{"id":53386,"date":"2020-06-19T23:13:25","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T04:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=53386"},"modified":"2020-06-19T23:13:30","modified_gmt":"2020-06-20T04:13:30","slug":"texas-biking-news-june-19th-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/06\/19\/texas-biking-news-june-19th-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News June 19th 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colin Strickland: The five races that changed my life<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Daniel Benson | www.cyclingnews.com<\/h3>\n

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Gravel racer picks the races that mean the most to him<\/p>\n

It’s Gravel Week here on Cyclingnews, and so who better to continue our ‘Five races that changed my life’ series than the reigning Dirty Kanza champion Colin Strickland.<\/p>\n

The Texan triumphed ahead of WorldTour pros Peter Stetina, Alex Howes and Lachlan Morton, but it was a long road to the top of the gravel world. Only starting out racing at the age of 23, Strickland took in road and fixed gear racing en route to where he is today.<\/p>\n

Here, Strickland talks us through his career so far, picking out five key races that have meant the most to him. …<\/p>\n

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2020 Tour de Cure: Central South Texas 08\/15\/2020 @ Virtual<\/a><\/h2>\n

main.diabetes.org<\/h3>\n

TOUR DE CURE IS NOW VIRTUAL<\/p>\n

The safety and health of people living with diabetes, their families, our supporters and volunteers are our #1 priority. With that in mind, we have decided to host our Tour de Cure\u00c2\u00ae event VIRTUALLY.<\/p>\n

The American Diabetes Association\u00c2\u00ae (ADA) continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health authorities and have decided to change ALL events nationwide to virtual events to include the 2020 Tour de Cure: Central South Texas on 8\/15\/2020. We will not hold our event at Prairie View A&M Campus.<\/p>\n

Even though we won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be hosting a traditional event, our virtual event will be a chance for you to participate with other people in our community \u00e2\u20ac\u201c keeping safe distancing rules in place, of course. Prior to event day, we will have fun and engaging ways to connect to our community of supporters. …<\/p>\n

2020 Tour de Cure: North Texas 10\/24\/2020 @ Virtual<\/a><\/h2>\n

main.diabetes.org<\/h3>\n

TOUR DE CURE IS NOW VIRTUAL<\/p>\n

The safety and health of people living with diabetes, their families, our supporters and volunteers are our #1 priority. With that in mind, we have decided to host our Tour de Cure\u00c2\u00ae event VIRTUALLY.<\/p>\n

The American Diabetes Association\u00c2\u00ae (ADA) continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health authorities and have decided to change ALL events nationwide to virtual events to include the 2020 Tour de Cure: North Texas on 10\/24\/2020. We will not hold our event at Panther Island Pavilion.<\/p>\n

Even though we won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be hosting a traditional event, our virtual event will be a chance for you to participate with other people in our community \u00e2\u20ac\u201c keeping safe distancing rules in place, of course. Prior to event day, we will have fun and engaging ways to connect to our community of supporters. …<\/p>\n

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Father-daughter duo from Stuart more than halfway through cross-country cycling journey<\/a><\/h2>\n

by John Evenson | cbs12.com<\/h3>\n

Louisiana (CBS12) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d While so many people haven’t been able to travel because of the global pandemic, one father and daughter duo are taking the ride of their lives. PGA Professional Kevin Compare and his daughter Amy have cycled over 2000 miles as of Thursday, from San Diego, California to Louisiana, with the trek slated to end in St. Augustine, Florida later this month.<\/p>\n

Not only is the cross country bicycle adventure on Kevin’s ‘bucket list’, and a chance to spend time with his family during the COVID-19 crisis, the ride is also …<\/p>\n

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KFQD Interview: TX to AK Charity Bike Ride Goes Online Due to Pandemic<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Greyson Maggio and Devika Raju from the University of Texas Austin join KFQD to discuss The Texas 4000 for Cancer \u00e2\u20ac\u201c an annual charity bike ride from Austin to Anchorage. This year, due to coronavirus, the event is happening online. …<\/p>\n

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Weekend Rides: Bee Creek & Red Horn<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

Purely everyone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s own personal decision on group riding\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.as we are going to follow along the same lines as other cycling events in the area have announced.<\/p>\n

Reminders & Covid-19 Protocols: …<\/p>\n

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Bike Brakes, Gears, Tires and Watch Problems \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ka-ching!<\/a><\/h2>\n

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com<\/h3>\n

In the last week or so, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had a bunch of things go wrong with Sophie the Fairdale. Several flats required professional intervention. Now I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m having to get more puncture-resistant tires and they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122er not cheap. Ka-ching. My trusty Garmin watch has finally begun to give out because I basically broke the walk and bike functions by using it so much. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m able to upgrade it even though the warranty is out. More ka-ching. The bike also needed adjustment to the gearing and brakes needed new pads. The Sun & Ski Sports bike shop mechanics say I …<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Amazing Juneteenth ride pic.twitter.com\/JBOuOeOylj<\/a><\/p>— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) June 20, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>