Texas Bicycling News Digest August 24th 2019
Matthew Davis, Rebecca Larson win first Hotter’N Hell road race titles
Jonathan Hull | www.timesrecordnews.com
The grey in Matthew Davis’ beard is misleading. At 41 years old, he’s still more than capable of holding his own on a bicycle.
Just ask the rest of the Hotter’N Hell 100 men’s pro 1-2 field.
Everything worked out perfectly for Davis Saturday as he bested DNA Racing’s Tanner Ward in the …
HHH: Families supporting riders
By Mason Brighton | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – The Hackley family lined the sidewalks of downtown to cheer on riders, they were also supporting one of their own.
“Our son Jonah Hackley is riding, and he is a very active cyclist, he’s talking about doing the Tour De France at some point,†Jonah’s mom Pamela Hackley said.
She’s happy to be here supporting her son and is glad he chose cycling.
“It’s a healthy sport which I think is wonderful it builds comradely between …
Gravel cycling takes off for first time in Wichita Falls
By Emily Bjorklund | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – With it being the first year, the Grava Del Fuego’s race director wasn’t expecting much.
“When I took this on initially I was hoping for 50 people,†said director Vicki Boyle.
Tonight’s first group of gravel cyclists, however, was eight times that.
“It’s just a lot of fun,†said cyclist Tony Pierce.
“We all did it when we were little,†Boyle said ‘but it’s taking off." …