The Y 100k
Presented by San Angelo YMCa
San Angelo, TX
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Online Registration Will Open Saturday, February 05, 2011 at 8:00 AM ET
Enjoy a carbo-loaded plate of spaghetti at packet-pick up the night before the ride.
Proceeds benefit the San Angelo YMCA Strong Kid’s Campaign.
Dallas Dad and Daughter Ride for the Cure, Recognized in Park Cities News
JDRF Dallas Chapter
The “Dad and Daughter bond†is a timeless tradition. Jim Baldwin and his 18-year-old daughter, Sarah, have really made this concept take on new meaning. Spending time together becomes a real priority as Sarah prepares to go to college next year. Sarah, a senior at Highland Park High School and a crew team enthusiast, is…
Dear Dr. Mirkin: Why is my bicycler racing (age 69) getting slower each year?
from www.drmirkin.com Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
February 6, 2011
Aging saps you of muscle strength by causing you to lose muscle fibers. All muscles are made up of thousands of individual muscle fibers. For example, the vastus medialis muscle of a 20-year-old contains about 800,000 fibers, while that of a 69-year-old contains only about 200,000. …
Gil Peñalosa a Success in San Antonio
from www.bikewtca.org
On a freezing cold night Wednesday February 2, 2011, Gil Peñalosa delivered an impassioned and rousing presentation to a crowd of about 75 at the Jump Start Theatre in the Blue Star arts complex, as the first event in the 2011 Shifting Gears Lecture Series. …
snow boots & flat pedals
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
When I recently rode through snow and slush, my SPD shoes/covers/socks all got pretty wet and cold. It sucked. Now I’ve gone back to my old standbys: platform pedals and boots. I threw together some photos for fun and made this tongue-in-cheek PSA. …
Opening Soon! Switching Gears Cyclery
from Bike Friendly Richardson by dickdavid
There’s a new bike shop coming to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. It’s called Switching Gears Cyclery. If you’ve been on any of the 75208 or BFOC rides, you might have met local bike enthusiasts Colin Clark or Andee Pittman. Colin and Andee have decided to join the ranks of other…
Membership Drive Kick-Off!
from BikeHouston » Blog by Darren Sabom
WHEN: Thursday, February 17th, 6:00-9:00pm
WHERE:Â The Firkin and Phoenix, 1915 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TXÂ 77098
WHY: To kick-off BikeHouston’s membership drive! Online registration is now up and running on BikeHouston.org and we will also accept sign-ups at the event. PLUS, a percentage of drink sales will be donated to BikeHouston.
Lawmakers File “Complete Streets” Bill
by Texas Tribune
… filed so-called “Complete Streets†legislation, which would require the Texas Department of Transportation to “recognize that bicycle, pedestrian, …
Charities get money from Lights of Hope, bike event
by Anderson Independent Mail
… another $17500 donation from the Palmetto Peloton Project, which holds an annual bicycle relay that starts in Greenville and ends in Austin, Texas. …
Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 2/3/11 – 2/9/11 | Austin On Two …
by elliott
He will present many real-world examples that show how modest changes to our transportation infrastructure can have major positive impacts on community health, traffic congestion, and quality of life in Texas. …
Photo Gallery: 2011 Texas Independence Bike Tour
from insidedp.com
Almost 300 bicycle riders braved the wind and rain Sunday morning at the Deer Park Rotary’s Second Annual Texas Independence Bike Tour. …
2011 Texas Independence Bicycle Tour Presented by Deer Park Rotary …
from community.active.com
Re: 2011 Texas Independence Bicycle Tour Presented by Deer Park Rotary Reviews. Despite the rain, it was a great ride. Roads were all good and plenty of police to escort us through intersections. Will come back next year…maybe get …
Backpedaling – With a New Old Crankset
from bikenoob.com
I put in considerably fewer miles in January than in the last few months of 2010, mainly because the weather was so uncooperative. But even so, I did come to one major conclusion about my bike: …
El Paso Texas Downhill Race – Roughrider Canyon
Time for another Rough Rider Canyon Race in El Paso Texas. This is the most intense downhill mountainbiking area.
