14/11 at: 7:00 PM HEB Community Room at I-10 and Bunker Hill Adam Potter of Planetary Bicycles will speak about what goes into the design and manufacture of a bicycle. Adam has been involved in the production of recumbent bikes through Cycle Genius. Should be very interesting.

Study Planned to Look at Clear Lake Bicycling
from www.bikehouston.org
The City of Houston and the Houston-Galveston Area Council are teaming up to improve walking and biking in the Clear Lake by planning a study of resources.  Three public meetings starting June 9 are planned for the public to meet the study team, learn about the project and contribute to the results. Information is…

Check out the local TV coverage of the Irving Bicycle Fest!
from www.carrolltoncycling.com

Bike-pedestrian pathway could be a boon to San Angelo
by San Angelo Standard-Times
By Bill Cullins SAN ANGELO, Texas — In the Northern Colorado communities of Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland, residents can travel through and between cities on bike/pedestrian paths that support nonmotorized transportation and recreation needs for …

Texas 4000 rides again
UT riders stage world’s longest bike charity ride
By Jim Swift

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Forty-five University of Texas students left Austin Friday for a 4,600-mile bicycle ride across the North American continent. The eighth annual Texas 4000 will send two teams to Alaska. One will follow a route through the Rocky Mountains; the other will veer west and head up the Pacific coast. …

Sunday Breakfast Ride – It’s Back Again
from shawneetrailcyclingclub.com

I can’t believe it’s already been three months since our last breakfast ride.  It’s time to do it again!  On Sunday June 5th, we are once again going to take our special southwest route, with the option for some to do the Windhaven Hill, then head back to the Fifth Street Patio Grill for some great eats.  The nice thing about this ride is…

Chile Pepper Challenge – El Paso, TX

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Chile Pepper Challenge – El Paso, TX
The Chile Pepper Challenge is El Paso’s premier cycling event.  Each year over 600 cyclists line up for an epic ride through the scenic and historic Mesilla Valley over country lanes covered by pecan orchards and lined by New Mexico’s world renowned chile fields.  The Chile Pepper Challenge offers routes, distances and mountain climbs for cyclist of all skill levels and ambition.  There are five ride alternatives available, 100 miles, 62 miles, 40 miles, 22 miles and a 10 mile fun ride.  The 100 and 62 mile rides include climbs over Transmountain Road and the Anthony Gap.   For 2011 the Transmountain and Anthony Gap climbs will be in the first section of each route, essentially reversing the route of prior years.  All rides start and end at Santa Teresa High School in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.  All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles.  Rest stops offer snacks, water and port-a-potties.  Food and drinks will be available to riders at the end of the ride.

Registration Fee:

Registrations received on or before August 1st – $20
Thereafter, until the day of the ride – $25
September 25th – $30

Directions to Ride Start (Santa Teresa High School)

Take I-10 to Artcraft Rd (TX 178 West) head west (away from the mountains), and proceed about 4 miles to McNutt Road (the third stop light). Turn left on to McNutt. After 1 mile turn right on Airport Road to arrive at the school. Parking is available in the school parking lots. Map to Santa Teresa HS

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 2nd

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Austin Ridge Riders
June Club Ride/Event @ Pace Bend
Saturday, June 11, 2011 – 09:00
What:  June Club Ride/Event
When:  Saturday June 11, 2011
9:00 a.m. Group Ride Start Time
Where:Pace Bend Park, Spicewood

2011 Summer National Senior Games – Cycling Road Race/Time Trials
from Bike Brookshire
The 2011 Summer National Senior Games is fast approaching to Houston this year.  The cycling road race and time trials are in the smooth and fast backcountry roads around Brookshire, Fulshear and Katy.
2011 Summer National Senior Game Cycling Events Schedule
Jun 18, 2011 – 20K Road Race – Katy Mills Mall
Jun 19, 2011 – 40K Road Race – Katy Mills Mall
Jun 20, 2011 – 5K Time Trial – City of Fulshear
Jun 21, 2011 – 10K Time Trial – City of Fulshear

Beginner’s and Casual Ride
from FWBA Ride List
Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:00 am – Art’s Park Trail Head Benbrook – Go south on Winscott to Memorial Oak. Trail Head is at the end of the road. Cost: 1 dollar for entrance to the State Park. Distance: up to 20 miles all on trails and park roads. Ride will normally be from Trail Head up thru Benbrook Lake Park to HI 377 and back. This is primarily a training ride for those new to cycling. Any level cyclist is welcome and club members will be on hand…

Fairly’s cycling career on upswing
Amarilloan rides for European team
By Terrence Hunley
Amarillo native Caleb Fairly said he and his wife have made adjustments in learning to live in Spain. Fairly rides for the HTC-Highroad team.
Amarillo native Caleb Fairly has taken his Texas roots to Europe.

And it’s not for a vacation.

Fairly pulled off a rare feat for someone from the Texas Panhandle, signing a six-figure contract in November with pro tour cycling team HTC-Highroad. He packed up and moved to Girona, Spain, to join the intense…

Houston Chronicle Cycling Notebook
By DALE ROBERTSON
…Criterium Series in gear
The Memorial Park Criterium Series kicked off its 20th season Wednesday night, and the spirited competition will continue through the end of August.

Founded in 1992 by custom bike builder Hans Schneider of Huntsville and sponsored ever since by Sun & Ski Sports, the races are held each Wednesday night on the Memorial Park Picnic Loop. …

Bear Creek Crit #4 2011 P/1/2/3
by Ken Texas Racing Life
After a disappointing Belterra Crit, I was wary of my fitness for this race.  I have ridden the course only once before.  I went into the racing hoping to gain some fitness and stay with the main pack.  Some attacking was in order!

I had two teammates in the race, Eric and Bill, but knew they were tired from the hard 3/4 race just before the open race.  I was on my own!  Starting in the back, I gradually moved up to the front and saving my energy for…

Memorial Park Criterium #1 2011
by Ken Texas Racing Life
The Memorial Park Crit has become one of my most beloved things about living and racing in Houston,TX.  It is not the best course ever, but it has an endearing quality and tradition that comes from having the race every summer for 19 years.  I only discovered the Wednesday night Criterium last year when I moved to Houston.  The course winds through the picnic loop of Memorial Park (MPPL) and keeps things exciting with tire-width cracks and solid wood posts along the corners.  It is held every Wednesday night, June through August. The promoters…

Conquer the Coast Bike Ride – Corpus Christi, TX

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Conquer the Coast Bike Ride – Corpus Christi
Ride Date: September 24, 2011

The 10 mile, 25 mile and 65 mile bicycle rides will start and finish at Whataburger Field located at, Texas on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Volunteers and staff members will be there to help along the route. They will be providing pick-up services and light wheel support, just look for the vehicle support signs.

Bike Ride Course Options
65 mile ride starts at 7:30 a.m.
25 mile ride starts at 7:45 a.m.
10 mile ride starts at 8:00 a.m.