{"id":14716,"date":"2012-06-22T21:41:56","date_gmt":"2012-06-23T02:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14716"},"modified":"2012-06-22T21:41:56","modified_gmt":"2012-06-23T02:41:56","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-22nd-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/06\/22\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-june-22nd-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 22nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some good news for Double Lake<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bobdole\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nTrails had been closed for awhile due to the USFS’s beliefs of a falling tree hazard. Major work was done by the USFS for tree removal with encouragement and support from GHORBA The original Double Lake trail is now open, use caution for debris on the trail and help move some of it to the side please. …<\/p>\n

Not ready 4 the Tour Divide yet, but anyone in Houston thinking about training 4 it<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby cpblue\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net
\nLike folks from all over, I’ve been following the progress of the Tour Divide racers on line. I tried riding in Colorado last year and it was lots tougher than I thought. I was wondering if there are any bikepackers or future TD racers in the Houston area interested in training for it.<\/p>\n

El Paso doctor dies from injuries after bike accident<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Victor R. Martinez \/ EL PASO TIMES
\nDr. Christopher J. Powers, a well-known and respected El Paso obstetrics and gynecology physician, died at around 11:45 p.m. Thursday night at University Medical Center.<\/p>\n

Powers, an avid bicyclist, suffered injuries to the head and body in bicycle accident May 27 in Cloudcroft while riding with friends. No vehicles were involved in the accident. …<\/p>\n

Pedal for Pancakes – Just kidding<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nEl Paso Bicycle Club Ride
\nWednesday July 11, 2012
\nDescription: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at 7 a.m. at La Mesa (park across from Eagle Grocery on NM 28) and ride to and around Las Cruces area (route to be determined). 50 miles, moderate pace. For shorter ride (25 miles), join up with main group at about 7:45 a.m. at The Bean in Mesilla. Linda Price…<\/p>\n

Monthly Spotlight Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nGreater Dallas Bicyclists
\nThe June Spotlight Ride was the Best of the Northwest. The Best of the Northwest ride is every 3rd Saturday and starts at Outdoor World at Grapevine Mills Mall. The ride travels thru the area between Grapevine lake and Lake Lewisville, traveling thru Flower Mound, Double Oak, Argyle, Copper Canyon and Bartonville. If you’d like to join the group in July, click here to see the GDB calendar entry for more information. This ride winds through the scenic area of Bentonville, Argyle and Copper Canyon north of Grapevine Lake. It’s one of the most scenic club rides. …<\/p>\n

I Bike Richardson \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Bethel Strong<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby dickdavid\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson
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\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time for another installment of the I Bike Richardson series, where we put a face on Richardson cyclists. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to introduce Bethel Strong. He took the time to answer a few questions about biking. Enjoy:
\nHow long have you been riding?
\nI rode a long time ago. Was running in marathons and half marathons. Had to stop about a year and a half ago due to knee problems. So, I started road cycling again. Loving it more than ever. …<\/p>\n

Scheduled TT #3 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c June 21, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby tonkster\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
\nFirst our Schedule TT #2 was cancelled due to Rain.\u00c2\u00a0 We may reschedule in the future.
\nNow the results for TT #3:
\nName \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Time
\nBoone Flynn \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:35:59
\nKim Topp \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:40:11
\nFrank Irwin \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:48:07
\nBilly Wyrick \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:45:20
\nCollin Clark \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:48:01
\nJP Rheault \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:38:36…<\/p>\n

Texas Mountain Bike Racing<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Shawn\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Mountain Bike Trails
\nSo you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been riding your MTB and completely thrashing some singletrack. You just feel good on the bike and have been riding a lot. Like, a-lot a-lot, A-LOT. I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know about you, but when I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m consistent about riding my bike and really pushing the tempo I get an itch\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 A really bad itch. …<\/p>\n

Congratulations to Kyle Chamberlain for winning the Elite Cycle<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTyler Bicycle Club Website in Tyler, Texas
\nKyle Chamberlain won the Elite Bicycles donated set of $1200 Roval Rapide EL45 Aero Wheels by winning the raffle at the Time Trail Series hosted by the Tyler Bicycle Club and the East Texas Triathletes.\u00c2\u00a0 This is a set of hand built competition carbon\/alloy wheels with a 45mm rim depth.\u00c2\u00a0 The next time trial series begins on July 5th.\u00c2\u00a0 Details for the time trial series can be found at: …<\/p>\n

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Super Squadra's @wengernation<\/a> on the Elite Men's TT podium with another Austinite @BGSpeed<\/a>. ATX looks great at Nats! pic.twitter.com\/Eflqfwxr<\/a><\/p>\n

— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 22, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n