Texas Bicycle News September 13th
Special Forces vets cycling cross-country to raise money to help families
By Drew Brooks Military editor      www.fayobserver.com
Viking warriors of Norse myths were escorted to Valhalla, a great hall ruled by Odin himself, by winged women know as valkyries.
Two modern day warriors undertaking their own “Ride to Valhalla” are traveling by bicycle.
Zach Garner and Adam Smith, Special Forces soldiers who first met in Southern Pines, are roughly half way into their cross country trek to raise money for a nonprofit that helps the families of special operations soldiers.
They left Aug. 1 from near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The two are slated to arrive in Fayetteville next month.
Speaking from Quanah, Texas, last week, the soldiers said they were raising awareness and money for the Task Force Dagger Foundation. …
Potential move to Austin from SLC
by Particle      www.bikemojo.com
What up yall, did some searching but didn’t come up with much as far as relocation/new-to-area threads. I grew up in Dallas but have lived in CO/CA/UT for the past 20+ years. Finally thinking of coming back to TX as I just had an interview in the Austin area. I’m definitely spoiled here in SLC as I have trail access to a huge network right out the backdoor, can shuttle the Wasatch Crest, Porcupine, and others relatively close. I know TX doesn’t have that but as far as TX goes, Austin looks like the best bet for maintaining some semblance of an outdoor lifestyle. Agreed?
Anyway, couple of basic questions if ya don’t mind:Â …
Houston Grand Prix of Cyclocross
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The Houston Grand Prix of Cyclocross is the regional cyclocross series for greater Houston area. The regional series is run in coordination with the Texas Bicycle Racing Association, and uses category structures that coordinate to the Texas Cup statewide series.
The Houston GP of Cyclocross is a 5 part series of races starting September 26th 2015, and runs until November 21st before the State Championships at Mason park.
Race #1: September 26th – presented by Sugar Cycles
Race #2: October 10th – Local Bike Racing CX Grinder
Race #3: October 17th – Cross Houston
Race #4: October 24th – Kolo Promo CX
Race #5: November 21st – Terramont Park
89-year-old veteran keeps the wheels turning
By Tammy Keith      www.arkansasonline.com
CONWAY — World War II and Korean War veteran Floyd Brantley of Conway can run circles around people decades younger than him — or at least ride a bicycle farther.
Brantley, who will be 90 on Oct. 16, said he has always enjoyed exercising and riding bicycles, but he started riding more seriously about a year ago. “I’ve been bicycling all my life — since I was 10, 12 years old. I used to ride them backward, frontward, every which way.†…
… A native of Texas, he had a brother who was killed in Guadalcanal in World War II. Brantley lived in Nacogdoches, Texas, until he was 16 and he moved with his mother to Lufkin, Texas. His parents were divorced.
He dropped out of Lufkin High School to join the military. He received a draft notice when he was in high school, but it said at the bottom that his service could be delayed while he finished school. “I did something bad,†he said. “I took scissors and cut off that part on the …
Crit racing ends Masters Nationals, Best All-Around Riders decided
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The final 18 Stars-and-Stripes jerseys zipped up on Saturday in downtown Ogden, Utah, as the criterium competition closed out the 2015 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships.
Along with criterium titles, the men’s and women’s Best All-Around Riders and Team were decided. The Best All-Around awards were based off of ranking points accumulated at time trial, road race and criterium events
Women Master 45-49
1.    Ginny King (Dallas, Texas)     KingRacingGroup     47:12
2.    Debbie Milne (Greenville, S.C.)     Team Greenville Health System     47:12
3.    Kimberly Pettit (Tulsa, Okla.)     Soundpony Triad Bank     47:12
4.    Laurie Furman (San Jose, Calif.)     Metromint Cycling p/b The Freewheel     47:13
5.    Kim Ciolli (San Antonio, Texas)     River City Market Racing     47:13 …
Men Master 80-84
1.    Frederic Schmid (Waco, Texas)     Bear Mountain Wolfpack     39:44 …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/pitvins/status/643253677520609280
After I got a flat in my race today instead getting another wheel I got the Blue Bell cow, as u can c not a good idea pic.twitter.com/ptXKwEwHv7
— Jesus (@SrCampy) September 14, 2015
Congrats to our Double Trouble riders who persevered through our toughest ride so far. The rest of y'all will… http://t.co/WgRsiTWQOj
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 14, 2015
Stolen bike alert Austin: Friend got both her bike stolen last night. Specialized Amira w/ Enve's & a Niner Air9 RDO pic.twitter.com/RtUEPVsW6p
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) September 13, 2015
#Brownsville will be part of the world's largest family bicycle ride! #KidicalMassive #BikeRangers https://t.co/ucoqbJNZip
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) September 13, 2015
This was a moment I'll never forget. Thanks @GiantAlpecin for an awesome three weeks!!! #ilikeit pic.twitter.com/D2M4IEBun9
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) September 13, 2015
Bikes are the best – thanks for being our @VivaStreetsATX partner today @WoombikesUSA! pic.twitter.com/upkFkXs29a
— Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) September 13, 2015
18 out of 57 in 35+ 4/5 at #chappellhill. #rideyourbike #sugarcycles @ Chappell Hill Bank Classic… https://t.co/z74qCu3HXt
— Jeff C. (@331miles) September 13, 2015
Great training session with the Sunday Texas Cyclocross Project program at our adopted park for the day, San… http://t.co/JYzYxAQvuG
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 13, 2015
Great job by some Texas ladies at Masters Nationals this week. Betsy King swoops in for the threepeat! Kim Ciolla… http://t.co/t9jGCVPDnK
— cnwracing (@cnwracing) September 13, 2015
Beautiful morning in #Houston. Almost forgot what a gorgeous 70* sunrise felt like. pic.twitter.com/F0EnYEgfYs
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) September 13, 2015
More photos! This time it's Northwest Community Trail (Frisco) and Corinth Community Park (Corinth) that get the… http://t.co/shpEtwmjRi
— MountainBikeTx.com (@MountainBikeTx) September 13, 2015
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@Jon_Law_915 @elpasotimes pic.twitter.com/7Bf2aeFI8Q
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) September 13, 2015
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Roy and Laura’s Floresville Ride – Floresville, TX http://t.co/EhJzgvv1Vz
Meet at Roy and Laura’s hom… http://t.co/0FY6kQNvOu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 14, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bear Creek Crit Series – Houston, TX, Sep 15, 2015 05:30PM – Bear Creek Park, 3535 War Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77084, Unit
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 13, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tree of Live Criterium – New Braunfels, TX, Sep 15, 2015 06:00PM – 5513 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 13, 2015
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Sep 15, 2015 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) http://t.co/iZZd5WQywi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 13, 2015
2 Day Alert: Taco Tuesday Trail Ride – Richardson, TX, Sep 15, 2015 06:30PM – Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 561 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 13, 2015