{"id":24689,"date":"2014-06-14T22:41:42","date_gmt":"2014-06-15T03:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=24689"},"modified":"2014-06-14T22:41:42","modified_gmt":"2014-06-15T03:41:42","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-14th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/06\/14\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-14th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest June 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Confessions of a Mediocre Masters Racer at Tulsa Tough<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Robert Wray\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texasbikeracing.com<\/h4>\n

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\n Five days later, my legs and kidneys have recovered, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had a chance to reflect on my weekend at Tulsa Tough. Not only was it my first time at Tulsa Tough, it was my first time stepping foot into Oklahoma.
\n Like Cat 6 rookies, an Austinbikes Bombers teammate and I rolled out of town at 3 PM on Friday afternoon, only to get stuck in horrendous traffic and construction between Austin and Dallas. Nine hours later, we rolled into Tulsa \u00e2\u20ac\u201c just after midnight. We missed the Friday night \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Blue Dome\u00e2\u20ac\u009d crit. Stories were already circulating around the hotel bar about a…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Short Track Series (STS) is Back!<\/a><\/h2>\n

GHORBA.org<\/h4>\n

\n GHORBA STS #1 – Cypresswood
\n GHORBA STS #2 – Riverbend, Sugar Land
\n GHORBA STS #3 – Jack Brooks
\n The STS race series allows for riders of all abilities to race against riders with similar skills. Solo qualification runs on the relatively short courses are done to seed riders based upon speed. Riders then go out in heats…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tour De Burma Photos<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h4>\n

\n Photo gallery on Flickr.com of today’s ride.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

TMC Team Time Trial Results 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

Team McAllen Cycling<\/h4>\n

\n Thanks to all the teams that participated and volunteered in today’s fun team time trial. This year’s Jarachina Rd route was challenging where anything could happen. This year it included flats and a little dog chase. Hope to see you all next year after our Individual Team Time Trial Series. Congratulations to all the winners and participants! The results are below. …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

BREVET SCHEDULE<\/a><\/h2>\n

LONE STAR Randonneurs<\/h4>\n

\n Italy June 21st 7:00 AM
\n Ride Start: Parking lot west of Exxon Tiger Mart
\n NW Corner of SR-34 & I-35E
\n Lodging
\n Italy Inn
\n 101 L R Campbell Rd, Italy, TX\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Police seek tips in hit-and-run that killed cyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Alia Malik, San Antonio Express-News<\/h4>\n

\n SAN ANTONIO \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Police are asking for the public’s help to find the driver who fatally hit a bicyclist last month.
\n Jose Carlos Macy, 20, had been riding in the designated bike lane May 3 just after 12:30 a.m., westbound in the 2900 block of West Commerce Street, according to police. Macy’s bicycle had a safety light, police said.
\n An unidentified vehicle hit Macy from behind and…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Collin Classic PBA Rest Stop – 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

Plano Bicycle Association<\/h4>\n

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\n The crew at the PBA rest stop readies for their first customer – of course it is Curtis! Thanks to all and especially to Rest Stop Captain Tim Eliott for the great support.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Upcoming Events<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brazos Valley Cyclists<\/h4>\n

\n Monday Night Social Ride
\n June 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
\n Every Monday
\n Research Park
\n Karbach College Station Brews Cruise 2
\n June 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
\n Harvey Washbangers
\n Mountain Biking Kids\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Rides
\n June 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
\n Every week on Monday and Friday until July 4, 2014
\n Hensel Park
\n Take no Prisoners
\n June 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
\n Every Tuesday
\n Springers Shell Station (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shellron\u00e2\u20ac\u009d)\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/MinaFarzad\/status\/477864551762132992<\/p>\n

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Great ride @SpringtownTexas<\/a> rally http:\/\/t.co\/GCe2lzY3gh<\/a> #cycling<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jWcriRMfXl<\/a><\/p>\n

— Nano Ninja (@NanoNinjaTalk) June 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n