{"id":33810,"date":"2016-08-09T00:24:34","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T05:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=33810"},"modified":"2016-08-09T00:24:34","modified_gmt":"2016-08-09T05:24:34","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-august-8th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/08\/09\/texas-bicycling-news-august-8th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News August 8th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicycle Advisory Council seeking new members<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Pam LeBlanc<\/h3>\n

fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n


\nThe City of Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bicycle Advisory Council is looking for new members.
\nThe council, which advises city staff on bike-related matters, is made up of nine voting members and up to 10 alternate, non-voting members. Three full voting members and five alternates are needed.
\nAny adult resident of Austin is eligible. Members serve two-year terms. …<\/p>\n

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Reveille Peak 100K Mountain Bike Race 09.10.16 8am<\/a><\/h2>\n

by tfracing<\/h3>\n

www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

Upcoming Races – Terra Firma Racing – Texas’ Original Adventure Race Company
\nEvent: Reveille Peak 100k Mountain Bike Race
\nThis is 100K Mountain Bike Race at the scenic Reveille Peak Ranch. The course will be (4) 25k loops around the 1300+ acre ranch. There is plenty of jeep road riding for passing as well as sweet single track and lots of climbing. We are not including any of the upper loop. Time limit of 10-hours. There is equal pay for solo open male and females, and awards to other categories. Come on out and test your grit!
\nThere is also a solo 50k option! This race will start with the 100k race and be 2 loops of the 25k course.
\nDate:
\nSeptember 10th, 2016
\nTime:
\n8:00 am
\nRace Weekend Schedule:
\nCheckin & Late Registration Friday night at race site from 3-7pm or Race Morning 6-7:30 am
\nPre-Race Meeting: Race Morning 7:45 am
\nStart Time: 8:00 am<\/p>\n

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4 Hours of Rocky Hill Mountain Bike Race 10.15.16 12pm<\/a><\/h2>\n

by tfracing<\/h3>\n

www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

Upcoming Races – Terra Firma Racing – Texas’ Original Adventure Race Company
\nWelcome to the 22nd Annual 24 Hours of Rocky Hill Mountain Bike Race!
\nEvent:
\nA 24-hour mountain bike race that can me done solo or on a team of up to 8 people. This is a 10(+-) mile course. Teams try to log as many laps as possible, with only 1 member riding at a time. The team or solo rider with the most laps in the 24 hour time period wins. The single track winds through oak and pine groves combining quick down hills and technical sections. The course is marked with arrows for day riding, reflective tape for night riding.
\nDate:
\nOctober 15th & 16th, 2016
\nTime:
\nNoon to Noon
\nOther Info:
\nOptions for 6-hour race and a 12-hour race. There will be a staggered start based on your race (see start schedule below) and all racers will finish at noon on Sunday.
\nThere will be movies at night on the big screen at the saloon (transition area).
\nOther Events during the day include the slow race, the huffy toss, and kid events.
\nCustom Race Numbers w\/Names and RFID chip live timing and results displayed during event
\nLights:
\nNiteRider will be at the event and plans to bring a full inventory of lights “for sale” or rental. They will also have their rapid charging station available. There will be a neutral charging outlet. Please label you lights with your name. Trail LED will also be on hand with lights “for sale” or rental ($30) and a charging station. There is no reason not to ride at night!<\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Houston-Heights-Runner-Cyclist-Meetup\/events\/232838219\/?rv=me2&_af=event&_af_eid=232838219&https=off<\/p>\n

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Texas Tornado Boot Camp Instructor Steven Bodak Passes<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rennie Scaysbrook<\/h3>\n

www.cyclenews.com<\/h3>\n


\nTexas Tornado Boot Camp instructor Steven Bodak has tragically passed away following an accident with a car while cycling in his hometown of Willis, TX, on Wednesday August 3.
\nBodak, 44, was hit from behind while riding at dusk and was pronounced brain dead shortly after arriving at the Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, TX. He was placed on life support as an organ donor, the decision to switch it off being made at 9:30pm on Saturday, August 6. …<\/p>\n

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The Racing Post – August 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n

theracingpost.us<\/h3>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Come join EP Cyclists for our Tuesday Ride: 08\/09\/16
***It's Wear your EP Cyclists Original
Jersey Day***Let's… https:\/\/t.co\/vthfI4yXyB<\/a><\/p>\n

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 8, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n