Texas Bicycling News January 16th 2017
Lance Armstrong still clocking big training miles despite lifetime ban
By Cycling News | www.cyclingnews.com
Texan does 185km in six hours with Lawson Craddock
Lawson Craddock (Cannondale-Drapac) and fellow Texan Lance Armstrong shared a bike ride this weekend in Austin, the 45-year-old former pro said Sunday evening via social media. …
Saturday Ride Schedule
Maverick Chain Gang | maverickchaingang.org
January 21, 2017
Pirkey Lake – West – 31.6 miles
Meet at: First Baptist Church, 405 W Austin St, Marshall, TX – 9:00 a.m.
January 28, 2017
Brad Spann – 27.3 miles
Meet at: Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4700 Victory Dr, Marshall, TX – 9:00 a.m.
February 4, 2017
Pope City – 32.1 miles
Meet at: North side of Walmart parking lot, 1701 SE End Blvd, Marshall, TX – 9:00 a.m.
I normally do not include triathlon news but this applies to Texas bicycling.
Texas triathlon retailer offers franchises
by BRAIN Staff | www.bicycleretailer.com
DALLAS (BRAIN) — Playtri, an endurance sports retailer, coaching service and event producer, is opening triathlon store franchise opportunities this year. The company plans to focus on selling franchises in Texas and surrounding states at first.
Playtri was founded in 2000 as an endurance coaching company. In 2004, Paytri added event production and in 2011 the company opened its first triathlon retail store.
The company now as …
Southern Tier Winter Tour
By David Hayes | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 22 – Del Rio to Langtry TX: The Universe Speaks…Again
Monday January 16, 2017
I didn’t rise too early today, mostly because I stayed up too late last night in my hotel room watching Goliath, an awesome series on Amazon Prime. But I did manage to make it out of Del Rio and be on the road by 8:30am. Not too bad really!
Today was a day of firsta, and of quite a bit of soul-searching. The first “first” was meeting not one, but two, sets of fellow travelers. The second “first” was that Jerry & Ruth were the first travelers I’ve met so far who were traveling in my direction. Though I’m traveling faster than they are, and not exactly following the same route; for today it worked out perfectly. It was so pleasant…and weird!…to have people to talk with while riding. To chat with over dinner as we camped at the Community Center in the tiny little town of Langtry. And the final “first” was actually using my backpacking stove and cooking utensils that I’ve been hauling around for three weeks.
Naturally, I HAD to use them…no other choice here in Langtry since there is no …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Well now it is official I do have a racing team for this year and for the 1st time in about 8 yrs my brother and I will be on the same team
— Jesus (@SrCampy) January 17, 2017
The results of the 2016/17 North Texas Cyclocross Series were released today and Rockwall Racing could not be… https://t.co/1S9L1GG70g
— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) January 17, 2017
Time for a night ride 🙂 pic.twitter.com/dWekKT90o6
— Ian Shelton (@IanShelton1997) January 17, 2017
Girlfriends since high school cycling to really BE in Austin. #ATX #foodtruck in character delighted our guests! Thank you @UGonnaEatOrWhat pic.twitter.com/J3GsNx52Vr
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) January 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/NorthshoreTrai1/status/821137924964155392
smart cycling classes & social ride third Wednesday month. Our classes promote traffic knowledge, safety and fitness pic.twitter.com/6ySllMActc
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) January 16, 2017
The 1st race of the TX High School Mountain Bike Racing season is on 2/5 & they're looking for volunteers. Details: https://t.co/zk4B1oUxN8 pic.twitter.com/7XIkrLLn93
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) January 16, 2017
How cool is Michael Pincus? He drove to this race after a wedding in Austin to lead a USA Cycling Beginner Racer… https://t.co/pv8AG8duCT
— Durata Training (@DurataTraining) January 16, 2017
Road Race this weekend! Oatmeal Road Race in Bertram, TX. #bikerace #bikelife https://t.co/g6FRrWtXS4
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) January 16, 2017
Fitness Community Builders!#onward pic.twitter.com/NML0ZEbp97
— Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) January 16, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Rita Blanca Rampage – Dalhart, TX Rita Blanca Rampage at Dalhart, TXhttps://t.co/o0tdokT3gA Category D… https://t.co/XrFxGIAxYv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 16, 2017