{"id":22098,"date":"2013-08-04T22:36:47","date_gmt":"2013-08-05T03:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22098"},"modified":"2013-08-04T22:36:47","modified_gmt":"2013-08-05T03:36:47","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-4th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/08\/04\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-4th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 4th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hans Johnsen buys Downeast Bicycle<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.bicycleretailer.com
\nFRYEBURG, ME (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Maine-based distributor Downeast Bicycle Specialists has been sold to the Hans Johnsen Company of Dallas, Texas, the companies announced this weekend.
\nJeff Cavicchi, former vice president and part owner of Downeast, will become the general manager of Downeast. Doug Moore, the former president and part owner, will remain with the company through a two-month transition period. All other company personnel and…<\/p>\n

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Rockwall Rotary\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hot Rocks offers family fun Aug 10<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nblueribbonnews.com
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\n(Rockwall) August 4, 2013 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c An extreme BMX stunt show has been added to the lineup of activities at this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hot Rocks, giving families one more reason to come out to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Saturday, August 10 for a day of racing action and fun for all ages.
\nBig Time Actionsports will put on Quarter Pipe\/Box Jump performances and sign autographs during the Hot Rocks event.
\nBounce houses, children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s games and thrilling performances by…<\/p>\n

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Cycling Austin<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nNew dad’s got out to play this weekend, looking forward to the Tour of Austin!<\/p>\n

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Bike Friendly Cedars<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\n[When]\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Friday, August 30, 2013
\n[Time]\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00pm
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\nThis month we’re changing up locations, and will be hosting at Old City Park. Using the city skyline as our back drop, and partying in one Dallas’ historic parks! Accompanying us will be Rock And Roll Tacos, Parrott Icce, and Vitamin Water DFW…but the list of trucks is liable to grow. We also have a few tricks up our sleeves for this month; maybe FREE tee’s and FREE food?? Will post the details as we get closer to the party. We’re also starting the party an hour earlier to…<\/p>\n

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Repeat national champions shine at 2013 Masters Track Nationals<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.usacycling.org
\nIndianapolis, Ind. (Aug. 3, 2013) — The last day of individual competition at the 2013 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships featured several performances of blockbuster proportions on Saturday at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis. …<\/p>\n

…Men’s 75-79 Individual Pursuit – 2km
\n1. Skip Sparry (Plano, TX\/Matrix Cycling Club) 03:11.8…<\/p>\n

Women’s 45-49 Individual Pursuit – 2km
\n1. Christine Phillips (Chandler, AZ\/Strada Racing Club) 02:41.1
\n2. Karen Claeys (Seattle, WA\/Lake Washington Velo) 02:45.5
\n3. Suzanne Goodwin (Mckinney, TX\/McKinney Velo Club) 02:46.3…<\/p>\n

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2013 Masters Track Nationals conclude with team races<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Robert Annis\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.usacycling.org
\nIndianapolis, Ind. (Aug. 4, 2013) — Sunday was the last chance for riders to nab that elusive Stars-and-Stripes jersey or for champions to pad their already impressive medal totals at the 2013 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis. …<\/p>\n

…Men’s Madison 45+
\n1. Chris Carlson (Plano, TX\/ILIKEDAHADAGOTDAT M) 17…<\/p>\n

…Men’s Team Pursuit 45+
\n1. David Brinton (N Hollywood, CA\/ILIKEDAHADAGOTDAT TP) 04:47.7
\n1. Chris Carlson (Plano, TX\/ILIKEDAHADAGOTDAT TP) 04:47.7…<\/p>\n

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ARR August Club Ride at Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSaturday, August 10, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 AM
\nLake Georgetown – Russell entrance
\n2101 CR 262, Georgetown, TX (map)<\/p>\n

Look for the Austin Ridge Rider Banner
\nAugust Club Ride at Lake Georgetown<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 10, 2013 – 09:00<\/p>\n

Meet Up location: Russell Park (look for us outside the park ranger gate.<\/p>\n

Riders will break into groups based on skill level, length of ride and whether one wants to rip up the trails or ride at a social pace and smell the flowers. “No Drop” policy in effect so no one gets left…<\/p>\n

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Brazosport Bicycle Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\n8\/10\/2013 7:30 AM
\nSaturday Morning Ride. More<\/p>\n

8\/11\/2013 7:30 AM
\nSunday Morning Ride. More<\/p>\n

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Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Professor Al got this shot from the start of this morning's Tour de Jalape\u00c3\u00b1o! http:\/\/t.co\/OXarqVGI4X<\/a><\/p>\n

— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 4, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n