Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 4th
Mayo Clinic Survey: Medical Symptoms in Cyclists
by akakuk         forums.mtbr.com
Dear cyclists,
You are being invited to participate in a Mayo Clinic research study about hand symptoms in cyclists. The purpose of this research is to investigate what types of hand symptoms cyclists experience and if they have a higher rate of certain hand symptoms. This study involves filling out a short survey that will take anywhere from 5-20 minutes to complete. The survey is completely anonymous and there are no known risks to taking part in this survey. By participating in this study, your information will help inform the medical community…
Was There a Mountain Bike Race at McAllister Park on July 28, 2012?
by jasmorg1075Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â forums.mtbr.com
Last Saturday July 28, 2012 went to ride McAllister in the evening. Once I got to the playground where the trail heads towards Thousand Oaks I started to notice many orange tags, Pink glow sticks, and many X’s marking the trails. I understand at McAllister running races usually do this, but I am questioning it was a running race. I rode my usual route and noticed the trail markings kept along with me. I got next to the police station and noticed a large 10 Miles in chalk on the ground. I’m not a runner, but my wife is and it doesn’t normally seem they have 10 mile trail runs out there which leads me to question the race vs ride theory.
Went out again on Tuesday to see if I could figure out the actual route, but all the orange tags and glow sticks were gone. I could only follow the chalk X’s on the ground. Most were still there, but I had some trouble figuring out the actual directions the route was going. It was most confusing in…
Therapy Like Knitting
by Steve AÂ Â Â Â Â Â DFW Point-to-Point
When you ride, over time you accumulate bits that need fixing. Tubes are one such. While I sometimes repair them on the spot, more often it is hot or cold or I need to get somewhere and so I use my…
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6:30AM I was sweating on my ride, 10:30AM I was dying of heat exhaustion. August in SE Texas is not optimal cycling weather.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 4, 2012
Hotter' N Hell is quickly approaching. Come out and get ready with Corinth Cycling this weekend. #corinthcycling #hotternhell
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) August 4, 2012
Thanks to all who showed up today! Great racing in all categories!
Mixed Madison
1. Andy Gonzalez… http://t.co/aZrkkRmQ— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 4, 2012