This issue of Dr. Mirkin’s e-zine rang a bell with me since I am not that far from his wife’s age.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
April 10, 2011
Intense Training Maintains Endurance in Older People
Last Saturday, a 75-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman rode a tandem at the Sebring Tandem Rally, covering 51 miles at an average speed of 18.9 miles per hour.  We used all the energy we had trying to stay with the bikes in front of us.

You lose power and strength with aging, but you keep most of your endurance.  The limiting factor to how fast you can…

Come out and join us at these events in April
BikeDFW will be at these great events with information on street smarts for better and safer urban cycling; tips and tricks for bike commuting; and etiquette for safe riding on hike and bike trails. And… we’ll be giving away bikes from Richardson Bike Mart and Plano Cycling and Fitness. …

El Paso Bicycle Club Rides & Events
Up Hills Both Ways
Meet at Artcraft & Upper Valley. Ride over Transmountain, up McKelligon Canyon, to the top of Scenic Drive and return. 50 miles, moderate (15-18 mph) pace. Breakfast to be decided by riders. Anthony Moye, 253-514-9260.

San Angelo Bicycling Association
May 8
Loco Lizard Adventure Race
Middle Concho Park
See Events for more information

Adventure Race Survival Class
First Meeting April 7
See Events for more information

Katy Trail Meets the White Rock Trail – Soon
by The Announcer Guy
The Katy Trail will connect with the White Rock Trail via the Mockingbird Station extension sooner than later.  Hurry up!

CYCLISTS KILLED IN SAN ANTONIO – PICKUP DRIVER NOT HELD
from The Wall Street Journal
A local couple riding a tandem on state highway 16 (known as Bandera Rd) were killed yeaterday as they were riding in the mid morning. The driver of the pickup truck wasn’t charged, but was reported to have lost control of the vehicle. This couple were apparently experienced cyclists who were safely on the shoulder of the 4 lane road. And while this is a heavily trafficed suburban road, it is also common for…

National parks offering free entrance April 16-24
by Alpine Avalanche
West Texas’ spectacular national parks – Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains and Fort … Big Bend National Park offers numerous hiking and bicycling adventures, …

Pedal Power Wildflower Ride 2011 – Ride Report
by admin

Here is a great ride report from Alice about last weeks bicycle ride in Stonewall Texas. Wow! What a ride, the Pedal Power Wildflower is a Great Ride!