Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup August 25th
Hit & Run in Fort Worth
by Doohickie      www.bikeforums.net
Then, as if a light snapped off, his world went black.
Next thing he knew, it was three hours later. He was in the emergency room at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth with a concussion, road rash on his face and body, and stitches in his lower extremities.
Zac, who is car free, was lucky and is already back on a bike. He is on a borrowed recumbent because he can’t ride a diamond frame yet due to his injuries. His bike was destroyed in the crash. Because it was a hit and run, he’s got a lot of medical bills. There will be a fundraiser for him on September 9. I’ll post more details as plans firm up. …
Walnut Creek Wednesday Workday
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 – 18:00 – 20:30
Austin Ridge Riders
Bringing back the Walnut Creek Wednesday Night Workday (WCWNW). [NOTE: We are going to have to think up a better acronym…]
In any case, the WC needs some love with trimming and lopping. So, bring your long pants, gloves, hedge trimmers, and loppers. If you have a weed eater and can bring it, we would love to have it. But be sure to bring eye protection and gloves as the City will not allow use to use without the proper…
Wells Does Well In Wichita
Paul Wells wins the Cat 4 road race in the 2012 Hotter N Hell racing for Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental.
The Adam Bomb racing for Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental at Hotter N Hell.
Nearly 12,000 riders brave the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred
By Alyssa Johnston         www.timesrecordnews.com
WICHITA FALLS — Thousands of people flood Wichita Falls every year for the largest 100-mile bike ride in the nation, Hotter’ N Hell Hundred.
They come from as close as down the street to as far away as Europe and other countries to experience the event in the hellacious Texas summer heat. This year, however, the heat relented, and highs never reached 100 degrees. …
Tracey Yukich, former “Biggest Loser” competitor, prepares for bike race across Texas
www.ksdk.com
KXAS – A Texas woman who lost 118 pounds during “The Biggest Loser’s” eighth season was one of the most-talked about contestants in the show’s history.
Tracey Yukich collapsed from heat stroke on a California beach during her first Biggest Loser challenge one year ago. After being airlifted to a nearby hospital, she woke up without…
With the addition of the #OzarksRoute, our goal is to reach 100,000 lives! We're SO EXCITED to spread hope, knowledge and charity!
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 26, 2012
The #OzarksRoute will go through the Midwest and make stops in Houston, St. Louis, Madison, Chicago, Minneapolis, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 26, 2012
@SeguinFire @JeffVaughn @GRWC What a turnout!! Great day to ride at McCallister Park, SA. @TexasMTBtrails #mtbTX pic.twitter.com/JWw1wsRx
— Dane Boyle (@DaneBoyle) August 25, 2012
The crew is headed back from #HH100 . Saw a lot of familiar faces & had a great time!
— B&B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) August 26, 2012
https://twitter.com/Texas4000/status/239524357930643458
Some inspiring words by Omar Ghani, a 2012 Rockies Rider. #Tribute pic.twitter.com/C62lYnNF
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 26, 2012
Thinking of all those great humans riding the HotterThanHell 100 right now. Go! Fond memories of my first century, there.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) August 25, 2012
FINAL REMINDER: Early Bird Specials end on Sunday! Price increases on Monday through the end of pre-registration… http://t.co/ROIiCf91
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 25, 2012
Congratulations to @wengernation who was 5th in yesterday's Cat 1/2 criterium at the Hotter 'n Hell in Wichita Falls! Nice job!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 25, 2012
RT @stefanrothe Men's P12 unofficial: Marcott, Hutchings, Blackgrove, Wenger, Fuchs, Helmig #hh100
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 25, 2012
Awful 70 mile group ride today. Blood on the pavement. I'm OK, and thoughts are with the cyclist that was injured and transported. #fb
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 25, 2012
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