Daily Blog and News Roundup for April 11th
Michael Pincus’s Cycling blog: Fayettvile stage race cat 3
by Michael Pincus
Michael Pincus: Pearland, Texas, United States: Hello, My name is michael and I’m a freshmen at Glenda Dawson High-school in Pearland Texas. I’m 15 years of age and love to race/ ride my bicycle. I’m a CAT 3 racer on both the road and …
Bike for Alzheimer’s Research: Sailing to Silsbee
by Nancy Kelley
This is our last night in Texas. No offense, Texas, but I’m glad to be rolling on. Three weeks from now I’ll be on my way home. This trip has been a lot of fun, some not-so-fun. Next time I decide to ride a long distance, however, …
CycleBum: Social Cycling ATX Ride
by CycleBum
The life and times of a Bike Bum in Austin Texas. Saturday, April 11, 2009. Social Cycling ATX Ride · P1010605 Another Thursday, another chill ride. Looks like the ride is gaining a little more popularity. Facebook stats are up, and it looked like attendance was up. I assume it would have been higher, but I think a few people “saved” themselves for the midnight ride. As always, a good mix. Like last time, cool dude with cargo bike, dog and beer. …
Fixie 101 | Road Rash
by Jason Whaley
Exploring Central Texas. And beyond., For those of you who have never partaken in riding a bicycle with one fixed gear, let me present a few simple lessons I learned on Friday during my first venture with said machine. … It’s a very simple, satisfying cycling experience. But it takes a lot of getting used to, and this type of riding is not for everyone. It takes some nerve, good leg strength and more effort than usual. I think for my own personal preferences, …