Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 27th
Conroe Ride
Woodlands Cycling Club
Thursday, May 02, 2013, 06:00pm
Start location: Carl Barton Jr Park (click for map)
WCC Thursday Evening Conroe Ride
Purpose:
To provide a safe, fast-paced training ride to the members of WCC/WCCRT and guests, while ensuring that all rules of the road are followed; all participating cyclists are to keep safety for the group as a primary focus. Our goal is to get the best training with zero incidents. This ride is for advanced level cyclists and racers.
Ride Description:
The pace is fast (20mph-28mph) and geared toward advanced/faster riders. A second group of intermediate/slower riders will also meet and start at the same time – but will form a secondary group to…
Fort Worth Area Cycling Clubs
by jeffon2wheels      NTC Forum, The Home Of Cowboys Cycling
I went out EARLY this morning – it was a bit chilly – went out in the OLD Cowboy’s kit…I saw many cyclists – most not in kit, but some in kits I’ve never seen before. I was thinking about taking pics of cyclists as I come upon them or go by them, and trying to collect pictures and identify the various clubs in the area – maybe make a blog or some sort of posting about it – trying to find out as much as I can about each club, local riders, etc. Maybe make something of a “bio” of the D/FW area clubs and riders I find and can talk to.
Been done before? I think not – and it might be kinda fun!!
Bike To Work Day Bag Stuffing Party
www.austincycling.org
Tuesday May 14 from 7 – 9 PM
Bicycle Sport Shop – Lamar
517 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704
Come hang out with bike friends, have some pizza (maybe some beer) and help put all the cool swag in the souvenir Bike To Work Day grocery bag. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow members, and help us keep our organization rolling. Bring a friend-the..
Build Your Own Bike Light with a Spice Jar
lifehacker.com
If you ever ride your bike at night, lights are an absolute must. If you don’t have one handy, or just feel like tinkering, you can make your own with a small spice jar and a few spare parts.
You’ll need a spice jar with a plastic lid, an LED bulb, watch battery, some eye bolts, and a few other odds and ends. The light will attach to the screws of of the eye bolts, and the battery will…
Tweets
The Bulverde,Texas city council has now said they DO NOT agree with the Mayor thoughts or comments about cyclists
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) April 28, 2013
@331miles No rain there. Threatening rain while I rode to Splendora. Priorities.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2013
She broke the record! @thequeenofpain destroys the @redbull rusch hour with a time of 13hrs33min #jointherusch – http://t.co/0jzmECG849
— Specialized Women (@specializedwmn) April 27, 2013
Official Update: Keirin Finals to be run tomorrow morning before start of Madison.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 27, 2013
Allison wins today's W3/4 road race at @joemartinstage race !!!! Huge!
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) April 27, 2013
Raising $ for @Texas4000 @ Bee Caves & MoPac. Still 19 in my mind! #ftk #thonmemories #coinsforcancer #t4k pic.twitter.com/ehCi9fLCbO
— Jen Garza Thomas (@Jsavalon) April 27, 2013
A shout out for Our GM Will Black rolling his @MOOTSCYCLES SIngle Speed at Whiskey 50 today…
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) April 27, 2013
14 miles in Timberwood Park http://t.co/FI9geSRHT5
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) April 27, 2013
A little rain didn't stop club members from coming out for today's #SuperSquadra road clinic! http://t.co/0yLV0PqsNi
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 27, 2013
55 miles on this when it's beautiful outside really sucks. Daddy duty required it today. pic.twitter.com/vCmXUD29qq
— Jeff C. (@331miles) April 27, 2013
Morning caravan with @FCSCyclingTeam #jmsr13 pic.twitter.com/VqN6vQW076
— Jess Hughes (@theOGcitizen) April 27, 2013
