Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July16th
Reveille Peak Ranch?
by Lenny7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â forums.mtbr.com
Thinking about going there the 28th and 29th. Will it be miserable this time of the year? I’m from Dallas so the heat is nothing new. Wondering about the exposure and such. …
August 11 ARR Ride @ Pace Bend
Saturday, August 11, 2012 – 09:00
Come ride with the Austin Ridge Riders and Ride Like A Girl. We are joining the ladies on a weekend co-ed ride at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood.
Riders will break into groups based on skill level, length of ride and whether one wants to rips up the trails or ride at a social pace and smell the flowers. “No Drop” policy in effect so no one gets left behind or lost. Bring plenty of water and don’t forget your helmet!!ARR will host a post ride lunch.ARR will be providing the main lunch fixings and beverages (adult and unleaded) but…
Westside Hills
El Paso Bicycle Club
Saturday, July 28, 7:30 am
Description: Â Â Â Meet at Cimarron Park (Northern Pass one block east of Resler). Explore the ups and downs of the West Side, including various Ridges and other challenging climbs. 25 miles, moderate pace. To get there, take Resler north past Helen of Troy and turn right on Northern Pass. Blanca Harp
CapMetro to Offer More for Cyclists
by Susan Wilcox         BikeTexas
CapMetro in Austin will be adding three-place bike racks to ten of their buses later this summer in a pilot program to see if the larger racks are feasible. All buses in the CapMetro fleet are currently capable of carrying two bicycles, but CapMetro has been considering the larger racks for a while. Misty Whited with CapMetro says, “We haven’t been able to do this before…
Review – Paris Packs by Eliot Landrum
by Eliot Landrum      Biking in Dallas
For utilitarian cycling, a good pair of panniers are essential gear for a great ride. Unfortunately, there are a lot of lousy panniers out there. My first set broke down within a few days. A lot of sets I was looking at were really expensive. There’s also a huge variety of styles to pick from. Some are huge, some are like backpacks, some are beautiful, some are wide, some are skinny, and some are made of leather. All that to say…
Join @CycleCampUSA Wed @ Lamar store @ 5:30 for a one hour Essentials of Road Riding Clinic covering must-have gear, riding tips, & more!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 16, 2012
No group finishes this time. Y'all are gonna have to duke it out. http://t.co/4U1sZMGQ
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 16, 2012
#MTBMondaythe best advice is always look where you want to go. If you want to go off a cliff… then go ahead and check out that great view.
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 16, 2012
Just rented a car for $19/day. About to rent a bike for either $36 (MTB) or $60 (road). Why is it so much cheaper to rent a car?
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 16, 2012
Blessed with great cycling. This excellent road for riding. Only 2 miles from home. http://t.co/EfUizPlQ
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 16, 2012
Jeff got the "Cadel" treatment from the road today. pic.twitter.com/jUNfkU0b
— B&B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) July 17, 2012
Post-work ride through a busy Zilker Park on a wonderful Monday evening. The great lawn looks amazing after the rain! pic.twitter.com/sSyfRUVr
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 17, 2012
Thx StJohn Med Center for the awesome reception in Longview WA! pic.twitter.com/yWTU38jY
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 17, 2012
DAY 45 SIERRA: We just got to Longview, WA, and now we are giving local healthcare providers a program presentation. pic.twitter.com/cm0sfYG9
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 16, 2012
