Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 8/13- 8/19/09 | Austin On Two …
by elliott
Things have quieted down a bit now that the Bicycle Film Festival has rolled out of town, but there are still lots of great regular events and a few new ones. … If you are not familiar with Gold Sprints, it is an indoor race where two bikes on trainers are set up next to one another and riders sprint against each other for fame and glory. An open source program called OpenSprints projects the speed and virtual distance covered up on a screen for the crowd to watch and …
More fun than Hotter Than Hell
by Dallas Voice
Like the MS150, I would ride a bike for two consecutive days and raise funds for a very worthwhile cause. Both the MS150 and the Lone Star Ride are helping …
Workday scheduled for Saturday at Kit McConnico
by Lufkin Daily News
Matt Reynolds, director of the South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference, is planning to host a couple of events in Nacogdoches, and has expressed …
Okay all you hardcore bikers out there. Here is your theme rap. I found this at Bicycle.net. To quote Bicycle.net, “This is one very funny song. It is done as a rap with a anti-fixie take.” The lyrics bring home the message to me. Robin Moore is the creator. His channel on Youtube.com.
Jack and Adam’s Bicycles: Volunteering Myths Dispelled
by Jack and Adam’s Bicycles:
Actually, volunteers get wonderful stuff: great food before, during and after the race, an awesome t-shirt, and even a post-race party. You could also receive other long-term opportunities, like an invite Texas Tri Series party at the …
Recreational Sports calendar – Aug. 12, 2009
by San Antonio Express – San Antonio,TX,USA
(830) 931-9744 Bicycling: Oct. 10, 8 am, Boerne Ride, 25 to 70 miles, city hall, Boerne. (210) 325-2500, (210) 524-9393. Half Marathon: Oct. 10, 8 am, Texas …
Syncros Partners with IMBA to Support and Reward Mountain Biking Advocacy
from Bicycle.net | Attitude is Everything by editor
Syncros provides discount product coupons to IMBA members and volunteers as rewards for creating, enhancing and preserving mountain bike trails around the world
SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Aug. 10, 2009 – Syncros Applied Technologies today announced its partnership with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) to provide IMBA members…
I have a new SRAM 10 speed chain waiting in my garage to replace my current Wippermann chain. I guess I will need to check this out.
SRAM issues voluntary recall of 10-speed PowerLock connector links
from The Journal of Competitive Cycling – by cpelkey
SRAM, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of the SRAM 10-Speed Chain PowerLock connector links. SRAM reports that the PowerLock outer connector plate could crack during installation or early use, …
Young adults ages 18-25 ride cross-country each summer through the nonprofit Bike & Build.
By Mary Jacobs
Staff Writer – United Methodist Reporter
United Methodist hospitality is getting a lot of positive, unsolicited buzz this summer from young adults participating in cross-country tours for the nonprofit Bike & Build.
Churches across the U.S. are hosting teams of young people, ages 18-25, who travel for two months to raise money and awareness for affordable housing organizations. …
Nighttime Bike Race (Austin, TX)
from www.youtube.com   time: 10:04
This is a short doc on a weekly Cross Club bike race around Lady Bird Lake on the hike and bike trail. The race is at night and it brings out all …
City CIP plan keeps moving : Newstreamz San Marcos
by Bill Peterson
The plans provide for a 10-foot bicycle and pedestrian sidewalk. The scheduled construction is set for February through November of 2010. The project will be coordinated with Texas State and TxDOT Loop 82 Overpass project. …
Bike Industry Profile: Brad Beneski of FlashBak | Austin On Two Wheels
by elliott
He started developing an amber colored system but needed to deal with Texas law which requires rear lights to be red. “I spoke with the Travis County District Attorney’s office, and they indicated that they would not prosecute someone …
Move over, Lance!
by Curetoday.com (press release)
Craig Broeder has picked up his bicycle and turned his love of cycling into a worthy cause–celebrating his wife’s 20th year of survival from ovarian cancer …
I suspect the bikes in this auction are not the top of the line models but there might be a diamond amongst the turnips.
Volunteer Call: Losing the Training Wheels | Austin On Two Wheels
by elliott
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas is seeking volunteers to assist at our Lose the Training Wheels camp for children with disabilities. This camp teaches the skills needed to ride a bicycle without training wheels. …
Bicycling Author Shares Experiences: TEXAS STATE TIME TRIAL …
by Jerry Dusterhoff
TEXAS STATE TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. I’ll just hit the high spots, use your imagination to fill in details. Last month I signed up for the ITT (Individual Time Trial) in Castroville, a distance of 20km. …
This is a combination of different activities: biking and sailing.
Texas cycling and sailing with Dennis: TGIF
by Dennis and Michele Starkey
On the cycling front I have been getting in my basic 100 miles a week, consisting of 2 club rides and usually a ride with just Michele and Me. Other than The Tuesday evening ride which has been really hot we roll out at about 7:30 am to …
Cycling Across the Trinity
by 331 miles
Due to my starting a new job this week and my wife finishing hers, my kids were staying with my in-laws. Vic drove up from south Texas on Friday, we spent the night with cousins, then drove out on Saturday…
I wish I knew how many bike rally’s I have ridden.
Keith Burgess-Jackson: Rockwall
by Keith Burgess-Jackson
Yesterday, in Rockwall, Texas, I did my 16th bike rally of the year and my 462d overall. I’ve been doing the Hot Rocks rally since 1989—the year I moved from College Station (where I had taught at Texas A&M University)… … In order to eat, I ride (and run). Addendum: I bought my first bike (a blue Sears Free Spirit 10-speed) 28 years ago today. I’m 52, so I’ve been riding a bicycle for more than half my life. Addendum 2: See the picture in this post? …
