Texas tour
by Odessa American
MONAHANS A fundraiser to help the St. John Knights of Columbus and provide scholarships is rolling its way through West Texas.

The Blistering Sands Challenge Bicycle Tours are scheduled Saturday at Hill Park, located at the corner of Fourth Street and Bruce Avenue.

The 22- and 66-mile tours will begin at 8 a.m. The free 10-mile tour starts at 8:05 a.m.

The entry fee is $17 in advance and $20 on the day of the event. For information, call 432-943-2187

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Jennifer Purcell is proof bicycle racing does not have to be in your blood or a lifelong dream in order for you to become a success.

Purcell, born in Milwaukee and now of Texas, dominated the majority of the Pro Women 1/2/3 race during the Fond du Lac Bicycling Gran Prix to take home $250, a cow pattern winner’s jersey, a cool swig of chocolate milk and a bouquet.

Purcell’s life of making money on two wheels began as a bike messenger. …

2500 Miles Barbwire: Texas 4000
from Google Alerts – Texas Bicycle ride by Leeschwa- MissDangerPants
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In addition, I ride to church on Sundays where I teach a men’s discipleship class. I also participate in some long bike rallies, like the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred mile ride in Wichita Falls, Texas each August. View my complete profile …