What’s Turning the Spokes on the Net April 8th

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Armstrong Ranch Race Registration Set
by Singletrack.com
The men’s pro field lines up for the inaugural Mellow Johnny’s Classic at Lance Armstrong’s ranch, November 2009.

Registration for the second Mellow Johnny’s Classic on Lance Armstrong’s Texas ranch in May will be split into two dates.
Mellow Johnny's
April 15 is the first sign-up day for the May 29 race — held over the Memorial Day weekend. May 1 is the second registration date. …

City council paves way for downtown cycling event
by Mineral Wells Index
Mineral Wells City Council this week voted to close or partially close several streets around the Baker Hotel on June 12 to allow for a bicycle race downtown.

Team Bicycles Inc. and the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce have been planning the criterium for several months as part of a two-day event in the county.

The right two lanes of East Hubbard will be closed from N.E. 5th Avenue to N.E. 1st Avenue and the east side of N.E. 1st Avenue near the Baker Hotel will be closed, as well as portions…

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 4/8- 4/14/10 | Austin On Two …
by elliott
Weekly Thursday night road racing through October that takes place on the closed car-free driving course at the Driveway. Races include Cat 3/4 women’s and juniors race at 5:00, Cat 4/5 at 6:10, Cat 3/4 at 5:30, Pro/Cat 1/2/3 at 6:45 to choose from … A fun and friendly espresso at 3 of Austin’s best cafes, vending from 3 of texas’ best roasters. 20 miles of riding, bring cash for coffee and lights for your bike. Ride ends at the Austin Bike Summit Party at Bike Texas! …

Blooming Time
by Palestine Herald Press
Approximately 107 bike riders pedaled through the East Texas scenery and by … during the annual “Gatherin’ Steam” Dogwood Bicycle Ride in Palestine. …

University of Texas Cycling Team Blog: 2010 Collegiate Season
by Michael Carey
The 2010 collegiate cycling season has been under way, and so far, the following Texas Cycling riders have participated in the hot 2010 collegiate action: Men’s A Michael Carey Joseph Gurrea Sean Kearns Joseph Tokarski …

UT Cycling

Cool Front Past Through, April 8th Ride

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I did not ride on Wednesday so I did not get to test my Garmin 305 Edge to see if it was working. So tonight’s ride was a question about it working. Great news, the Garmin Edge worked as it should.

Thank goodness I dressed warm for the ride. Yesterday probably the last cool front of spring passed through so as the sun was setting tonight the temperature was dropping. It seemed cooler than 65 degrees with a slight wind of 6 mph from the North. I was passed by 4 riders that were dressed a lot lighter than me and they seemed to be warm. My blood must be too thin.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 22.47
  • riding time = 1:36:26
  • average pace = 4:18 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.0 mph
  • average cadence = 78.8
  • max cadence = 109
  • climb 161 ft., descend 167 ft.
  • April miles 151.13
  • YTD miles 1037.88

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 7th

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Get close to Texas wildflowers with a bike tour | Denton Record …
From now through at least the end of April, wildflowers are expected to be abundant statewide, especially in Central Texas.

The area around the town of Fayetteville, between Austin and Houston, should have plenty of scenic roadsides. And it’s near the epicenter of popular cycling routes.

On a bicycle, you won’t have much trouble pulling over to take the umpteenth charming wildflower photograph or to picnic amid blooms. …

The Chain Guy « Ehecatl Cycling
by Ehecatl Cycling
A little over a week ago was the Mercedes Mid-Valley  Challenge Walk, Run, and Bike which for all intents and purposes was supposed to serve as the first race of my 2010 season.  Excited as I was for the race, the events that unfolded that day certainly didn’t live up to my expectations.  What began as a day filled with great potential ended instead with a rather hefty repair bill.

Let’s begin with a bit of background on my own cycling ventures to better paint the picture of what unfolded at the Mercedes Mid-Valley Challenge. …

More than 100 wounded soldiers come to Fort Hood for Ride 2 Recovery
by PCS-Loding
The 6-day, 350-mile bicycle ride kicked off earlier today at the Center for … in time to watch the Texas Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners on April 11. …

Road 2 Recovery

Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 6th

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For the last two days the Bikereg.com RSS fed has been going crazy sending about every listed event to my Google Reader. While I am glad other parts of the country will be riding the inundation of messages is getting to be overwhelming.

7th Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo – May 15th
We are inviting you to participate in the 7th annual bicycle safety rodeo. Free Helmet! Free Food! Free T-shirt! Free Entry!
Attention: 1st – 5th Grade
Not a rodeo at all! No competition — Just Bicycle Safety and Education Temple Police Department, COPS Unit, instructs and supervises training course. (Participant name in drawing for 25 or more Bicycles)
Our Partners:
Temple Police Department
Temple Parks & Recreation
Central Texas Trauma Council
Scott & White Community Cycling Club
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
***** Toad Harlev-Davidson
Department of Public Safety
Temple Fire & Rescue
Temple Association for School Nutrition
Scott & White EMS Service
Ralph Wilson Youth Club
Temple Founder Lions Club
Temple Salvation Army
Kiwanis Club of Temple

Where: Miller Park, Temple, TX
What: Bring your Bike to Enter
Registration: 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Training: 9:00 to 12:00 Noon

Weekly race series, group rides help Austin’s bike racing scene sizzle
from austin360.com
‘It’s definitely the hottest scene in Texas,’ says Andrew Willis, president of the Texas Bicycle Racing Association, the governing body of bike racing in …

North Texas Child Magazine « Connie’s Bike MS: Sam’s Club 2010 …
by connie98
North Texas Child has a monthly “Real Mom Next Door” feature where they highlight a mom who is doing great things for their community. The lady who called me had given me a link to previously featured moms to give me an idea of what the story was … 2 days ago; Tour Dallas Ride Packets picked up. Headed to Ft. Worth’s Stockyards for some good catfish. : ) Yummy!! 4 days ago; Finished my 545 am 24Cycle class! Great showing from Castle Hills for a sub – 18 people!! Thanks! …