Daily News Roundup August 8th – Texas Bicycling

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Bicycle .net :: Rivera Wins Junior Women’s Road Race Bronze Medal
by editor
… The medal is the second of these world championships for the young Americans after Lawson Craddock (Houston, Texas/Hot Tubes) earned the bronze in the men’s time trial on Friday. Craddock led the U.S. junior men, who were awarded the …

Pedal Pushers: Melon Patch Tour
by Roy and Christine
De Leon, Texas “Busiest Town; Friendliest People” They should add to their logo, “Home of one of the best bicycle tours in Texas”.
For years Melon Patch has had the reputation of having one of the best fed rest stops and has, once again, lived up to the hype. Add to that nice rolling hills, green pastures, water melon fields, peanut fields, good farm land, and live oak stands. And don’t forget the door prizes, ticket stub prizes, all you can eat watermelon at the finish line, and a spaghetti lunch with home made cookies, frozen peaches, and a…

A HOMEMAKER SPEAKS: Saturday: Bike Ride, Art, and Music
by Judith C Evans
Today,when I got home from my ride, I went straight to the kitchen and made pancakes for lunch! The afternoon was even better, as I listened to Saturday at the Opera on Texas Public Radio, while my husband John worked on some artwork. …

The Heroes Ride – Montgomery, TX

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The Heroes Ride
Saturday, October 09, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time
Lone Star Elementary
16600 2854   Montgomery, TX

A challenging ride through some of the hills of west Montgomery County. The route consists of an outer loop, an inner loop, and a short, kid friendly ride. There are four route lengths this year. The 60 mile ride follows Route A, B & C. The 50 mile ride follows route A and B. The 33 mile ride follows route A. The 8 mile ride follows route C

Each rest stop has Gatorade, water, bathrooms, and homemade goodies.

Riders will be escorted along the route by the MS 150 Motorcycle Crew. And Each intersection will be manned by a representative of the local police force

Online registration

Pedal Palacios Bike Ride – Palacios, TX

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Pedal Palacios Bike Ride
Saturday, October 09, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time
South Bay Pavilion
South Bay at 4th Street   Palacios, TX

Fees
Till Aug 31, $35.; Sept. 1-Oct. 7, $40; Same Day $50
Online registration
Brief Description
Scenic routes with views of the water. Quiet country roads.

Free:
Post ride Shrimp Boil in park for all entrants.

Free:
T-Shirts to entries received by Sept. 10.

Plus
Homemade refreshments at all Rest Stops.

Additional Information
Full SAG support. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. No starts after 8:45 a.m. Limited to 500 riders.

Pedal Palacios