Mesa State College, Midwestern State University Dominate at USA Cycling Collegiate National Criterium
from Bicycle.net | Attitude is Everything by editor
Written By Robyn M. Perrin
…A strong favorite heading into the women’s Division 1 race was Carla Swart (Banner Elk, NC/Lees-McRae College), given that Swart had won the road race on Friday – another medal to add to her collection, which includes a podium finish in every race she’s entered in the last two years. But in the final approach, Swart was surpassed by Jennifer Purcell (Wichita Falls, TX/Midwestern State University). While USA Cycling announcers characterized the victory as a major David-beating-Goliath upset, it came as no surprise to fellow men’s Midwestern State University teammate Alexi Martinez. “I thought she was going to win all along,” said Martinez. “Same thing with our man Josh [Carter]. I think he’s going to win too. It would be nice to have both jerseys.” …

Riding My Bike In Texas Hill Country
from tmtips.com
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Deborah Fleck: Irving-Las Colinas chamber honors firms, individuals at dinner
by Dallas Morning News
Irving will kick off National Bike to Work Week (May 17-21) with a bicycle fest from 10 am to noon Saturday at Centennial Park. Cycling enthusiasts can meet …