Texas Biking News February 19th 2022
Colin Strickland finds new meaning in the art of work-life balance
By Izzy Lidsky | www.redbull.com
From spandex to Carhartt’s, gravel racing and trailer renovation give Colin Strickland the balance needed to thrive in both his sport and in life.
Although he excels in competitive gravel racing, what draws Colin Strickland to gravel is the experience of the open road. Strickland’s first-ever gravel race took place in Castell, Texas, and what he remembers is not how fast he went or the bike he was on, but the glorious pink, granite, gravel roads that stretched for miles throughout the race. There was something magical about stepping off of the tarmac and into a vast Texan landscape complete with winding, open roads that spanned farther than the eye could see. These experiences have inspired Strickland, an endlessly curious person who sees possibilities everywhere he looks, to successfully merge his athletic drive and aesthetic vision to birth a creative venture that combines the modern vagabond lifestyle with vintage trailer. When a ride just south of Lockhart, Texas, took him past a shiny, old art-deco trailer …
1 Time For The Girl With the Bat
Daniel Cruz | www.strava.com
Garmin Edge 830 had a brain freeze
Community steps in after Special Olympics bikes stolen from Lakeway
by: Brianna Hollis | www.kxan.com
LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Lakeway and Lake Travis ISD police are investigating after a trailer full of bikes used for Special Olympics were stolen from Lake Travis Elementary school the day before competition.
Surveillance video shows a truck pulling up to the trailer full of bikes at Lake Travis Elementary School around 11:15 Friday night. …
Morning Ride
Jorge O-M | www.strava.com
BGDB Black History Ride
Tina BGDBSATX | www.strava.com
Heartbreaker gravel training
Corey Ray Team Audi McKinney | www.strava.com
Rode White Oak Bayou Trail today, wanted to check out the progress out past Hollister. No such luck! from bikehouston
Texas Biking from Twitter
In the Men's Pro category, 96+mile race Jesuit Cycling alum Evan Bausbacher got 6th ????
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) February 20, 2022
Evan first raced this race in 2016 as a junior on the Jesuit team on the team's first trip here. In that race he finished the 62 mile RR in 10th.
Way to go Evan!
Today was brilliantly fun. Intermediate Dude and Diva @divacyclingcamp Clinic today. Incredibly impressed by the learning, excitement and growth from everyone that attended. ?? my J.O.B.!!!#TotalCyclist#cycling #cyclingcoach #endurancesports #bicycling pic.twitter.com/rvcBnPoeJK
— Chad Andrews (@TheChadAndrews) February 19, 2022
— BFSD (@bfsouthdallas) February 19, 2022
Sometimes doing what we must we forget to do what we love ; go ahead, get on your bike and “ #goforaride “ @trekbicyclergv looking forward to seeing on the trails @ Trek Bicycle Mission -Bike Masters https://t.co/GGY0UjWRKO
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) February 19, 2022
Jack & Quinton are off for their 46 mile (2.8 lap) road race. They'll be looking to get in a break away today to gain some time on those ahead of them in the standings pic.twitter.com/pnbN2sErzA
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) February 19, 2022
Jack Webb in 13th and Quinton Moats in 29th after yesterday's Time Trial. 46 mile Road Race coming up pic.twitter.com/bkzidHAtPf
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) February 19, 2022
Carter Trupiano in 72nd after yesterday's TT with a 62 mile Road Race coming up at 12:50 central time pic.twitter.com/gn60IJaJlU
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) February 19, 2022