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Texas Bicycling News February 16th 2016

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Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest

by jrider www.bikemojo.com

Just got back a few hours ago. Rode part of the Old Ore Rd on day 1 and rode the Lajitas trail with the new Santa Cruz Hightower (29″ version) on day 2.
I’m not a bike expert and can’t give much of a technical write-up of my demo experience. But in laymen’s terms, this bike is pretty bad-ass. I have a pretty good 120mm travel bike that handles Deception and LGT just fine, but I felt more comfortable jumping on the HT after about 5 miles of riding it. The handle bars on the HT are closer to the seat than my current bike which makes it more of a compacted position. It was a little awkward at first, but I noticed after an hour of so of riding, that I did not have the usual lower back pain than I do when riding my current bike. I’ll be looking for a shorter stem for my bike in the near future..
I also rode and completed the Epic on day 3. Probably not the best idea after 2 days of riding and having a bit of pizza and beer the night before. My finish time wasn’t pretty, but I’m happy enough to have made it. Now that I know what to expect from this ride, I’ll start preparing for next year.
I’m back at home now. The bike is all cleaned up and ready to go, but I need a few days of rest.
Hope everyone else had a good time out there.

by June Bug

Another great year! Thursday afternoon was Lajitas (Airport) Trails, starting from the TPWD Barton Warnock visitor Center. Friday was Rincon, but shortened by using the Chimney Rock Cutoff (24 miles total). Saturday was Dome, using the Fresno Divide Trail to go over to the West Contrabando Trailhead, heading back on Contradando and lower Dome, then down into the creek bottom – 20 miles. I noticed that the Fresno Divide Trail is letting people put all sorts of new routes together.
Thanks Tobin, for the Tailwind mix! Works great.
Tired rider overhead in the Barton Warnock Center parking lot: “Never ride any trail with the word ‘mesa’ in it.”

by dburatti

Most of our group arrived on Wednesday in Lajitas in time to unload and do a shake-down ride at the Airport Trails on Loop 3. Wednesday evening three of us went to check out the remodeled La Kiva and then met the rest at the Boathouse for live music and drinks. Thursday some in our group rode the Old Ore Road ride, while some parked at the hot springs and rode up to meet the first group. Afterward, we hung out at the hot springs for a couple of hours, alternately dipping into the Rio Grande. Thursday evening was our annual chili cook off at the camp ground at Jimmy and Terry’s fifth wheel. Always good to see more people I haven’t seen in a while.
Friday we rode from our house to the airport trails, inadvertently taking a creek bed trail that petered out in what we later found out was just inside the National Park boundary. Oops! We found out way back to Loop 5, then 4B, then did 2 to 3 to 4 and onto Fun Valley then back home. Debbie and I ate a very lunch at High Sierra and was pleasantly surprised at the quality and quantity of food. From there, we met friends at the Starlight Theater for sunset and drinks.
Saturday morning we parked at the West Contrabando trail head and rode part of the dome, out to the Crystal Trail, Mission Viejo, the East Contrabado, and then the West Contrabando three mile descent back to the car. That evening we had a house party and cooked fajitas and all the trimmings and had a margarita cheesecake for dessert. Three people in our group and a couple of guests played more live music. Unfortunately, we had to come back Sunday. We’ll do it again next year. …

Spring Fever cyclists will be riding to help send students to college

By BUTCH BURNEY www.myssnews.com

Cyclists in the annual Spring Fever Bike Rally will be riding for more than just fun in the coming years — they will be helping send local youths to college as well.
Proceeds from the biking event, which is sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, will go toward several $1,000 college scholarships for Hopkins County students.
This year, the Spring Fever Bike Rally is scheduled for Saturday, March 12. Registration is available through the chamber’s website, sulphursprings-tx.com, by going to the “Events” tab.
Chamber President and CEO Meredith Caddell said last year’s rally netted about $3,000 in proceeds. That …

Freeride512 Build & Ride Sesh at Rocky Hill Ranch!

Saturday, Feb 20, 2016, 11:00 AM

Rocky Hill Ranch
578 Farm-to-Market 153 Smithville, TX

4 Mountain Bikers Went

Build & Ride Sesh Saturday Feb. 20th!!!!! Meet 11 AM at the FR512 park located at Rocky Hill Ranch by the back gate off Arrowhead Dr.  Bring; bikes, drinks/grub, and tools. You must have a waiver on file with us to participate.Haven’t been before? You’re welcome to check us out and join a ride sesh before committing to membership. RHR’s $10 day pa…

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FR512 Crankworx Party at Pinthouse Lamar

Saturday, Mar 12, 2016, 12:00 PM

Pinthouse Pizza South
4236 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 Austin, TX

15 Mountain Bikers Went

Pinthouse Screening is a go at 12PM rain or shine. 9AM BCGB ride cancelled due to conditions.Please note, due to the ride’s cancellation there has been a time change for this event. Meet at 12 inside Pinthouse, not 9.Meet back at Pinthouse at 12 noon for the Crankworx party/screening. Address: 4236 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704You do not need t…

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