What’s Turning the Bike Spokes on the Net December 5th

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Querencia opening
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
Bike Denton
After closing in April of 2010, the Querencia Community Bike Shop reopened yesterday at 411 E. Sycamore, next to Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios.  They’ve resumed regular Saturday hours (check qcbs.org for schedule), and they welcome volunteers of all skill levels. …

8:00am – CCC Group Ride
from Corinth Cycling Club by Scott Franklin
When: Sat Dec 25, 2010 8am to 11am  CST
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Corinth Cycling Saturday Group Ride Information All rides depart from Ronny Crownover Middle School in Corinth 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210 Group A: 50 – 70 miles This is a fast paced group ride at an average speed of around 20mph with faster points. You may get dropped on…

The video gets started with several seconds of pavement inspection but once he gets rolling you can see the town. We used to go there frequently but my wife is not into “Country” decorating any longer.

YouTube – Old Town Spring Texas Bicycle Tour Christmas 2010

Short video taken about 3:00 PM Saturday 12-4-2010 from moving bicycle touring Old Town Spring Texas 77373 during Christmas shopping season as many visitor.

This is a very sad day for these families in Italy.

Riders killed in Italian accident, driver arrested
from VeloNews by VeloNews.com
At least seven cyclists were killed and four injured on Sunday when a car drove into a group of amateur club riders in Calabria, southern Italy, local police told AFP.

“There are seven dead and four injured,” said police at Lamezia Terme, the city where the accident happened. Subsequent news reports raised the number of fatalities to eight. …

I love biking but I cannot get this dirty when I ride.

UCI World Cup Igorre, Spain: A Dan Seaton gallery:
from velonews.com

UCI World Cup Igorre Spain

Riverside Ride – Victoria, TX

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Riverside Ride 2011
Start: Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
Riverside Park, Near the Texas Zoo
110 Memorial Drive   Victoria, TX
Additional Date Information
Breakfast at 6:00 am; Ride at 8:00 am
Fully Supported rides of 10k, 20 miles, 40 miles, and 100k.
Fees
Adults $25 until March 20, $30 thereafter. Children fees reduced by $10

Registration Closing Date Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description
Choose one of four SAG supported scenic routes through and around historic Victoria, TX. For beginners and advanced riders alike.

Directions
Riverside Park is located on the Guadalupe River in Victoria, TX. Convenient access to the ride staging and breakfast areas can be made via Stayton Street (off Moody Street)

Overnight Camping
Limited overnight camping space is available in Riverside Park. Contact Victoria Parks and Recreation Department at 361-485-3200 for more information.

Area Attractions
Family members who do not ride may enjoy area antique shops, a round of golf, hiking, the Texas Zoo and other attractions in Riverside Park. You may also consider a tour of Old Victoria or take a short drive to historic Goliad or Indianola Beach.

Additional Information
On-Site registration will also be held on March 25 from 5 to 7:00 p.m. and on the day of the event from 6 to 8 a.m. Commemorative T-Shirts will be guaranteed for the FIRST 120 ONLINE registrants. Registrants must show helmets at the registration desk.

Riverside Ride

Raven’s Revenge – Huntsville, TX

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Raven’s Revenge
Start: Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 7:00 AM
West Hill Mall
2 Financial Plaza   Huntsville, TX
The Raven Ride will start at the Target parking lot in Huntsville, TX.

Your ride options include a short 20 mile round trip ride to Huntsville Visitors Center and the Sam Houston Statue (shuttle provided back to start/finish for those that desire a shorter 10 mile ride). Riders may also elect to ride the 33 mile Possum Walk Loop through the rolling wooded hills if up for more of a challenge.

Riders that desire a longer ride can delve deeper into the Sam Houston National Forest past Lake Stubblefield on either the 51-mile San Jacinto River Bottom Trail or the 61-mile Koon Trail route. (This is a road ride; all routes are on paved FM roads or State Highways.)

* Ride starts at 8:00am with no riders leaving after 8:30am
* Course closes at 2:30pm
* Rest stops will be available throughout the ride
* SAG vehicles will be patrolling the routes to help with medical troubles and to pick up riders with any problems (please be prepared to handle your own flats and minor problems)
* We will be serving Brisket for lunch after the ride free to all riders

Continental Airlines Cycling Classic – Montgomery, TX

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Continental Airlines Cycling Classic
Start: Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
Montgomery High School Sports Complex
22485 Hwy 105 W   Montgomery, TX
Fees
$25.00 per person before 01/15/2010. $30.00 per person before 02/28/2010. $35.00 per person after 02/28/2010, including the day of the ride.

Registration Closing Date Saturday, March 05, 2011 @ 6:00 PM

Brief Description
Recommended Training Ride for the BP MS150
Routes of 25, 47 and 67 miles featuring challenging hills and beautiful scenery. Pre-registered Riders will be eligible to win exciting prizes and lunch will be provided for all. Proceeds benefit We Care and the Continental Airlines Cycling Team