Daily News Roundup October 19th – Texas Bicycling
375 cyclists show for Crazy ride
by Mineral Wells Index
Saturday’s weather couldn’t have been better for the sixth annual Kiwanis Crazy Kicker bike ride. According to coordinator Lyn Butcher, 375 cyclists showed up for the ride, which started in West City Park.
“It probably went the smoothest of any we’ve had,†said Butcher of the ride and registration and picture-perfect weather.
The ride began with a “paralyzing†canon blast, courtesy of…
Challenge to Conquer Cancer cycling team embarks on 1500-mile bike ride
by Spartanburg Herald Journal
The Challenge to Conquer Cancer cycling team embarked on a 1,500-mile bike ride Sunday from Greenville to Austin, Texas, to raise funds for cancer research. The group, recruited by the Palmetto Peloton Project, is made up of 30 cyclists – five of whom are cancer survivors – and 15 support people. …