Texas Bicycling News August 22nd 2017
You could pay less to replace that worn out cassette
Industry wins landmark ruling overturning duties on cassettes
by Marc Sani | www.bicycleretailer.com
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — For duty purposes, bike cassettes are once again being treated just like freewheels — exempt from all duty requirements, thanks to a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade.
The dispute dates to June 2012, when the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service rebuffed Trek Bicycle Corp.’s formal protest over a Customs decision to reclassify cassettes and levy a 10 percent duty on them. Trek, backed by the …
Special Olympics TX athletes to compete in HHH
By Samantha Forester | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, TX (KAUZ) –
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred kicks off this weekend in Wichita Falls. Newschannel 6 has learned that eight Special Olympics Texas athletes from Wichita Falls will ride in various races, including the Criterium course with professional riders.
Six will compete in various events on Saturday, including the …
Abilene Wide Open: The Iron Rider and his scrappy hobby
Ronald W Erdrich | www.reporternews.com
I knew when I saw a bathtub behind the bicycle, there was only one guy who would pull something like that in a bicycle race – the Iron Rider.
Since around 2000, John Klemp has been seen on his bicycle towing a trailer stacked with scrap iron and appliances through Abilene to the salvage yards on Pine Street. Most people are surprised he owns a pickup; he’d just rather deliver the …
Top 10 Things to Do at the Hotter’N Hell Hundred
Richard Carter | www.timesrecordnews.com
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred has always been more than just riding bikes for 100 miles (or less, if you choose) in really hot weather.
Fun things to do beckon from the Multi-Purpose Event Center every day of the event, one that attracts some 10,000 to 12,000 bicyclers over four days to tackle the big Endurance Ride or the USA Cycling competitive Road Race.
The Hotter’N Hell, which runs through Aug. 27, also touts fun activities for those who don’t necessarily ride. If you want to check out some great food, watch live bands, eat a ton of spaghetti, watch thrilling bike races or just take in the annual spectacle, here is our list of Top 10 Things to Do at the Hotter’N Hell Hundred.
1. The Start …
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Check out my ride on Strava.
Dropped like a bad habit #cantkeepup https://t.co/RRKGYsWXSc pic.twitter.com/8YWcR0poQW— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) August 23, 2017
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Headed out to Southfork Ranch on October 14th for the DFW Tour de Cure and want to stay near the venue!?! A block… https://t.co/YRemVuYpg4
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) August 22, 2017
We'll be out @BikeBarnTX Mem. Park Crit tomorrow, 8/23 & teaching bicycle safety. We'll have @iamspecialized helmets,2! #elbowzbikesafetxdot pic.twitter.com/kBj30ubnSw
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) August 22, 2017
Lieutenant Wetzel will lead the flyover for the #HH100 7:05 am Saturday start
Thank you to our USAF for everything they do for our country!! pic.twitter.com/hiYnfqgVl3— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) August 22, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride For Rotary-Queen Isabella Causeway Cross – Brownsville, TX https://t.co/PeY3hLuKGy
… https://t.co/myjI4nUgw4— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 22, 2017