Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 14th
For my 67th year I … Uh, WHAT was I thinking?
by Gil Jones
Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 and it is a cold, clear day. Couple of weeks until the 67th anniversary of my day of birth. Dang, it’s colder than forecast, hoping it warms soon. The ride that Don laid out yesterday will be a good one. Now I am wondering about that life goal I set — the one about riding my years in miles each birthday. Since I usually won’t be able to do that on the…
8:00am – CCC Group Ride
from Corinth Cycling Club by Scott Franklin
When: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8am to 11am CST
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Description: Corinth Cycling Saturday Group Ride Information All rides depart from Ronny Crownover Middle School in Corinth 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210 Group A: 50 – 70 miles This is a fast paced group ride at an average speed of around 20mph with faster points. You may get dropped on this ride so be prepared. Ride Leader – markm@utechdallas.com B Killers: 50 – 70 miles This is a intermediate to fast paced group ride of around 17.5 – 19mph. You may get dropped on this ride so be prepared. Ride Leader – ochoasean@aim.com B Stingers: 50+ miles This is a moderate paced no drop…
Cyclist sues TXDoT, says construction caused bike flip
by Southeast Texas Record
GALVESTON – Daniel Valdez is suing Angel Brother Enterprises Ltd. and the Texas Department of Transportation over an accident he insists was caused by …
Kids learn bike safety from MCSO – Conroe Texas Nonprofits, Groups …
from www.conroetoday.com
CONROE, Texas – At the recent “Bike Safety†event held at the Montgomery County Women’s Center’s Reaching Pines community in Conroe, several kids learned the fundamentals of riding safely by Deputy John Godden and Deputy John Lawless of the bicycle patrol unit…
Rockford’s News LeaderDixon quadriplegic makes the journey of a …
by WREX-TV
He’s relied on just his hands to get him to Texas. “I’m using a hand cycle,” said Roux, over the phone in Texas. “It’s all hand powered. …
BikeMS Multi-Team Training Ride
from Shawnee Trail Cycling Club by sooner1
It’s that time again. We at Shawnee Trail Cycling Club are planning another BikeMS Multi-Team Training Ride. Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 27th for a 1pm start. It’s free of charge, just us doing our part to promote cycling and a worthy local event.
We started this last year to provide an training opportunity for teams involved the BikeMS:Frisco to Fort Worth event. Although there are a number of rally’s in the month of March and April, none are focused on preparation for this event. Surprisingly, especially…
What if the weather is bad and you can’t cycle down those Texas roads?
from The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
You could jump on your trainer and work out – OR – you could head down to the OMNI in Fort Worth http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni-theater-about and go to a screening of ‘Wired to Win’ – Surviving the Tour de France. …