Texas Bicycling News August 23rd
August Social Ride around White Rock Lake
by k80ann      www.reddit.com/r/dfwbike
For everyone not partaking in the Hotter than Hell 100 the day before, or if perhaps you just want a nice recovery ride afterwards!
Sunday, August 30 at 9:30 AM
We will be meeting up at The LOT (near the back trail entrance) for a casual no drop cruise around White Rock Lake and then grabbing some brunch and drinks after.
We will be doing two laps around the lake for a total of about 23mi at a 13-16mph pace. (we’ll split the group in 2 if necessary).
It’s hot so please bring plenty of …
Border Patrol On Hunt For More Female Agents
By Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times      swtimes.com
ROMA, Texas — Border Patrol Agent Erica Sanchez was stalking immigrants on the banks of the Rio Grande, her long brown hair pulled back in a knot, her foundation and eyeliner intact despite the sweat running down her face in the 100-degree heat.
She picked her way down treacherous trails full of obstacles — downed trees, thorny branches, muddy holes. She watched for snakes too. …
… The work is solitary, physically demanding and dangerous. Training includes an obstacle course with an 8-foot wood wall, a considerable challenge for many women. Those who pass training and want to join specialized units such as mountain bike, boat or ATV patrols have to pass additional physical tests. …
12th Annual Conquer the Coast
cccycleclub.com
The 12th Annual Conquer the Coast is just around the corner!
I wanted to send along some updates as we are poised to have the best Conquer ever.
RIDER NUMBERS – As of yesterday afternoon we already had 432 riders signed up for this year’s event. Last year on the same date we were at 310 total riders, and in 2013 we were at 84. Here’s how this year’s rides break down so far:
65 mile- 322
25 mile- 84
10 mile- 26 …
Today Bicycles Inc. Confirmed I Am An Unobservant Mechanically Challenged Moron
by Durango Texas      durangotexas.blogspot.com
It will take me a few words to get to the part that explains what you are looking at here.
In March of 2012 I bought a cheap bike at Walmart which has turned out to be the best bike I’ve ever had.
But, after three years of rolling the bike’s wheels, it looked to me like it was time to get …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Juan Or Two Laps around the lake – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… http://t.co/cTsAAcWVSG— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2015
New Event Not as Hot as Hell AM Fitness Ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see… http://t.co/OEs5vEfsOh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2015
New Event Not So Hotter Than Hell North Side Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP… http://t.co/e47drE9nsH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2015
New Event Woman Hollering Creek Ride – Converse, TX http://t.co/ldv4XY2OKf
This popular` ride features the roll… http://t.co/h0Nq43LuT2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2015
New Event Bike-Friendly Friday Breakfast – College Station, TX http://t.co/rXwDWuDM8k
Join us for bike-friendly… http://t.co/v6uQGQ8Mar
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Tour de Tolerance to benefit El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center – http://t.co/qSERJ6vsw7 pic.twitter.com/Y1x9iNdDoS
— El Paso Times (@elpasotimes) August 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/635603798736666624
Annual Membership Meeting is a go! We're talking about great things happening for bikes all over Texas. pic.twitter.com/6bIPijd6WH
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 23, 2015
BikeTexas board, present & ready to work! pic.twitter.com/JYONEqq2HA
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 23, 2015
Always a good time……holy smokes was it humid. https://t.co/8NRsuxM5Jd
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) August 23, 2015
I'll be posting all my La Vuelta files on @Strava! Follow me to see what a Grand Tour does to your body. #Strava https://t.co/IFRGNKWI8d
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) August 23, 2015
#htxsns next day ride. jamzilla84 m.kuehnel @kolopromo kyleten80 @ White Oak Conference Center https://t.co/ntufc1fjai
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) August 23, 2015
Need a room for HHH? PBA has spots at Baptist Camp. 3 in Men's Room, and 5 in Women's room. $50, 1 night, 2 meals. http://t.co/d8IXH78xVr
— PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) August 23, 2015
#htxsns pic.twitter.com/GfewGIgcWt
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) August 23, 2015
Our EPBC CPC2015 booth at the Tour de Tolerance. Come sign up! #elpaso #cycling #newmexico… https://t.co/DqE2n29pJN
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) August 23, 2015
10th Annual Tour de Tolerance. By the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center…. https://t.co/pObigruIen pic.twitter.com/ViBhA9l19Y
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) August 23, 2015
Just completed a 9.26 miles MTB Ride feeling Great #iSmoothRun
— JustOneFixie (@justonefixie) August 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/635441781992222720
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Sun & Ski Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX, Aug 25, 2015 05:30PM – 501 S Plano Rd, Richardson Square, 501 S Plano Rd, Ri
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tree of Live Criterium – New Braunfels, TX, Aug 25, 2015 06:00PM – 5513 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Aug 25, 2015 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) http://t.co/hurJfszqNM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 23, 2015