Texas Bicycling News November 20th
Midwestern State University Cycling Team
Max after spending significant time with 13 mols of lactate in her blood. Another great VO2 Max test!
Hutto Awarded CAMPO TAP Grant
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The City of Hutto has been awarded a CAMPO Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant to help fund the design and construction of a sidewalk along Limmer Loop from FM 1660 North to Cottonwood Creek Elementary. In addition to being a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative, the project will connect to the Hike & Bike Trail currently planned for FM 1660 North, providing safe transportation for both pedestrians and cyclists.
The project brings greater connectivity to schools and neighborhoods with …
Waxahachie Biking Club
This is new route for tomorrows ride. We ride at 7am, meet at Cardiology building, 1305 W. jefferson in Waxahachie. Ave pace will be 12mph. See ya there!!
Race to the Bottom: USAC faces new challenger
By Caley Fretz      velonews.competitor.com
Alex Montoya organizes bike races for a living. They’re small events that look a whole lot like most people’s first race — a few hundred locals lining up on a weeknight, points or prestige taking a backseat to the thrill of a start gun and the joy of post-race stories.
Montoya, 25, put on 40 of these races in 2015, trying to earn with volume what he can’t from margins. Daily USA Cycling permits range from $100 to $700, depending on race size, and insurance costs $3.60 per person. Montoya’s entry fees are just $20. Shrink the margins and he suffers. Shrink them too much and the races die. There’s no way around it. And though Montoya promotes races only within his home state of Texas, his challenges are familiar to …
Bike Friendly Richardson Presents: Black Friday Ride #7
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It’s that time of year again. It’s the time to AVOID all the big crowds at the shopping mall, work off that Thanksgiving dinner and have a fun ride around town.
You are invited to attend Bike Friendly Richardson‘s SEVENTH (that’s right, 7th) annual Black Friday Ride. Started seven years ago as the inaugural ride that launched Bike Friendly Richardson (which makes us 6 years old), the Black Friday Ride gives folks an alternative way to kick off the holiday season. This is a …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
#PrairieLights Sneak-A-Peek run/walk/stroll and Cyclin' with the Mayor this weekend! https://t.co/xf66M9OW80 pic.twitter.com/MH2sQB4Sy6
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) November 20, 2015
We had a great time at #T4K2016 Training Camp last weekend! So many good photos! We like this long distance shot! pic.twitter.com/FCXxVNTNz4
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) November 20, 2015
Houstonites, please use caution on the Brays Bayou Greenway and observe the posted trail closures! h/t @houparksboard
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) November 20, 2015
The majority of @SA_Bcycle rider don't wear a helmet. When was the last time you heard one getting hit by a 🚗? https://t.co/2KWEXZzm3b
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) November 20, 2015
Teammates Leigh, Andrew & Ray w/ Joey's son Joaquin won their @atxcxcup cats & got sweet caps from @rotheracycling! pic.twitter.com/Ws3jvUmXfk
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) November 20, 2015
It's almost time for another weekend of CX goodness. Awesome photo from… https://t.co/SZNmgv17UR
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) November 20, 2015
We think this guest from Japan is going to have fun here by bike.#ut #longhorn #trekbike #atxbybike… https://t.co/RAgTPUEPbe
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) November 20, 2015
White Rock Trail closure. Here's an aerial map showing it's being fixed between Mockingbird Ln. & NW Hwy. Be… https://t.co/sstawJyMDq
— SwitchingGearsCycley (@SGCyclery) November 20, 2015
Happy Friday everyone! OBP is now HIRING for the Spring 2016 Semester. We are looking for a student to serve as a… https://t.co/7LVTi69hkf
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) November 20, 2015
Hope everyone is ready for #cx racing this weekend and you don't have to flip your bike midrace for… https://t.co/xkqKXeCi9o
— Jeff C. (@331miles) November 20, 2015
Been a while #cannondale #cycling #atx https://t.co/59rw5kO5Tc
— Art Gonzalez (@artrytys) November 20, 2015
Without Thought On Anything But the Ride You Are Taking https://t.co/t0k7X1y4j2 pic.twitter.com/JohL1QAWoO
— Bill Chance (@chanceb22) November 20, 2015
Wounded Warrior ride today. Escorting them Alamo Bike Medic ride. #bianchi #headsweats #pearlizumi… https://t.co/u8SPeVbQdl
— George Amen (@jore346) November 20, 2015
Carlos riding his way into 4th place at last night's #creekcrosscx B Race! Thank you katonicphonic… https://t.co/hSRJVGgi8I
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) November 20, 2015
Downtown El Paso Criterium – Streets will Be Close to Traffic 12.13.201 https://t.co/OpfVosgKii
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) November 20, 2015
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Pre-Turkey Ride – El Paso, TX https://t.co/H1hmlqW28C
Build that appetite! Meet at 7:45, leave at 8 fr… https://t.co/spZ7OaE8rd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 21, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bullis County Park Ride – San Antonio, TX, Nov 22, 2015 09:00AM – 27518 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78260, USA(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Upper Valley Tour – El Paso, TX, Nov 22, 2015 09:00AM – Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mellow Johnny's Cyclocross Race – Austin, TX, Nov 22, 2015 10:00AM – 10001 Burleson Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617, USA(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Off Road Cornering Practice – Garland, TX, Nov 22, 2015 11:00AM – Rowlett Creek Preserve – 2525 Castle Rd, Parking Lot at C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 20, 2015