Bicycles and Burgers race highlights two-wheeled fun
By: Julia Arredondo/Special to the Caller-Times
Finally, the nationwide bicycle craze has hit Corpus Christi.

It’s been in the works over the past few years with the local commuter and recreational bicyclist population steadily growing. And with roots in subversive culture, bicycling seems to have struck a chord with Corpus’ youth and young professionals. …More

Fort Worth Bicycling Association Rides
Hot ‘Nuff Here at Home July 4th Edition, Fort Worth TX (details)
Mon, July 4, 2011 8:00 am

The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble, Fort Worth TX (details)
Tue, July 5, 2011 9:00 am

Art Cowsen’s Watermelon Waltz, Fort Worth TX (details)
Wed, July 6, 2011 6:00 pm

Block Periodization Trial Week 4
by Ken         Texas Racing Life
If you follow this blog, you know I have been trying a different approach to training: block periodization.

Last week I focused on 3-5 minute intervals, which would stress my VO2max system, which is the maximum amount of oxygen my body can intake and use.  To train this part of your aerobic system, you must be at the line between anaerobic and aerobic exercise.  I got some great workouts in, but found myself not recovering as fast… More

Gearing Up For The 4th Of July Ride
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson

There is just a few more days until the Red, White and Bike Ride and we hope to see as many folks as possible.

Here are a few things you may want to bring when you come out:… More

Learning to do maintenance on a bike is as easy as learning to ride one
By Gordon Dickson        gdickson@star-telegram.com
Randy “Sully” Sullivan is known for his gift of gab. The floor manager of Colonel’s Bicycles near Texas Christian University is quick with quips, which keep his employees and customers laughing.

But Sully doesn’t mince words when it comes to giving advice to newbie riders. …More

Fort Worth officially opens downtown bike lanes
by Kevin Buchanan of Fortworthology
Thursday morning, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held in downtown Fort Worth, Texas to celebrate the completion of downtown’s first bike lanes (on 10th & Texas streets), as well as the ongoing bike lane installations in the Near Southside and the 7th Street Urban Village areas. A large crowd of local bike riders and media gathered… More

Cyclists Circle America On 8,840 Mile Ride For Safe Water
Austin, Texas, USA – A team of five bicycle riders – joined by many more along the way – has embarked on an ambitious fundraising tour around America. The h2o Ride, spanning almost five months and covering 8,840 miles through 36 states, will raise money for Living Water International, a charity that builds water wells in impoverished countries. Staying in… More

El Paso cyclists respond to city bike ordinance
By Beatriz Castaneda     from borderzine.com
It’s not often that you see cyclists in the car-centric city of El Paso. That’s not to say that El Pasoans haven’t tried to nurture different cycling groups. Groups like the Cycling Club of El Paso and the Miner Cycling Club. But that’s about to change. The city of El Paso recently passed an ordinance allowing… More