Texas Bicycling News Digest December 2nd 2018
Resolution CX: McFadden and Hecht leave it late to make winning moves
www.velonews.com
New stairs and wooded sections make the difference for the winners in a dry, tacky race
Conditions were tacky and sticky in Garland, Texas, after an overnight storm but a warm and dry morning.
The course included new wooded and stair sections, and the popular BMX-style pump track and creek bottom “wall†climb of previous years remained. …
RESULTS: 2018 RESOLUTION ’CROSS CUP DAY 2, ELITE WOMEN AND ELITE MEN
CYCLOCROSS MAGAZINE | www.cxmagazine.com
Sunday was a big day for the young riders of the Alpha Bicycle – Groove Subaru Silverthorne program at the Resolution ’Cross Cup.
Katie Clouse (Alpha Bicycle – Groove Subaru Silverthorne) took the Elite Women’s win. Courtenay McFadden (Pivot Cycles / Maxxis p/b Stan’s/DNA Cycling) finished second and Raylyn Nuss (Gateway Harley-Davidson / Trek) took third.
In the…
Iconic voice of cycling Paul Sherwen dies at 62-years-old
by Canadian Cycling Magazine | cyclingmagazine.ca
.@NBCSports you’ve lost a good man https://t.co/5tsf6JkIbk
— Sonja McLaughlan (@Sonjamclaughlan) December 2, 2018
Cycling broadcaster and former professional rider Paul Sherwen has passed away at 62-years-old. The Lancashire, England native was the voice of the Tour de France for many viewers commentating alongside Phil Ligget for decades most recently on NBC Sports. Sherwen lived in Kampala, Uganda. …
I cannot grasp that this voice has been stilled and this smile is gone. A gracious gentleman, a friend, an indelible and indefatigable presence on the roads of the Tour and anywhere bikes are raced. My deepest condolences to his loved ones. https://t.co/wl1t2cmE31
— Bonnie D. Ford (@Bonnie_D_Ford) December 2, 2018
Mountain Bike Fails
TEXAS MTB | www.youtube.com
https://youtu.be/EwOSGJhpsGY
Share the road: Staying safe during peak racing season
Anny Sivilay | starlocalmedia.com
Peak racing season is in full gear for many endurance runners and cyclists. Fall through spring is prime racing season with cooler temperatures and the bulk of races being held from October through April. While races are monitored by local law enforcement, it’s during training that cyclists, runners and motorist should be mindful of their surroundings and remember to share the road.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts 2015 data states that in 2015 there were 5,376 pedestrians killed and an estimated 70,000 injured on traffic crashes in the United States. About …
From www.Strava.com Today
Nice ride before it gets colder
Bill Minter
East End Ride
Darrell C
From Youtube.com this week
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UPCOMING RIDES
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Tuesday Test Ride
Tue, December 04, 2018 10:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Lollipop to Ell’s
Sat, December 08, 2018 9:00 AM 246 S Commerce St, Burleson, TX 76028
FWBA Christmas Party
Sat, December 08, 2018 6:00 PM Stockyards Station, Lone Star Room
Ovilla Thrilla
Sun, December 09, 2018 9:00 AM 1301 Day Miar Rd, Mansfield, TX
Ain’t No Sissy Ride
Sat, December 15, 2018 9:00 AM 6240 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76001
Marvelous Massey
Sun, December 16, 2018 9:00 AM Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
Super Bowl Ride
Sun, February 03, 2019 8:30 AM TRE Station, Richland Hills
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
SOS today 1st time I've done any hills since last Oct.(when I broke and moved a few bones)Check out this map on @MapMyRide: 30.11 mi high line and spring branch road https://t.co/3wyAtNMv5a
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) December 3, 2018
Course overview Monday night 8:30 pm on Facebook Live. Routes will be emailed to registered riders Tuesday.https://t.co/u3Iimcxkbr https://t.co/u3Iimcxkbr
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 3, 2018
#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 six riders at the front: @MVDHcyclocross @GageHecht @BenRacesCross @dizzle_dillman @BrannanFix & @thekidkaiser then field is in 1s and 2s. They all see 6 Laps to go pic.twitter.com/LRxWbPCivs
— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018
#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 top 5 in the woods pic.twitter.com/FPWWiCc59g
— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018
#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 @dizzle_dillman with @GageHecht on his wheel – who will take the win today? pic.twitter.com/SZbU4DUFtN
— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018
GOOO DREWWWWWW #ResolutionCX pic.twitter.com/ZZ4Dv2q9i5
— SDG – Muscle Monster (@SDGTeam) December 2, 2018
#ResolutionCX #ProCX MC2 lead duo of @dizzle_dillman & @GageHecht locked together in the woods. Will it come down to a sprint? pic.twitter.com/LDV3ykyiQF
— USA Cycling LIVE (@usacyclinglive) December 2, 2018
braaps, big digs with @GageHecht and @DizzleDillman late into the day running out of laps #resolutioncx @ Dallas, Texas https://t.co/iHAef50zjP
— Hobbs (@obsoleteforms) December 3, 2018
Monster day 2 after a rolled tubular and pulling out after giving head a pretty good knock.. fighting all day and making that jersey give him superpowers! @MVDHcyclocross #resolutioncx https://t.co/wYmv4McnZI
— Hobbs (@obsoleteforms) December 3, 2018
Always happy to meet our #houston cyclists! pic.twitter.com/wCHxZnuFWs
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) December 2, 2018
McFadden and Hecht win on a course of new difficulties and old favourites at Resolution CXhttps://t.co/0c59nTwIgb
— VeloNews (@velonews) December 2, 2018
Shout out to Slim Thug The Boss for joining us at Critical Mass Houston. #htownpride #bosshogg pic.twitter.com/rjOZMj9ioV
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) December 2, 2018
Hope we see a lot of people today at Sunday Streets HTX. The weather will be fantastic. 🌞 https://t.co/295Il5OXKm
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) December 2, 2018
Sending it at Resolution Cross winner winner chicken dinner @GageHecht pic.twitter.com/823eHI96aQ
— Hobbs (@obsoleteforms) December 1, 2018
abiyatess and @LollyIsLauren going through the woods at #resolutioncx. #uci #cyclocross https://t.co/drRcRSl22u
— Chris Jennings (@jenningschris) December 2, 2018
Have a great week!! @ Cibolo, Texas https://t.co/6tWOHJGLgz
— George Amen (@jore346) December 2, 2018
Check out my ride the Corazon Racing Team on Strava: https://t.co/OBYEDS59Cq#iamspecialized #SWorks #Tarmac #Vanity pic.twitter.com/VG1JnakRhg
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) December 2, 2018