Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 17th
Tuesday Ride at Walnut Creek – Intermediate ride level
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Tuesday, December 18, 2012Â Â Â Â Â Â 4:30 PM
Walnut Creek Park
12138 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78758
Getting dark earlier so starting this at 4:30 pm so we have time to get a full loop in.
Please be there and be ready to roll by 4:30 pm. We meet in the parking lot near the pool in the middle of the island.
Any question please call/text me at 51…
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Velocity Bike Shop
GET READY!!!!! We are happy to introduce the Twin Wheel Cyclocross Series presented by Velocity Bike Shop!!! A portion of the proceeds go to supporting the Lubbock High School Mountain Bike Team! Completely new course set to UCI regulations with plenty of elevation change. This is going to be a great time for the whole family so come on out!
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Introduction to Road Riding Adult Classes
The San Antonio Wheelmen Rider Education Series (RES) program started in 2006. The adult introduction course, which was originally called the Beginning Rider course, was changed to the Introduction to Road Riding courses in late 2009. Introduction to Road Riding is divided into two courses (Road Riding 101 and 201) with a two-week break between. Road Riding 101 prepares students to do the shorter routes at the weekly Wheelmen rides. Road Riding…
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All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Fall/Winter hours
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Sunday, December 23, 2012Â Â Â Â Â Â 1:30 PM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78753
Cooler weather hours are in effect starting on December 2nd!!
It has been a little bit chilly in the mornings so it is time to change the start time of our ride to 1:30 p.m. Look for a change back to mornings sometime around March 10, 2013.
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HBC Montgomery Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Saturday 12/29/12    Montgomery   9:00am
Distances: 26(A), 46(B), 58(C) mile
Ride through the beauty of the pines in Sam Houston National Forest to Dobbin, Dacus, Richards, and Anderson. Expect hills and country roads.
Montgomery High School, one mile west of the town of Montgomery on TX Hwy 105 (on the left coming from Montgomery). Montgomery is 15 miles west of Conroe on Hy 105 or from the south, 23 miles north of Tomball on TX Hwy 249 and FM 149.
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Mansfield Miles
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring (varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
Date: Saturday, December 22, 2012 – 8:30am
Location: Katherine Rose Memorial Park, Mansfield (Walnut Creek Dr, north of E Broad St)
Join us for a ride from Mansfield southwest to Alvarado (and beyond for the 58 milers).
Lunch after the ride at Napoli’s Pizza and Fresh Pasta, 2771 E Broad Street (located across from Methodist Mansfield Medical Center). 817-453-3333. http://napolimansfield.com/
Distances: 39 and 58 Miles
Ride Leader: Determined on-site
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Greater Austin Texas Chapter
Austin Autism Bike Ride Public Meeting
Interested in being involved in our 6th Annual Autism Awareness Bike Ride scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21, 2013?
Come out and join us as we talk about the ride itself, logistics and planning, marketing, sponsorship, and most importantly, volunteers!
If interested in attending, please let Fran know at…
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North Texas Cycling Tours
This group is for anyone that is interested or wants to learn about weekend cycling adventures touring Texas. Bicycle camping using self sustained backpacking gear. The challenge of riding 100 to 200 miles in a weekend and camping overnight. All age groups, not a fast pace. Mainly honing touring skills for future bigger tours.
100 mile ride Isle of Du Bois Lake Ray Roberts from Carrollton TX
Saturday, December 29, 2012 9:00 AM to Sunday, December 30, 2012, 3:00 PM
This location is shown only to members
A 100 mile 2 day event starting in Carrollton Texas utilizing local roads and the Greenbelt Trail. Over night camping at Isle of Du Bois. Self supported. Email me if you have any questions on equipment.
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Tweets
Awards for ride accomplishments this year #christmasparty http://t.co/nFyGcK8V
— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) December 18, 2012
Please consider helping Jennifer Yager. She was struck from behind on Parmer Ln in ATX: http://t.co/HvKatjm0 #injuredcyclist
— BE KIND to Cyclists (@bkindtocyclists) December 17, 2012
Odd 40 mi on bike. Flat. Ran stop sign in front of cop and he didn't stop me. Garmin puked. Cold front blew in during ride. Still good. #fb
— Jeff C. (@331miles) December 17, 2012
Find a Recommended Ride for the 2013 #BPMS150 and bring a friend! http://t.co/vMog7kzq
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) December 17, 2012
Event: Trail of Lights Ride – When: Thu Dec 20, 2012 6pm to 7pm CST Where: Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin, T… http://t.co/8Bp73GWt
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) December 17, 2012
https://twitter.com/JuliaBikes/status/280761607959744513
Make plans to join us January 1st for the Resolution #Ride! http://t.co/tt2qbZsT?
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 17, 2012
Cyclist seriously hurt Friday in Northwest Austin crash, reports @statesman http://t.co/lZdKUbgH
— Safe Streets Texas (@SafeStreetsTX) December 17, 2012
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/280697326396403712
https://twitter.com/JuliaBikes/status/280692391034355713
41 minutes of exercise this morning on the bike ride to work. http://t.co/J363ahH0
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) December 17, 2012
Sunday services at Our Lady of the Spoked Wheel… http://t.co/XYOYTw5r
— Wet Dog Racing (@WetDogRacing) December 17, 2012
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