Texas Bicycling News Digest April 18th
Castell Grind “Race†Report
Words : Dan Pedroza, Bicycle Sport Shop  •  Photos : Dan Pedroza and Stephan Hirsch
texasbikeracing.com
In just over one year the Castell Grind gravel grinder bike race has grown from “fun curiosity†status to “serious race†status. While 2014 was the inaugural year for the event initially touted as a ride for bragging rights, 2015 turned up the volume to full race and brought out many big names from the road, mountain and cyclocross communities. For the 100k distance heavy hitter entries included names such as Black, Camp, Sheetz, Minard and Bonds. If you don’t recognize those last names you need to brush up on your Central Texas bike racing history.
The 2015 course was identical to the 2014 course except that it was run in the reverse direction with the south loop covering the first 30k and then finishing the last 30k rolling through the north loop.  The strategy for 2015 varied greatly from the 2014 race. In 2014 the front pack was comprised of …
Report examines race’s impact on Zilker Park trees
By Kevin Schwaller      kxan.com      (Video)
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city plans to meet with organizers of the 2015 USA Cyclocross National Championships after a report about the impact of the race on Zilker Park.
The issue of possible damage highlighted by those concerned about the park’s trees is now complicated with conflicting information. A report from an outside arborist for USA Cycling contradicts some of the city’s analysis.
“Post race, the arborist for [the city] developed a remedial tree care report to address perceived soil compaction of 57 trees. When several samples of …
Mad Duck Cyclery
“Clink” at ride for heroes, fixing the world 1 bike at a time.. #bikemechanic #superhero #ilovemybike
Mad Duck Crew underway at Ride For Heroes #bikerally #cycling #bikelife #ride #rally
Technical Assistance With Bicycle Mobility Planning
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 05/06/15 3:00 PM
Prebid: 04/21/15 3:00 PM
Solicitation Title: Technical Assistance With Bicycle Mobility Planning
Owner Solic Number: 2015-S-06   Status: bidding   Report: 6263419
Country :United States    State: TX   County: Nueces
Location: Corpus Christi
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: provide technical assistance for the development of bicycle mobility. Notes: OFFERORS are encouraged to attend a pre-qualification meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 3:00 PM at 5658 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, Texas.Request for Information (RFI’s) are due Friday, April 24, 2015 by 3:00 PM.DBE Goal: 13%.
Plans: From Owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority, Contracts Dept.
Address: 5658 Bear Lane
City: Corpus Christi   State: TX   Zip/Postal Code: 78405
TEL: 361-289-2712Â Â Â FAX: 361-289-0605
Website: http://www.ccrta.org
Hill Country bike ride raises money for AIDS
By Rachael Teague      kxan.com   (Video)
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ten AIDS service organizations came together more than 15 years ago to create a cycling event to raise money to fund services for people affected by HIV and AIDS in central Texas.
Now celebrating it’s 16th anniversary ride, Erin Cargile had Prentiss Douthit in the studio Saturday morning to talk about how the Hill Country Bike ride is raising money for people living with AIDS.
Injured vets prepare for ‘Ride 2 Recovery’
By St. John Barned-Smith      www.houstonchronicle.com
Duane Wagner, a veteran and Ride 2 Recovery athlete puts on his cycling shoes. Wagner, 68, was injured in Vietnam when a grenade blew off his legs; now, he says cycling to help others gives him a “high.” ?
Jen Goodbody’s war wounds came years before she deployed to Iraq in 2003; in 1998, fresh out of Army boot camp, she claims her sergeant sexually assaulted her.
