Austin bike team sets up tryout for riders; Bicyclists get first chance to experience state league

By Eric Johnson        www.austindailyherald.com

After months of setting up informational meetings, tires are finally rolling as the effort to start a high school mountain biking team kicked into a higher gear.
Though only three students attended, Wednesday’s tryout was a start.
“It’s awesome, great,” said coach Spencer Salmon. “We have more interested than what’s here.”
Anna Mitchell, a 12-year-old Pacelli student, was the first to try out Wednesday night behind Riverland’s west campus where Josh Kleve, league director of the…

Apples to Apples

Turnin’ Cranks

So I’ve found it a bit hard to compare progress over the duration of my cycling career. Obviously I should get better over time, right? Typically I’ve used FTP testing as my yardstick and I am due to do another test, but for now, I’ll show a quick comparison of today’s ride vs. a near identical ride from 1 year ago.
Both rides were 2×20 FTP efforts. Last year’s effort was done utilizing Heart Rate, and this year’s using Power.
In 2014, I’ve been particularly consistent in my ‘training’ and ride time. I’ve only been off the bike once for more than 2 days in a row and even then it was as a ‘recovery week’ effort to get some rest in. Ride time for this year is way more than it was this…

Brain Injuries Rose In Cities After Bike-Sharing Rolled Out

By Scott Hensley        Texas Public Radio

Bike-sharing is taking cities by storm.
Rental stations across town give people a quick way to get around — and get some exercise.
But there’s a catch.
When you pick up a bike, you usually have to bring your own helmet or go without one. If you ride with your hair flapping in the breeze, your risk for brain injury goes up.
A group of Canadian and American researchers wondered what effect bike-share systems had on the frequency of brain injuries. And they came up with a way to look at the potential problem.
They analyzed data on the treatment of serious brain injuries at trauma centers in five cities before and after bike-sharing programs were started. The data were lumped…

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Awesome Thursday night Bike World ride. http://t.co/QapTuHCPcY

— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) June 13, 2014

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— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 13, 2014

Great teamwork tonight as Katie Kantzes leads our Marla Briley for the win in the WOpen at the @DrivewaySeries !!

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— Bayou City Magazine (@bayoucitylife) June 12, 2014

Quick 9-mile single track trail ride at Stephen F. Austin State Park this afternoon. Fun ride. Humid… http://t.co/yOeaKuiQcu

— Omar C. Garcia (@omarcgarcia) June 12, 2014

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— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) June 12, 2014

Our members had a blast volunteering as bike valets for @austinbcycle at @kgsr #BOTG! Great way to get around #ATX. http://t.co/ffMVdZJjiw

— Austin Runners Club (@AustinRunners) June 12, 2014

Register to ride in the Rolling Ribbon Cutting (it's free) and you'll be entered in @RichBikeMart Phat Bike raffle. http://t.co/qXAgoTsshF

— West Dallas Chamber (@WestDallasChamb) June 12, 2014

Come out and support PBA at the Collin Classic! Many Sat rides canceled, check the forums for updated plans. http://t.co/U0cSOE9xkb

— PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) June 12, 2014

Took home a win at my first Memorial Park Criterium in 3 years!

— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) June 12, 2014

Event Reminders

2 Day Alert: COLLIN CLASSIC – McKinney, TX, Jun 14, 2014 08:00AM – McKinney North High School, Wilmeth Road, McKinney, TX, United State

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2014

2 Day Alert: Fire-Ant 100 – Gatesville, TX, Jun 14, 2014 08:00AM – Gatesville Civic Center, 301 Veteran’s Memorial Loop, Gatesville, TX(

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2014

2 Day Alert: White River Road Rally – Crosby County, TX, Jun 14, 2014 08:00AM – White River Lake, Crosby County, TX, United States(CST)

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2 Day Alert: Tour de Muleshoe – Muleshoe, TX, Jun 14, 2014 08:00AM – Bailey County Coliseum, 2206 W American Blvd, Muleshoe, Texas, Unit

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2 Day Alert: Tour de Burma – San Angelo, TX, Jun 14, 2014 08:00AM – Family Powersports, 4160 W Houston Harte Expy, San Angelo, TX, Unite

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2 Day Alert: Texas A&M San Antonio Circuit Series – San Antonio, TX, Jun 14, 2014 08:15AM – Texas A&M One University Way, San Antonio, T

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2 Day Alert: Smurf Boy 2014 Summer Series 4 Hour Endurance Race – McKinney, TX, Jun 14, 2014 06:00PM – Rowlett Creek Park, Big Fork Trai

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