Charley and Kamala in Tandem: North Central Texas Observations
by tumbleweedland
We’re still in Texas and Texas is home, but some of these little prairie towns have a surreal, alien feel . We stopped at a restaurant (I should call them bicycle fuel stations), and parked our bike in front of the only window so we would be able to see it as we ate. Since I met Mack, the guy from that rest area who likes to see what happens when he moves a cycle tourist’s ride, I now want to see my bike more than ever. Darn! The dining area with the windows was the smoking section! Oh well, food was good…

Riding strong: Moskowitz helping make a difference for multiple sclerosis
by Jewish Herald-Voice

Steve Moskowitz, front with bike, is the captain of the ConocoPhillips team, which will have more than 500 riders in this year’s MS 150 on April 17-18.
By MATT SAMUELS 01.APR.10
It was nearly 20 years ago around the age of 40 when Houston native Steve Moskowitz got on a bicycle for the first time since college. Little did he know, he was about to go on an amazing ride that has not only been fun, but helped so many people along the way.

Now 58, Moskowitz is the captain for the ConocoPhillips cycling team, and is about to lead more than 500 fellow riders on what will be his 16th BP MS 150 charity bike ride from Houston to Austin on April 17 to 18. …

Bike ride kicks off third weekend of Dogwood Trails Celebration
by Palestine Herald Press
PALESTINE — Drawing several out-of-town participants, the Gatherin’ Steam Dogwood Bicycle Ride on Saturday will kick of the final weekend of festivities during the 72nd Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration.

Other activities on tap for the weekend include the Heritage Cemetery Walk on Saturday and the Easter Beagle train rides at the Texas State Railroad, among other events.

As of Thursday afternoon, about 60 people were registered for the bike ride, organizer Dale Pletcher said. …

Bike ride helps wrap up Dogwood Trails
by Palestine Herald Press

PALESTINE — Approximately 107 bike riders pedaled through the East Texas scenery and by blooming dogwood trees Saturday during the annual “Gatherin’ Steam” Dogwood Bicycle Ride in Palestine. The ride was one of a handful of events held during the third and final weekend of the 72nd Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration.

The bike ride included 10-mile, 30-mile, 60-mile or 100-mile routes.

“We had 15 riders on the 100-mile route,” bike ride organizer Dale Pletcher said. …

Virtual Bicycle Tour: Way Out West (Virtually)
by Virtual Rider
I have reached deep West Texas and am rapidly approaching the Rio Grande River getting ready to turn north. Hopefully with good weather and a good attitude I will make it to my first state line since I left on my Virtual Bicycle Tour. …

Color, color everywhere: wildflowers in full bloom in the area
Wildflowers abundant in time for DeWitt County Wildflower Month observance
by Sonny Long
On the Wildflower Bike Ride and Cycling Tour, call 361-275-5456. To register online go to www.active.com/cycling/cuero-tx/wildflower-bike-ride-2010.

CUERO – It’s time to get your Lupinus texensis on again.

Better known by their common name of Texas bluebonnets, these and other wildflower species are in full bloom throughout the Crossroads.

The splashes of color along the highways and byways have emerged in time for the annual Wildflower Month observance in DeWitt County, the official Wildflower Capital of Texas as declared by the Texas Legislature in 1999. …
…Also Saturday, the Cuero Municipal Park will be the site of two events – the 11th annual Cuero Wellness Center Wildflower 5k and the Cuero Anchor Club Wildflower Bike Ride and Cycling Tour.

The bike ride begins at 8 a.m. Riders have a choice of five routes, ranging from 10 to 58 miles, through the scenic DeWitt County countryside.

The costs are $35 for adults and $30 for students. …