Cycling – Wednesday Evening Ride – July 6th
by Lake Buchanan – Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Wednesday evening ride, organized by Mike Thayer, will be from the Kingland to Slab Road (Llano County Road 307) to TX71 and back.  We will meet at the back at the intersection of FM1431 and RR2900 for a roll-out at 6:30pm. …More

July 5 – Day 23: Camden to Texarkana, Arkansas: Sneaking up on Texas
from Dean Greg Crawford’s Blog

Today was a pleasant ride into Texarkana – the Arkansas side, but within sight of Texas. After a major storm last night, with a lot of rain, lightning and thunder, the weather was just beautiful. As usual, we started early to avoid the heat. …More

TXBRA brings race to Whitehouse
from www.tricountyleader.com
Saturday, July 9
The Texas Bicycle Racing Association is bringing their north regional event to the Whitehouse area. Race day is Saturday, July 9 beginning with registration at First Baptist Church of Whitehouse at 6:30 a.m.

Categories include all levels for men, women and juniors. Cash prizes as well as merchandise will be awarded… More

Competitive cyclist on fast track to success
By Mary Caton, The Windsor Star
Spencer Virtue is never happier than when he’s spinning his wheels.

Since taking up competitive cycling a few years ago, the 14-year-old has been on a fast track to success.

He’s in Frisco, Texas, this week for the 2011 U.S. Junior Track nationals where the competition starts Thursday and rolls through Sunday. …More

Olympian Whitehead dies in Texas
By: Cycling News
USA Cycling confirmed today the death of Mark Whitehead, a member of the USA’s Olympic track cycling team in 1984. He was 50 years old.

Whitehead died while attending the USA Cycling junior track national championships in Texas, but there were no details given on the cause of his death. …More

Pete Davis visits Querencia
Bike Denton
Pete Davis came into Querencia while I was working today.

Pete was hit-and-run by a car in December of 2010, and his backpack saved his life. The fleeing driver was never caught. The accident hyperextended his knee (pictured), and now doctors say it needs to be replaced. C3 church pastor Ross Appleton took care… More

Recreational Sports Calendar & Sign-up Sheet – July 6, 2011
San Antonio Express-News
Bicycling: Today, 8 a.m., Wheelers Senior Ride, 30 miles, Floore’s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.

Bicycling: Saturday, 7 a.m., David Eikenburg Memorial Ride, 25, 40, 70 and 100 miles, McQueeney Baptist Church, McQueeney, davidsride.com More

6th Annual David Eikenburg Memorial Bike Ride
from The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Maegan Eikenburg, one of the daughters of David Eikenburg  and also one of the organizers of the David Eikenburg Memorial Bike Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.

Who is “David”?
David, the pastor, was a man who touched everyone he met. He had the biggest heart of gold. He was willing to help the homeless on the street as well as the man who had everything. He was no respecter of persons. David… More