Rock & Roll Adventure Race – Mineral Wells, TX

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Rock & Roll Adventure Race 2011
Lake Mineral Wells SP , Mineral Wells, Texas
Saturday, February 26, 2011    Start Time: 8:00 am
RACE INFORMATION

Teams of 2, 3 and 4* members are welcome to test themselves in this wonderful Texas State Park!  The “SPORT Course will include approximately 40-50 miles of mountain biking, trekking, paddling, special tests and a ropes/climbing course.  Teams should complete this event in approximately 12 hours.  Teams will be expected to navigate their way through the course using a map and compass!

The “SPRINT” course, where solo, 2, or 3 person teams compete, will include approximately 15 miles of mountain biking, trekking and paddling, while finding CPs that are pre-plotted on your map!

APPROXIMATE RACE DISTANCES:

12-HOUR “SPORT” COURSE

* Mountain Biking 20-25 miles;
* Paddling 6-11 miles;
* Trekking 8-12 miles;
* Climbing/Rope work

“SPRINT” COURSE:

* Mountain biking 8-10 miles
* Paddling 3 miles
* Trekking 3-5 miles

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

* 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm — Friday night, Informal check-in
* 6:30 am – 7:30 am — Saturday morning Packet Pick-up, official check-in
* 7:30 am — Saturday morning, Pre-race meeting
* 8:00 am — Saturday morning RACE START
* 8:00 am — RACE CUT-OFF
Race Cost:

Price Per Person:   Normal Registration: $135

Pre-Registration Discount Offer!   $115 / Person**.

**If received before Saturday, February 05, 2011

Lone Star Trail Building School – Runaway Bay, TX

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Lone Star Trail Building School
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
This years Lone Star Trail Building School Hosted be the North Texas Mountain Bike Patrol and the Boy Scouts of America is being taught by S&S Trails. Classes will include; basic and advanced trail design and maintenance. This year we are also including a safety course for all students covering the use of power tools. The advanced class is for attendees who have completed a previous basic course. This school is open to anyone who would like to attend; however, space is limited. If you currently have a trail or are in the process of planning or building one, this course will be of great benefit to you.
Location:    Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
Date: February  19 – 20, 2011
Friday: Early Check-in
Saturday: 8:00 AM, Breakfast
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM , Class
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Lunch
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Class
Sunday: 8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Class
12:00 PM , Class Ends, Lunch
Accommodations: Attendees  will be staying at Lakeview Lodge on Sid Richardson (no cost),  the accommodations will either be Two bedroom cabins or ten person dorms.  If  cost),  the accommodations will either be Two bedroom cabins or ten person dorms.  If you would like to stay overnight at the ranch, please contact Rick Buckley for reservations. (see bottom of page) 5 Meals: Provided at a cost of $40.00 or you can bring your own.  Fee must be paid in advance.  Fee for meals can not be returned if a cancellation is made less than 14 days prior to event date.

Spring Breakaway Cycling Tour – Katy, TX

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Spring Breakaway Cycling Tour – 2011
Start: Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
Katy Mill Mall, Katy TX
5000 Katy Mills Circle   Houston, TX
Fees
$30 thru Feb 12th, $100 family of 4, and $35/$115 after that

Registration Closing Date
Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 10:00 PM

Brief Description
All Riders – Receive a rider number, and plenty of food and drink at all the rest stops.
The first 500 riders get a T-shirt.
Children – Riders 17 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult during the ride.

packet pickup
Packet pick up is from noon to 2pm at the Sun & Ski store on Westheimer on the 19th and at the Sun & Ski store in the Memorial City Mall on the 26th.

Additional Information
Families of four can register together at a cost of $100 for early registration and $115 for late registration. One registration entry for the entire family.

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 11th

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Beaumont Passes Safe Passing Ordinance!
from BikeTexas | Texas Bicycle Coalition by jack@biketexas.org (Jack Sanford)

Safe Passing
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How To Buy A Used Bike
from Biking In Dallas by Christopher Curnutt
The bikes in this post are ones I bought used.  The first two were under $100 each and the third bike was closer to $150. I get email from people who are eager to ride …

Cyclists in Suits bicycle lobby day scheduled for March 21 and 22
from austinontwowheels.org
Today marks the beginning of the biennial legislative session at the Capitol. While no doubt the looming $25 billion budget deficit will garner the lion’s share of attention, BikeTexas, the statewide bike advocacy…

New Exercise Machine Mimics Running, Biking, Elliptical
by NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
The new exercise machine is part elliptical machine, part bicycle and simulates running — and it’s transforming people’s outdoor workout experience. …

Sprockets Bicycle Shop (Denton, Texas) – Craigslist
from dallas.craigslist.org
We will be selling used bicycles of all types (road, hybrid, mtb, fixed/ss…etc ), new and used accessories and parts. As well as general repairs. …

Preview of upcoming Austin area road racing | Austin On Two Wheels
by elliott
The good news is that the race calendar has been pretty set for several years and the theme of the courses (crit, road, TT, etc) remain similar year to year. As races approach, check their page on the Texas Bicycle Racing Association …

Snowbiking
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
Snow in Denton
It doesn’t snow often here, so when it does, it’s a treat to go riding in it.  The roads are mostly empty…

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is interesting in creating a “Ride for the Cure” here in Lubbock. Representatives from the organization came to our last club meeting to pitch the idea. They would like to have the 1st annual ride take place in 2012. They are looking for ideas and help to get this event off the ground such as how to organize a ride, elements of a ride, costs
involved, etc. For more information, contact Stephanie Winters.

2011 NWCC MILEAGE CHALLENGE
Current Standings 2011
Week 1
Mike B. is WOW
Week 2 Challenge 105 miles
2011 Mileage Challenge
Send miles to  Frank Thayer (frankthayer@sbcglobal.net)
Your weekly mileage can end Saturday or Sunday or whichever day you like. Try to report your weekly number by Tuesday evening.   If you find a problem, send an e-mail and I will fix it the following week.
Changeable Rules:
#1   Off road miles count 1.5 times actual miles
#2   The total miles for the week, divided by the number of reporting riders will set the next week’s mileage goal.
#3   This is totally on the honor system and for fun!
PRIZES: