No ride today because I spent most of the day at the University of Houston Natatorium for the Houston Area Special Olympics swim competition. My niece was in four events and came away with four gold medals. The number of competitors seemed huge and the concrete bleachers were not butt friendly so thank goodness for the hours I have spent on my bike saddle.

Indian Springs Park – Waco Bicycle Club
When: Saturday 08:00 AM
What: Road/all levels
Distance:  20.63, 35.53, or 76.92 miles
This ride starts at Indian Springs Park in downtown Waco. It will be open to all levels of road riders and will have set routes. This will allow riders that arrive late, or that would like to join in somewhere along the route, to do so.

Baylor, Waco Tri and Waco Bicycles Clubs will all be involved with this ride. All riders will start at the same time from the park. All distances are a drop rides. So if you intend to ride please keep in mind that you will need to pre-ride the route or print a map and keep it with you. There will not be sag support. So bring the…

Trek WSD Demo at Mellow Johnny’s October 3rd
by Laura Scagno Austin Ridge Riders
Trek WSD Demo Trailer is coming to MJ’s on Monday October 3, details and a list of models by following link below. Mtn and road rides, good times.
Date: October 3, 2011 @ 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Mellow Johnny’s Parking Lot
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701
Our friends at Trek Bicycles pick a handful of dealers and events every year for a special WSD demo tour and this year we’re…

Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club Rides
October 8, 2011 8:00 am
New Berlin Ride
Brietzke Station Cafe, 9015 Fm 775, Seguin
October 8, 2011 9:00 am
Painted Church Ride in Schulenburg, Texas
Dubina Church, Schulenburg
October 9, 2011 9:00 am
Eisenhower Park Ride
Eisenhower Park, 19399 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio
October 15, 2011 8:00 am
Bear Moon Bakery Ride
Leon Springs Park and Ride, Leon Springs
October 16, 2011 8:00 am
Somerset Big Bird Ride
Bill Miller’s BBQ, 7081 Rockport Rd, San Antonio
October 22, 2011 8:30 am
Good News Lutheran Church Pumpkin Patch Ride
Good News Lutheran Church, 11020 Old Corpus Christi Hwy, San Antonio

The October Issue of The Racing Post
Vol. 11, No. 10 October 2
Features
4 ELBOWZ Racing Meet n’ Greet
6 Knobby Week
9 A Must Win
10 My First Race – Stars & Spokes
11 Race Report:  Wee-Chit-Tah MTB Race
14 The Best Option for Post Workout Carbs
16 Lawson Craddock – 2011 HHH Road Race P12 Winner…

The Racing Post October 2011...

I normally ride the Pineywoods Purgatory ride but I did not today since I was at the Special Olympics swim meet.

East Texans cycle in the 20th Annual Pineywoods Purgatory
By Alexis Spears        www.ktre.com
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) –

Terri Cawley strapped on her helmet, gathered her family, and brought her bike to ride across East Texas in the 20th Annual Pineywoods Purgatory.

Cawley is a triathelete, but this is her first bike ride across the Pineywoods.

“I’m just excited, just you know, looking for a good time. For me, it’s about seeing how fast I can finish. For most people, it’s not, but it’s part of the training for…