Learning the Ropes, Part 2. In the Classroom with Super Squadra …
by djcurtin
The goal in offering the seminar is to help aspiring and experienced racers alike learn some of the nuances of bike racing in Central Texas. This isn’t necessarily about how to turn your bike, but rather when to turn, … See? Cycling is a team sport! Not all racers are the same. Nor are all races. As a result, we also talked about the differences in how to race criteriums, road races, and stage races. These discussions used real race examples from some of Super Squadra’s …
Junior Racing Club (TX): Frisco Cycling Club » Positive Momentum
by posmo
Race Director: Jeff Ellis: jellis2696@yahoo.com. Location: Frisco, TX. Mission: The Frisco Cycling Club is proud to support the growth of cycling through our partnership, and sponsorship, of the Superdrome Youth Development Cycling Program. …
Crit by the Creek – The Creeks of Salado
Presented by Scott & White Community Cycling Club
Salado, TX
Saturday, June 18, 2011
USA Cycling Event USA Cycling Permit # 2011-679
Online Registration Closes Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET
There will be Primes like you can’t imagine! Monitor this section for specific Prime updates!
Event: Total Purse $1,500 plus great awards!
· Unlicensed beginner riders (Cat 5 Men and Cat 4 Women who do not hold annual licenses) must purchase a one-day license (available at the event). All other riders must present a valid USAC license.
· The organizer reserves the right to combine or cancel categories/prize lists if minimum field sizes of 15 are not met.
· Do to the short course, officials will pull lapped riders or those deemed out of contention.
Course Description: A 0.7 mile loop on smooth, new asphalt roads with sweeping turns and only 2 corners that will require slowing. The course is set on a very slight grade creating a false flat going up and a very slight down coming back. The finish will be on the false flat going up. There will be a wheels-in/wheels-out wheel pit near the start/finish.
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged! Pre-registration is available online only at www.bikereg.com (online service fees apply). Pre-registration closes June 16 11:59p.m. Eastern Time. Onsite registration and packet pick-up opens at 7:30 am and closes 15 min prior to posted start times. Please visit http://cyclingclub.sw.org for registration.
Lone Star Cyclists February Club Rides
Lone Star Cyclists February Club Rides
Bike Plan update
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
Last November, we learned that Denton hired a bike consultant for $69,564 to research and propose bike-friendly changes to Denton’s Mobility Plan. We hadn’t heard much since then, so we asked for an update last week.
City engineer Frank Payne says that during December and January, consultant Kevin St. Jacques identified bicycling destinations, residential routes, the Trails Master Plan (absent from city website), and Kevin prepared…
Retiree braves coyotes and a tornado during US cycling tour
by Malaysia Star
“In Texas, while I was sleeping in my little tent at a rest area, a pack of coyotes started circling and pawing my tent. “I shivered in fear, but remained …
Recreation calendar, sign-up sheet
by San Antonio Express
Bicycling: Saturday, 9 a.m., Bullis Park Ride, 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles, Bullis County Park. 210-862-6559.
Bicycling: Sunday, 9 a.m., Castroville Ride, 11, 25 and 40 miles, park-and-ride off highway 90 by Sammy’s Restaurant, Castroville. 830-931-9744.
Bicycling: Feb. 12, 9 a.m., Boerne Ride, 25 to 70 miles, city hall, Boerne. 210-325-2500, 210-524-9393.
Bicycling: Feb. 13, 9 a.m., Woman Hollering Creek Ride, 26 to 70 miles, Judson High School, Converse. 210-884-9470.
Bicycling: Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m., Fair Oaks Ride, 20, 32 and 45 miles, Fair Oaks Ranch Center. 210-698-6625.
Bicycling: Feb. 19, 9 a.m., Big Joshua Creek Ride, 29, 39 and 54 miles, across the street from PoPo’s Restaurant, Welfare. 210-325-3188.
Bicycling: Feb. 20, 9 a.m., Freiheit Ride, 16 to 51 miles, Freiheit Country Store (east of New Braunfels). 361-701-5369.
Bicycling: Feb. 26, 9 a.m., Cibolo Ride, 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. 210-884-9470.
Bicycling: Feb. 26, 9 a.m., Cibolo Stay-Together Ride, 27 to 39 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. 361-701-5369.
Bicycling: Feb. 27, 9 a.m., Helotes to Castroville Ride, 26, 45 and 58 miles, parking lot across from Floore Country Store, Helotes. 210-695-8882.
Bicycling/Walk: Mar. 6, 8 a.m., South Texas Ladies Ride (100K, 50, 35, 20 and 10 miles)/5K Walk, Helotes, solersports.com
Bicycling: Apr. 10, 8 a.m., Fiesta Wildflower Ride, Retama Park, Selma, solersports.com
Bicycling: Apr. 22-24, Easter Hill Country Tour, Schreiner University, Kerrville, solersports.com