Testing a new kind of hardware
James Huang, tech ed, in Boulder, CO, bikeradar.com
I’m really hoping my new hardware doesn’t create any issues at the airport! Regularly setting off metal detectors isn’t a convenient trait for someone who spends a third of the year on the road. Ugh

I’m really hoping my new hardware doesn’t create any issues at the airport! Regularly setting off metal detectors isn’t a convenient trait for someone who spends a third of the year on the road. Ugh (Boulder Medical Center )

So it turns out the attending physician at Boulder Medical Center was right about my collarbone X-ray. It wasn’t just broken, it was shattered. There were three or four separate pieces creating all sorts of havoc in there, and after my consultation with my orthopedic surgeon, Dr Robert Koch (who treated my busted hand last year), there was no doubt that I’d be getting the…

Comprehensive Leadership for Youth Coaches
October 22-23, 2011
Reveille Peak Ranch, 105 CR 114, Burnet, TX 78611
The Texas High School Mountain Bike League’s annual Leaders Summit brings together coaches, assistant coaches, ride leaders, and parent volunteers—both new and experienced—to develop skills and knowledge, share strategies, and build community. This conference will promote a holistic approach to coaching that creates an environment in which young people can grow and thrive. This is a great opportunity to spend a weekend in the company of peers and energize for the upcoming season. …

Kids Bike Rodeo at the Chamizal
El Paso Bicycle Club
EPBC in partnership with the White Sands National Monument and Chamizal National Memorial will hold a Bike Rodeo for kids ranging in age from 5 to 10 years old at the Chamizal National Memorial from 1pm to 4pm on November 5th. The rodeo will provide instruction on bicycle maintenance, safety, helmet fit and basic cycling skills through a series of activity stations, each focusing on a specific topic or skill set. The rodeo is open and free to all children. Helmets are required but a few loaner helmets will be available for those without one. …

Texas Cup Cyclocross — Season Opener
www.txbra.org

It was no cake walk on opening weekend in Mineral Wells for national CX racer Bryan Fawley, race director of the Crazy Water CX Festival. After rolling a tire, Bryan had to eat a little dust to come from behind and catch Paul Bonds on the fast & furious course.

Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride (Leaderless)
San Antonio Wheelmen
Date:     10/29/2011
Time:     09:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location:     Gruene, TX
Details: Classic Devil’s Backbone Ride (N) [R to H]. Routes of 27, 43, and 52 miles.
Ride River Road while it is quiet and then take a jaunt up the stunningly beautiful Devil’s Backbone. Meet in the REAR of the public lot across from Gruene Hall in Gruene. Take…

Ride To The BFOC Bike Fair – Saturday, October 22
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson
will be hosting a table at the Bike Friendly Oak Cliff Bicycle Fair on Saturday, October 22 – from noon until 6. We’d love for you to swing by and visit us. Better yet, we’d love for you to join us on our ride to the event. …

Bike to the State Fair of Texas Tues Oct 11th
by The Announcer Guy     Biking in Dallas
Don’t forget Tits Tuesday and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff are bringing you Bike to the State Fair of Texas on Tuesday, Oct 11th.

About the ride there: BFOC will leave from Eno’s at 7 and meet up with our the East Dallas pals at the SFOT front gate at 7:30. The Tits Tuesday crowd will meet at the Lakewood Whole Foods Market at 6:30 and roll by 7pm. …

Mellow Swap – Nov. 5th
by Corey Carter        CycleATX.com
Mellow Swap is back! This year’s event will take place at Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop on November 5, 2011 from 9am-4pm.

The swap is open to reps, individuals, teams, or anyone with a box of old bike goodies that need a new home. For shoppers its a chance to buy great sample and demo product from industry reps and…

Bikes in Windows
by UrbanPedal        Dallas Cycle Chic

Bikes are still stealing the show in store fronts all across the country. At least in Dallas and Denver. …

New bike lanes in Northwest Hills
by By Pam LeBlanc        Fit City

I spotted this new bike lane along Far West Boulevard, between West Rim Drive and Mesa Drive in Northwest Hills.

It’s different than a lot of lanes around Austin, because it allows cars to park along the road while still leaving the bike lanes clear.

A big problem with a lot of our existing lanes is that cars block bike traffic, and those of us on two wheels are forced to ride around them, veering in and out of motor traffic lanes. …

Injured Cyclist Rescued From Franklin Mountains
El Paso Fire Officials Say His Experience Helped Make The Rescue Simple
Martina Valverde-KFOX General Assignments Reporter
EL PASO, Texas — KFOX14 was the only station on the scene of the rescue in the Franklin Mountains, near Tom Mays Park in West El Paso.

Authorities on scene confirmed a 61-year-old man was cycling and fell. Officials with the El Paso Fire Department said the man set off on the trip early Sunday. Around 5:15 p.m. they said the man called…

Working on the Chain, Gang
The Plano Cyclist

I don’t just ride bikes, I actually collect them as well. I’ll never admit it to my wife, but I am collecting; that means I have certain acquisition goals in mind, and that certain bikes are “keepers” more than others, and that upgrading is always on the table. I’m actually very close to completing my collection, at least what I consider the core part – someday I’ll do another tour of  the entire…