Texas Bicycling News Monday – July 15, 2024
Austin lost a great human in the cycling community this past Friday (July 22, 2024).
By mtb_jeremy | austinmountainbiking.com
This was Gordon Yang. I am not sure if anyone on this forum knew him, but I would find it hard to believe there wasn’t at least one person that had at least crossed paths with him. I met him my freshman year at UT in 1996 through the cycling team. We both had Trek Y-bikes at the time, and had come from Houston. I was so lucky to have him as my room mate in the Jester dorm for sophomore and junior years. We had one of the few rooms with a private bathroom and managed to have 5 bikes stored in their at all times. So many great memories. During Summers home in Houston I introduced him to my riding group and we would do night rides into the late hours from Memorial Park to/around downtown. He competed in the Texas mountain bike series in 98 and won the state championship for sport class (B). We did lots of collegiate races together as well. I remember …
Video: Downtown Austin business hires private investigator after several burglaries
By Meredith Aldis | www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas – A local business has hired a private investigator after several burglaries. Lance Armstrong’s bike shop in downtown Austin has been hit seven times in 10 months and a couple of suspected burglars are still on the loose.
“There’s a very active stolen bike community in Austin,” StriderPI private investigator Dave Amis said.
Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop reported seven burglaries since September, five at the retail store and two at the store’s storage unit. Trick Hat Workway, …
Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop brings together family and community
By Thalia Guzman | communityimpact.com
Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop owner Fernando Benavides has been mountain biking for most of his life.
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After retiring early from a career in law enforcement, his love of bikes was the perfect way to transition into his family business.
“It was always his dream to retire and open up a bike shop. And so, you know, we just made it happen,” his wife Yessenia Benavides said.
The Benavides’ opened the shop in 2021 in a building that has been on his father’s family’s side for generations. The building housed various family businesses including a shoe shop that …
This week at Alkek Velodrome:
Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com
Track Cycling Events: Intro to Track Cycling Class (Tuesday): Learn the basics and get certified to race/train at the velodrome. (Registration closes Tuesday at 4pm) Atomic TT Series #3 (Saturday): Time trial race. (Registration closes Friday at 6pm) Memorial Park Criterium Series (Wednesdays): criterium races held at Memorial Park. (July 17th to Aug 28th) Upcoming Events: FNR Olympics (August 16th) Atomic TT Series Finals (August 17th) Racer Development Series (July 23rd to August 13th): Learn about 4 track racing disciplines. Other Announcements: Results from US Triathlon Nats and recent races in Belgium. Important Notes:
Pre-registration required for both Memorial Park Crits and Atomic TT Series.
Check Facebook and Instagram for announcements and photos.
See contact information for different groups (General, Women, Juniors, CX).
Modern mtb maintenance basics class Aug. 3
By mack_turtle | austinmountainbiking.com
Yellow Bike Project is hosting a class for mountain bikers on Saturday, Aug. 3. There are 12 slots for students available. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring your bike and learn basics to keep your bike running safely and smoothly.
https://austinyellowbike.org/events/modern-mountain-bike-basics/