Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 10th
Try an early morning ride!
Ted_RÂ Â Â Â Â Â forums.mtbr.com
Now that’s it’s warmin up here in our fair state I decided to get my self on the trail earlier than usual. I was on the trail and rollin at 6:45am. Man let me tell you, that was a great time ! Especially when I took my sunglasses off so I could see
It was Soooo much cooler, I didn’t feel zapped at the end of the ride. Also there was less trail traffic and a lot more wildlife. Plus I still have a lot of day left to take care of other stuff I need to…(several comments)
Wheelbrothers    @WheelBrothers      via Twitter
What amazing weather we had yesterday BEFORE 10am or so…. Well, later on in the evening as well. What rides… http://t.co/1vAcvoN0
Justin Moore    @bikegeek      via Twitter
10 miles in and a brief hydration stop in the small town of Rio Medina @ Rio Medina http://t.co/wmCrjQQV
Texas 4000 Â Â Â @Texas4000Â Â Â Â Â Â via Twitter
DAY 9 ROCKIES: Oklahoma City was too good to us. Thanks for the hospitality #OklahomaChristianUniversity! 70 miles to Watonga, OK today.
HBC Urban Challenge Ride Ride
Sun 06/17/12Â Â Â 9:00 AM
Distance: 40-45 miles
The Urban Challenge Rides are in-town group rides, faster and longer than the EZ Rides, each time taking you to different parts of the city each time. You should be able to maintain a pace of 15 mph and above for a distance of 40 to 45 miles, usually with one rest stop.
Po Po’s Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Start:Â Â Â June 16, 2012 8:00 am
End:Â Â Â Â June 16, 2012 12:00 pm
Venue:Â Â Â Â Po Po’s Family Restaurant
Address:Â 829 FM 289, Boerne, TX
Saturday, June 16th: Ride starts at 8:00 at the parking area across from Po Po’s Family Restaurant in Boerne, TX. This is a very scenic but hilly ride 35 mile ride through Welfare along Waring Welfare Road to Waring (mostly downhill) and then on to Comfort, Texas before returning to Po Po’s. …
Pics From The North Texas Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet – Garland
by dickdavid      Bike Friendly Richardson
Yesterday, we drove out to Garland, Texas to check out the North Texas Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet – sponsored by Don Johle’s Bike World and Rat Rod Bikes. I love bike swap meets because they’re clearing houses for bike hoarders – my kind of people. Fortunately, my wife always comes along and brings me back to reality. Otherwise, we would have a garage full of bikes and no money to…
Blazing Saddles, the Afterburn wrap-up
Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
BMVBA was very well represent at this years Blazing Saddle, the Afterburn endurance race held at Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda.
99% of the trail system was utilized during the race. The 1% that was taken out was the Palicade and bridge section. I’m sure everyone was dissappointed that was ommitted from the race loop, NOT!! With the rains Warda receive on Friday morning the race officials decided it could be a…
A Saturday Evening River Legacy Bike Ride Appalled At Way Too Many Outhouses
Durango Texas      durangotexas.blogspot.com
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been to River Legacy Park, in Arlington, on a Saturday evening.
Usually River Legacy Park is very busy on Saturday evenings. Tonight, that was not the case.
Usually, on Saturday night, there is something going on in the River Legacy Pavilion. I’ve seen many a wedding celebration take place there, and reunions, and…
Tour de Burma
by Roy and Christine      Pedal Pushers
Since the Tour de Burma is San Angelo’s local event, I would like to begin with some of the event organizers and helpers. Gene Potter, Club President and Event Director talks to the local TV reporter before the event began.
…All of the routes were an out and back type of design. Right after the turn around for the 60K and 100K routes, we met Liz heading for the rest stop down the road. Deann and John. Sorry I didn’t take a picture of your rest stop. I think the heat was already getting to me but we…
McAllister Park MTB Action
by KrayZeeDan
Jeff and I went mountain biking at McAllister Park, rode the blue trail and then some.
@grandpajerald      via Twitter
100 degrees in the shade, temps back to normal , to hot for a afternoon ride, trying for early morn. rides in the cool of the day