Christina Smith: Pro Road & Mountain Biker

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By Brad McDonnell / Staff Writer, Denton Record-Chronicle

The 34-year-old Denton resident started out as strictly a mountain biker, turning pro in 2005 and racing on a national circuit. She soon realized, however, that living and training in Texas would not allow her to reach her full potential, so Smith elected to take on road racing.

“I am not saying it’s easier,” Smith said of road racing compared to mountain biking. “But you can be a professional road cyclist living in Texas and compete at the highest level and be competitive and be a contender.”

link to the full story at the Denton Record-Chronicle

Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure Rides Through Texas

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Fuller Center Bike Trip

On June 16th, ten riders dipped their tires in the Pacific at San Diego to launch a faith and purpose-driven journey of a lifetime. Over the next 8 weeks, they are riding coast-to-coast to promote the work of The Fuller Center for Housing until they conclude their trek in Savannah. Along the ride the riders will stop to build housing.

7/15 Tuesday 25 Davis, OK Whitesboro, TX
7/16 Wednesday 26 Whitesboro, TX Denton, TX
7/17 Thursday 27 Denton, TX Terrell, TX
7/18 Friday BUILD Terrell, TX Terrell, TX
7/19 Saturday 28 Terrell, TX Kilgore, TX
7/20 Sunday 29 Kilgore, TX Shreveport, LA

9 Young Cyclists Go to Vermont for National Championships

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By Bill Oram / AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF

Three years ago, the future of the youth mountain biking team at the Camacho Center was uncertain.

Someone had broken into the mobile storage shed behind the center, stealing 25 bikes valued at about $200 apiece. More than a dozen young cyclists were temporarily without wheels — until community support poured in. Within a month, the fleet had been replenished…

…This week, marking a complete turnaround from 2005’s difficulties, nine team members traveled to Vermont to compete in the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships.

link to the full story at The Austin American-Statesman

Texas cyclists to ride 3,300 miles

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By Natalia Ciolk, dailytexanonline.com

Six Texas cyclists are traveling across the country to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The 33-day, 3,300-mile journey from San Diego to Washington, D.C., began July 1 and included a stop at Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop in Austin Wednesday.

Each rider has been affected by cancer in different ways, and all were inspired to hit the road.

“Our basic premise is that we all have a connection with cancer,” said former Livestrong Challenge rider Joe Haeggquist, who as a teenager lost his best friend to leukemia.

link to the full story at dailytexanonline.com

Another report from kfdm.com (Beaumont, TX)

It’s a record that’s never been accomplished before…. riding a bicycle 33-hundred miles in 33 days.

By doing so… six Southeast Texans hope to break a world record but that’s not their main goal.

Six Southeast Texas cyclists got to thank Beaumont in person for supporting their mission. Today, they’re joined by 45 other Southeast Texans for encouragement as they make the half way point in their journey. They’re biking across the USA raising money for the fight against cancer.