Texas Bike Blog Roundup February 10th
Another day with too many bikers writing about their activities so I am continuing in the digest mode.
Tour of New Braunfels Criterium 2009
The start of the 2009 Season has begun!!
I was very thankful to be able to stay with Misty’s Parents house in New Braunfels with Shawn and Misty. Thank you VERY much for your hospitality!! I’m looking forward to seeing the new house for next year!
Race Report:
The race got off to a pretty slow start, of course you have your attacks off the front.
I’ve used the Weather Underground web site for many years. One of their more recent features is called the WunderMap and I’ve found that it can be quite useful as a “pre-ride” weather source when you’re wondering just how many layers you may be piling on in order to stay warm. In addition to superimposing weather radar over neighborhood level maps, it displays detailed weather information from multiple weather reporting points.
from Nearly Famous Fred – Texas Cyclist
Sometimes, life surprises you in the most unexpected ways.
As a big time, famous writer of a free Internet cycling blog, I knew there would be certain benefits. The parties with rock stars. The world travel. Hanging out with professional athletes. Dating super models. And don’t even get me started on the money. All of these were benefits that I certainly anticipated. But the other day, I discovered a bonus “super power” benefit of writing this blog.
Girl Power is the theme of Austin Cycling this spring
A lot of cycling is dominated by men. Head out to most Saturday morning hammerfests or even many social rides, and you’ll find the rides made up of mostly if not all men. (Even rides advertised as can get out of hand pretty quickly.) So it is nice to see this trend being bucked in a major way in Austin with the occurrence of tons of women only and women specific events designed to help female riders race and ride in a nurturing, non-aggressive atmosphere.
from Nearly Famous Fred – Texas Cyclist
In keeping with my stated policy of preemptive self deprication, I have a true story that I’ve been meaning to write about. This story confirms the long held public and personal opinion that I am, indeed, a big Doofus. Please keep in mind that I am willingly telling this story about myself. I only hope that my story can help others.
Last fall, specifically, October 18th, I made the long drive from McKinney to Mineral Wells, TX, for a ride called the Kiwanas Crazy Kicker.
Trek Valencia Review : Ride #9 – Dog Sitting by Bike
My sister and her family were out of town this weekend so they asked me to stop by during their absence to feed and play with Hershey, their beagle. Google Maps identified a distance of just over four miles, one-way.
Instead of reaching for the car keys, I decided to take the Valencia…and why not? Cars create most of their pollution in the first few miles of a drive when the catalytic converter is still warming up.