Possum Pedal
Date: June 30, 2012
Location: Graham, TX
Contact: Graham Chamber of Commerce940-549-3355
Details: Twenty years ago the Possum Pedal 100 that drew cyclists and crowds for miles around and was one of the most popular early Spring rides in north Texas and southern Oklahoma. This event has been revived by the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Graham as a summer event with rides of all distances. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the local foundation Freedom Care Warrior Project. They are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that delivers direct support to physically and psychologically injured combat…

The Good Block
by Eliot Landrum        Biking in Dallas

This morning, the sky was blue and the temperatures hadn’t yet reached 90 °F, so I decided it was a good morning to head to The Good Block.  Good 2 Go Taco, Cultivar Coffee, and Goodfriend are the trio that make “The Good Block”. This little renovated shopping strip is an East Dallas treasure, and I’m sure you’ve heard all the great reviews about them.  I threw my laptop in my backpack and made my way to Bike Route 89, aka Peavy Road.  I love stopping in for the morning and working for a few hours with a taco and a…

Cow Creek riders
Photos by Mike Sackett/Special to the Daily LIght
www.waxahachietx.com

Rotary bike ride 2012
The Waxahachie Rotary Club on Saturday hosted the 26th annual Cow Creek Country Classic bike ride, drawing nearly 1,500 cyclists to Waxahachie to participate in the club’s main fundraising event of the year. Proceeds from the bike ride benefit projects in the community throughout the year.

Crankstatsis Dirt Fest today was a blast!. Thank you all for coming out. It was, I will admit, a very tough race…. http://t.co/UFVrBcBy

— AustinCyclingTeam (@ATXCyclingTeam) June 24, 2012

Nick and Leah speaking at the @LIVESTRONG fundraisers dinner at #LSCDavis pic.twitter.com/q0z5iaGP

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 24, 2012

ATC ride yesterday AM: http://t.co/rVjxxrYj

— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) June 24, 2012

@BSS_Austin That hurt so good! Stunning course! Amazing day. My wife @Tri_Dietitian won her AG. That means two Lentzke's in Vegas baby!

— jason lentzke (@jlentzke) June 24, 2012

@BSS_Austin Tough day out here in Buffalo Springs, but happy to report that Spencer came in 5th with the 3rd fastest bike time! #BSLT

— Adri Nowell (@AdriannaLila) June 24, 2012

During my ride today, was wondering which is more popular in the country: shooting signs, or throwing glass bottles out the window?

— Jeff C. (@331miles) June 24, 2012

Sunday off to a great start – 22 mile ride with @JeffVaughn and literally a pack of javelinas! pic.twitter.com/qZgd4J8P

— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) June 24, 2012

The boys at U23 nationals: http://t.co/ELD9hsdI

— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) June 24, 2012

In the past I'll ride up to 99 degrees F. or 103 heat index after 103 that's serious heat,time to get off the road

— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) June 25, 2012

Just had great convo with @fussbudgets about frustrations with Denton traffic signal timing & detection. Big challenge for walkers, too.

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) June 25, 2012