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Texas Bicycling News June 9th 2016

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Open ride at Flat Creek – Saturday, June 11

by TAF

www.bikemojo.com

The usual setup – gates open at 9, $10 per rider, ride as many laps as you like.
As usual, a grill will be going under the pavilion.
Fill out a waiver on site, or download it here. …

Longest annual charity bike ride stops in Lubbock

By Ashlyn Tubbs, Reporter

www.kcbd.com


LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – The longest annual charity bike ride in the world rode into the South Plains on Wednesday.
This group is made up of more than 60 University of Texas students who were competitively selected for an 18-month program known as Texas 4000 for Cancer.
They aim to ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.
The students broke off into groups of three, and today one of those over 20 members rode from Snyder to Lubbock, a …

Texas 4000: Longhorn cancer fighters roll through South Plains on 2 wheels

By JOSIE MUSICO

lubbockonline.com


ANTON — Michael Tatalovich is happy he can walk again.
And as for his ability to cycle from Austin to Alaska, the 20-year-old cancer survivor is pleasantly astonished.
“I never imagined I’d be on a cross-country bike ride,” he said with a laugh.
Tatalovich, a junior architecture major at the University of Texas, is riding in the Texas 4000 this summer in honor of his and other …

Display Texas Transportation Code for Bicycles

by RonShome

www.planobicycle.org

Sure it’s easy to Google it, but a copy of the Transportation Code that applies to us, or a link to it from our website, might be useful. Here is the current link (not sure if it’s a permanent link): http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm

Andrew Willis ready for second attempt at Race Across the West

by Pam LeBlanc

fitness.blog.austin360.com


Last year, Andrew Willis slid off his bicycle 130 miles into the Race Across the West, overheated, dehydrated and 11 pounds lighter than when he started the grueling race from California to Colorado.
Emergency room nurses pumped three bags of IV fluids into his veins, and as he slowly revived, he realized he hadn’t properly prepared for the intensity of the heat, which had climbed to 126 degrees.
This year, he thinks he’s ready.
I spoke to Willis yesterday as he drove from Texas to Oceanside, California, where the race will begin at noon …

Intermediate Level (No stop) & Advanced Begginner @ Walnut Creek 7:00 AM

Saturday, Jun 11, 2016, 7:00 AM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

8 Mountain Bikers Went

The intermediate level riders should be able to ride 12-14 miles with minimal to no stops at a pace of 8.5 – 9.5 MPH.Ride at your own Risk.   Helmets and eye protection are required.   Ensure your bike is in working condition and its recommended you have an extra tube and parts to keep it that way.Meet in the parking lot by the swimming pool. The…

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1/2 & 1/2? – New Ulm – 26 or 51 miles

Saturday, Jun 11, 2016, 8:30 AM

3 Cyclists Went

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BSS South to Mountain City and Back – 47 Miles

Saturday, Jun 11, 2016, 8:00 AM

bicycle sports shop
517 S. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX

2 Austin Cyclists Went

This route is the standard South Austin Out-and-Back with a few stop lights and mostly flat. We will go to Buda and then just keep going to Mountain City, stop for refueling, then ride back. The ride is no drop and the pace will average 16-17ish mph so be sure you can maintain that ride pace. Regular bikes welcome, recumbents worshipped. Post-ride …

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Wednesday Night ALL GROUPS Ride (there is no RIDE LEADER on this evening ride)

Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016, 5:45 PM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

1 Cyclists Went

• LEADERLESS, ALL RIDERS – ALL SPEEDS – Please note:  This is not a Club sponsored ride, therefore, there is no ride leader on these Wednesday night rides.  You should know the route before heading out.• Meet: 5:30 pm  Roll-Out 5:45 pm• Distance: 24 miles when begin at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club OR20 miles if begin at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upp…

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This weekend’s rides: Red Horn Overload with a sprinkling of Bat City!

by Thomas

steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday we will mix things up a bit and encourage a ride start outside of Steiner. 1400 Miles is putting on a ‘free beer’ ride at Red Horn (details and RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1612666379024206). There are many ways to participate, but I hope most of you will drive out there and join Bat City’s ride which rolls out at 8am. Afterward we join the 1400 Miles group for beer and whatever. If you don’t want to do that, I encourage you to ride from Steiner to Red Horn and join one of the other rides that are part of …

Motorist helps cyclist in need

By Pete Radowick

www.wheelbrothers.com


The recent tragedy in Michigan shines a harsh light on the spate of altercations between bicyclists and motorists taking place on America’s roadways.dennis-stuart
Typical of the public outpouring in the wake of the multiple fatalities in Kalamazoo was the sentiment that “Michigan has a real problem with motorists and cyclists sharing the road.”
We here in Texas know the problem is more universal. As a result, cycling clubs are emphasizing road safety more than ever. It could – or should – be Issue No. 1 in 2016.
But the news is not all bad. We, cyclists and motorists, can get along. …

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