Texas Cycling News Digest January 11th
USA cyclo-cross championships delayed 24 hours
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Officials stop Sunday racing after surface damage at Zilker Park
The USA cyclo-cross championships in Austin, Texas, have been delayed 24 hours due to the effects of heavy rain and damage to the grass and surface at Zilker Park.
USA Cycling initially announced that the championships had been suspended but the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department announced via Twitter the racing had been cancelled due to “over concerns for the turf and root zone exposure†at Zilker Park.
USA Cycling then announced via Twitter that the events would be held on …
Riders, staff, fans react to USA cyclo-cross nationals postponement
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Armstrong, Horner, Vos chime in
As one might expect, today’s decision by the city of Austin, Texas, to change the date of the USA Cyclo-cross National Championships because of what the parks department deemed was too much mud caused social media to blow up with comments. Most of the racers, staff and fans who were hoping to compete or just watch the racing at Zilker Park were not …
Fat Bike Race
by dmack511Â Â Â Â Â Â forums.mtbr.com
Fat Bike Race
March 21 2015
Sam Houston National Forest
East side trail head 9am
The Fatbike Sandy
Memorial Park work day with S&S trails
GHORBA
Event category: General
Trail: Memorial Park
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 – 1:00pm
Please email Suzanne Landau at …
Trail improvements with S&S Trail Solutions
GHORBA
Event category: General
Trail: Memorial Park
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 – 9:00am
Trail improvements with S&S Trails will begin on Tuesday, January 20th. The schedule is below for volunteers. S&S Trails can work with up to 5 volunteers on each shift. If anyone is interested in volunteering, they can email Suzanne Landau at …
Comanche Cross Bike Race coming up
Odessa American
Cyclists of all ages are invited to ride in the third annual Comanche Cross Bike Race at McKinney Park, 625 West Pool Road.
The West Texas CX Series set for noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 is a friendly competition trekking through the Comanche Draw. Cost is $15. Children, beginners and advanced cyclists can compete in separate races that …
I was surprised the first time I saw camels driving to the HH100 in Wichita Falls. That may have been this ranch. You do not expect camels in north Texas.
Police: Camel tramples 2 people to death at North Texas farm
kxan.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a camel in North Texas trampled to death its caretaker and another man at a ranch that often invited children to see the humped animals.
An investigation continued Sunday in the weekend deaths at Camel Kisses Ranch near Wichita Falls. Authorities say they have removed a large, aggressive camel that was in a fenced area.
The Wichita Falls Times Record News reported that 72-year-old Peggye McNair and 53-year-old Mark Mere were found dead Saturday in the …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: The Lake Georgetown EPIC – Georgetown, TX: When: Sat Mar 21, 2015 9am to 1pmÂ
CDTWho: Texas Bi… http://t.co/hPex3bjUff— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 11, 2015
Tweets
Course changes r complete, all minor, won't effect style of course. All steps and barriers are in, 2 cambers removed, course still hard!
— Pete Webber (@webber_pete) January 11, 2015
Cycling community can be proud of work done today at #cxnats by Micah Rice, Pete Webber, Keegan Schelling & colleagues. Calm, cool, pro.
— Wil Matthews (@PhotoWil) January 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/alaina__ann/status/554317351836192770
Still can't understand why planners routed the course near a grove of protected trees. And why Austin didn't say something sooner.
— Rick Tillery (@ricktillery) January 11, 2015
What do we do now? Riders react with frustration after #cxnats2015 postponement. http://t.co/bsAwMt29Sa pic.twitter.com/exAuP4N6pe
— VeloNews (@velonews) January 11, 2015
Do you know about our Trail-Building Toolbox? Get all the basics for creating a rail-trail: http://t.co/wF84EGufm0 pic.twitter.com/jGhZJxc1kf
— Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (@railstotrails) January 11, 2015
An XT-1 titanium cross bike was stolen from our truck last night. Scram CX1, Zipp wheels. Help spread the word. #austin #cxnats #cxnats2015
— Mosaic Cycles (@mosaiccycles) January 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/Zevlin1/status/554299851111145472
Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Mountain Biking Social Ride – Millican, TX, Jan 13, 2015 06:00PM – 19851 FM 2154, Millican, TX, 77866, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 12, 2015