Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 17th
Hotter n’ Hell New Route – No Beer Stop!!?
by Halfast      www.bikeforums.net
HHH has changed the route, and does NOT go through the 98 mile rest stop location!! SAD!!! I wonder if the beer guys will move their famous rest stop? Go to the HHH web site for the new maps. The plus side is that everybody goes through the Air Force Base!
Local church again will host Texas cyclists
By LORETTA SWORD Â Â Â Â Â Â www.chieftain.com
The public is invited to meet with members of the Texas 4000 while they’re in Pueblo this weekend.
The fundraising bicyclists will stay overnight at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 University Circle, as they have for the past four years.
The 22 college students are en route from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, to raise funds for cancer research. …
Tour D’Italia
by Roy and Christine      Pedal Pushers
…We had stayed in Waxahachie as Italy has a grand population of 1993 and few motels. This is just a partial shot of the line up. Over 1,400 riders showed up almost doubling the population of the town. Yes, parking was very interesting. Get there early, or pretend that going from your parking place to the start line is your warm up for the ride. …
Rebecca’s Mirror Ride
San Antonio Wheelmen
Date: Â Â Â 07/01/2012
Time: Â Â Â 08:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Â Â Â Bulverde, TX
Details: Rebecca’s Mirror Ride (N) [R to H] Route of 25, 45, and 75 miles.
A near-mirror image of the popular Rebecca Creek ride with the 75-route taking in a loop of the Kendalia ride. The ride starts at Bulverde Elementary School. Take US 281 North to the FM 1863/Bulverde exit. Turn left and go 2 miles on Bulverde Road to Amman Road. Turn left on Amman and the school is on the right at…
Rent a mountain bike at Bicycle Sport Shop @BSS_Austin and hit the trails! Warning: your leg muscles and your smile muscles might get sore!
— Zilker Park, Austin (@ZilkerParkATX) June 17, 2012
Betsy Price – the Wheelbrothers wish you a speedy recovery!
Where did you crash? We saw you still upright and… http://t.co/WtWUUS7T
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) June 17, 2012
DAY 16 ROCKIES: After a 123 mile ride yesterday to Pueblo, CO we finally got to see the Rocky Mountains! Riding to Colorado Springs today.
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 17, 2012
Earned a "Tough" rating for my suffer score on this morning's 30.2 mile road ride. @Strava http://t.co/BU0EVE2p
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) June 17, 2012
Tentative long route… http://t.co/uYN6H3CY
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 17, 2012
If you're gonna flat on your ride, it's nice if it happens when you stop at a store for water. Happy Father's Day to me. #fb
— Jeff C. (@331miles) June 17, 2012
Awesome and challenging 30 miles in the hills with @JeffVaughn! @ Bullis County Park http://t.co/X4v5b5AL
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) June 17, 2012