{"id":24751,"date":"2014-06-20T23:26:11","date_gmt":"2014-06-21T04:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=24751"},"modified":"2014-06-20T23:26:11","modified_gmt":"2014-06-21T04:26:11","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-20th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/06\/20\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-20th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest June 20th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Duncanville’s only bike store has a hometown feel<\/a><\/h2>\n

By NANETTE LIGHT, Neighborsgo\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dallasnews.com<\/h4>\n

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\n When Tim Harper was 13, all he wanted was a set of wheels \u00e2\u20ac\u201d specifically, a shiny 1980 Redline Pro Line bike.
\n To pay for his bike, he snagged a job scooping ice cream that summer at an old Polar Bear ice cream shop on Main Street in Duncanville.
\n By summer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s end, he had saved enough \u00e2\u20ac\u201d $130 at that time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d to buy the two-wheel racer.
\n Now the bike \u00e2\u20ac\u201d not quite as shiny anymore \u00e2\u20ac\u201d hangs on a rack of bicycles in the A-frame building that once housed the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Former moto world champ Ben Spies channels his passion for cycling with Elbowz Racing<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Addie Levinsky\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0velonews.competitor.com<\/h4>\n

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\n Former Superbike world champion Ben Spies has such a firm grip on the ins and outs of bike racing, one could not be faulted for thinking he was a seasoned professional.
\n The 29-year-old Texas native is still fairly new in the world of cycling, yet he is a Cat. 1 racer, and most notably, he started the successful Elbowz Racing team, which, in its rookie season in 2011, won more than 70 races.
\n Spies\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 name will ring a bell to those familiar with motorcycle racing. He had every intention of setting a record or two in America, but his career as a motorcycle road racer went further than he could have ever imagined. Spies won the AMA Superbike national championship for in 2006, and successfully defended his title in 2007, and again in 2008. He then went on to win the world Superbike championship in…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Your 2014-2015 Texas Cyclocross Schedule (to date)<\/a><\/h2>\n

by joeyTWOwheels\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texascx.com<\/h4>\n

\n Everyone keeps talking about it. \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcgraming it.
\n You can feel the excitement building as racers acquire new frames and gear and review all the latest road and mountain bike results to see where their archenemy is placing.
\n Cross is heating up in Texas, y\u00e2\u20ac\u2122all. You best be busy.
\n Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your schedule to date. Some things might change (as you can see by the TBDs), but at least you know where you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be spending 14 (potential) weekends this fall and winter. …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Middle Concho MTB<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h4>\n

\n Date(s) – 06\/25\/2014
\n 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
\n Location: Middle Concho Park
\n Categories
\n MTB Ride
\n No Drop Ride
\n Be ready to roll at 6:30PM. This is a no-drop social mountain bike ride at Middle Concho. Routes vary and groups are formed if needed based on skill level. All riders welcome.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ride Interview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Spokes of Freedom \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Farmersville, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.wheelbrothers.com<\/h4>\n

\n Another great holiday ride is coming up! We snagged an interview with Suzee Bolton, to find out more about this inaugural event on July 4th, 2014. If you were looking for a great family friendly, 4th of July event, look no further! Actually, do look further down the page for the complete interview! Read on!
\n Why join your ride?
\n Spokes of Freedom is on the longest trail in North East Texas, North East Texas Trail; which is an old Railroad bed which is being converted into a biking, hiking and equestrian trail where much of it is already passable. The ride is FREE and after the ride everyone is invited to come to SouthLakePark just south of town for a free fireworks show hosted by the Farmersville Volunteer Fire Department.
\n How long has your ride been around?
\n This is the inaugural event of Spokes of Freedom.
\n What was the motivation behind starting the ride and who benefits from it?
\n Cadence Cyclery is a strong supporter of the local communities and wanted to couple a great ride on…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rolling My Wheels To Survey Tree Damage In Fort Worth’s Mallard Cove Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

Durango Texas<\/h4>\n

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\n On Sunday during the course of my 1st Annual Mallard Cove Park Father’s Day bike ride I stopped and took a picture of a tree which I used for illustrative purposes on my 1st Annual Mallard Cove Park Father’s Day bike ride.
\n Today I returned to Mallard Cove Park to roll my bike’s wheels and found…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Current and upcoming in July 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

Schlumberger Cycling Club<\/h4>\n

\n Fulshear Summer Ride
\n Starts: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a012-Jul-2014 7:30 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Ends: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a012-Jul-2014 12:00
\n Our July ride will be at the Fulshear Park & Ride. Arrive early (7:00am) to to insure enough time to get your gear ready and to hear the safety and ride announcements. Please car pool as parking is tight at the Park & Ride lot. We will roll out at 7:30am. This ride offers 34, 42, and 53 mile routes.
\n Veterans RockN\\’ Ride Concert
\n Starts: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a018-Jul-2014 19:00 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Ends: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a018-Jul-2014 21:00
\n The SCC is helping the Independence Fund host the RockNRide Concert this summer on July 18th. Event will be held at Sugar Land Town Square 7pm – 9pm. Admission is free and event features two bands: ESH and Amy Lee & The 2nd Line. We need over 50 volunteers to make this event a success and you will receive volunteer points. Please email Joanna Covington at gumchain@gmail.com with your name, email address, cell phone, and if you have a preferred volunteer position to sign up. See linked pdf for a list of volunteer positions. http:\/\/www.slbcycling.com\/downloads\/Volunteer%20Information\/RockNRide%20Volunteer%20Availability.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/txbikeracing\/status\/480185857505103876<\/p>\n

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The sun in Texas is not a joke #hotterthanhell<\/a> #tan<\/a> #cycling<\/a> @hotternhell100<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/kaG2pPn1u5<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tony Baca (@eltonybaca) June 20, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n