Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 12th

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Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Club Rides
Burleson and Beyond, Burleson TX (details)
Thu, January 20, 2011 9:00 am
The Rusty Chain Gang Romp, Benbrook TX (details)
Thu, January 20, 2011 9:00 am

Road Pedals: A Bike Fitter’s Perspective
from BikFit Blog by Eric Bowen
The most frequent question I field as a professional bike fitter is “What pedal system do you recommend for road riding?”

First off, in order to properly address that question, I’ll have to describe some of the devices that may be used during a bike fit session to…

Dallas Goes Outside, I Get Back From Vacation
from Biking In Dallas by Michael W. Hubbard
I like this. “Dallas goes Outside” is a good theme for 2011, and it’s on my list.  It’s nice to see D magazine recognizing some of the efforts of both organizations and individuals in this …

San Antonio Wheelmen
Club Rides
Saturday, January 15, 9:00 am, Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride (N)  [R to H]
Routes of 27, 43, and 52 miles. Ride River Road while it is quiet and then take a jaunt up the stunningly beautiful…
Sunday, January 16, 9:00am, Comal Elementary Ride (NE) [R to H].
Routes of 28, 48, 55, and 72 miles available. Ride up Krueger Canyon to the hills of Canyon Lake and then cruise back to…

Corpus Christi approves design contract for trail
by Houston Chronicle
The area will include a conservation center, bicycle racks, wetland and habitat enhancements, a teaching gardens amphitheater and a site for birding and …

Hale On Wheels – Plainview, TX

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Hale On Wheels
Presented by Plainview Chamber of Commerce
Plainview, TX
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Online Registration Closes Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 10:00 PM ET
All rides will be on 9/17/2011 and begin at 8:30 am at the Ollie Liner Center, 2000 S. Columbia Street, Plainview, Texas  79072. Rides will end at the same place.  Ride day registration will begin at 7:00 am at the Ollie Liner Center.
$25 per person registration if pre-registered.
$30 per person beginning at 7am on ride day.
$5 family discount for two or more from same household ($20 per rider if registered by 9/14/11).
$5 bike club discount if for two or more from same club ($20 per rider if registered by 9/14/11)
This ride will be in conjuction with the “Cowboy Days” Cattle Drive “Down Ol’ Broadway” and celebration in Plainview.  Many daylong events and booths for children and adults.

Hale on Wheels is a fully supported recreational bike ride for road bikes held in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, during the annual “Cowboy Days” celebration.  Routes are 21, 32, 48, and 62 miles, all on smooth, flat, lightly traveled or wide shoulder roads.  A free nutritious lunch is provided for riders.  There are drawings for pre-registered riders for $450.00 in cash and “rest stop raffles” for all riders for a total of $300.00 cash.

Tour de Nowhere – Levelland, TX

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2011 Tour de Nowhere
Presented by Levelland Volunteer Fire Department
Levelland, TX
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Online Registration Will Open Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 8:00 AM ET
The Tour de Nowhere is a fund raiser for the Levelland Volunteer Fire Department and Cal Farley’s Girlstown, U.S.A. It is a great time of touring and racing that coincides with Levelland’s annual Early Settlers Days celebration. Tour routes include 17 miles, 30 miles and 40 miles plus a 78 mile race. Come and enjoy a well supported ride through the surrounding countryside and then, join in the festivities!

Location:
The Armory at the Levelland City Park
1901 McKinley Avenue
Levelland TX 79336
Date:     July 9, 2011
Time:     8:00 AM
Cost:     $25.00
Registration:     TBA
This years race will have a cash payout. It will be a winner take all in both the Mens & Womens categories. Plus the winners in each category will get to race for free next year as they try to defend their title. Merchandise such as t-shirts, jerseys, regular sweat shirts, hoodies and other items will be available.