According to a short article in the Houston Chronicle, a Lubbock grand jury will review the case against a 62 year old man who strung a neck-high wire across a popular bike path as well as placing sharp objects on the trail. Full article.
The man wanted to protect the environment.
Crusin de Hood 4, Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1310 Paluxy Highway, Granbury. 8 a.m. Benefiting the Granbury Optimist Club. Routes of 23, 38 and 63 miles. $25 before April 21, $30 race day. 817-573-5033 or 817-377-8200.
cyclingnews.com has a review and test ride of the new 10 speed 105 group. If you have needed that tenth gear to get you over the high mountains but couldn’t afford the Ultegra and Dura Ace fixtures this solves your problem. Full article.
The 2007 Bikes Belong Coalition grants have been announced and the Austin Ridge Riders will receive $4,400 to to build a critical stretch of singletrack in their Slaughter Creek Trail network. Bikes Belong funding will help accelerate the trailbuilding process and meet Recreational Trails Program deadlines by helping the committed grassroots group pay for a 2-mile section of machine-built trail.
The Slaughter Creek Trail system sits on Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands. Mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels enjoy these trails, and the Austin Ridge Riders, Texas’ largest mountain bike club, utilize the area for their excellent programs.
Bikes Belong is the national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers working to put more people on bicycles more often. Through national leadership, grassroots grants, and promotion, we strive to make bicycling in the U.S. safe, convenient, and fun.
