Daily News Roundup January 10th – Texas Bicycling

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Pedal Houston | BikeHouston Calendar
from BikeHouston » Blog by Aaron Chang

Get Fit On a Budget: 6 Cheap Winter Workout Ideas
by MintLife Blog
… community center, or bike shop who has a road cycling background. … For instance, if you live in Texas and didn’t look at the web site for Main Event …

There is not much news today but this next item will strike a chord with many bikers that grew up and watched “Breaking Away.”

‘Bullitt’ director Peter Yates dies at 81
Was nominated for four Academy Awards, two for ‘Breaking Away’
…Yates was nominated for four Academy Awards — two as director and two as producer — for the cycling tale “Breaking Away” and the backstage drama “The Dresser.” …

Tuesday Hill Climber – Do you Dare?
from Shawnee Trail Cycling Club by sooner1
Do you find it difficult to make it up even those things we call “hills” in North Texas?  Does your stomach turn every time you come to a challenging climb?  Ride Leaders Steve Landry and Paul Ellenbogen have the potion for your ills with the newest Shawnee Trail Cycling Club ride, …

The Cyclist and a Texas Snow
from Shawnee Trail Cycling Club by sooner1
The weather outside is frightful – sort of.  Too cold, too wet to get out and ride.  What’s a cyclist to do?
1. I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that RBM Frisco holds spinning classes on Tue nights – might be a great alternative this week with the temperature looking to be…

Peach Pedal Bike Ride – Weatherford, TX

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Peach Pedal Bike Ride
Weatherford, TX
The Peach Pedal Bike Ride starts at Weatherford High School on Interstate 20 and Bethel Road.
100K start time: 7:30 a.m.
39-mile start: 7:45 a.m.
26-mile/9-mile start: 8:00 a.m.
Early registration fee (Received or registered online by June 30, 2010): $25
Regular registration fee (July 1 until ride day): $30

* Groups of 4 or more paid with one check (or one online registration) are $20 each, no matter when you register.
* Tandem or multi-person registration is $20 per rider, no matter when you register.
* No charge for children in strollers or bike trailers, but all children will wear helmets, no exceptions.

T-shirts and other items guaranteed to all participants.

Mailed registrations go to Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 310, Weatherford, TX 76086.
Checks payable to “Peach Pedal.”

Baytown Family YMCA Gator Ride – Baytown, TX

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The 22nd year of the Baytown Family YMCA Gator Ride has changed for the better! The Gator Ride is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2011.

Our ride site is located across the street from Bicentennial Park located at 119 Lee Drive. We have the 62 and 43 mile rides that go over the Fred Hartman Bridge, and the 51 and 33 mile rides which do not go over the bridge. We also have the Lisa Guy Memorial Family Ride for all ages which is 6.2 miles.  Please click on the tabs above and receive more information plus pictures from last year’s ride.

After your ride stay and enjoy activities and food in Bicentennial Park.

The event will begin and finish at Bicentennial Park located at 119 Lee Drive, Baytown, TX 77520.
All proceeds from the 2010 Baytown Family YMCA Gator Ride benefit the Baytown Family YMCA. YMCA programs help improve and enrich the lives of so many in our community. The Baytown Family YMCA is proud to bring people together for this event that helps develop the individual and, in turn, strengthens the community as a whole.
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00 a.m.
T-Shirt / Number Pick-Up Open
7:30 a.m.
62 mile ride starts
8:00 a.m.
33 & 51 mile ride starts
8:30 a.m.
43 mile ride starts
9:00 a.m.
6.2-mile family ride starts
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch served
Massages by Carey will be onhand after the ride to offer stretches & massages
Gator Ride

The Cronometro – Austin, TX

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The Cronometro
Presented by Austin Nationals
Manor, TX
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Online Registration Closes Friday, March 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM ET
12 Miles on a Challenging, Low Traffic Course (All Right Hand Turns) w/ traffic control

·       Super Cool Start House!

·       Over $2,000 in Gift Certificates and/or Merchandise

·       Professional Announcer

·       Great Music

·       Food and Beverages available!

·       First 100 registered receive a FREE “Ghost Burger”!!!

·       Lots of Ghost Town Fun at the post event Party and Awards Ceremony!!!

ALSO, Riders can race multiple categories at NO additional cost!!!  (i.e., age group as well as single speed, etc.)
Saturday March 12, 2011.  Riders will be started in waves by age/category. First rider starts at 9:01am.  All riders must be in the queue by 5 minutes before their start time.

Final start times will be published Friday, March 11.  Racers will be started on 30 second intervals.
J.LORRAINE GHOST TOWN, 14219 LITTIG ROAD,  MANOR, TX.

(12.5 Miles East of Austin).