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Tweets
Good@friends Jacquie & Ralf Winter cycling around the world. Letting me use their pics of #Texas #NewMexico #Arizona pic.twitter.com/ZnLl1zKWkR
— Bob Lehman (@fellowplanner) April 19, 2015
Ride for the Heroes in #Alledo #Texas #ride #biking #cycling https://t.co/YR4XFYyk5p
— Ivonne Kinser (@IvonneKinser) April 19, 2015
Always easy going. Mr. Cadel. I hope he enjoyed the show. He wasn't the only guy with a helmet!… https://t.co/jhxXGpi9np
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) April 19, 2015
Forget the pic. My wife shiwed up to watch me race and that made me really happy. #Repost… https://t.co/mZrN8E6XnD
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) April 19, 2015
And this afternoon got to see my friends and teammates race at the Matrix Challenge crits pic.twitter.com/7SKj5kdkpq
— Jesus (@SrCampy) April 19, 2015
One more from the #matrixchallenge today. @stefanrothe from @elbowzracing working hard to make that… https://t.co/lbv7AzoW0q
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) April 18, 2015
Had an awesome ride this morning, took it easy and got to see some beautiful scenery @AtomCyclist @RudyProjectNA pic.twitter.com/hsU3QOPKOY
— Jesus (@SrCampy) April 18, 2015
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/589534773346893824
@batcity – Ride safe team! See you at mile 125 for a pint! #longride #125miler #dedication pic.twitter.com/dLX4HwhDcz
— Red Horn Brew (@RedHornBrew) April 18, 2015
Our women dominated the morning's road races, with Hannah Ross soloing in 3 minutes ahead of the men's B/women's… http://t.co/yiwZV3AuZD
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 18, 2015
Michael Dawdy wins the Masters race at Matrix Challenge. iamspecialized alpinestars @rideshimano https://t.co/xpY8rKU1C1
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) April 18, 2015
Bike on! #bikehouston @ Eleanor Tinsley Park https://t.co/Z4fAQH6hrf
— Isaac Puentes (@isa2c) April 18, 2015
Brittany Parrffrey takes 4th in the women's 3's at the Matrix Challenge!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) April 18, 2015
Check out @JoshHappyHart's blog– he's in Texas right now on his way across the Southern Tier Trail! http://t.co/JKllrG541A
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 18, 2015
Weatherman wrong.
Turned out to be a Real beautiful day.
Great time for a ride…
Life is short,… https://t.co/dHiaGmemN2— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) April 18, 2015
Battle shoes on. Four Krueger climbs today, 50 miles. Whew what a ride. Now all is right with the… https://t.co/bbQoiH3PRe
— George Amen (@jore346) April 18, 2015
#roadtrip #cycling #bicycle #biking @ Chevron Columbus https://t.co/qQRhkcC2Wg
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) April 18, 2015
My @elbowzracing teammate Michael Dawdy putting on a Crit clinic in the Master 40+race at… https://t.co/jZyjUFbmIE
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 18, 2015
Michael Dawdy solo off the front in the masters race with a 40 second gap and attempting to lap the… https://t.co/ssRJYUe2NI
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) April 18, 2015
It's another @velopaso #KidicalMass pic.twitter.com/eoKIEoFsvQ
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) April 18, 2015
Time to clean up the mess from today's ride and get the bike ready for #ms150 Day 2. #sugarcycles… https://t.co/wWRzEvLYYb
— Jeff C. (@331miles) April 18, 2015
How to avoid waiting while car's in shop for inspection, oil change. I got flowers for my wife on the way home. pic.twitter.com/HFkeYcRujO
— Brian Rogers (@coderCyclist) April 18, 2015
RIDE BIKES! cycleast b-day ride w/ phenomcc @ Low Water Crossing Road – Below Mansfield Dam, Atx https://t.co/kyftHLAQji
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) April 18, 2015
Road trip! Day 1 cancel so we rolling day 2. #ms150 #teamBP #Houston #austin #bicycle #cycling #jamis… https://t.co/Ics6ewX5jQ
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) April 18, 2015
One of our groups rolling out for #centurytest today! 100 miles! #beatcancer pic.twitter.com/b7XuAKOyMR
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) April 18, 2015
heavy skies, mild temps, gray…but nothing a jacket won't cure as I motorpace a young gun this morning.
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) April 18, 2015
Preparations for today's Matrix Challenge crits are already underway pic.twitter.com/ene8BUxYF6
— Jesus (@SrCampy) April 18, 2015
Morning ride dedications before the teams century test! So pumped!! pic.twitter.com/fVsvQEVHBn
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) April 18, 2015
The Mighty Mujeres are starting to arrive! Let's do this! #MightyMujer #Triathlon pic.twitter.com/0R13lMSKVz
— Race El Paso (@raceelpaso) April 18, 2015
Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Texas Ride 2 Recovery – Houston, TX to Fort worth, TX, Apr 20, 2015 08:00AM – Houston, TX(CST) http://t.co/DtGl1MQxTN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 18, 2015