Zirbel breaks Armstrong’s record at Tour of Gruene TT
By:     Kirsten Frattini  Published:     November 2, 23:05,
Suspended rider competes in non WADA affiliated event

Tom Zirbel recently broke the record time of seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong at the Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic in Austin, Texas this weekend, an event not subject to control by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) Code. Zirbel is currently serving a two-year suspension…

BISSELL® Pro Cycling Announces 2011 Team
by editor
The BISSELL Pro Cycling Team announces today that it will continue as a continental team in 2011, with three new and 10 returning riders, in addition to former riders joining the team’s management. BISSELL Homecare, Inc. will return as the team’s owner and title sponsor, extending its eight-year relationship…Andrew Dahlheim from Dallas, Texas joins the team as a promising all-around asset, having finished third at this year’s U23 National Road Race Championships. Dahlheim has proven his strength as a sprinter and recently attracted the …

Pedal Pushers: Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic
by Roy and Christine
For 11 years the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club has been hosting an outstanding ride at Fredericksburg. The club seems to be as laid back as the ride. For example, the website for the ride states that those riding the longer rides can start any time between 8:30-9:30 AM.

Some of us arrived Friday evening to enjoy the flavor and atmosphere of the German heritage village of Fredericksburg. Jerry Middleton, above left, Christine, and I arrived a little…

Biking Big Bend Ranch State Park
By Pam LeBlanc | Tuesday, November 2
I’m rolling out soon on my next adventure — a four-day, 108-mile mountain bike jaunt through Big Bend Ranch State Park, the more rugged and remote neighbor of Big Bend National Park.

I’ve been itching to check out some of the new mountain bike trails there. We’ll be riding “The Other Side of Nowhere Epic Ride.” The loop starts west of Lajitas. From there, we’ll dodge cactus and tarantulas as we head north into the belly of the park. …