Texas Cycling News Digest November 4th
Campus makes biking safe for students
By Liana Solis, Staff Writer      www.dailytoreador.com
With an increase in student population, iking to class and around the Texas Tech campus has grown in popularity.
Craig Cotton, transportation demand management supervisor for parking services, said Tech has implemented changes and added more amenities to increase safety for student bikers and for all students.
“We go above and beyond to make biking convenient for students on campus,†he said. “We had to start making things easier with the enrollment population growing so quickly.â€
Cotton said Tech started improving campus for…
Armstrong Signs Up for Time-Trial Charity Cycling Event
By Michael Buteau      www.bloomberg.com
Lance Armstrong signed up to participate in a two-man team time-trial cycling race this weekend, two weeks after he was banned from participating in a South Carolina charity ride.
Armstrong, who has been banned for life from cycling after admitting to doping violations, is on the start list for the Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic, a 31-year-old charity race in New Braunfels, Texas.
Last month, USA Cycling ruled that Armstrong, 43, wasn’t eligible to participate in the third annual Gran Fondo Hincapie in Greenville, South Carolina, because it…
Armstrong to Skip Charity Bicycle Race After Registering
By Michael Buteau      www.bloomberg.com
Lance Armstrong won’t participate in a time-trial cycling race this weekend, two weeks after he was prohibited from participating in a South Carolina charity ride.
Armstrong, who has been banned for life from cycling for doping violations, will skip the Texas race because his time trial partner is injured, Mark Higgins, a spokesman for Armstrong, said in an e-mail.
Armstrong is on the start list for the Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic, a 31-year-old charity event in New Braunfels, Texas. The 24.6-mile (40 kilometer) time trial for teams of two riders is scheduled for Nov. 9. Higgins said in an e-mail that Armstrong “could ride†in the event because it’s a non-sanctioned race.
Tour de Gruene race director Will Rotzler didn’t…
Lufkin woman pleads guilty to fatal Christmas Day hit-and-run accident involving cyclist
By Leigha Hughes      www.ktre.com
LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) –
A 22-year-old Lufkin woman pleaded guilty in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Christmas Day 2013 shortly before her jury trial was scheduled to start Tuesday.
The jury is now deliberating Jennifer Isabel Mireles’ sentence, and the sentencing portion of the trial is expected to last through Wednesday. The sentencing portion of the trial is taking place in Judge Paul White’s 159th Judicial District Court.
An Angelina County grand jury indicted Mireles on a second-degree felony charge of injury accident involving death back in March.
The state has already called the victim’s girlfriend to the stand, and District Attorney Art Bauereiss showed the jury the victim’s…
Chasing Ghouls (and Points) at Spooky Cross
Words and pics from Adam Spears, Mirage Cycling Team & die-hard Kansas City Royals fan      texasbikeracing.com
So as the calendar turns to the second month of the cyclocross season, it was time to honor the North Texas tradition of SpookyCross. SpookyCross is always on the weekend nearest Halloween and was the first race of the new Southern Cross Series . The weekend gave racers from Texas and neighboring states the chance for some great racing at two different venues. Day one is traditionally held in Oak Cliff at Rosemont Elementary School while day two is held just outside of the downtown Dallas city loop at the Dallas Heritage village. Four races in two days again, eh, let’s try.
Race number one Saturday morning to start at 11:00, sounds about perfect and it was. I went out to load up the car about 8:30 and, wow, our first real cold push of the season with…
Austin’s Ride Indoor Cycling pedals ahead with expansion plans
by Chad Swiatecki,    Staff Writer- Austin Business Journal
Ride Indoor Cycling will open its second and third locations in the next six months, with a Houston cycling gym set to open in January 2015 and a Westlake storefront expected next May.
Company officials didn’t provide revenue numbers but saw more than 38,000 riders take part in 1,400 classes in the first 12 months after its February 2013 opening. Founders Tim and Kim Dowling are financing the expansion through the company’s profits. The Westlake location will be on…
2014 6 HOUR OF THE DINOSAUR Results
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Race winners
1 Lap    Winner    Winning time    Total racers
1 LAP FEMALE    WALKER, Kathy    48:30    4
1 LAP MALE    Gill, Byron    38:27    5
6 Hour    Winner    Winning time    Total racers    Progress View    Lap times
6 HOUR COED TEAM    American Truck & RV (Carrolls)    6:24:38    2    Race review    Lap times
6 HOUR FEMALE TEAM    New Years Diva’s    -4 laps    1    Race review    Lap times
6 HOUR MALE TEAM    Hanks Racing(Logan / Tony)    6:14:53    6    Race review    Lap times
6 HOUR SOLO FEMALE    KENDALL, Melinda    6:00:27    4    Race review    Lap times
6 HOUR SOLO MALE    ORTIZ, JOSHUA    6:14:25    12    Race review    Lap times
Dallas Tweed Ride | November 23, 2014 1:30 PM
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
Dressing in tweed this time of year in Dallas just feels right, so that’s why BFOC presents the annual Dallas Tweed Ride on November 23, 2014 at 1:30 pm. jason_tweed We will ride from the infamous Grassy Knoll, staging from behind the white fence and take a nice, leisurely ride around downtown, ending in Oak Cliff at tweed4the Turner House. There we’ll have games, a…
Race Preview – Georgetown Cyclocross Festival – 11.08-09.14
by joeyTWOwheels      texascx.com
When you think about the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival, what comes to mind first?
