Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup January 4th
Northeast Texas Trail
by Bruce Moore
A Piecewise Adventure on the Northeast Texas Trail (aka Chaparral Trail)
13 miles (21 km) so far after 9 days from December 26, 2013 to ???
Segment 1–Farmersville, TX to Celeste, TX: Leaving the City
Thursday December 26, 2013, 13 miles (21 km) – Total so far: 13 miles (21 km)
Kristin and I met Kristin’s friend Liz at the Chamber of Commerce in Farmersville, where we talked to Lisa about the trail and tried to figure out if there was a place in Celeste or Wolfe City to drop a car so we could do a one-way ride. We ended up deciding that Kristin and Liz would ride part way out and then come back to Farmersville, while I would go on and explore the trail out to Wolfe City. Lisa printed out a copy of the services directory that the Northeast Texas Trail Coalition has put together to make trip planning a little easier. The list of services can be found here or look for the “Comprehensive Ammenities Guide” on the http://northeasttexastrail.org web site.
We drove the 100 yards from the Chamber to the trail head–it would have been just as easy to park the cars at the Chamber, but we didn’t know that at the time. After unloading bikes and getting bundled up for the 40 degree temperature, we headed out on the great concrete section of the trail that leaves Farmersville. The concrete runs for a couple of miles and then crushed stone for a few more miles.
It had rained about a week before and with cold temperatures, the crushed stone was still a little mushy…not easy on a recumbent trike. Kristin and Liz turned back with plans to meet me in Wolfe City (22 miles) in mid afternoon.
I kept on and soon found the end of the improved section as I crossed into Hunt County from Collin County–the crushed stone gave way to an unimproved two-track with some mud left over from the rain a few days ago.
I soon met up with a family of seven (mom, dad, four girls and a boy) that was hiking the trail over the holidays. They had read about it in a Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine article and decided that it sounded like a fun Christmas vacation adventure. The father had a very detailed plan with water locations and…
Southwest to Southeast USA fall and winter 2013/14
By Katie Farynaz
Riding to visit family and friends in the southern United States of America.
Day 21: Columbus, New Mexico to El Paso, Texas
Day 22 – 23: El Paso, Texas
Day 24: El Paso to Fabens, Texas
Day 25: Fabens to I-10 and Road 34 near Esperanza, Texas
Day 26: I-10 and Road 34 near Esperanza to Van Horn, Texas
Day 27: Van Horn to Van Horn, Texas
Day 28: Van Horn to Marfa, Texas
Day 29: Marfa to Alpine, Texas
Day 30: Alpine to Marathon, Texas
Day 31, Sunday, December 15, 2013: Marathon to Sanderson, Texas
Day 32: Sanderson to Langtry, Texas
Day 33: Langtry to Comstock, Texas
Day 34: Comstock to Del Rio, Texas
8:00am – Harden Dental Team Ride — Corinth Cycling Club
When: Sat Jan 18, 2014 8am to 11am CST
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. -7:30am- http://ridewithgps.com/routes/337788
Tweets
Critical Mass (@HoustonCm) says paying for Houston police escorts not an option: http://t.co/bhd9A6foIk #cycling
— Edson (@ConAudifonos) January 3, 2014
More #TxCx action. Tristan Uhl showing everyone how to hop barriers on his @RideCannondale in @CastelliCycling pic.twitter.com/MIWUPOEvlR
— 787 Racing (@787racing) January 5, 2014
@787racing rocking the @CastelliCycling kit at the Texas State Cyclocross Championships. pic.twitter.com/iwO6lAddF0
— 787 Racing (@787racing) January 5, 2014
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/419637249752326144
State CX championship with @summermoak14 Gorgeous sunny day but windy! #TXCX #cyclocross pic.twitter.com/gQ0bn2GOwL
— Shannon (@smoak281) January 4, 2014
Ready to bleed? #txcx @ Webberville, Tx http://t.co/YaioD6aWET
— Team Super Awesome! (@TSuperAwesome) January 4, 2014
Bike ride to kick off Jan. 25 at San Jacinto County courthouse: The Kingwood Fillies 2014 Bike Throug… http://t.co/mLzrQzxuG7 #houston
— Houston News Network (@News_Houston_TX) January 4, 2014
Texas CX State Championships P/1 winner is Kevin Fish #TXCX
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) January 4, 2014
Men 3 podium pic.twitter.com/9y3vrdR57Y
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) January 4, 2014
Texas CX State Championships Men 3 Results #TXCX pic.twitter.com/0IqMeWlnr2
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) January 4, 2014
Women 3/4 podium pic.twitter.com/jp1EhQVXbe
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) January 4, 2014
Results of Men 4 championship #TXCX pic.twitter.com/kJ8gecvKBd
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) January 4, 2014
Having fun – while in pain – thanks for the photo @sawceboss626 ! #mudfoot http://t.co/26Hw4Zzz2o
— the Radavist (@TheRadavist) January 4, 2014
Front of the first lap of the Women's Open #TXCX pic.twitter.com/wxBouaIorm
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) January 4, 2014
First results of the day: Men Cat 5 State Championship #TXCX pic.twitter.com/UxCU9gC71y
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) January 4, 2014
Dropped off/picked up books via two wheels. Nice bicycle rack up front! (@ Brookhollow Library w/ 2 others) [pic]: http://t.co/FWqz0h7zlw
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) January 4, 2014
#btccycling http://t.co/H3amzoGqgY
— daniel (@danielAread) January 4, 2014
Grabbed some tacos for the gals after putting about 8 miles on the singlespeed http://t.co/DWwvgUnzp8
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) January 4, 2014
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/419479758263418880
Getting an early start on what is sure to be a beautiful day! http://t.co/m00bOu2Q20
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) January 4, 2014
https://twitter.com/danielcurtin/status/419474731889594368
