Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 15th
HCBTC Membership Meeting – Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Grady’s Bar-B-Q
327 East Nakoma Street, San Antonio, TX 78216
Dinner at 6:30 pm, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Agenda
Officer/Director Reports
2012 Fredericksburg Frolic
Jerseys
2013 Cycle Trip
Upcoming Cycling Event Participation
Ride Leaders
Bicyclists learn about Austin’s plans for a better
by Austin American-Statesman
The Texas Transportation Department has set aside $6 million and the City of Austin $4.5 million for the MoPac bicycle and pedestrian bridge. Another $4 million might be sought in case bids are high. Construction is expected to start this fall and …
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Bullis Park Ride
San Antonio Wheelmen
Date: Â Â Â 07/28/2012
Time: Â Â Â 08:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Â Â Â Bullis County Park, San Antonio, TX
Details: Bullis Park Ride (N) [R to H]. Routes of 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles.
Ride some familiar roads from a great starting spot. Meet at Bullis County Park on Blanco Road between Borgfeld and Old Blanco roads. From Loop 1604, take Blanco Road north about 8 miles. Inside the park, please park only on paved areas. If parking inside is full, park outside along the road.
“@mbaction: http://t.co/Pf3AMoMc†should rural privately owned land in Texas be available for trails?
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 16, 2012
Easy tempo ride from VR Cycling STudio tomorrow leaving around 11am possibly 45 mile ride..weather permitting.
— VR Cycling Coach (@VRCyclingCoach) July 16, 2012
Follow up on the Mopac Bike and Ped Bridge open house yesterday morning: http://t.co/h4voA0Z4
— Austin Cycling Assoc (@AustinCycling) July 15, 2012
I posted 13 photos on Facebook in the album "TXAR volunteers at Shadow Creek Tri" http://t.co/kfALh5DO
— TX Adventure Racing (@txarclub) July 15, 2012
It's like 70 degrees here in Los Angeles. I thought it got hot here! 78 was like the LOW temperature in San Antonio when I left.
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) July 15, 2012
Here's the Midnight Massacre long route for GPS download/upload. Can also be imported to Google Maps on smart phones. http://t.co/czpPrcqr
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 15, 2012
Clearly the rain is confused. It's bright and sunny here at TexasMTBtrails HQ, but with a heavy rain.
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 15, 2012
https://twitter.com/dkcholo/status/224564324142809089
DAY 45: #Sierra rest day in Portland and then a race for the border of WA tomorrow.
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 15, 2012
Bicyclists learn about Austin's plans for a better ride across Barton Creek at MoPac http://t.co/TsflBIpg
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) July 15, 2012
https://twitter.com/CyclingAtlas/status/224656020117520385
Two hour ride entirely on chip seal. My backside is unhappy with me.
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 16, 2012