Texas Bicycling News Digest August 15th 2017
Austin’s Golden Girls: Christie Tracy and Carolyn Defoore
By Carrie Barrett | www.austinfitmagazine.com
Gold Medalists at US Masters Road National Championships
“I just love the feeling of adrenaline,†gushes Carolyn Defoore. “That 30 seconds to one minute before the race starts when the officials are going over last minute instructions and you’re standing toe-to-toe with some of the most fierce and phenomenal women you could ever meet.â€
That’s the feeling that made Defoore fall in love with racing bikes so many years ago. And, that adrenaline served her well in June as she took the gold medal in a sprint finish of the Road Race at this year’s …
This Guy Crushed Ironman Texas on a Fat Bike
By Molly Hurford | www.bicycling.com
Rev. Dr. Kevin Emge tackled the swim portion of the Ironman Texas North American Championship on April 22 just like everyone else. But when he transitioned onto his bike for the next stretch of the race, something was… different. Sure, the 58-year-old Iowan used aero bars, a Bento box for snacks, and a sleeveless triathlon suit, but …
Local Entrepreneur Opens Beeline Bikes in San Antonio
www.prnewswire.com
Beeline Bikes, a full-service mobile bike shop, recently opened its newest location in San Antonio, Texas. Owned by Brian Mikiten, Beeline Bikes in San Antonio offers expert bike service and advice with a fully stocked mobile bike repair shop that travels to the customer at the location, day and time of their choosing. Mikiten also owns Crossroad Bikes, a local bike shop in San Antonio, and has aptly named his new San Antonio mobile repair shop Beeline Bikes Powered by Crossroad. Through an exclusive partnership with Raleigh and …
2017 Cyclocross Calendar
www.swcollegiatecycling.org
Date
Host Flyer Events Registration Results
10/28-29 Info Collegiate and non-collegiate
November El Paso CX Collegiate and non-collegiate
12/3-4 UA CX Collegiate and non-collegiate
12/9 AZ CX- Cross Roads Collegiate and non-collegiate
REGIONALS (Sunday)
12/10 ASU CX Collegiate and non-collegiate
NATIONALS
Reno, NV USAC Team Relay, Men’s and Women
Volunteer: St. Jude North Texas Bicycle Rally- Volunteers needed
VolunteerMatch Company Location Trophy Club, TX, US | www.linkedin.com
Job description
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Ranked one of the best pediatric cancer hospitals in the country, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. The …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
new bicycle lanes on @BrownsvilleRGV's international boulevard! 🚲 pic.twitter.com/hapEK6DIMH
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) August 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/897614379079827457
Some pics from #BikeValet @ @BBVACompassStdm sponsored by @HoustonDynamo Let's do more! Lead the way 2 have #BikeFriendlyBusiness in #Htown pic.twitter.com/NDJl6va1PV
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 15, 2017
Here is the link. We'll be hosting a meeting for training.https://t.co/3wC3VLDF8z
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 15, 2017
If you are looking to organize for safer streets in your community contact Carson Chavana to get involved! https://t.co/b3VjjMoFkL pic.twitter.com/Sc3oFAzALc
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) August 15, 2017