2009 DORBA North Texas XC Series
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 8:00 AM local time
Solavaca Ranch
7829 FM 205Â Â Glen Rose, TX
Bike the Bend for Literacy – Richmond, TX
Bike the Bend for Literacy
Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 8:00 AM local time
Foster High School
4400 FM 723Â Â Richmond, TX
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is a non-profit organization established to end inter-generational cycles of illiteracy in Fort Bend County by improving adult literacy skills and generate community-wide literacy awareness. Programs include: Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language classes, GED preparation classes, Badges and Books, Job Readiness and the Literacy Hotline.
Whether you are an avid cycler or simply enjoying the exercise and local scenery, there is something for everyone at this event. Bike the Bend, presented for the 4th year in a row by Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic, provides a wonderful opportunity to get a workout, spend time with your family and benefit literacy efforts in your community!
Bike the Bend is a BP MS 150 recommended ride benefiting the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County (LCFBC) and begins at 8 a.m., starting and finishing at Foster High School, 4400 FM 723, Richmond, Texas. Registration forms are available at local Bike Shops, through active.com or on our website.
Daily Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 16th
BILL CULLINS: Precaution name of the game in low light
by San Angelo Standard Times
Fall has arrived, the days are getting shorter, and that means cyclists and runners should take extra precautions related to safety. We’re faced with trying to get our weekday workouts in with fewer hours…
Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 10/15- 10/21/09 | Austin On …
by elliott
Friday is a bit of a respite before the Tour de Fat Saturday which will include a booth for the upcoming Texas Custom Bicycle Show with a sneak peek of some of the custom bikes from the show. … 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 with a fourth Masters race (40 …
Baylor Cycling 24-Hour Ride to benefit cyclist Jon Pursley
by KWTX
Baylor Cycling’s annual 24 hour ride fundraiser is hoping to benefit local cycling community member Jon Pursley with his medical costs recovering from a brutal attack back in June. …
Cyclists give a thumbs up to Texas Forts Tour
by Jack County Herald
Jack County Herald
By JANA LYNN RUPE The first annual Texas Forts Tour Bike Ride is now in the history books and according to participants, was one of the most enjoyable …
Daily Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 15th
Gallus Cycles – New Local Custom Bike Builder – Fort Worthology
by Kevin Buchanan
I started college in 2001 at the University of Texas. Once I moved to Austin, I immediately sold my car(still car free by the way), as i found it was much easier and pleasant getting around town on my bicycle. …
2009 Texas Custom Bicycle Show at Urban Velo – eltejano’s posterous
2009 Texas Custom Bicycle Show at Urban Velo. The 2009 Texas Custom Bicycle Show takes place October 23-25, held in conjunction with the Livestrong Expo in Austin. via urbanvelo.org …
More events on the way
by Austin 360
By Jason Whaley | Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 11:19 PM
There’s always a plethora of interesting events involving bike happenings in and around Austin. Here’s some of the best (thanks to Yellow Bike for the information). …
Tour de Fat: The Austin Tour de Fat is rolling into town…
High School Cycling Comes to the Track Texas High School Cycling …
by League Director
(perhaps I shouldn’t call a bike race a blow-out, especially when it’s on a 44 degree banked track… bash would have been a better choice). Check Out Our Race Flier!!!! This will be the first ever high school race in Texas and the first …