Texas Bicycling News November 19th
Now Back To Regularly Scheduled Cycling – Humble, TX to Liberty, TX
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After spending the past 12 days NOT cycling, it felt good to wake up this morning knowing that I would once again find myself back on the road. Yes, last week was a fantastic week. And yes, I miss Cuba, and Marleah, and perhaps the rum. But getting back on the bike would be a good way to take my mind off such things.
Thanks to Robin and Sheila!
That said, today did not pan out the way I would’ve liked. At all. No, nothing terrible happened. There were no mechanical issues. No close encounters with vehicles. But there was rain. A lot of rain. Not when I …
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Texas CX Project founder and champion Rolando tells the crowd a few stats from the program at tonight’s ATX Cup end of series awards and party.
Georgetown Cyclocross Festival
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Plano joins list of nation’s best bicycle-friendly communities
By TOMMY CUMMINGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.dallasnews.com
Cyclists begin their biking tour of Plano at the rear of a shopping center on Coit Rd in Plano. The city was one of 54 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Community members. Richardson was chosen to the group in June.
If anyone can speak to the emergence of Plano as a bicycle-friendly community, it’s resident David Jones.
“It’s really on the move in Plano,” Jones said.
Plano recently was recognized with a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community award, joining 371 communities in all 50 states that have been given the award.
The city was one of …
Optum overhauls women’s roster for 2016
By Spencer Powlison      velonews.competitor.com
The Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies women’s squad will look quite different in 2016 as the American pro team will feature all new riders, except one: Jasmin Glaesser. Otherwise, the orange-and-black team brings on nine new riders, including notables such as Emma White, a two-time silver medalist in the junior races at Richmond worlds, and cyclocross talent Elle Anderson.
“It has always been a dream of mine to race for this team,†said White. “I couldn’t be more excited to be …
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Finished first tonight in the Women's A Race at #creekcrosscx but missed the podium picture because I… https://t.co/pwKmXJyS2t
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) November 20, 2015
I posted 7 photos on Facebook in the album "ATC Cup Awards Ceremony and Party" https://t.co/IN3g6dcnKr
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 20, 2015
This Saturday's fun ride is going to be fun with some good gusty winds and a bit cold, can't wait for my first wintery challenge
— Jesus (@SrCampy) November 20, 2015
Public transportation works-even in the heartland! Galveston Island Texas to NASA Johnson Space Center…bike & bus pic.twitter.com/S3yMaykXk8
— Christina H Koch (@Astro_Christina) November 19, 2015
Perfect weather and perfect day to ride a bike.
They didn't want to get off the bikes. #bikerental… https://t.co/ssvEBwl5wr— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) November 19, 2015
Don't want to miss #BikeandBrunch this wknd with ride leader Amber Townsley! 8am at Baked 'N Sconed! #HuttoGroupRidehttps://t.co/BbHZGJgK5H
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) November 19, 2015
Congratulations to MSU cyclists Bill Ash and Erick Goytia for their oral presentations at the EURECA Fall Forum!!
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) November 19, 2015
"Dang! Are those aero wheels?"
NOPE LOL pic.twitter.com/DGw6FPQwlh— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) November 19, 2015
Long Term Goal Planning for Cyclists – https://t.co/gFLHAcxsak pic.twitter.com/fsKMgZAwah
— James Webster (@Jamesw2) November 19, 2015
Rider of the Wk is Baylor! He is our Fundraising Chair & does a lot to keep the team motivated! Learn more abt him: https://t.co/6Hd3Q9m7TF
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) November 19, 2015
We're meeting this morning to talk #TTAT2016 & we're excited! Learn more here: https://t.co/Ae1TTUJkGp
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) November 19, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Rudy’s Ride – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/DQBA7w3zw7
Wheels down at 8:30
Meet at Rudy’s BBQ on 151 a… https://t.co/zrGNUWB5Hb— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
New Event Race Around Austin – Austin, TX https://t.co/4Ogjyodoewhttps://t.co/dFpTdYKgql
It’s Time To mark you… https://t.co/FqX1AwAQQB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 20, 2015
New Event Holiday Ramble Gravel Grinder – Gainesville, TX https://t.co/BbfhlupaRchttps://t.co/368kAtQooP
Happy… https://t.co/dKi5aSOSFj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 20, 2015
New Event 787 Racing 6 Hour Mountain Bike Race – Dripping Springs, TX 787 Racing 6 Hour Mountain Bike Race at Reim… https://t.co/8LYi0iKG5n
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 20, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Anthony Gap to War Road – El Paso, TX, Nov 21, 2015 08:45AM – Crazy Cat Cyclery (5650 N Desert, El Paso, TX 79912)(CST) htt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – Spring, TX, Nov 21, 2015 09:00AM – Meyer Park (Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379)(CST) http://zpr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Reveille Peak 100 – Burnet, TX, Nov 21, 2015 09:00AM – Reveille Peak Ranch • 105 CR 114 Burnet, TX(CST) https://t.co/v9lWT6Yol0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally – Denton, TX, Nov 21, 2015 09:00AM – Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 North Bonnie Bra
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride Houston, TX (Westheimer), Nov 21, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Hous
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Houston Grand Prix of Cyclocross – The Woodlands, TX, Nov 21, 2015 09:00AM – Terramont Park, 8500 Terramont Dr, The Woodlan
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Toutant-Beauregard Ride – Helotes, TX, Nov 21, 2015 09:00AM – 14492 Old Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023, USA(CST) http://zpr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: South by CX Series – Austin, TX, Nov 21, 2015 10:00AM – Austin, TX(CST) https://t.co/a6S5gfjugO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mellow Johnny's Cyclocross Race – Austin, TX, Nov 21, 2015 10:00AM – 10001 Burleson Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617, USA(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: NonStop Northshore – Flower Mound, TX, Nov 21, 2015 12:00PM – 800 Simmons Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75022, USA(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: CRANKSGIVING HTX 2015 – Houston, TX, Nov 21, 2015 01:00PM – Cherryhurst Park,1700 Missouri St, Houston, Texas(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Lets do it again! – The Woodlands, TX, Nov 21, 2015 05:00PM – Hailey Elementary – 12051 Sawmill Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 19, 2015