Bicycle  Patrol | Fort Worth, Texas, Police Department
from www.fortworthpd.com
The Fort Worth Police Department began its bicycle patrol on Friday, April 16, 1915, after Police Commissioner Hurdleston ordered 13 bicycles from the Cromer Cycle Company.

According to a Fort Worth Record newspaper article several months later (the bicycle squad) “became a terror to hobos, criminals, arson fiends, etc.  In addition, they have guarded the homes of the people of Fort Worth while their occupants have been absent on business or pleasure.  These men silently ride over their beats, making no noise, their lights blinded, and many times in the shadows of buildings, ever on the alert to protect property and prevent crime”. …

McKinney: Mayor says criterium can become ‘signature event’
by Dallas Morning News (blog)
Downtown McKinney hopes to showcase its arts, shopping and restaurants Friday when the historic district serves as the backdrop for what city officials and bicycle racing enthusiasts anticipate will be one of the top races in Texas.

The Bike the Bricks criteriums race through downtown from 5 to 11 p.m. and bring along live entertainment and a beer garden for spectators and riders. …

Cyclists begin journey, find rhythm
By Sam Kutscha, Daily Texan Guest Columnist
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2010
from www.dailytexanonline.com
One Sense Corp Texas 4000 for Cancer cyclist talks to students at Running Brushy Middle School. The Texas 4000 is the world’s longest annual charity bike ride.

Editor’s note: Riders from the Sense Corp Texas 4000 for Cancer correspond with The Daily Texan through a series of articles from the road. Each week over the 70-day trek, riders from the Rocky Mountain and Coastal routes will describe their experiences along the journey, depicting the places they pedal through and the people they meet along the way. …

rocky bike | Anniversary Card Verse
by admin
As a Central Texas resident, driving to the Panhandle for a mountain biking excursion didn’t seem to make much sense. Why bother with an achingly long drive when we are blessed with a multitude of diverse trails in and …

Cyclists flocking to summer crits
from HoustonChronicle.com — Cycling
This year marks the 18th year of the popular Wednesday evening summer criterium (crits) series at Memorial Park. Criterium is defined as a bike race over a predetermined route and number of laps. The race takes place on an 1.15-mile course laid out in the Memorial Park Picnic area. It’s also the 18th anniversary of Sun & Ski Sports’ sponsorship of the races. …

How Old Before I Fold?
from www.roadbikerider.com 6/10/2010 newsletter
Q:  I’m 44 and in the best shape of my life. But I wonder if I’m about to start losing it as I close in on 50. How many more years can I maintain my present cycling fitness? — Barry C.

Coach Fred Matheny Replies:  At 64, both Ed and I are still hanging in there, although recovery time has certainly increased over the years.

We and some roadies we know managed to keep improving into our 50s. In fact, Ed and I each rode a 40-km (25-mile) time trial faster than ever at that age, and we’d been racing the event since our 20s. So I believe you still have lots of good years to look forward to.

In preparation for my talk on “Aging and the Cyclist” at a medical conference, I did quite a bit of research on this subject.

Studies show that although sedentary people lose their ability to consume oxygen (VO2 max) at a rate of about 1% a year after age 40, active people lose only 0.5%. And competitors who continue a long-term vigorous training program might lose only about 0.25% annually. …