The Cleburne ISD is giving 200 helmets to third graders during May. More information.
Century Buzz Bike & Skate Tour – Clute, TX
A Metric Century, 45 Mile, 34 Mile, and a 17 Mile route. For the experienced or the novice cyclist, you can expect it to be “HOT” and at times “WINDY”. If your family isn’t ready for the open road 100K yet, why not try out our 17 Mile complete with a nice country rest stop. Train your family for the big ones on our small route! After the tour why not join us at the Great Texas Mosquito Festival for a day of fun.
Lin Richey
Phone: 800-371-2971
Email: linrichey@mosquitofestival.com
Ken Hoffman Houston Chronicle Column: MS 150 riders set two records
Today’s Ken Hoffman column has a brief recap of his ride and the record number of riders with over $12 million raised. Full article link.
Ride of Silence plans fifth annual memorial
The Ride of Silence, a grass-roots, global network of group rides held simultaneously and in complete silence in honour of cyclists injured or killed by motorists, has announced the date and time for the 2007 edition. Spokesperson Mark Hagar says that “the 2007 Ride of Silence will start globally on Wed. May 16th, at 7:00 PM. Rides in the southern hemisphere will take place on Sat. May 19th at 10 AM, for rider safety, and greater visibility to the public and media.”
The Ride of Silence memorial was started after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was struck and killed by a passing bus while cycling outside of Dallas in 2003. His good friend & coach Chris Phelan organized a memorial ride in Dallas on May 18th, titled the Ride of Silence, a slow paced silent 12 mile ride to honour/remember his friend. In just a 10 day period, via email and word of mouth, over 1,000 cyclists attended. Chris thought he had closure.
Word spread and in 2004, Rides of Silence took place on May 18th at 7:00 PM in 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada spreading to over 250 cities worldwide in 2006.
There are no fees to attend Rides of Silemce. For more information, visit the Ride of Silence Web site at http://www.rideofsilence.org/locations-international.php.