{"id":22369,"date":"2013-09-29T23:44:30","date_gmt":"2013-09-30T04:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22369"},"modified":"2013-09-29T23:44:30","modified_gmt":"2013-09-30T04:44:30","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/09\/29\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fort Hood Challenge race draws largest number of cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Vanessa Lynch | Herald staff writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0KDHNews.com
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\nFORT HOOD \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Fort Hood Challenge two-day championship cycling race kicked off Saturday with a record-breaking 850 riders on the closed-course.
\nProfessional-level racers circled the 33-mile loop three times for a nearly 100-mile competition, but there were many categories and lengths for participants, who ranged in age from 10 to 70. The event also featured a free active-duty military competition Saturday that…<\/p>\n

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Business owner turns his love of biking into business<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Chris Cotelesse\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.yourhoustonnews.com
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\nBaltazar Vilchis spends at least one hour each day on two wheels, riding his bicycle around The Woodlands or at the George Mitchell Preserve in Huntsville. He said he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been competing in triathlons since 2000 and competed in three Iron Man competitions, the most recent was May in the township.
\nHe\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s loved bicycling since he was a child; and eight years ago, he opened his first bike shop, Cycles TX, in Mexico City. He opened his fourth in Market Street Sept. 3.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153With all the parks in The Woodlands, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a great…<\/p>\n

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DORBA Beginner Clinic<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDallas Off-Road Bicycle Association
\nSaturday, October 5, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM
\nHorseshoe Trail
\nBoathouse Drive at Horseshoe Trail, Grapevine, TX (map)
\nThere will be a beginner clinic on Saturday, October 5th at Horseshoe Trail in Grapevine, at 10:00 am as part of the annual “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Event”. This clinic WILL cater to the youngsters, but all ages are welcome
\nThere is a “classroom” for about an hour or so, 30 minutes on an obstacle course, and then a group ride that takes about an hour or so. So count on approximately 2.5 hours.
\nThe clinic is recommended for riders new to the sport. If you have never ridden a Mountain Bike before or have just started out riding, then this is for you. Beginner Clinics will consist of basic instruction including bike setup, safety, trail etiquette, bike handling skills such as…<\/p>\n

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P3 Bike Ride (People Pints Pedals)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDate: September 29, 2013
\nDescription: 575 Pizzeria hosts the 2013 P3 Bike ride benefiting Ambucs starting at 575, going to Golden Light Cantina, Crush Wine Bar and back to 575 for a concert, food and fun.
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Columbus Half-Century<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nEl Paso Bicycle Club
\nDescription: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Rio Plaza and ride up Artcraft to Columbus Highway, 50 miles. Moderate pace \u00e2\u20ac\u201d faster riders can go out further on Columbus Road more miles. Bring plenty of water. John Walton, …<\/p>\n

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Irving Itinerary<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nLone Star Cyclists
\nPace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option (Touring is a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
\nDate: Saturday, November 2, 2013 – 8:00am
\nLocation: Southwest Park, 2800 Shady Grove Rd, east of Belt Line Rd, north of IH-30<\/p>\n

Distances: 25 and 43
\nThis will be an urban ride around Irving, seeing the diverse faces Irving has to offer, including several miles of…<\/p>\n

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Race Preview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Six Shooter October 5-6, 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby joeyTWOwheels\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texascx.com
\nYou see Instagrams from cross camps and practices galore. You wake up early to pull hot laps in the park. Your free time at work is spent watching Voytilla\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s creations from last year. Everything in your brain is cyclocross.
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