Texas Bicycling News October 11th
Popular Austin bike shop parks second location at premier Texas fitness hub
By Kendall Louis      austin.culturemap.com
Austin-based Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, co-owned by Lance Armstrong, has expanded, choosing Fort Worth for shop No. 2.
The new Mellow Johnny’s location opened October 3 in Fort Worth’s Trailhead at Clearfork, at 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd.
Serving as the cycling and fitness component of the Trailhead, the Fort Worth showroom is stocked with mountain, hybrid, and kids bikes, as well as accessories and fitness and lifestyle apparel. The shop also offers repair services. It will begin as a Specialized Elite dealer and carry brands such as Moots, Poc, Shimano, and Oakley.
Mellow Johnny’s also will work to …
2015 Southwest Trauma Tour
BorderRAC
Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (MST)
El Paso, TX
LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin
West Texas Cycling Association      www.bikewtca.org
Date: October 18, 2015
Location: Austin, TX
Contact:
Details: The LIVESTRONG Foundation is proud to welcome back the Austin Challenge for the 19th year. Join us, as well as riders from around the country, as we come together to celebrate life and fight cancer. Riders of all levels are …
No Country for Old Men
West Texas Cycling Association      www.bikewtca.org
Date: October 24, 2015 – October 25, 2015
Location: Alpine, TX
Contact: dextooke@gmail.com
Details: Its’ namesake comes from the movie No Country for Old Men because the race takes place in the region the movie was filmed. No Country for Old Men is truly a race of endurance as well as physical and mental challenge. It is born from RAAM experience. You will discover parts of …
Day 32: Burton to Richards: The hills have no name. But they sure are smaller….
By Judy Gamble      No Tears on the Southern Tier      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Sunday October 11, 2015, 67 miles (108 km) – Total so far: 1,822 miles (2,932 km)
67 miles, 2,288′ climbing
After a great breakfast at Carol’s and our goodbyes to the other riders heading west, we hopped into the saddle and started another 60+ mile day in east Texas. Only a few more days and we’ll be out of this gigantic state. Yes, everything is bigger in Texas.
Seven miles back into town and we immediately run into another couple on the ST.. Marie and Jean Francois are from Vancouver and are on their way to …
2015 Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic Results
www.usacycling.org
Huntsville , TX
Oct 4, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Great racing weekend at #cxfortworth #smoothoperator Thanks to everyone who helped us at the finish… https://t.co/UIpuo9UIM6
— Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) October 12, 2015
The dream team: Papi Conio pic.twitter.com/Bynh29uRJA
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) October 12, 2015
Chris Carlson sets new TX hr record at the Superdrome in Frisco…46.748 pic.twitter.com/MFaGjrsRcD
— Lee McDaniel (@LeeMPhoto) October 11, 2015
My first TXBRA podium of 2015 came yesterday at Fort Worth CX. I managed fourth today.… https://t.co/LvR8qgRAXB
— Clifford John Green (@Clifford_Green) October 12, 2015
2015 #QuestCXChallenge at @TreatyOakTX is a wrap. 16hrs to set up the course, 2.5 hrs to tear down. Many thanks… http://t.co/hktq8GdhhW
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 11, 2015
DFW Ride for Kids is rocking! Beautiful morning here at the Texas Motor Speedway!@rideforkids @PBTF @honda_mc pic.twitter.com/KLB30eLEic
— Ride for Kids® (@rideforkids) October 11, 2015
THIS is what you see when you finish your ride on a quiet Sunday! #ambsdr http://t.co/dSjHdBYuUr pic.twitter.com/xyDXSsjR6m
— Whareagle (@Whareagle) October 11, 2015
I'm your 2015 D1 @SCCCC omnium champion. Lots of hardware from a big weekend in Palo Duro Canyon. pic.twitter.com/8jlqCh8wyj
— Dave Talley (@rdavidtalley) October 11, 2015
Awesome ride today with @Spinn_Cycles crew! Houston bike community is great! pic.twitter.com/kRg99r8TiI
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) October 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/joeyTWOwheels/status/653301148590452736
#RATX loaded https://t.co/xP7622ksqY
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 11, 2015
#ratx Ray Lamb outside Farmersville. Saw Sheila and Rolph as we'll. http://t.co/CXBOpHe5Oy
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 11, 2015
Single Speed podium – 1st place was on a full suspension with a singleator – really? #teamcrestRBM @RichBikeMart pic.twitter.com/2EJiqTCg0X
— Frisco Cycling Club (@friscocycling) October 11, 2015
The wife killing it this morning. A ride with her and then some extra for myself. 48 total, great… https://t.co/dnksHu1Gw2
— George Amen (@jore346) October 11, 2015
It's a @velopaso @KidicalMass at @chalktheblock!
Next one is Oct 24 at the @EPDAFM pic.twitter.com/Dnizy2D0dG
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) October 11, 2015
Hit the trails with us on Saturday, October 17th from 12 pm – 3pm and test ride the latest and greatest from… http://t.co/QCAru9vVxf
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 11, 2015
After two races yesterday Carlos moved up a spot today and made it in the $$!! 😃 YEAHHH!! #proudwife… https://t.co/zCOvWStYFb
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) October 11, 2015
#HTXCX power couple and #kolopromo super stars jamzilla84 and littlewagon see you next week at the… https://t.co/Hl81tRAbVE
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) October 11, 2015
#RATX day one update. Dana and Matt are in Ladonia (183 miles). Billy and Sheila both seem to be in the Roxton… http://t.co/uCsReAh5y8
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 11, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Twin City Century Ride – Laredo, TX Twin City Century Ride at Laredo, TXhttp://t.co/yTik87GYwJ 100 Mi… http://t.co/Aqq9ijbr3b
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 12, 2015
New Event Longs Creek Ride – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/cJJ1OWFrKC
Longs Creek Elementary 15806 O'Connor Road … http://t.co/v78FnE6261
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 12, 2015
New Event Big Steamer – Corinth, TX Big Steamer training ride. Ride departs in NCTC parking lot across from Angel… http://t.co/VrjCTC6ZrD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 12, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Ride Across Texas – Texarkana, TX, Oct 13, 2015 08:00AM – Texarkana, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/QodLG8q6VN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Oct 13, 2015 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) http://t.co/Jdb6wVs9nQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 11, 2015