Daily Blog and News Roundup for April 26th

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J C’s sunshine band » Neighborhood Easy Spin on Mtn Bike
by jtctroy
I aired up the mountain bike tires and went for a quick easy spin around town. The wind was blowing about 30 mph. The temperature was about 80 degrees. It was overcast, and humid. They say storms are moving in from the west. My knees hurt a little which was surprising since I rested yesterday with the grand kids here. Randy is coming Friday. I think we will ride the 50 miler at Fort Hood next Saturday. There’s supposed to be 2000 feet of … Capital of Texas Triathlon …

Durango Texas: Sunday Mountain Biking With The Kids At River …
by Durango
This is making the water feel cold, unlike going swimming in the middle of water. I’m sure I’ll adjust. It has been a windy, cloudy Sunday here in North Texas. I went to River Legacy Park to pedal the mountain bike trail around noon. …

Tour d’Italia – Italy, TX

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Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 8:00 AM
Italy High School
300 College St., Italy, TX

Benefiting Italy High School, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and other North Texas charities, the Tour d’Italia enters its 24th year, bigger and better then ever. We expect 2000 riders to earn one of our collector-quality T shirts this year. The city of Italy will be handling traffic control and parking. Camping is available at the high school, and in the air conditioned gym.

Routes from 12 to 63 miles appeal to the entire family.

Late registration will be at Italy High School. Packet pickup for preregistered riders will be at various bike shops in June.

Ride start will be on Main St. in downtown Italy at 8:00 a.m. Late registering riders will have an open start from the high school, 8:15-9:00 a.m.

Whichever route you choose, you will enjoy our great rest stops, featuring fresh fruit, including our special ripe plums and nectarines, and manned by our friendly volunteers.

After the ride, enjoy free snow cones, Coca Cola products, and a hot shower at Italy High School.

Tour d’Italia website

Paws & Puddles Bike Ride – Texas City, TX

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Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
Gulf Greyhound Park
1000 FM 2004, Texas City, TX

An MS-150 recommended ride, with proceeds benefitting the Animal Alliance of Galveston County. There will be 10, 40, and 60-mile routes. A t-shirt is guaranteed for all pre-registered riders. Fresh fruit, banana bread and other goodies will be available at each rest stop. Lunch will be served to all registered riders at Gulf Greyhound Park after the ride.

Fee will be $35 for those registering June 7. 2009 or after, up to and including, the day of the ride. If you will be registering the day of the ride, please be at Gulf Greyhound Park at least one hour before the ride begins.

Paws & Puddles Bike Ride website

The Dam Bike Time Trial – Grand Prairie, TX

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8 Mile USAT Sanctioned Bike Time Trial on the Joe Pool Lake Dam at Lynn Creek Park. Mostly flat with two small climbs, one at each end. USAT memberships required: one day or annual. $1,000.00 in Prizes! No refunds or transfers.

Online registration