Texas Bicycling News January 18th 2016
Cyclists distrubite blankets to those in need in El Paso
by Andrew J. Polk   www.kvia.com
EL PASO, Texas – Winter weather can take a greater toll on the less fortunate in the El Paso community. With the wetter and colder than usual winter so far, a group you might not expect is gathering blankets and giving back.
In the early morning temperatures Saturday, a group of cyclists gathered on El Paso’s northeast side to ride for a reason. Organized from cycling groups across El Paso, they dropped off blankets to people in …
Dana Peak keeps getting better!
by MadDuc916Â Â Â Â Â Â www.bikemojo.com
Got a chance to spend some time at Dana Peak riding with some buddies today. The trail at Dana Peak just keeps getting better. The trail today was in pretty good shape, except for a few muddy spots. The trail has now been expanded in multiple areas. The one niner trail runs from Dana Peak to Stillhouse Park is a great trail with something for just about everything, some down hills, some cool climbs, and some really fun sections. Nothing more difficult than Intermediate, but a beginner with decent fitness can still enjoy the …
Megan Baab Memorial RR results
The Racing Post theracingpost.us
P123Â Race
1 Crosby Warney Chicken and Waffles Racing Pro/1/2/3
2 Anderson Kyle Super Squadra Pro/1/2/3
3 Myers Kent Cadence Cyclery Pro/1/2/3
4 Buchel Joshua #N/A Pro/1/2/3
5 Long Joseph Team LaS’port Pro/1/2/3
6 Najar Joaquin Super Squadra Pro/1/2/3
7 Ryan John Matrix/RBM Pro/1/2/3
8 Hayden Danny FRESHÂ Racing Pro/1/2/3 …
Upcoming Bike Austin Rides
www.austincycling.org
Some Great Hills
01/21 (Thu)    7:30am    A-4    23 mi
+ Blue Goose
01/21 (Thu)    10:00am    B-2    47 mi
+ Bertram- Burnet Loop
01/22 (Fri)    9:00am    D-2    26 mi
+ Taking Buda To The Mountain
01/23 (Sat)    8:00am    C-2    47 mi
+ Pflat Out—
01/25 (Mon)    10:00am    B-2    45 mi
+ CITY PARK – JOLLYVILLE LOOP
01/26 (Tue)    9:00am    B-4    40 mi
+ Nor’easter—–(CW)
01/28 (Thu)    10:00am    B-2    47 mi
+ New Sweden Circuit
01/29 (Fri)    9:00am    D-2    27 mi
+ Scurlock’s Scamper—(CW)
01/29 (Fri)    9:30am    B-2    50 mi
+ Family Fun Ride, Cedar Park
01/31 (Sun)    3:00pm    E-1    5 mi …
The SRAM eTap is not Texas bicycling specific but since I first saw it I wanted to get it on my Stradalli.
SRAM RED eTap – Close up look, more rides & actual weights!
By Tyler Benedict      www.bikerumor.com
When we attended the official SRAM Red eTap launch last fall, we provided an in-depth look at the design and development process and first impressions.
Now, they’re closer to production, with an initial run of “P1†units ready for use in the wild. The “P1†designation, as explained by SRAM’s technical marketing manager Nate Newton, means they’re “the final preproduction run. The idea with the P1 run is that everything: tooling, production lines, parts, are identical to production, but everything gets checked over and …
TBI and Slowtwitch.com name Top 50 US multisport retailers
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
ANAHEIM, Calif. (BRAIN) — Triathlon Business International and Slowtwitch.com have announced the Top 50 Multisport Retailers in the U.S.
Slowtwitch.com publisher Dan Empfield compiled the list based on a voting process that is weighted 50 percent on suppliers’ votes (run, bike, component/accessory, wetsuit and apparel manufacturers and/or distributors) and 50 percent on consumer votes, specifically the Slowtwitch.com readers.
To be considered, the retailer must have a brick and mortar presence. …
… Austin Tri Cyclist, Austin, TX
Belmont Wheelworks, Belmont, MA
Bicycle World and Fitness, Houston, TX …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Weekend Ride
Friday – Bagel Ride 8am Hospital Parking Lot Cat ABC
Saturday – La Michoacana – 8:30am 27 miles… https://t.co/yrHs4Oko0n— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) January 19, 2016
We are excited to introduce the new B&B Trek Racing Team. We are looking forward to this upcoming race season. pic.twitter.com/Teaq2nywyL
— B&B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) January 18, 2016
Don't miss BikeU @SunAndSkiSA Westheimer on 1/22 from 6-10. Looking for a team? They have that, too! #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/x3lQC4OWHY
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 18, 2016
Attend one of these two Texas Department of Transportation public meetings to see the results of your input. pic.twitter.com/Mv32DkwlFo
— Scott Griggs (@griggsfordallas) January 17, 2016
What a great first race of 2016! pic.twitter.com/R2sLYT2O7b
— Strike Cycling Development Team (@strike_devo) January 18, 2016
40F and crystal clear skies in Sugar Land Texas. Time for a ride with friends on Martin Luther King Day.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) January 18, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Upper Valley Tour – El Paso, TX Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. at 9 a.m., roll out at 9:15 a.m… https://t.co/AaHZFPVd9b
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 18, 2016
New Event Reverchon Rendez-vous – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/7TzOLEhb2z— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 19, 2016
New Event Castroville to Exxon Station Ride – Castroville, TX https://t.co/0OWlFbqouT
Hill Country Bicycle Touri… https://t.co/ppjX3bZAkE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 19, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Wednesday Afternoon Ride – El Paso, TX, Jan 20, 2016 04:15PM – River Run Plaza (1071 Country Club Rd, El Paso, TX 79932)(CS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 18, 2016