Texas Bicycle Blogs and News February 12th
Osaple
by @velopaso
A downtown bike tour?! We love it!
One of the nicest ways to explore DWNTWN El Paso is by bike! Take the self-guided public art tour soon:
Skills Clinic #97: Climbing & Descending
Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association
Sunday, February 23, 2014Â Â Â 10:00 AM
Boulder Park
6808 Pastor Bailey Dr Dallas, TX 75237, Dallas, TX (edit map)
What: Sharon and Jerry McNutt will lead a climbing clinic at Boulder Park. Jerry and Sharon are two of the most experienced instructors in North Texas.
When: February 23rd, a Sunday, at 10am
Who: this clinic is intended for strong, confident beginners, and for all intermediates. You must be a DORBA or FWMBA member. …
FrankenBike ~ April 12th ~ GALVESTON (26th St. at Market St.)
TO PROMOTE A SOCIAL GATHERING OF CYCLISTS
FOR THE TRADING OF BIKE GEAR AND PARTS,
AND THE SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICES.
TO IDENTIFY AND FREQUENT CYCLING FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
AND TO PROMOTE CYCLING IN THE GREATER
HOUSTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS!
2014 Rocky Hill Roundup Mountain Bike Race
www.turnincranks.com
Smithville, Texas
February 9, 2014
Men’s Cat 2 40-44
This is the 1st race in the TMBRA State Series
Shot 100% on GoPro Hero2 HD
My first Cat 2 mountain bike race. I did okay I guess, had hoped for a top 10 finish. Did hit a ‘wall’ around mile 11 or so and it took me a couple of miles before I had…
Road Racing Returns with Boneshaker Pace Bend
texasbikeracing.com
2014 Texas Road Racing Returns with Boneshaker Pace Bend Feb. 23
by Jeff Cutler
Competitive cycling in Texas is usually pretty straightforward. Roads are dry and debris-free. The weather is conducive to hammering out miles at speed. The excitement of closely contested races gets everyone amped about results, personal bests, podiums, and the associated race-scene camaraderie.
Unfortunately, the start to 2014 threw a chilly wrench in that whole scenario. With snow and ice on roads from Austin to Dallas, preseason training was relegated to the gym and team spins indoors.
But we’ve made it. The first big road-race weekend of 2014 has arrived as Walburg/Pace Bend is scheduled for the weekend of February 22-23. With Walburg on Saturday, the focus of many local racers…
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: North Texas Classic – Fort Worth, TX: When: Sat Apr 12, 2014 8am to 12:30pmÂ
CDTWhere: Ed Willkie M… http://t.co/MGnMWcV1uD— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2014
Tweets
We need more of this in Houston. pic.twitter.com/KimkTHGb3E
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 13, 2014
A landscaper who injured this cyclist in a hit&run crash gets 4-years in prison. The update on @KVUE 10pm pic.twitter.com/uJclkqmw9E
— Shelton Green (@GoSheltonGreen) February 13, 2014
And that's a wrap: Day 5 of @elbowzracing training camp and the sun came out – finally! #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/MGWGNC19Ch
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 13, 2014
Sharpening up for Mineral Wells – 6×10 seconds @ 680 watts
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) February 12, 2014
Biking in the Outdoor Activity of the Month in Texas. Find trails near you. http://t.co/im8JNe8ZX7
— TXChildrenInNature (@TXchildren) February 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/likethewine9/status/433610566062456832
Check out our rider of the week Kiara Harris.http://t.co/KZqdBPbjNW pic.twitter.com/SAPpXJAD9Y
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) February 12, 2014
I hate getting on a bus w/o my bike. Bike makes last mile easier. MT @BikeTexas: Providing for multiple modes… i.e. bike+transit. #NCS2014
— Su Wilcox (@cheekysu) February 12, 2014
congrats! RT @karlyjosette infamous big rock at the race this weekend! Good thing I'm a beastðŸ’🚵👸 @RPRTexas #txhsmtb http://t.co/FKgEcFYSAi
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) February 12, 2014
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/433627853624582145
Video from the January ride is up, what a fun ride! http://t.co/eHbjpeNXOz #criticalmass #htxsocial
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 12, 2014
https://twitter.com/JuliaBikes/status/433616256696975361
New secure bike storage + showers downtown for commuters at St David'shttp://t.co/x7AIT7LSLr
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) February 12, 2014
Mornin' http://t.co/i1kCcHIpVR
— the Radavist (@TheRadavist) February 12, 2014