{"id":5232,"date":"2010-07-09T23:46:44","date_gmt":"2010-07-10T04:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=5232"},"modified":"2010-07-09T23:46:44","modified_gmt":"2010-07-10T04:46:44","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-9th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2010\/07\/09\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-9th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Armstrong tips hat to USA junior champion Craddock<\/strong><\/a>
\nfrom Cyclingnews News Headlines by Greg Johnson
\nLawson Craddock got the biggest tip in his junior cycling career in the form of a recent tweet by seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The Houston native<\/strong> wowed the cycling community when he won three junior national titles in the time trial, criterium and road race at the recent USA Cycling National Championships held in Bend, Oregon. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I came into the National Championships feeling confident with my abilities, but you can never tell how the races are going to turn out,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d …<\/p>\n

\"Lawson<\/p>\n

Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine<\/strong><\/a>
\nJuly 11, 2010
\nSodas with HFCS and Caffeine May Be Best Drinks for Endurance
\nThe limiting factor in endurance racing is the time that it takes to get enough oxygen into muscles to burn food for energy.\u00c2\u00a0 Anything that reduces oxygen requirements allows you to race faster. Sugar stored in muscles, called glycogen, requires less oxygen than fat or protein. Anything that helps you keep sugar in muscles longer gives you greater endurance.<\/p>\n

A study from Georgia State University shows that drinks that contain both glucose and fructose burn more carbohydrates than…<\/p>\n

Mixed Signals: Dallas Drops Ticket Against Bike Helmet Law Opponent, Then …<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Dallas Observer (blog)
\n… a federal civil suit last month against the city, Dallas County and the State of Texas, complaining the city’s bicycle helmet law is unconstitutional. …<\/p>\n

Folding Bike Concept locks itself to poles<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Slippery Brick
\nHere in the sprawled out state of Texas most of us can’t use a bike to get around unless we are in one of the big cities. It’s also hot enough to melt the …<\/p>\n

\"Folding<\/p>\n

Times-Georgian – Texas to Georgia bicycle trip to aid animal welfare<\/strong><\/a>
\nBill Craig, a volunteer at the West Georgia Spay and Neuter Clinic, will ride his bicycle from Carrollton, Texas, to Carrollton, Ga., a 750-mile ride, to raise money for animal advocacy.<\/p>\n

A Carroll County man\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s passion for animal advocacy has inspired him to hit the road \u00e2\u20ac\u201d he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s organizing a 750-mile bike ride from Carrollton, Texas, to Carrollton, Ga., in September. …<\/p>\n

\"Bill<\/p>\n

Cited cyclists appreciate new ticket dismissal option<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Austin American-Statesman
\nDefensive cycling program first in Texas and among the first of its kind in the nation, organizers say. AJ Greig received a ticket for running a red light …<\/p>\n

Concept Halo Bike Lock Sends a Text Message When Your Bike is Stolen<\/strong><\/a>
\nfrom Gearlog by Alan Henry
\nIf you’ve ever had a bike stolen from somewhere you thought was safe, or had your lock cut so someone could make off with your bike, you know that feeling of helplessness you get when you come back and find your lock in pieces on the ground. Even though it’s still a design and may never make its way to store shelves, the Halo bicycle lock, from designer…<\/p>\n

\"Halo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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