Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 27th
Houston Tour de Cure 2013 in Katy, TX
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The Houston Tour de Cure invites you to join their ride on Saturday, September 21, 2013 starting at AutoNation Nissan Katy – Katy, Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Leslie Mantaring, Associate Director of American Diabetes Association to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
1. Why join the Ride?
“I RIDE FOR MY MOM WHO HAS DIABETES.â€
“I RIDE FOR MY DAD WHO DIED FROM DIABETES.â€
“I RIDE IN HONOR OF A FRIEND THAT LIVES EACH DAY WITH THIS DAUNTING DISEASE.â€
“I RIDE FOR MY SON WHO HAS TYPE 1 DIABETES.â€
“I RIDE FOR MYSELF!â€
“I RIDE TO SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE!â€
“I RIDE FOR THOSE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES.â€
Every person has reasons and desires for wanting to be a part of the ride as you can see from above. Many people will participate in the Tour de Cure for the competition and the challenge of…
Greater Dallas Bicyclists Fall Fiesta is Coming!
Make plans now to attend the GDB Fall Fiesta:
When:Â Sunday, October 6th
Where:Â Flag Pole Hill at White Rock Lake
Time: 9:00 – 1:30
The Fall Fiesta will take the place of the normal Sunday Roll with Ken Wilson leading the ride and will proceed at the usual Sunday Roll pace. If you feel the need for speed, please step up and become a Ride Leader for the event. Contact Diane at eventcoordinator@greaterdallasbicyclists.com if you are interested in leading a faster paced ride.
The Roll will start promptly at 9am. Lunch will begin around 11:45am. The menu will consist of: …
GDB Lake Murray Weekend is Back! October 11-13
There will be a number of ways for GDB members to enjoy this event:
1. Just come ride – Drive up on Saturday, ride and enjoy the day/evening and go back home. Our ride will not depart the Lodge until 10 AMish
2. Stay in a cabin – we have a number of cabins near the Presidents HQ (cabin no. 250). The nearest are numbers 248, 247, 246, 245, 243, 249, 244 and 242. These are 1 bedroom units, but also have a hide-a-bed in the living room. They cost $93 per night. Call the lodge to check availability and cost (580-223-6600).
3. Stay in a lodge room – call the lodge for types and availability (580-223-6600).
4. Camp out – It should be great weather, if they find your camp site tj\he Lodge will want $12 for rental of their “ground”. If near number 250 HQ cabin, you may use bathroom, etc.
5. Bring that RV up …
‘Hotter’N Hell’ blazes through Sheppard
by Airman 1st Class Jelani Gibson
82nd Training Wing Public Affairs       www.aetc.af.mil
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — As the dawn peaked over the indigo sky, the cannon’s boom echoed across the North Texas prairie. While the sun painted Air Force planes with a golden glow, participants rolled across the asphalt with a focused ferocity in the in the Hotter’N Hell Hundred Aug. 24.
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred is a 100-mile bike race dedicated to the pioneers who settled the Wichita Falls, Texas, area more than a 130 years ago. Its original race in 1982 was to celebrate the centennial with a 100-mile bike race in more than 100-degree temperatures, a normal environment for this time of year. It is the largest…
Trick It Up Bike Ride
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013 – 9:00am
Ride Out Our Way!
Lone Star Cyclists
To The Texas Treasure
FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS
Coming October 26, 2013
Whether you ride for fun, for the challenge, or just for the passion of pedaling, when you sign up for the Farmersville Trick It Up Bike Ride we’ve got you covered. Free t-shirts and goody bags for the cyclists who register before Oct. 20. And, we’ve got something for everyone from the Family Fun Ride to the open roads……
cycling through small friendly towns, in wide open spaces and beautiful rolling hills. …
Biking with Jenny Rilling
Submitted by Eliot Landrum      www.bikingindallas.com
You may have seen Jenny Rilling’s posts on the Bike Friendly Richardson group or taken a spin with her on one of the group rides. She’s currently a co-leader with BFR and got started after going on the second annual Black Friday Ride a few years ago. “I thought it was the coolest thing and had some ideas for other group rides. Now I do a little bit of everything – blogging, posting on the Facebook group, planning rides, and working with city staff and city council on items of…
Tweets
Great ride today with some refreshing sprinkles! #Cycling #Cyclist #ElPaso #ElPasoTexas #RoadBike… http://t.co/IgzHIsRCti
— Adrian GHOSTFLY (@GhostFly99) August 28, 2013
https://twitter.com/jaytelfer/status/371619501831229440
@Hotternhell100 Thanks for the GREAT event on Sat. This gal from Cowtown completed first 100 miler & enjoyed the experience! Cya Next year.
— Keep FW Beautiful (@KFWB_TX) August 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/jochestnut/status/372537112253325313
Dallas Critical Mass is a ride that brings public awareness of bicyclists to Dallas. This ride is for all cyclist,… http://t.co/Dt2AMOYccZ
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 28, 2013
New cycle tracks on Pedernales St. under construction will connect Mueller to Lady Bird Lake with… http://t.co/wTPfjiGQxS
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) August 27, 2013
BikeTexas KidsKup Fall Races begin this weekend! #constantcontact http://t.co/L1llzg9xlr
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 27, 2013
#HH100 quiet before cat 3 crit storm pic.twitter.com/cS37wbE7yO
— Billy Hughes (@HughesAuto) August 27, 2013
Registration opens to the public on 9/1, and is open to the first 200 people. If you are an alumni, register now… http://t.co/KuCvfPX5uL
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) August 27, 2013
Event added: Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic,Two Person Team Time Trial – Sattler, TX 11/3/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Tour de Gruene Cycling Tours – Gruene, TX 11/2/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Sweatin' Burnt Orange Bike Tour – Blanco, TX 10/27/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic – Sealy, TX 10/26/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Texas Mamma Jamma Ride – Georgetown, TX 10/26/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Pumpkin Prowl – Waller, TX 10/26/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Third Annual Cycle for Life – Hockley, TX 10/20/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: The Heroes Ride – Conroe, TX 10/19/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Missions Tour de Goliad – Goliad, TX 10/19/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Florence Pop 100k Bike Ride – Florence, TX 10/12/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: No Country for Old Men Ultra Bicycle Race – Alpine, TX 10/12-13/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Bike for Kids' Sake – Abilene, TX 10/5/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Wish 100 Bicycle Rally – McKinney, TX 10/5/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Onurleft OutRival Ride – Chappell Hill, TX 9/28/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Tour for Children Bicycle Ride – Helotos, TX 9/14/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
Events added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Ready2Roll Cycling 2013 San Antonio Two Ride Series 9/7/13 & 9/28/13
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2013
REJOICE @BikeHouston! There is a new #bikefriendly spot in #ricevillage! Come for gourmet coffee and groceries! pic.twitter.com/C0249bhn2x
— Mercantile | P&B (@Mercantile_Rice) August 23, 2013
Big thanks to @HotternHell100 for another great expo. Enjoyed sharing TX Mountain travel/cycling info with everyone. http://t.co/iWrTeJKnMR
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) August 27, 2013
What did you think of this year's #hh100? You already made it 100 miles, you can make it 5 more minutes. https://t.co/NU4Lkp61dH
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) August 27, 2013