REGISTER FOR THE BIKE MS: SAM’S CLUB 2012 RIDE AT HISTORIC RATE OF ONLY $10.25 ON 10/25
Two-Day, 150+ Mile Fundraising Ride Benefiting the National MS Society Commemorates 25th Anniversary When It Rolls Out May 5-6
WHAT:  Registration Kick-off — Time to dust off the training wheels and gear up for the two-day, 150+ mile Bike MS: Sam’s Club Ride coming up May 5-6, 2012. This year don’t just ride, but make history and sign-up early for the 25th annual fundraising event benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Commemorate this anniversary milestone with a $10.25 registration fee valid only on 10/25. Attend the Bike MS: Sam’s Club awards and kick-off party at Union Station, or register online at bikeMStexas.org on Tuesday, October 25 to receive the special rate (note: registration fees increase incrementally as the ride approaches see site for details). Once registered, each $25 online self-donation received on 10/25 enters cyclists into a drawing for an iPad®2. This event continues to grow in popularity since it originated in 1987, and is one of the…

IMBA accepting Trail Care Crew visit applications
By: Cycling News
2012 marks 15th year for US program
The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) is accepting applications for a 2012 Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visit until Friday, November 4. Local bike clubs, trail groups and land management agencies may apply for the opportunity to learn about sustainable trail building, club growth and community trails development. …

5th annual Ride for the Rescue
El Paso Bicycle Club
Description:     Start from Crazy Cat Cyclery Redd Rock (5650 N. Desert at I-10 and Redd). 2 routes and 2 paces. A more moderate group will ride the rollers to Artcraft and head down the valley to La Union and ultimately stop at the Animal Rescue League Shelter for a tour of the shelter, refreshments, prizes and a chance to feed some of the dogs and cats. A faster paced group will stay on the rollers to meet the first group at the Shelter. All participants return to Crazy Cat Cyclery for BBQ. The moderate group will ride 20-25 miles, the faster group 25-30 miles. Donations to ARL gladly accepted, Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825

Grinderbecks Revenge
Event Location:     Keist Park Dallas
Event Type:     C – Cyclocross
Texas Cup Event     Yes
Texas Cup Level     State
Texas Cup Season     2012
Contact Name     Zac Lytle
Event Flyer

River Legacy Park, Arlington Tx
by Shawn        Texas Mountain Bike Trails

River Legacy Park in Arlington Texas is a fantastic multi-use park tucked away off the Trinity River. A hidden gem among the sprawling metropolis around it River Legacy provides a perfect relief from the corporate world surrounding it. The trail has a hard-packed terrain that will leave your tires begging…

STCC Saturday Express
by sooner1
The first outing of the STCC Express was a success.  Very windy day, but the great route put out by our Ride Leader ensured that all got a nice push home.

The next edition will be held on November 12th with the start time moving to 8:00 am.  Re-visit this post often and we’ll publish the route as soon as it’s available.
Updated Information on the STCC Express:
Who can Ride, ANYONE that can keep a pace of one of our two groups!   All Shawnee Trail Cycling Club rides are open to ALL cyclists – member or non-member. …

6:30pm – Bicycle Path Time Trial Series
by scottfranklin@gmail.com        Corinth Cycling Club
When: Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:30pm to Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:30pm  CDT
Where: Denton Airport
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: http://www.thebicyclepath.com/community The Bicycle Path will be hosting the Wednesday Night Time trials once again! All levels of riders are encouraged to attend and there is no cost. 6:30pm For more information visit www.thebicyclepath.com or come by the shop

Cyclosomatic Mania This Saturday Oct 22nd
by Christopher Curnutt        Biking in Dallas
We have 70+ people signed up so far for Saturday’s “Hit the Road Jack” bike history tour ride. Highlights of the ride will be visits to Ray Charles house in South Dallas, the historic Oakland Cemetery where some of the city’s most renowned leaders are buried, the Cedar Crest Better Bridge demonstration, and the Blues/Bandits & BBQ…

Do We Have a Set Point for Exercise?
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS        well.blogs.nytimes.com
Does exercising at one point during the day make you less active the rest of the time?

The question of whether humans have an innate set point for movement, a so-called activitystat, is of increasing interest and controversy among scientists. One of them is Dr. Terence J. Wilkin, a professor of endocrinology at the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, England, who asked himself that question a few years…

Doing Errands by Bike
By Jenny Rilling        Bike Friendly Richardson
In addition to commuting by bike, this year I’ve been using my bike more for errands that would usually involve driving. It’s worked out so well that I even added large wire baskets to one of my bikes and made it my designated grocery bike. …

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 10/20- 10/26/11
by elliott            Austin on Two Wheels
It finally feels like fall is here! This week will be the final 2011 edition of the Driveway Crits and the Tour de Fat rolls into town. If riding long is more your style, check out the very cool three day Destination: Leakey ride and Sunday’s Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour to benefit the The University of Texas Cycling Club.

Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. Thanks to Jason at ATXBS for letting us know about some events we couldn’t find elsewhere. As…

The Woodlands named cycling friendly community
By Matt Stephens         www.yourhoustonnews.com

Host of an Ironman Triathlon and dozens of other cycling and running events throughout the year, perhaps it’s no surprise that The Woodlands recently received designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community and a Runner Friendly Community.

“It is a reflection of the community commitment to bicycling and promoting a healthy lifestyle,” said John Powers, assistant general manager of community services for The Woodlands Township. “It’s an…