What’s Turning the Spokes on the Net April 24th

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RoadBikeRider.com Newsletter
Issue No. 439 – 04/22/10
Lon Haldeman is a big man with a big heart. Once the world’s No. 1 ultracyclist — winner of the first 2 Races Across America — he and his wife Susan Notorangelo have been helping roadies realize their long-ride dreams with PAC Tour for 29 years.

Not as well publicized have been Lon’s charitable efforts for underprivileged citizens of Ghana and Peru.

Example: Thanks to his initiatives with Christ Lutheran Church in his hometown of Sharon, Wisconsin, 2 schools for more than 700 students have been built in Peruvian jungle communities. …

Austin Bicycle Farm | Austin Texas Bike… Stuff
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It’s called the Austin Bicycle Farm and not only do they sell shiny new bikes, they sell used bikes, they trade, they buy your old bikes, and they’re even …

Austin Bicycle Farm

BILL CULLINS: Watch out athletic egomaniacs, there’s a new sheriff …
by San Angelo Standard Times
During the 1970’s, a Texas oilman named Eddie Chiles did numerous radio commentaries. His trade-mark sign-on of “I’m Eddie Chiles, and I’m mad as hell” led to a widely distributed bumper sticker that read “I’m mad too, Eddie.”

Fast forward to 2010 and yes, Eddie, I’m mad too. In this case, the problem is egos.

As the self-appointed High Sheriff of Athlete Ego Issues, I’ve decided that this is Dodge City and I’m gonna take action. …

Bicycling in a world built for CARS!: Fort Worth Bike Route 360 is …
by Commute-a-sarus
Wish I didn’t have to Drive! Commuting by bicycle in Fort Worth, Texas! … The problem that is created by the city not keeping an established bicycle route clean and clear of debris, is that it forces riders to ride closer toward the center of the lane just to keep their bicycles from slipping and sliding around. Also the mud does clog the storm drains and cause standing water in the rain. I would rather not have to wrap myself completely in plastic just to get to work. …

Riders on the storm » Mineral Wells Index, Mineral Wells, TX
Despite a thorough drenching, bicycle racers turned out for this weekend’s Mineral Wells Stage Race and many raved about the course and community support.

The stage race seems to have firmly sealed Palo Pinto County on the bicycling map as having the third Texas bike race to offer rolling enclosures, which gave…

GardenScapes with Blue Skies, April 24th Bike Ride

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Today was the Kingwood Garden Club GardenScapes home tour. We visited four homes and toured their gardens. The homes were beautiful as was the clear blue skies and mild temperatures. After returning home I took in the mid-80 degree temperature, clear skies and stiff winds to ride north and west into Montgomery County. The route has become a regular due to the road construction on FM1314. Hopefully in May the construction will move farther west and I can expand my route to Old Houston Road.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 46.40
  • riding time = 3:07:06
  • average pace = 4:02 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.9 mph
  • max speed = 21.5 mph
  • average cadence = 78.6 rpm
  • max cadence = 113
  • climb 375 ft., descend 467 ft.
  • April miles 488.67
  • YTD miles 1375.43

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Daily News Roundup April 23rd – Texas Bicycling

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Police Sergeant to Ride for Team Stem-Kine in MS150 Following …
by Earthtimes
Preston Walker, a Fort Worth Police Sergeant, is riding in the MS150 bicycle ride to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research. Sgt. Walker was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2001 and performed extensive research on alternative therapies utilizing adult stem cells. Sgt. Walker was treated in 2007 by the Institute for Cellular Medicine in Costa Rica and is now healthy enough to participate in the 160 mile event to be held on May 1-2 from Frisco to Ft. Worth, Texas. …

Please BE KIND to cyclists: May is Bike Month
by Please BE KIND to Cyclists
The city of Austin is busy getting ready for Bike Month, which is May. During this time, people are encouraged to commute by bike. You could choose to bike to work a couple days a week, use your bike to run your small errands, or plan to make more time to just get out on your bike and ride. Biking is a great family activity…

University of Texas Cycling Team Blog: Conference Championships
by Michael Carey
The weekend racing hosted by Texas Cycling consists of: Saturday: -Road Race in Manda, Texas -Team Time Trial Sunday: -Criterium at the Prickle Research Campus Bring the heat Texas! Posted by Michael Carey at 3:03 PM …

Dennise Grosclaude – Cycling in Austin, Texas
by lxvmeixf
Austin, Texas, has always boasted a highly active populace, and is often listed among the nation’s healthiest and most active cities. Cycling plays a huge role in this fitness-focused city, with an abundance of resources available to …

Iron Haus Time Trial Series #3 – San Antonio, TX

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Iron Haus Time Trial Series #3
Presented by Ciclismo SA , Britton’s Bicycle Shop, Jimmy Britton
San Antonio, TX
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Online Registration Closes Friday, April 30, 2010 at 1:00 AM ET
The 2010 Iron Haus Time Trial Series is a series of 8 races, taking place on the first or second  weekend of each month from March through October.  All entry fee schedules will be similar to the initial time trial posted.  The series points will be awarded based on participation and time posted. Adjustments will be applied to Juniors and Women times based on the daily men’s average.

Early registration is available at Britton’s Bicycle Shop (210.656.1655) during normal bike shop hours until 7:00 p.m.  April 30, 2010

Race morning registration is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the Iron Haus entrance patio area.

The on-line registration will close at 11:00 pm on the Friday evening before the race.

The second in the series event is a 20/40km Time Trial on Saturday May 1, 2010,  starting at Iron Haus Fitness in Castroville and heading up FM 471 and back.  The Start / Finish Line will be located in front of Iron Haus on FM 471 and be an out and back course.

The first rider will take off at 8:01 AM.  20k participants will be the first to go and the 40k participants will follow with the first 40k rider at no earlier than  8:30 a.m. .  The course is an out and back along FM 471.  The turn around will be marked and a recorder in place to validate the turn.  The Time Trial will be recorded and times will be posted 20 minutes following the last finisher.