Heat accumulation in Texas is not hard to do, especially in the spring, summer and fall.

Heat acclimation gives big cycling performance improvements in cool conditions, study finds
from VeloNews by Ben Delaney

A recent study by human physiology researchers at the University of Oregon found that huge physiological gains could be achieved in trained cyclists by doing 90-minute easy rides in high heat for 10 days.

Before the testing, the researchers expected to find improvements in the hot-weather performance of Cat. 1 and 2 cyclists after a heat-acclimation program. But what surprised them was…

Couple riding around world to raise awareness about charity
by KCBD-TV
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – A couple from England arrived on the South Plains Thursday on a bicycle built for two.  Huw and Carolyn Thomas are on 10,000 mile ride around the world to raise awareness about Shelter Box.

It’s a disaster relief charity, based in England. “It’s a really simple idea, shelter in a box for people who’ve lost everything,” Huw said.

The boxes contain emergency supplies for a family of ten and…

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 11/4/10- 11/10/10 | Austin On …
by elliott
There will also be a Texas High School MTB League Gear Drive. Please bring your used or new, bike gear and clothes that you would like to see a Texas High School Student Athlete using and wearing. These items will be re-purposed across …

Fort Worth Stores Create Community
by Bicycle Retailer
Trinity Bicycles is so new it doesn’t yet have a sign on the door. But the neighborhood shop has grown its clientele through world of mouth. …

EverymanTri.com: Zen and the Art of Triathlon podcast: Join Brett …
by romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica)
Click here to listen to the show! Hey there, all you triathlon studs and studettes! Join me for a 65 mile bike ride on a beautiful Fall Texas day! I take you with me on The Heroes Ride, a charity…

IMBA Rolls Out Six Epic Rides | MB Word
by chriscassidy
…Fresno-Saucedo Loop — Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas

Blending singletrack, creek beds and jeep roads, the 70 miles of trails that make up these trails offer a huge variety of terrain, with surfaces that range from hard-packed to sandy and soft. The trails also have a few cool places to check out, such as mines, deserted homes and archaeological areas. The Epic-designated trail is just a portion…