Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 14th
Student to bike 4,500 miles in charity ride
by Chris Marshall       www.ultimatespringtx.com
When Brent Bulger was a student at Klein High School a few years ago, he never expected that, five years later, he would be on the brink of a 70-day, 4,500-mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.
However, that is the exact situation he finds himself in today, however, as he continues to prepare himself for the Texas 4000, a charity bike ride that has been run annually since 2004 as a way to raise money for cancer research. The ride, which was started by cancer survivor Chris Condit, has raised more…
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, Sat March 16th 10am
by sooner1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
Richardson Bike Mart & Shawnee Trail Cycling Club are bringing the first of three installments of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day for 2013. To be held at the Frisco NW Community Mountain Bike Trail, Saturday March 16th from 10 am to Noon. This is a great…
Ghisallo Foundation Racing Team
Wheelbrothers
1. Who founded the club and how did it come to life?
The Ghisallo Foundation racing team came to life like most clubs do: a group of friends who were already racing and traveling together wanting to actually be on the same team together. Although it started with a clear focus on community service and improving the bicycle community beyond the race track, its role has grown with the formation of the Ghisallo Foundation.
2. What is your cycling clubs mission?
Our mission is to expand cycling through community service and bike racing. The team contributes a significant number of volunteer hours to both the Ghisallo Foundation’s projects as well as other groups. In…
El Paso Bicycle Club Ride
10:00 AM – April 7, Sunday
Hueco Tanks Ride
Description: Â Â Â Come for this annual event (pray for better weather than previous years)! Meet at the wash about a mile before the entrance gate into Hueco Tanks park for a bike ride and picnic (leader supplied), along with options to hike and climb to look at pictographs. If you want to enter the park call (915-857-1135 or 1-800-792-1112-Option 3) to reserve an entrance spot. The ride will be about 25 miles at a Moderate pace. Either climb to the Border Patrol checkpoint or enjoy the wide shoulders of Montana. B/IG friendly ride. Patty Van Tine 915-667-0202
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Ali of @Austinbikesmobileone @ The Driveway Races http://t.co/pWS2m2dTyG
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) March 14, 2013
sodanopop Ash Duban of comancheracing mixing it up! @ The Driveway Races http://t.co/hTRh5oxyZy
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) March 14, 2013
Texas High School Mountain Bike Racing needs volunteers for the March 24 race weekend at Reveille Peak Ranch…. http://t.co/wHrglvr8ps
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) March 14, 2013
90 miles of this today “@ashleyweaver209: MSU Spring Break Arkansas Training Camp 2013 #ridebikes #gofast pic.twitter.com/xjyxYRmOnBâ€
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 14, 2013
Historic Specht's Country Store near Bulverde, TX – my turnaround point this morning. pic.twitter.com/pMoENrfcvM
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) March 14, 2013
17 miles miles on the Americano – first ride since having an infection on my heel http://t.co/wClt8bmh3G
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) March 14, 2013
Who's going out to Fair Park tonight? We will be closing at 6:30 tonight to show support to KRG, our homies on… http://t.co/wG9lpJUJAM
— Oak Cliff Bicycle Co (@ocbicycleco) March 14, 2013
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30 miles on west parmer with @lifeisaknue. i blame @BSS_Austin for my new addiction. pic.twitter.com/aYvN6yjPv5
— the beard (@beardasaurusrex) March 14, 2013
Congrats to Luke (The Shield) for taking 3rd place in the TBI Fort Worth 4/5 race on Wednesday night to kick off… http://t.co/n5OpShVWh9
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) March 14, 2013
Please spread word. Schedule a bit different this year. W123 & P123 men affected. See sched: http://t.co/LN4Wl3s5IS
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) March 14, 2013
The Pathfinder Pedal is a social #ride around #Austin w/ fun activities, good food, and more. Fun for everyone! http://t.co/numMgQCJEg
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 14, 2013
Bicycle Re-Cycle Garage Sale & Swap Meet this Sun @ shop, 11am after shop ride. Great deals to be had! @bicyclerecycle…
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) March 14, 2013