Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 1st
This first article has nothing to do with Texas biking but I couldn’t ignore this from my home town where it is much hillier than southeast Texas. From a small rural town in southeast Ohio Ms. Gandolf rides in a big event.
Following the mountain biking trail
Zanesville resident Rae Gandolf excelling in Downhill Mountain Biking
Written by Brandon Hannahs, Staff Writer      www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com
ZANESVILLE — Obstacles, endurance and speed can challenge the most experienced mountain biker.
Rae Gandolf faces a more daunting task when those elements are combined with a downhill track.
“Downhill is the adrenaline-seeking side of the sport,” said Gandolf, who has lived in Zanesville for 12 years. “There are big jumps, rock gardens and gnarly roots and muddy, slick courses. Every course requires skill, timing, power and…
Lone Star Cyclists
Ride leaders are desperately needed for the month of July. There are scanned maps available here on the website as well as RideWithGPS and other resources to help you out. Painting of the route is not required. Leaders get the added bonus of getting to pick where they would like to go for lunch!!! Please contact the ride coordinator Tim Williams if would like to lead an upcoming ride.
Cleaning Your Mountain Bike
Live to Mountain Bike
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What's the best cycling accessory after a good set of wheels? A 55inch TV for watching Le Tour, of course!
— bicyclism (@bicyclism) July 1, 2012
Post ride Sunday at Southwest CycleSport: http://t.co/PAltrw2R
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) July 1, 2012
Because we'll be closed on the 4th, there is no official Wednesday night ride this week. There will however, be… http://t.co/2dOJL49i
— Bikesport (@BikesportTX) July 1, 2012
Soaking wet, and skies black as night behind me. Every cyclist I passed asked "is it raining that way"? #oppositeofwishfulthinking
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 1, 2012
https://twitter.com/kentsbike/status/219447776390553600
Thanks Sniperbait1, I appreciate the props. Be sure to share it out to your MTB (@YouTube http://t.co/FyHIYBom)
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 1, 2012
Short 4-mile roundtrip grocery run via bicycle comes to an end. http://t.co/CU4VqrKy
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) July 1, 2012
Cruising home with @burleytrailers Travoy in tow. Bicycles carry weight easily, even on a singlespeed bike! http://t.co/3yJThMUr
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) July 1, 2012
Torrential downpour in Sugar Land as I finished my 40 mile ride. Washed off all the sweat and grime.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 1, 2012
26 miles on the mountain bike, followed by sourdough waffles … joy! http://t.co/6wFGUGSa
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) July 1, 2012
Track Schedule for the Holiday Week:
Monday Morn/Afternoon – Closed Session
Monday Evening – Junior Practice… http://t.co/0pJ1H1Ze— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 2, 2012
@texbiker will do. As you can see, I just started this account, but I've been planning the ride for several months.
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) July 2, 2012
Rode the @TrekBikes Speed Concept and @HEDCycling wheels to defend my Texas State TT title! Go @787racing
— Brant Speed (@BGSpeed) June 30, 2012
Take 5 minutes out of your Saturday and register early for South Texas' premier cycling in Corpus, September 22nd! >> http://t.co/CZgsXNIb
— ConquerTheCoast (@ConquerTheCoast) June 30, 2012