Houston Cyclocross, Greg the Caveman Style

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Greg (no last name on his blog that I can find) decided to substitute a Houston cyclocross race for his normal mountain bike riding. He posted this on his blog (The Official Blog of Greg the Caveman) describing his weekend in Houston at Eleanor Tinsley Park (not far from I work).

The post starts out, “I decided to skip the Camp Eagle marathon mountain bike race to do a few cross races in Houston. Normally, skipping any kind of mountain bike race for a race that involves tires skinnier than 1.9” is blasphemy and not in my nature especially if it involves going to Houston. This go round, though, I wasn’t really feeling like riding 42 miles of Camp Eagle, not to mention it’s a longer drive and I’ve already been twice this year for Xterra and the XC race. I didn’t really have a good bike setup either. So, I made the decision Friday night to head for Houston in the morning.”

Visit Greg’s blog for his full post.

Healthy Living Initiatives

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from www.BikeTexas.org

Healthy living initiatives are flourishing across Texas, and BikeTexas is working to ensure that bicycling is well represented, along with nutrition and physical activities such as walking, in these efforts. The first week in December was a busy one as we met with some of the great organizations involved in this effort!

Partners include:

link to more information at BikeTexas.org

2009 TTN State Trails Conference – Waco, TX

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January 21 – 23, 2009

The trails movement in Texas continues to grow, fueled by dramatic increases in health concerns, economic benefits of urban trail proximity to real estate development, and awareness of nature’s value to balanced living. Our January 2009 conference – “TEXAS TRAILS; THEN, TODAY AND TOMORROW” – will provide both newcomers and veterans new insights on urban trails, and how they offer a higher quality of living to residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Enrique Peñalosa, whose legendary pathway accomplishments as Mayor of Bogotá Colombia have gained worldwide attention, will be the keynote speaker. The conference includes guided tours of some of Waco’s recent facility upgrades. Potential sponsors are invited to contact us and let us know how we can provide valuable exposure in the conference exhibit area. At each and every conference, attendees meet knowledgeable trails vendors and partners, ready to help.

link to more information at Texas Trails Network

BikeTexas Coordinates Luncheon & Bike Ride

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BikeTexas is coordinating a luncheon and bike ride featuring alternative transportation expert Enrique Peñalosa.

BikeTexas presents an exciting event coming up on January 21 – Enrique Peñalosa, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, is visiting Texas to speak at the Texas Trails Network Conference, and will take time out of his busy schedule to be the guest speaker at a luncheon and urban bike ride! We are coordinating the event, and State Senators Rodney Ellis and Jeff Wentworth will host.

2009 TTN State Trails Conference
15th Statewide Conference
January 21 – 23, 2009
Waco, Texas