Texas Bicycling News July 25th
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How I Fell in Love With Mountain Biking
By Cindy Abbott      blog.rei.com
A few years back I believed soccer was the most exciting sport in the world. I was immersed in it, with a college soccer scholarship and hopes of playing professionally. But that was before I found mountain biking. …
…To train for this, I did miles of road rides with my friend and trainer on some of the most grueling hills the Texas Hill Country had to offer. I woke early before work to ride my mountain bike upwards of 150 miles a week on my home trail. As anyone might imagine, no amount of Texas Hill Country training could prepare a Texan for …
Cyclists race through Buffalo Gap for charity
By Alecea Rush      www.ktxs.com
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ABILENE, Texas – More than 200 cyclists raced through tough terrain in the Tour de Gap Saturday morning to raise money for the Food Bank of West Central Texas.
Tour de Gap, annual bicycle race in Buffalo Gap, is responsible for a major portion of the food bank’s yearly donations.
“It brings in much needed funds for us, last year we made nearly $20,000,†Food Bank of West Central Texas CEO Jody Houston said. “That goes into our programs so we can …
UT alumni document bike trip Pedal South from Alaska to Argentina
By Cat Cardenas      www.dailytexanonline.com
After cycling 4,000 miles to Alaska five years ago, UT alumnus Dyar Bentz challenged himself to go further — bike the 18,000 mile Pan-American Highway and document it along the way.
Bentz began planning his project, Pedal South, after completing his trip with Texas 4000, a charity bicycle ride. He assembled a team in 2013, recruiting UT alumni Ricardo Palomares, Riley Engemoen and Thomas Allison to film and photograph their route as they travel from Alaska to Argentina. In …
Bike riders take to the roads for the Tour de Gap, which offers courses up to 56 miles
by Scott Kirk      www.reporternews.com
BUFFALO GAP — Steve Reese is new to Abilene, but it didn’t take him long to initiate himself into the 32-year tradition of the Tour de Gap bicycle ride.
Reese, who moved to Abilene a couple of months ago as the CEO of Wisteria Place, headed a team of eight riders, six of whom were wearing Wisteria Place jerseys, on Saturday morning in the annual ride that begins in Buffalo Gap and that benefits the Food Bank of West Central Texas.
Reese, 61, has been riding for 10 years, since years of running took its …
Eighteen titles awarded on penultimate day of Masters Track Nationals
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Rock Hill, SC (July 25, 2015) – Saturday was the penultimate day of racing at the 2015 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships, and 18 more Stars-and-Stripes jerseys were earned. …
Men Master 50-54 Individual Pursuit
1. Â Â Â Chris Carlson (Plano, Texas) Â Â Â Â Matrix/RBM Â Â Â Â 2:22.971
Men Master 60-64 Time Trial
1. Â Â Â Robert Pelegrin (Redondo Beach, Calif.) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 37.917
2.    Lionel Space (Phoenix, Ariz.)     Arizona Faster Cycling     38.301
3. Â Â Â Don Carlberg (Katy, Texas) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 38.472
Women 1/2/3 Master 45-49 Scratch Race
1. Â Â Â Catherine Moore (Waco, Texas) Â Â Â Â Fearless Femme p/b Haute Wheels Racing
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Get hammered! #summercritseries #localbikeracing @ Houston Sports Park https://t.co/RttO4fiY5V
— Allen Kuo (@kuotient) July 26, 2015
Saturday morning group ride. #hillcountrycycling #fredericksburgtexas #bikeride #statewheels… https://t.co/bV4zTt2fvP
— Jack & Adam's FBG (@jackandadamsfbg) July 25, 2015
Gear up and go! Four bike-friendly itineraries for exploring Houston this weekend: http://t.co/LKaT65017h pic.twitter.com/m193wkkou5
— Houstonia Magazine (@HoustoniaMag) July 25, 2015
#governmentcanyon #texas #mountain #biking #dinosaur #tracks http://t.co/293S3JcEHw pic.twitter.com/L3UZpSGhq4
— losnsa (@losnsa) July 25, 2015
When your trying 2 enjoy your Saturday and people keep PISSING on your cheerios. Biking is needed @BikeTexas pic.twitter.com/T7LHvmOQdd
— Esteban Ortiz (@ortizee21ios08) July 25, 2015
RG @franchescasamaniego: #cameronpark #mountainbiking #texas #mx #gopro http://t.co/Tm7LETh2mm pic.twitter.com/X4Vp3AgGc0
— MTB Action Shots (@mtb_actionshots) July 25, 2015
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jamzilla84 takes the top step #sugartoshiner #snsmtbiscoming @ Shiner, Texas https://t.co/VAA1DF1Bfv
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) July 25, 2015
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Passed by Ademir on today's roam. He wanted to try on my Jawbreakers lol pic.twitter.com/wsozhBztby
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) July 25, 2015
It's official! @BikeHutto has adopted #CreeksidePark in #HuttoTX as part of the #AdoptASpot program! #healthyhutto pic.twitter.com/P8Om2agOSC
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) July 25, 2015
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Early morning hammer fest with these guys! Team ride starting… https://t.co/9gwzxmxrSv— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) July 25, 2015
Now that's dedication! #bikehutto #adoptaspot #creeksidepark #healthyhutto #takingoutthetrash https://t.co/FYAe9iDe93
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) July 25, 2015
#sugartoshiner half way @ City of Eagle Lake https://t.co/ifCeVx31kD
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) July 25, 2015
Halfway from #sugartoshiner in Eagle Lake. #chipsealdeath #sammichtime https://t.co/XPm7HKGnJs
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 25, 2015
Road ride done! Now we grub. Best burgers in town with an ice cold beer! @square1cafe @wattposse… https://t.co/K2F86whtek
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) July 25, 2015
Thanks to Minyard Sun Fresh Market for installing bike parking and becoming another bicycle friendly… https://t.co/2pnNtmPZa0
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 25, 2015
Stuck at the train….. pic.twitter.com/O3YsAGjhJ8
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) July 25, 2015
Waiting on a flat change. 2nd of the day. #sugartoshiner #sugarcycles https://t.co/uOzXEpfjJt
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 25, 2015
Bike Helmet Fit Test http://t.co/6sc07mob8x via @safekidsusa
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) July 25, 2015
Come on out to #creeksidepark for the #adoptaspot ribbon cutting for #bikehutto 9am #hutto #huttotx https://t.co/M7KTMI95Ra
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) July 25, 2015
Mad Duck Family about to finish a Great week at ragbrai #cyclestyle #bikelife #madduckracingfamily… https://t.co/j4oAsZQeOw
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 25, 2015
Mad Duck Crew having a great time at the Goat Neck! #madduckracingfamily #ilovemybike #bikelife… https://t.co/KiId1uXuao
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 25, 2015
Our trail is BEAUTIFUL! Come ride and practice for the Mountain Bike race on #HH100 weekend! http://t.co/F0kpwjssAB
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) July 25, 2015
Gary and Terry ready to play at The Goat Neck bike rally! #newcleats #madduckracingfamily #goatneck… https://t.co/8R8cjiF5OZ
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 25, 2015
It's go time at The Goatneck! Have a great ride David! #goatneck #madduckracingfamily #bikelife #rally https://t.co/onld8VdJ9V
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 25, 2015
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Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Critical Mass – BikeHouston Outreach, Jul 27, 2015 06:00PM – Market Square(CST) http://t.co/ybQqws9O6J
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 25, 2015