250 ft of beach?
Tough, but rideable, hill climbs?
Gully-turns (akin to the Scuffle in Elgin)?
Just like previous editions of this young race, these features will be back in 2014, plus some new ones. Race Director, Rolando Roman has much to say, so without adieu…
Tell me a bit about your course – does it differ from years past?
Because sand and railroad ties are not enough by themselves.
Because sand and railroad ties are not hard enough by themselves at Georgetown. Hup! Hup!
The course has some changes from past years (3rd year event). We will have two run-ups; the first…
“Tron” Trinity River Trail
Dallas Vintage Cyclist
If you’re interested in riding with us please feel free to shoot me an email. Our meeting place is located on 635 and coit, behind Watermark Church.
Saturday and Sunday tour (40 miles) 5am to 7:30 am (13 to 15 mph)
HTX Bike Fest Pictures
Cycling Space City
Managed to make it for the last hour of HTX Bike Fest. 30+ booths of bike shops and vendors, BMX ramps, a freestyle section. I hope to spend more time here next year. This should definitely be on your calendar as well. Here are some pictures
Inaugural Austin BikeFest a Tremendous Success
BikeTexas
The big day has come and gone, and we couldn’t be happier with the success of the inaugural Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro.
Many, many thanks to those who came out to enjoy a great day of bicycles, music, food, beer, and fun! Maybe you rode on the newly-opened Southern Walnut Creek Trail, were inspired by the fashion show on bicycles, watched some bike games, or heard from your city council candidate– or a little bit of everything! We hope you also had a…
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Bankers’ Recovery Ride – College Station, TX: When: Sun Nov 9, 2014 7am to 10:30amÂ
CSTWho: Te… http://t.co/ss1tm8gZqp— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 5, 2014
Tweets
Great BikeTexas presentation to City of Brownsville Commission Second year approved #BikeTexas #BikeBrownsville pic.twitter.com/5u2eQRBGSD
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) November 5, 2014
Can't wait for the weekend, we might have some mud… Have you registered for the 3rd annual 2014 Georgetown… http://t.co/4Ub1ELCQVt
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 5, 2014
Best bike shops in Houston via @SunTimesHOU http://t.co/1Pm8LkPr36
— CEC Houston (@CEChouston) November 4, 2014
Proposed reroute from Henrietta to Copper Breaks State Park. Has 80 miles from Holliday to Crowell (we are… http://t.co/DCQ35BjcNQ
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 4, 2014
All you need to know about whats on tap for this weekend at the 3rd edition of the Georgetown Cyclocross… http://t.co/qwYruboaZr
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 4, 2014
Folks still on the eastern end of the route are gathering at the Best Western hotel in Henrietta tonight instead… http://t.co/0pX4wqloNI
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 4, 2014
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Thanks Hill & Laura for bringing the Fall weather back with you from your trip to North Carolina with @VeloView! pic.twitter.com/IUUY4XAJ3e
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) November 4, 2014
Leaving jb and headed to arrowhead with gear. The paved roads are terrible right now too. I recommend hunkering… http://t.co/9m0FNSrKKn
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 4, 2014
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/529620344475492352
Reminder: NAus- Austin Cycling Team Bicycle Sport Shop Hill Ride (R… @ Weekly from 7:30am to 9am on Tuesday (A… http://t.co/hTH1niG1wc
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) November 4, 2014
Doggett/Crixell Update: "After several hours in the rain, Joshua is beyond freezing and the dirt roads are not… http://t.co/WJ4Ny4CHYZ
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 4, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Ride Across Texas – Texarkana, TX to New Mexico, Nov 06, 2014 08:00AM – Texarkana, TX(CST) http://t.co/EKD0gL1ZdZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 4, 2014
2 Day Alert: Weeknight Cyclo-cross Races – Richardson, TX, Nov 06, 2014 05:30PM – 3400 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 4, 2014