Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup September 22nd
Group aim to raise cyclists’ profile
West Texas Cycling Association putting up ‘Ghost bikes’ to raise awareness
By GABRIEL MONTEÂ Â Â Â Â Â lubbockonline.com
A stripped-down bicycle painted white stands alone overlooking Fourth Street on the grass lawn of the Mildred and Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric and Education Center.
This is near where Britta Schneider was hit and killed by a drunken driver while riding her bike last year.
Another white bike stands on the side of the road on…
Super Clinic Version 2
Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association
Saturday, September 28, 2013
8:00 AM
Big Cedar Wilderness Trail
5950 Eagle Ford, Dallas, TX (map)
12 Skills Clinics in ONE day! That is what Super Clinic is! We did this 2 years ago. I think we had a great turnout. So lets do it again! There will be bike shops, a food vendor, and lots of mountain bikers.
The cost is free(donations to the trail maintenance are accepted). You do…
Bhutanese refugee strives for foothold in new home
By CLAIRE WISEMAN, The Dallas Morning News
DALLAS (AP) — It’s two miles from Shyam Rai’s apartment to the Cheesecake Factory, where he works nights as a dishwasher.
The trip takes the Bhutanese refugee over 30 minutes.
About halfway into the ride, he cuts through a parking lot and passes some construction before he emerges at Northwest Highway.
He wheels his bike up the sidewalk and…
SÃclovÃa San Antonio
September 29 10:00 to 3:00
The 5th Annual South Austin Custom and Vintage Bicycle Show
September 29, 2013 from noon-6pm @
Independence Brewing Company ~ 3913 Todd Ln ~ 78744
This free annual event is family friendly for people of all ages and showcases antique and vintage bicycles from all over the State of Texas. If you have a bicycle you are proud of that you have either built or had custom built, bring it! Show it off!  There will be a contest with trophies for the best bikes plus several raffles throughout the day for some really good prizes.
Independence Brewing Company will be selling pints during the event. Austin’s Pizza will be selling slices and bands will play for most of the day.
What to bring other than your bikes?…
Ghost Bikes promote bicycling safety
By Chelsea Grunden       www.dailytoreador.com
The West Texas Cycling Association assembled two Ghost Bicycles to commemorate two cyclists killed in the Lubbock area.
The Ghost Bikes, which can be seen in Levelland and in front of the Garrison Center off of Fourth Street, were set up near the locations of the Lubbock citizens’ death.
The West Texas Cycling Association used two older bikes that were donated. The bikes were stripped of…
CORPUS CHRISTI CYCLING CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE BREAST CANCER RIDE
DONATIONS TO BENEFIT FIRST FRIDAY
DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2013 @ 7:30 AM
LOCATION: START AT THE AQUARIUM
DISTANCE: 25 MILE OR 40 MILES
SAG SUPPORT AVAILABLE
ORDER JERSEY BY CONTACTING:…
Lancaster Loops – Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option (Touring is a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013 – 8:00am
Location: Lancaster, on the Square (NE corner of Dallas Ave/Hwy 342 and East 1st Street)
The Lancaster Town Square address is 159 East 1st Street
Distances: 31 and 54 miles
We’ll re-visit some of David Chamberlain’s routes (although some roads have changed). There isn’t a lot of climbing on these routes, so if you’re inclined to avoid the inclines, these routes are for you.
Lunch: To be determined…
Leon Springs Ride
San Antonio Wheelmen
Date: Â Â Â 09/29/2013
Time: Â Â Â 08:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Â Â Â HEB @ Leon Spring
24165 IH-10 West
San Antonio, TX
Details:
We meet in the parking lot of the HEB in Leon Springs. The routes will be similar to ourToutant Beauregard Ride
Contact: Any Hinck
Harden Dental Team Ride
Corinth Cycling Club
When: Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:30am to 10:30am CDT
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This is the weekly training ride for the Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental race team. This is a 62 mile loop on an established route. Expect a fast pace and be prepared to fix your own mechanicals. There are no stops on this ride
2nd Annual HTX Bike Fest
BikeHouston.org
When: November 16, 2013 all-day
Where: Market Square Park
301 Milam Street
Houston,TX 77002
Cost: Admission is free with any size bag of dog food or cash donation to Barrio Dogs, a local dog charity
 New Events
New Event Moonlight Bicycle Ramble – Houston, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 23, 2013
New Event 8th Annual Heights Bicycle Rally and Scavenger Hunt – Houston, TX October 06, 2013 at 08:00AM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 23, 2013
Tweets
#TXCX is coming. Let the suffering begin, and be glorious.
— matt volt (@mattvolt) September 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/Texas__kitten/status/381794089277988864
Already planning on 3-5 ultra cycling events next year on the toughest courses in Texas!
— Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) September 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/m_vince/status/381960848635596800
https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/381944945319223296
Some pictures from yesterday's 100mile ROTHE Training Ride through the Hill Country: https://t.co/Dcp6ccNO4k (cc: @ATCTriShop)
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) September 22, 2013
Great 100miles this morning w/ RT clients & friends to Wimberley. Thanks @biardrobert's mom for driving car for us! pic.twitter.com/ZywM1qjCWe
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) September 21, 2013
45 miles from this group today riding to fight and stomp on diabetes during the first annual Jim Cadorette start… http://t.co/hP6D2FFi7W
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) September 22, 2013
https://twitter.com/LA_Underhill/status/381825754180247552
https://twitter.com/bikenoob/status/381825638879232000
Sugar Land Memorial Park. Waiting on my cycling buddies. http://t.co/xPYPjyIXA3
— Jeff C. (@331miles) September 22, 2013
The 2013 Collegiate Track Nationals overall Omnium 5th place podium and 5th in the Team Sprint – MSU Cycling:… http://t.co/MiMRzdpSYC
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 22, 2013