Daily News Roundup February 23rd – Texas Bicycling
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by chrisandleslie
When we checked into the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Facility last Friday, I entered uncharted territory. As a kid I had never been to summer camp, so the idea of sleeping in cabins and eating family style in the dining hall was exciting to me. Once settled, the weekend of trailbuilding festivities started out like any typical group situation; people joining together for a common purpose. …
From lurid Lycra to earth-toned tweed « Jim’s Bike Blog
by jimsbikeblog
I’m not holding my breath about the tweed ride phenomenon catching on in Fort Worth, Texas, where I live. I fear that dandies might be frowned upon in these parts. Leave a Comment. Filed under Americana, Cool stuff, Urban cycling …
Longview Freeze Your Fanny 100k or “Look Mark, another freaking hill?!?!â€
by www.wheelbrothers.com
I used to live in Longview in the mid 80’s so some of this route was pretty familiar, they changed the course from last years run around Lake O’ The Pines. Temperature started in the upper 30’s and ended around mid 44 degrees although there was an annoying 10-15 mph north wind which made it feel colder.
The run to Gladwater was pretty smooth and fast but after that it was all chipseal and hills, lots and lots of hills. …
Day 19: Sierra Blanca, Texas, to Van Horn, Texas « Just Another …
by brendanpleonard
We woke up at 6 a.m. to an inch of wet snow on the ground, and decided a short day was in order, since on Wednesday the weather here is due to return back to normal. The motel owner gave us a ride to the breakfast restaurant in Sierra Blanca, as well as a couple who had stayed at the motel last night. After breakfast, I found out the couple had flipped their car on the interstate near Sierra Blanca last night. That snapped me out of my I Can’t Believe It’s Snowing…