Singletracks.com provides a forum for MTB riders to list and comment on trails. According to the Texas listing as of today there are 83 trails with comments. Some of the reviewers have posted pictures as well. Texas Mountain Bike trails at singletrack.com
Pondero – Denton County Based Blog
Christopher Johnson writes this blog from Sanger, Texas. According to his blog’s subtitle, the purpose is to weigh, consider, reflect.
Christopher’s November 23rd post begins, “Some of my bicycling blog brothers (and sisters) have been describing the transition to winter riding. They’ve detailed accounts of sub-freezing rides, including photos of recent snowfall, and raving about the benefits of studded tires. These accounts are interesting to me not because they apply to my situation, but because of the stark contrast with my little patch on the prairie.”
Along with his reflections are beautiful pictures. You can see and read his full post at this link.
Bicycling Hell Week – Fredericksburg, TX
Texas Hell Week #19 is slated for 14-21 March 2009 in Fredericksburg TX. This is the granddaddy of all Hell Weeks. Over 300 riders from the corners of the USA come to Hell Week each March to ride in the hills, enjoy balmy spring weather, and soak up Texas culture. There’s an abundance of motels, campgrounds and B&Bs nearby to accommodate you and your pocketbook. New for 2009 are new routes to the south and west, demonstrating that after all these years, there are still some unexplored roads in Hill Country! View the routes here: http://www.hellweek.com/texasroutes.html
Ride of Silence – Many Cities
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
On May 20, 2009, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. (Read the full history here…)
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride, which is held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured.
Please check the resources on this site. If there is a Ride Of Silence in your area, we encourage you to join them. If there is not a ride planned in your area, please consider adding your city to the ever-growing list of sites by going here:
http://www.rideofsilence.org