Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 2nd

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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
Retiree
“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

Belton Lions Club- Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – Belton , TX

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Belton Lions Club- Stampede on the Chisholm Trail 2011
Saturday, April 09, 2011
505 East Avenue C  Belton, Texas

Online Registration

Brief Description:The Belton Lions Club serves the Central Texas area through charitable and educational purposes, dedicated to providing aid and volunteer service to the elderly; to the disabled; to the underserved; to hospitalized children; to community service organizations and to other Lions.

Our Motto: “We Serve” typifies the members of our club not only in relation to the Lions Club, but in every aspect of life as we try to leave our community a better place than when we found it.

Please JOIN US for our STAMPEDE ON THE CHISHOLM TRAIL 2011 to benefit Lions charities.

Ride Details:The ride will begin with a stroll through historic downtown Belton. The 5-mile Family Ride will circle the beautiful campus of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor before finishing along Belton’s new hike and bike trail along tranquil Nolan Creek. Riders along the 25 Mile and 50 Mile routes will be challenged by a significant climb up Nolanville Hill, followed by a breath-taking ride across the Stillhouse Hollow Lake Dam. The 50 mile route will continue into some of Bell County’s majestic country-side. Both the 25 mile and 50 mile routes will finish along Beltons Hike and Bike Trail.

Horse Country Time Trial – Aubrey, TX

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Horse Country Time Trial…Racing for H.O.P.E
Presented by IC3 and Richardson Bike Mart
Aubrey, TX
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Online Registration Will Open Friday, February 04, 2011 at 12:01 AM ET
Please see the official race flyer for all event rules and details:

* High School and Juniors – minimum 5 riders for each group(A/B/Girls/Juniors). 50 rider field max is for all 4 combined

* 40K open is M/F, Cat 1-5.  You’ll run the course twice.  Our apologies to your legs 🙂

* Public Servant category – open to all current and former Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS/EMT and military.  Bring proof of your employment, status.  Enter ONE DAY in the registration page where it asks for a license number if you do not already have a USAC racing license.

* Riders start at 30 second intervals. If you miss your start, report to the start line official for instructions.

Please bring a can or two of food if you can for the HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) food bank run by the church that is letting us use their facilities…