Texas Bicycling News October 24th
Biking For Kids in San Antonio
www.cavendercadillac.com
San Antonio’s little biking community could be the next generation to boost this city’s bike commuting numbers, but we have to get them ready for that milestone. Take a look at a few biking tips that will be helpful to kids and adults alike.
Safety First — Almost everyone is familiar with the first rule of safety when riding a bike, but how to properly fit a helmet to one’s head may not be known to everyone. The helmet should not be too big or too small — it should fit just right. A helmet needs to be level on the head; it should not cover or …
Regional calendar needed to help organize growing list of events
by Bill Cullins      www.gosanangelo.com
So far in 2015 there have been approximately 21 cycling events, 25 running races, four triathlons and multiple other fitness events here in San Angelo.
In addition to the local event schedule, other regional events impact the overall schedule since many athletes also compete in out-of-town races.
Weekends without some type of fitness event scheduled have been rare, and some Saturday mornings had multiple races scheduled on the same day.
The crowded event schedule issue is further exacerbated by …
Passport
by Ray Garza      biz179.inmotionhosting.com
I’m thinking of doing another ride to the Los Ebanos Ferry and crossing over to Mexico for a quick bike ride over there. Before I do that, I do need to get my passport. At least that mini version that is available. So, last night I went online to the U.S. State Department website and filled out the application. I got it printed out and have my birth certificate ready along with a photo ID. Now to find a place to process it. A couple of days ago I was cycling past city hall in Edinburg and …
Important CX7s Update
Austin Cyclocross Cup      www.facebook.com
After closely monitoring the weather forecast and conferring with Austin Parks and Rec, as of 6:00PM on Saturday, October 24th CX7’s Sunday races are scheduled to be held as planned.
All Saturday registrations have been transferred to Sunday.
As a reminder those wishing to transfer their entry to the …
Texas Bicycling Tweets
Carter Baker, representing Texas at the 2015 Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals in West Virginia, is excited to… https://t.co/NuWYhSB2Ld
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) October 25, 2015
Thx @jessicas0226 Ramble is Postponed until Nov. 7.@365_Houston @DowntownHouston pic.twitter.com/jV5BS9B22s
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 25, 2015
Racing for the Texas A&M Cycling team in a cyclocross race in Austin today!
— Kyle Gustafson (@kyleagustafson) October 24, 2015
Our fearless leader, patiently waiting for me to take just "one more" photo 🙂 veloviewbiketours… https://t.co/ypcxKQ3w4T
— Glen Olsen (@olsenphoto) October 24, 2015
Cemetery Ride with #EEBR. pic.twitter.com/YARIVryAum
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) October 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/658016045807071232
@danielcurtin @highfiveevents @BicycleWorldTx I was looking forward to muddy racing today. Bummer
— Drew Gant (@DrewGant16) October 24, 2015
STOLEN – Red Boardman Bikes in South Lamar https://t.co/HorXEspeFy
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 24, 2015
STOLEN – White Ridley Dean in South Lamar https://t.co/TqQastyXkG
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 24, 2015
Woke up this morning all excited 4 some CX racing but flooding canceled @atxcxcup #CX7 @TokyoWheel @ChallengeTires pic.twitter.com/sAuF18D4Qe
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) October 24, 2015
We're hosting a Bike Overhaul Class from 11/2/15 – 11/6/15. Learn to take apart, rebuild, and adjust everything… https://t.co/ibS2J510OI
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 24, 2015
October's Rotary Ride benefiting #Brownsville's local chapter! #ServiceSelfie pic.twitter.com/IleIKZOX3I
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) October 24, 2015
October's community bicycle ride with Brownsville's @BikeRangers! #ServiceSelfie #KidicalMass pic.twitter.com/KulLSAUppt
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) October 24, 2015
Got up at 0530 to ride 30 miles before the rain. Enables some guilt-free football watching and beer.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) October 24, 2015
Last Sunday bomed on group ride no food, a rider asked do you want something,I said NO,BUT I WAS STARING.Rider stopped ,few miles later
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 24, 2015
.@MSUCyclingTeam rider @Billbikes flats out of lead group #Collnats pic.twitter.com/hlr7TqdUHe
— USAC Collegiate (@USACcollegiate) October 24, 2015
Important information regarding the status of CX7s. @highfiveevents @ATXCXCup https://t.co/ZE90bUBQCf
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 24, 2015
In about 2 hours, @andaroowillis starts his next #ultrarace #NCOM No Country for Old Men, 383 miles… https://t.co/hXjjYyPhra
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) October 24, 2015
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event CRANKSGIVING HTX 2015 – Houston, TX https://t.co/SiK8BrYPO6
CranksGiving HTX is a scavenger hunt and f… https://t.co/0VUICCtFG3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 25, 2015