Texas Biking News May 22nd 2016
2016 Big Cedar Bike Race – Dallas, Texas Race #6
by TC
www.turnincranks.com
My Cat2 40-49 mountain bike race video from the 2016 Prayer Mountain Pedal held at Big Cedar Wilderness Area in Dallas, Texas.
Coming off of a win at Pace Bend, I again had high hopes of a strong finish at Big Cedar. If I could somehow pull off another win, it would keep me in the running for the state championship.
Heavy rains leading up to race day forced the organizers to shorten and change up the …
Had a fun mini tour this weekend
Jarrett2
www.bikeforums.net
A couple of buddies and I did a short, two-day, 145 mile tour this weekend. We did 95-100 miles the first day over mud, gravel and chipseal, then a slow scenic 45 mile loop the next day. It was a blast. Here are some of pics:
We rode from my house 7 miles to the next little town for breakfast and then headed out from there: …
Carrollton Cycling Club Rides
Carrollton Cycling Club
www.carrolltoncycling.com
Monday and Wednesday evening warm-up ride, Irving Bible Church, 6:30 pm starting May 23rd
About 10 miles at a warm up pace in Irving
An unofficial, leaderless ride of 10 miles or less, at a warm-up pace prior to the 6:30 pm summer rides. There will usually be several small, informal groups riding at 14-20 mph. Some riders like to start at a slow pace while others start fast. Contact Steve Goff:
Monday and Wednesday evening “C-Group†ride, Irving Bible Church, 6:30 pm starting May 23rd
About 23 miles at a No-Drop pace in Irving
This is a CCC supported ride with a ride leader, sweeper and double pace line designed for new riders or recovery riders who just want an easier pace. The slowest rider will set the pace, however, please be considerate of the other riders and be able to maintain a 13 mph average pace, including some hills. No one will be left behind. Contact Don Blackard:
Monday and Wednesday evening “A&B-Group†ride, Irving Bible Church, 6:30 pm starting May 23rd
About 27 miles at a Challenging pace in Irving
This is a CCC supported ride with a ride leader, sweeper and double pace line. The usual pace is 16+ mph, which includes some challenging Las Colinas hills. Riders may be dropped if they cannot maintain the group’s pace, so you may need to learn the course in order to be able to return to IBC without the group. Attendance for this ride is about 20 riders. Contact Rocky Bailey …
BREVET SCHEDULE
Lone Star Randonneurs
lonestarrandon.org
You must be a member to ride any Brevet
5/28/2016 Italy ACP brevet 400 547 Vickie Tyer
5/28/2016 Italy ACP brevet 600 575 Vickie Tyer
5/28/2016 Italy RUSA brevet 211 515 Vickie Tyer
5/28/2016 Italy RUSA brevet 308 514 Vickie Tyer
6/11/2016 West RUSA brevet 255 130 Stephen Hazelton
6/11/2016 West RUSA populaire 150 121 Stephen Hazelton
6/18/2016 Willow Park ACP brevet 400 140 Gary Gottlieb …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
attending Tour de El Paso 2016 in Fabens https://t.co/R7o3HXGs2O
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 23, 2016
Boneshaker’s weekly mountain bike races help fund group’s youth programs. https://t.co/1N1GPBrk30 pic.twitter.com/kywmPwDYWX
— Austin 360 (@austin360) May 23, 2016
another podium this weekend at the San Jacinto Memorial Crits with a third place today! finished 6th yesterday
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) May 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/734553277996617728
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/734521061560201216
Here's the podium photo! Thanks @RaceLocalHTX for putting up races in my neck of the woods! Cant for the next one pic.twitter.com/kBv7MCVKQL
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) May 22, 2016
Great day @SundayStreetHTX. 14 new BH members. R U? @HoustonBikePlan #bikemonth pic.twitter.com/P3rNyw2Fag
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 22, 2016
Had to train in the rain this weekend. Getting bike cleaned off. #DK200 #texasgravelchampionship #rainorshine pic.twitter.com/i9Und9Pjbf
— Gritty Teeth Racing (@gritty_teeth) May 22, 2016
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) May 22, 2016
Pictures from today's ride with Team McAllen Cycling… pic.twitter.com/lJStidLZjE
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) May 22, 2016
White Oak Dr. during @SundayStreetHTX @Karla4Houston pic.twitter.com/LPhqbgkdjA
— Mario Castillo (@macastillojr) May 22, 2016
Out for a Sunday morning ride! pic.twitter.com/WUwJKi71jB
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) May 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/734429506291699713
People are already showing up early for #sshtx!
15 minutes till the fun begins! pic.twitter.com/Gz8eklXQew— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) May 22, 2016
It took me 3hrs to get the chrome all shiny, they threw it out and I got it out of the trash. pic.twitter.com/uS5Ekp9OFT
— Earn-A-Bike (@earnabikecoop) May 22, 2016
New report for Huntsville State Park: Muddy in spots, trail is Many Muddy spots. More at https://t.co/ZycxwEoJid
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) May 22, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event TRACK MASTERS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – Frisco, TX 2016 TRACK MASTERS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS at Frisco, T… https://t.co/6JSYo4qngs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 23, 2016