Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 17th
Cyclist dies during Tour de Houston
By Erin Mulvaney      www.chron.com
A man died while riding in the Tour de Houston, as about 5,000 cyclists winded through the city Sunday on the annual ride.
Riders at the event reported a crash early in the ride and several emergency vehicles at the scene for the bike ride that started at 7:30 a.m. Sunday.
Susan Christian, director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and producer of the ride, said there were four emergency transports total, which is lower than usual for rides. She said the fatality on the ride was a first for the race.
An incident was called into the ride’s dispatch system during the eighth Tour de Houston, and emergency services were called. Christian could not give specifics about how the man died, but she said it was not the result…
To any riders in the Carrollton area.
By Joe Bicycle      www.bikeforums.net
I am looking for routes for road riding in the Carrollton, TX area. I am preparing to move out there in May/June and I saw road signs in the neighborhood where we are looking for a house that were Bike route designations and “Share The Road”. Any help is appreciated. TIA.
HBC Urban Challenge Ride Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Sunday 03/24/13Â Â Â Â Â Â 9:00AM
Distance: 40 – 45 miles
The Urban Challenge Rides are in-town group rides, faster and longer than the EZ Rides, each time taking you to different parts of the city. You should be able to maintain a pace of 15 mph for a distance of 40 to 45 miles, usually with one rest stop. …
300-plus mountain bikers pedal at Bent Wheel Bash in Abilene
By John Mangalonzo      Abilene ReporterNews
This is the first year Shane Booth’s been back on the mountain biking circuit and, for the 46-year-old, it’s just like, well, riding a bike.
“I’m relearning the ropes and trying to get back in shape,†Booth, who originally is from New Zealand, said during the 2013 Bent Wheel Bash on Sunday. It’s been eight years since he’s…
Seen at the 2013 Dallas St Patrick’s Parade
by Christopher Curnutt      Biking in Dallas
The weather was perfect for a parade and even better for riding bikes. I got there too late to join the cyclists who rode in the parade but I made it in plenty of time to take lots of photos and enjoy myself. Each year this parade attracts over 15,000 people and it was so crowded I had to walk my bike during most of the event. Afterwards, however, having a bike paid off as I was able…
Meet with Amanda Lipsey, Adventure Cycling Association
Old Tascosa Cycling Club
LRDitto writes “Ms. Lipsey, Development Director for Adventure Cycling Association will meet with persons who are interested in bicycle touring, camping and development of bicycle routes across the USA.
We will meet at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant on Wednesday, March 20, at 9:00 AM. …
Learn to Mountain Bike and Camp Like a Pro
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Stephen F. Austin State Park Hosting Biking Weekend as Part of Texas Outdoor Family Program
SAN FELIPE—Staff at Texas State Parks began the Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) program a few years ago to encourage more people to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Texas Outdoors—teaching entire groups of people the basics of camping and outdoor safety.
And the program has been so successful, that now it’s grown to also include themed camping weekends for topics such as learning to mountain bike, which is being featured Sat. and Sun., March 23-24 at Stephen F. Austin State Park just west of the…
Big Ring Challenge 2013
Houston Cycling Club
Saturday, March 23, 2013 10:00 AM
to Sunday, March 24, 2013, 5:00 PM
Double Lake Recreation Area
Coldspring, TX
The Big Ring Challenge is a weekend mountain bike festival highlighted by a USA Cycling Mountain Bike Race on Sunday March 24, 2013. Sunday will feature the Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association (TMBRA) race with 45 classes between the Category 1, 2, and 3 races. Within the categories (which are delineated by ability) racers will be…
Tweets
Group Rides Have Kicked Off! Here are the Days / Times and Location http://t.co/YnH5UHkzNu
— Blogger Fit (@BloggerFit) March 18, 2013
Day 2 and Final GC Results posted here……. http://t.co/sCuQdARzvb
— SWCC (@fayettevilleSR) March 17, 2013
@mellowjohnnys #VC Ride. Join us! Every Sun. at 8:30am from MJs. 50 miles at recovery pace. * Pic via @BikePaulie pic.twitter.com/wMwQC9at5m
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) March 17, 2013
Look who I saw doing today's 70 mile Tour de Houston bike tide? Cutie @KPRCAndyCerota! pic.twitter.com/5Kgke7usYd
— Sherry The Wise (@TheSherryDee) March 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/Lamb3Clarence/status/313377767695712257
https://twitter.com/tinrey/status/313377943772622848
https://twitter.com/brittanieshey/status/313415645909905409
@VioletCrownATX and congrats to Dan Perkins!
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) March 17, 2013
130.3 miles, 7100 feet of climbing…too much?
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) March 17, 2013
@VioletCrownATX and congrats to Dan Perkins!
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) March 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/313421979346669569
Women's A omnium winner @clairerouty
“@Zamastil: Pretty much the theme of the weekend. #podiumparty http://t.co/heVrV8TGT2‗ MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 17, 2013
Women's Open GC results from @fayettevilleSR – Congrats Allison! http://t.co/rh9BB9Nvyu
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) March 17, 2013
Good Sunday morning, Austin! http://t.co/qPRCZGZq8h
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 17, 2013
A Tour de Houston tout from the starting line. @AYanezKPRC @kprcandycerota http://t.co/vYDhyhN6dE
— Owen Conflenti (@conflenti) March 17, 2013
Tour de Houston. Let's get it on! http://t.co/2dKj1RM0fg
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) March 17, 2013
“@AlecMAldape: 80 mile race today to end my spring break :)†> Go get it!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 17, 2013