Eric Marcotte wins Texas Tough as Isaac Howes takes USA Crits series
from VeloNews by Brian Holcombe
Eric Marcotte (Pista Palace) lapped the field and got the better of former ProTour breakaway companion Pat McCarty (Matrix-Richardson Bike Mart) in the finale of the Texas Tough GP Thursday night in Dallas. The pair survived a long breakaway with Kyle Wamsley (Bissell) and Karl Menzies (UnitedHealthcare-Maxxis) and caught the field in the closing laps. …

Rail Trail/288 bridge designs proposed
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
At last Monday’s public input meeting, Denton Parks and Rec explained a general plan for the Rail Trail/288 bridge and solicited input from the twenty or so attendees. …

Durango Texas: Hoping To Take A Sunset Bike Ride At River Legacy …
by Durango
I also learned today, via a report from Glenn, on the DORBA (Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association) website, that the damage to the mountain bike trail is extensive. Some flooding may need to be pumped out, some areas have been totally …

Cyclists go bright, find function for wheeled pursuit
by San Angelo Standard Times
Ever wondered about those bright-colored, tight-fitting jerseys that cyclists wear? Most of your questions probably revolve around “is this just a fashion statement, or is there an underlying function”?

The short answer is both, although my friend and former training partner Christian Poppeliers would disagree. He’s a confirmed anti-jersey cyclist, and notorious for…