This bike is out of my price range and maybe this is a blessing.

Steered wrong? Racers concerned about broken carbon steerer tubes
from VeloNews by Zack Vestal
A small but concentrated group of mid-Atlantic road racers have recently broken the carbon steerers on their 2010 Trek Madone 6-Series bikes. While the regional nature of the reports is probably a coincidence, there does appear to be a pattern indicating that incorrect stem installation — and even stem choice — could lead to catastrophic failure. And at least one racer whose fork broke mid-race is convinced that the 6-Series Madone steerers are prone to breakage even when all of Trek’s instructions are followed. …

Protein After, Not During, Exercise
from Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin by Dr. Gabe Mirkin
High-protein meals eaten immediately after hard exercise have been shown to help athletes recover faster, but the data that taking protein during exercise improves an athlete’s performance is extremely weak.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham, UK, showed that adding protein (19g/hour) to a sugared drink does not improve one-hour cycling time trial, maximum power; or post exercise isometric strength, muscle damage (CPK) or muscle soreness (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, June 2010). Protein also does not help athletes cycle faster…

Central Texas Digest: Bicyclist struck, killed on Cameron Road; death row …
by Austin American-Statesman
A bicyclist was killed Tuesday night in Northeast Austin when he failed to yield the right of way and was hit by a minivan, police said Wednesday. …

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 6/17/10 – 6/23/10 | Austin On Two …
by elliott
Weekly Thursday night road racing through October that takes place on the closed car-free driving course at the Driveway. Races include Cat 3/4 women’s and juniors race at 5:00, Cat 4/5 at 6:10, Cat 3/4 at 5:30, Pro/Cat 1/2/3 at 6:45 … 8 AM, Lake Granger, Hutto, TX A Super Sprint Tri– 300 Meter Swim, 12 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run. This is a USAT sanctioned event and USAT membership or day pass purchase is required. Sunday Morning Fixie Ride 8:20 AM, Posse East, 2900 Duval St …