Texas Bicycling News Digest September 11th
First 15 road race titles claimed in Ogden
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Fifteen road race national champions were crowned on Thursday, as the 2015 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships continued at Snowbasin Resort outside of Ogden, Utah.
The men’s 65-69 race came down to a sprint finish with Josef Lemire (r) edging David Hixson (l). (photo by Phil Beckman/www.pbcreativephoto.com)
Highlighting the day’s action were eight road race champions who added a second 2015 Stars-and-Stripes jerseys of the week to their collections, as Melinda Berge (Tucson, Ariz./Summit Velo), David Burnett (Norwich, Conn.), Donna Ingle (Las Vegas, Nev.), Josef Lemire (San Francisco, Calif./ThirstyBear p/b Akamai), William Meyers (Golden, Colo./Schwab Cycles Racing Team) and Anne Valta (Santa Clara, Calif./ThirstyBear p/b Akamai) followed up their individual time trial wins from the previous day with respective road race wins.
Mixed 70+ tandem time trial champions Irina Axelrod-Angres (Reno, Nev.) and Rich Staley (Reno, Nev.) and …
Men Master 80-84
1.    Frederic Schmid (Waco, Texas)     Bear Mountain Wolfpack     2:36:58
2.    Walter Axthelm (Durango, Colo.)     Durango Wheel Club     3:15:44 …
Q&A: Josh Daugherty
By Brittany Nunn      lakewood.advocatemag.com
Cyclists call it “The Holy Grail.†In the Tour Divide, racing riders begin in the snow-swept mountains of Banff in Alberta, Canada, before embarking on a grueling, 2,745-mile trek south until they reach the blistering deserts of Mexico. This summer, East Dallas neighbor Josh Daugherty began this arduous self-supported cycling journey with a goal to finish the race in less than three weeks. It took him just 18 days, 12 hours and 19 minutes, giving him 12th place in the race and earning him bragging rights as the fastest cyclist in Texas to complete the race.
How far did you have to ride each day to reach your goal?
On average I had to ride 135 miles a day, but I was never going to stop because I reached 135. Because you never know what’s going to happen later on down the …
This Sunday, go play in the street at VIVA! Streets Festival
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
This Sunday, go play in the street.
From noon to 5 p.m., a 1-mile stretch of East Sixth Street between Interstate 35 and Robert T. Martinez Jr. Street will be blocked to motor traffic for the fourth annual VIVA! Streets festival.
For five glorious hours, bicyclists and pedestrians will take over the road. Space will clear for ballroom dancing, yoga, zumba, soccer, basketball, giant chess, hula hooping, petanque and tennis. There will be an obstacle course, gardening classes, anti-bullying workshops, martial arts demonstrations, cane fishing, bird walks, a kids drum circle, a learn-to-ride bike course, chalk art, bike polo and more. SkyCandy will offer special …
APD arrests suspects in on-going bike theft ring
By Lindsay Bramson      kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police have identified and arrested at least two men they say have been involved in an on-going bicycle theft ring in Austin.
Police say the value of the stolen bicycles is between $2,500 and $30,000. According to court documents, Austin Police arrested 51-year-old Mario Contreras accusing him of buying and selling stolen bicycles.
Investigators tell KXAN a confidential informant with Austin Police helped them crack the case, which they’ve been investigating since last …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
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— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) September 11, 2015
I'm excited to be heading to Chappell Hill this weekend, for my first race back!
— Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) September 11, 2015
Cycling & Austin go hand in hand! We have all the tips you need to make the most of those two wheels! #KeepAustinFit http://t.co/NaeY0zeZoj
— Austin Fit Magazine (@AustinFit) September 11, 2015
***Saturday MTB @ McAllister Park (weather and trail condition permitting)***
Meet at the 3rd pavilion at 9:30… http://t.co/xMBLWLTf6s
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) September 11, 2015
**Saturday Morning Road Ride! (Weather Permitting)**
Meet at our 1604 location @ 7:30am; Wheels down @ 8am. The… http://t.co/7dwof1nkyJ
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) September 11, 2015
Checked out progress on the Mopac Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge this morning. This is going to be sweet! pic.twitter.com/WmFiP62hiX
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 11, 2015
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Update on a training park for the kids in Austin this Sunday. https://t.co/963D0fOoLC
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) September 11, 2015
Cyclocross Project Update: Training Location for Sunday, September 13th http://t.co/CEOhI3oxGc
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 11, 2015
Another fun Thursday CX practice at Old Town Elementary! We are thankful to the school for allowing us to keep… http://t.co/r11LqrVWCt
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 11, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event South by CX Series – Austin, TX South by CX Series at Austin, TXhttp://t.co/9sw78ZMATO … http://t.co/Fr1lvBK8qt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
New Event Palo Dura Canyon Mountain Bike Marathon – Palo Dura Canyon, TX http://t.co/FTYe1GJpAP November 14, 20… http://t.co/bOqKYEjdO6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
New Event Bullis County Park Ride – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/rTISAOBmUy
Ride some familiar roads from a grea… http://t.co/1KxUJZZ1kp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 12, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: b.i.g. CENTURY – El Paso, TX, Sep 13, 2015 07:00AM – River Run Plaza (1071 Country Club Rd, El Paso, TX 79932)(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: The H-E-B Bikefest – Boerne, TX, Sep 13, 2015 07:30AM – Boerne High School, 1 Greyhound Lane, Boerne, TX 78006, United Stat
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Garden Ridge-Gruene Latte Ride – Schertz, TX, Sep 13, 2015 08:00AM – 17395 Bell N Dr, Schertz, TX 78154, USA(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Castroville Time Trial Series – Castroville, TX, Sep 13, 2015 08:00AM – Fitwell-Medina Valley Fitness • 842 FM 471 N Castro
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Traffic Skills 101 – Plano, TX, Sep 13, 2015 08:00AM – Plano, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/1IOOrVw6Pk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Freescale CTX Tour de Cure – Austin, TX, Sep 13, 2015 08:00AM – Freescale South Austin, 6501 West William Cannon Drive, Aus
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: SCCCC Track Championship – Houston, TX, Sep 13, 2015 09:00AM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Source Endurance Texas CX Clinic Tour – McKinney, TX, Sep 13, 2015 09:00AM – 721 Anderson St, McKinney, TX 75069, USA(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Lake Mineral Wells Trailway Bike Ride – Weatherford, TX, Sep 13, 2015 09:00AM – Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway Peaster H
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: GHORBA Monthly Ride at Anthills! – Houston, TX, Sep 13, 2015 09:15AM – Terry Hershey Park Hike and Bike Trail, Houston, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Squabble Creek and Mellow Mushroom- Easy Rollers great mountain bike trail – Rockwall, TX, Sep 13, 2015 11:00AM – Squabble
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bicycle ride at River Legacy park – Arlington, TX, Sep 13, 2015 03:00PM – River Legacy Park – 701 Nw Green Oaks Blvd – Arli
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2015