Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 9th

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2010 Texas Custom Bicycle Show coming to Austin, Oct 16-17 …
by elliott
Mark your calendar! Now entering its third year, the Texas Custom Bicycle Show will be coming to Austin again this year with some of the best custom frame builders in Texas the weekend of October 16-17, 2010. …

TxDOT needs public input for planning
by Texarkana Gazette
Other aspects include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, public transit, railroads, airports and waterways. Public meetings are wrapping up around the state …

David’s Blog – Get Fit Challenge, presented by SUBWAY® restaurants …
by David
I did the 45 mile bike ride through the Texas Hill Country, from Wimberly down to Gruene this past Saturday and… I DIDN’T EVEN DIE! My survival, unlikely though it is, was in doubt as late as Sunday evening as I tottered about my house emitting soft little moans of muscle pain, but this morning I have apparently bounced back entirely and am ready to go riding again, though not quite so far so soon. …

Bike to fight diabetes
by Ultimate Katy (blog)
“Tour de Cure is the only cycling event in Texas dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes,” said Lisa McChristian, associate director and Tour de Cure …

Ride the Hills for the United Way – Palestine, TX

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Ride the Hills for the United Way
All rides start at 8:00 a.m. local time
Meals on Wheels/Senior Citizen Building
200 N. Church St.   Palestine, TX
Fees $30 prior to October 18, $40 after. Those raising an additional $100 or more in donations will be eligible for prizes.

Online registration
Now is the chance to put a test to your training from the ride season. Are you up to the challenge of Riding a hundred (or 34, 62, or just 8) in the Hills. Those riding in the annual Gatherin’ Steam Dogwood Bike Ride can return and see exactly how much they have improved. These routes take you through the very scenic hills of Anderson County. Routes have been created by riders to have the best roads available. Routes are tree lined and roads have minimum vehicle traffic.

Ride will be held on the same day as the annual Octoberfest festival. After the ride enjoy bands, beer garden, and numerous craft vendors set up in Historic Main Street Palestine. This festival routinely draws over 10,000 visitors. Now is the chance to put a test to your training from the ride season. Are you up to the challenge of Riding a hundred (or 34, 62, or just 8) in the Hills. Those riding in the annual Gatherin’ Steam Dogwood Bike Ride can return and see exactly how much they have improved.

LIVESTRONG Challenge – Austin, TX

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LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin
6 a.m. local time
Dripping Springs High School
111 Tiger Lane   Dripping Springs, TX
Brief Description

10, 20, 45, 65 and 90-mile routes through the beautiful Hill Country 30 minutes outside of Austin in the same area where Lance Armstrong trains. Proceeds benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
In Austin, on October 23—24, the LIVESTRONG Challenge takes place in downtown Austin and Dripping Springs in conjunction with our Ride for the Roses Weekend. On Friday and Saturday, participants can visit our LIVESTRONG  Village, a health and wellness expo with our non-profit, local, and national vendors who provide samples of their products and previews of their new merchandise at the Austin Convention Center. Saturday also features our 5K run/walk, complete with energizing water stops, pedicabs and a breakfast tent. In the spirit of LIVESTRONG’s mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer, we invite children in active treatment to participate in the LIVESTRONG  Challenge via pedicab. Their enthusiasm is contagious as they ride among the runners reminding us all what we’re truly fighting for. On Sunday, our riders can enjoy bike rides varying from 10, 20, 45, 65 and 90 mile options.

Ennis Lion Pride Bike Ride – Ennis, TX

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Ennis Lion Pride Bike Ride
Saturday, October 23, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time
Ennis High School
1405 W. Lake Bardwell   Ennis, TX
Fees $20 until 10/16/10 – $25 late registration
Online registration
Four Routes Provided:     20 mi, 35 mi, 40 mi, 62.2 mi

Lion Pride Bike Ride