Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 19th
Cyclocross enjoys banner year throughout region
By Bill Cullins         San Angelo Standard-Times
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The 2012-2013 cyclocross season is winding down, with only a few races remaining on the calendar.
It’s been a banner year for cyclocross both in Texas and across the United States.
At the local level, over 50 cyclists took part in this year’s San Angelo CX series that was held on the campus of Angelo State University. Many of the participants were new to the sport, which bodes well for the future.
Other West Texas locations such as Abilene, Lubbock and Amarillo have hosted similar…
January
RGV Cycling
January has traditionally been a slow month for me and cycling, Cold, wet weather doesn’t appeal to me. I usually end up riding only on the weekends where I can utilized the warmth of the sun to it its maximum.
I was hoping to get the Wahoo Fitness KICKR PowerTrainer to use indoors after work but as of yet it is still not available. Rumors are that it wont be available until March! By then why bother. Not much info about it other than it’s power based trainer and you have to take your rear wheel off and attach it. I was looking forward to crank out some good intervals…
See you at the Cross
Odessa American
Cyclists are invited to participate in Comanche Cross Saturday at McKinney Park, 625 West Pool Road.
Registration for the West Texas CX SeriesKids begins at noon and the races begin at 1 p.m. The event is open to cyclists from beginners to advanced.
For complete information call Chris Hallmark, recreation and special events coordinator, at 432-368-3548
2013 Kick-off
www.neilsondevo.com
Neilson DEVO is excited about kicking off the 2013 racing season. The team’s new kits have arrived and we are glad to be representing our team and making our presence known. Our first race will be at the Miles of DisComfort marathon at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, TX. Richard, Patrick and Justin will be racing the half marathon, and Andrew will be racing the full distance. Be on the lookout for results and race reports soon. We will also be making trips to several TMBRA cross-country races throughout the year. Stay tuned for more news and weekly DEVO tips on better riding and racing.
Tweets
Fun ride today with the Bike Out Hunger crew!
— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) January 20, 2013
What an awesome afternoon to ride! Some of the Wheelbrothers went out and headed direction Fort Worth. Met the… http://t.co/ZQDbuK8d
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) January 20, 2013
https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/292773073256595456
Nice job Super Squadra! “@Pincus1: @wengernation wins Megan Baab memorial. Great job team @DillonJFowler @AlecMAldape @BabyHaga @wheelersbâ€
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) January 19, 2013
Sunday morning's Wreck 'Em ride will be leaving from the statue on campus at 10am. We will take it easy out to… http://t.co/iqW17GDu
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) January 19, 2013
Sounds like David Wenger Durata Training took the Megan Babb P123 ? . Caleb Fuchs report: "2nd place in the 85… http://t.co/MjewRetN
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) January 19, 2013
Race report today from our partners at The Peddler Bicycle Shop:
"Just got home from the Megan Baab Memorial Race… http://t.co/yt3PcbHf— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) January 19, 2013
Feels great to carve some berms again…w00t. Stoked that the sun came out for my little ride. pic.twitter.com/uGisEdNL
— TheMTBLife (@TheMTBLife) January 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/m_vince/status/292724967911616512
The guys from TRG leaving Jack and Adam's Bicycles for a beautiful Saturday morning ride. http://t.co/5yFEO1Mm
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) January 19, 2013
Awesome 3 hrs in the saddle today. It's been too long since I've gotten that kinda mileage in. #cycling
— James Gonzales (@James_Gonzales) January 19, 2013
Registration is now open for Bike MS: Cactus and Crude presented by Apache. Ride from Midland to Big Spring July 20 & 21. @MSCactus_Crude
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/MitchellGSides/status/292717985150410752
What an awesome day to ride. Bit windy but not to cold.
Get out there….. NOW!!!
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) January 19, 2013
BYO CHAIRS for the Awards Party on Sunday afternoon! Great weather will have us outside, so don't forget your lawn/camp chairs!
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) January 19, 2013
Team Austinbikes claimed the 98-mile course’s fastest time & and won The Team Wooly Mammoth Ultra Provocatorio… http://t.co/yXkHJXxC
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) January 19, 2013
37F at the start of this morning's ride, 55F at finish. Festival of delayering.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) January 19, 2013
4 hour ride / 60 miles…started off cold….but, it warmed up nice…. pic.twitter.com/7d14brEP
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) January 19, 2013
Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest for mountain biking in Big Bend info: http://t.co/Li6KNgS1 photo: http://t.co/IF6gE9AZ @lajitasresort
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) January 19, 2013
Roadtrip. Getting ready for the Miles of Discomfot marathon race at #FlatRockRanch. #givingback
— STORM (@STORM_MTB) January 19, 2013
DO IT! RT @ashleyweaver209: First race of the road season @MSUCyclingTeam 🙂 #gofast #winsomemoney
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) January 19, 2013