Texas Bicycle News Digest July 31st
2014 Scholastic Mountain Bike Series: The 5th Annual
Texas High School Cycling League
Fun competition for middle school and high school students of all abilities – from first timers to elite experts – representing their schools in competitive and fun races.
In 2014 we are continuing our partnership with TMBRA (Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association).  Every TMBRA fall race in the state of Texas will be part of our official scholastic race series. Once again student racers will be able to compete in both the TMBRA series and our Texas High School Cycling League competition at the same…
South Texas town turns drug path into bike trail
www.valleymorningstar.com
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (AP) — Officials in a Texas border city have repurposed a suspected drug and human trafficking path as a bike trail.
Rio Grande City Mayor Ruben Villarreal told KRGV-TV (http://bit.ly/1s5YQR1 ) on Wednesday he hopes the municipal bike path will help curb illegal activity.
The trail runs along the Rio Grande river less than…
The Post-Ride Nap
Bike Noob
It started a few years ago. I’d come home from a ride, especially one of our Sunday morning club events, shower, eat…and soon, I’d be on the bed, dead to the world.
My post-ride nap was a refreshing interlude.
Now, this from a guy who has never really napped in his life. I tend to sleep very little — maybe 5-6 hours overnight, and I can function just fine. If I ever did feel tired during the day and I made an effort to take a…
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Chappell Hill Bank Classic Road Race – Chappell Hill, TX: When: Sun Sep 7, 2014 7:30am to 1:30… http://t.co/IUwAlGzLMG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 1, 2014
New Bike Event: The Scholastic Weeknight Crit Mini-Ââ€Series – Richardson, TX: When: Tue Sep 9, 2014 5:15pm to … http://t.co/ETh00z59MT
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 1, 2014
New Bike Event: The Scholastic Weeknight Crit Mini-Ââ€Series – Richardson, TX: When: Tue Sep 23, 2014 5:15pm to… http://t.co/OtK4jhZP9X
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 1, 2014
New Bike Event: The Scholastic Weeknight Crit Mini-Ââ€Series – Richardson, TX: When: Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:15pm to… http://t.co/dw8yeUIkuM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 1, 2014
New Bike Event: The Scholastic Weeknight Crit Mini-Ââ€Series – Richardson, TX: When: Wed Oct 1, 2014 5:15pm to … http://t.co/WAfgEGdLzx
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 1, 2014
Tweets
“@TheChadAndrews: Thanks Miss U S @elizabethsafrit for stopping by #crossroads for a interview. pic.twitter.com/cXeowcrLGy†tough life, Chad!
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) August 1, 2014
Payten throwing down at Thursday nite crit … Atta girl http://t.co/qpFnFFJHEs
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 31, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Blazin' Saddle 75 – Grandbury, TX, Aug 02, 2014 07:30AM – 2000 Crossland Rd, Granbury, TX 76048, United States(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 31, 2014
One year ago on Texbiker.net July 31st 2013
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