The following article did not take place in Texas but the scary incident could have. Notice the rear wheel hanging onto the left bike. The other bike has damage as well. Be aware while you bike!

Close Call In Columbus
By Brad                        Urbanvelo.org

If you’ve been riding long enough, you’ve had a close call with a car if not worse. Saturday night was my night for a close call, thought it was significantly closer for some others, as a group I was riding with in Columbus OH was hit from behind at speed. Two riders took the brunt of the impact as the car swerved at just the last second to not take out our entire tightly packed group, and I’m happy to report that each is doing well after some scary moments roadside and a night or two in the hospital for observation. Beat up, but given that at least one of the riders was blown out of their shoes upon impact amazing that a broken collarbone and a “slight” concussion is the worst of the injuries between the…

South Shore Distributing moves
Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
HOUSTON, TX (BRAIN)—South Shore Distributing is closing early Wednesday to prepare for a move into a larger warehouse. It will be closed Thursday and Friday, reopening Monday, Jan. 16

The skateboard supplier, which counts a few hundred bike shops among its customers, will gain about 10 to 15 percent more space at the new 49,000-square-foot warehouse, which it will share with another business. The…

With the number of flats I have I thought this might be of interest to other bikers. I currently use the tire levers but I prefer the quick stik.

Ask the Expert: Best Tool for Changing Tires on a Road Bike
by Darryl
I have a question for your expert bicycle technician, what is the best tool for changing tires on a road bike?
Our resident expert, Victor Jimenez from Bicycle Lab is back again with the answer found in the video below.

Day 3: Aggie Land
By Steve        Tour de life
Aggie Land, home of a much-maligned class of people. For whatever reasons, my longtime Louisianan homeland always seemed to absolutely delight in belittling & ridiculing “Aggies”.

Why Louisianans could claim superiority to these people, who I and lots of other La. folks probably never even much met, i’m not sure at all. Surely is interesting to me, why all the disdain from my La. Brethren on the Aggies. Maybe because they feel like hicks themselves, best to knock the hicks down the…

Houston Randonneurs
Legion of Honor
The Houston Randonneurs established its Legion of Honor on January 7, 2012 to honor members and friends who have distinguished themselves by serving the club and long-distance cycling in Southeast Texas.  This is the highest honor bestowed by the club.

Each Legionnaire has shown selfless commitment to randonneurs and randonneuring, devoting much time and energy to making our events possible.  Each has earned the gratitude of the club members many times over.

Glassblowing at the Cliff House
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Easy, Touring, Fast
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012 – 9:00am
Location: Montgomery Plaza, 2600 W 7th St, Fort Worth 76107
Come join us as we return to the Cliff House Studio, where artists Raymond Rains and Pamela Summers live and work. We’re invited to watch as Raymond demonstrates glassblowing inside his warm and cozy studio at Eagle Mountain Lake.

We’ll leave Montgomery Plaza on West 7th Street in Fort Worth and ride to the Cliff House on a 40-50 mile route. There will be refreshments at the studio for the riders and…

2011 Texas Cup Road Awards
www.txbra.org
General Information
Date(s)     2/4/2012
Event Name     2011 Texas Cup Road Awards
Event Location     Castroville (San Antonio)
Event Type     R – Road
Event Registration Website     Coming soon on BikeReg.com
Texas Cup Event     Yes
Texas Cup Level     Premier
Texas Cup Season     2012
Contact Name     Bonnie Walker
Contact Email     txbra.bonnie@yahoo.com
Other Information
Please join us and your fellow racers for a casual dinner at the Hotel Alsace & Spa Resort in Castroville. We will be handing out awards for the 2011 Texas Cup Road Season. This includes State and Regional Cups (Central, East, North).
Additional details pertaining to cost, food, etc. will be coming very soon. Texas Cup winners, be sure to check your email in the next day or two for specific details as it pertains to you!

Excruciation Exam 2012 Results
tmbra.org
Warda, TX
Jan 7, 2012
Open Men 0-99
Men 19-29
Men 30-39
Men 40-49
Men 50-99

Open SingleSpeed

Open Women 0-99
Women 19-29
Women 30-39
Women 40-99

Congratulations to the new TBC Officers!
Tyler Bicycle Club
There was a super turnout at the TBC meeting on Monday evening, January 9.  Our new slate of officers were elected:
Kelly Boucher–President
Steve Farris–Vice President
Secretary–Melissa Coleman
Membership–Jeannie Lafferty
Treasurer–Dennis Kutach

Volunteer Workers Needed for Trail Construction
Work crews are need to help with the completion of the Lindsey Park Mountain Bike Trail.  The work days are all on Saturdays and include the dates of January 14, January 28, and February 11.  If you can help out please contact Tyler Simpson at…

1st week in January
by katiejo            Austin on Two Wheels
It’s the day before Christmas Eve. It’s 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and the drury sky has been the same shade of gray and glum all day long. I’m biking across town, which is one of my favorite activities to relax. It calms me to roll through the shifts in urban landscape, and calm is exactly what I need among the fury of cars that I imagine must be whizzing from shop to shop gift buying.

At this point in my ride, I’ve just pedaled underneath IH 35, headed east on 4th street. I head north on Chicon Street. There is a stark contrast between east and west 6th Street at the intersection of 6th and Chicon. The…

2012 MS150 Recommended Rides
bikebrookshire.com
ms150 recommended ridesTime to start training for the 2012 Houston to Austin MS150 with these recommended rides that take place on the smooth lightly traveled back roads of  Brookshire-Katy-Waller County.  There are rides almost every weekend with some on both Saturday and Sunday to test your multi-day long distance riding endurance. …

Wheels That Heal: A Bike Benefit for Liberty Kat – Sunday Jan 29th
by The Announcer Guy            Biking in Dallas
Events and activities to help Liberty Kat (aka Misty Green) are coming into focus.  She has staggering medical bills to contend with while she mends so a Facebook page has been established where you can donate via your Paypal account.  Go here to send some financial love her way. …

Club for bicycle fans holding membership drive
San Angelo Standard-Times
The San Angelo Bicycling Club will continue its membership drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Randy’s Bike and Run Shop, 1717 S. Oakes St., and at Concho Bike Shop, 2015 Austin St. …

Mountain Biking in Texas State Parks Picking Up Steam
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
AUSTIN – Mountain bikers throughout the state – from novices to experts — are increasingly pedaling the numerous trails found at more than 40 Texas state parks.

From beach and woodland road rides to hair-curling downhill descents in mountain and Hill Country parks, state parks from El Paso to Mustang Island offer bikers of all skill levels a multitude of diverse mountain biking adventures.

“Many trails in Texas state parks provide great opportunities for all levels of mountain-bike riders to test and develop their biking skills, get a good workout, refresh their mind and spirits, spend family and friend time together and experience the great outdoors,” says avid mountain biker Dan Sholly, deputy director of Texas…

Texas A & M Cycling
MLK Century: Jan. 16th
Who:  AMCT and BVC riders
Where: Start/Finish A&M Consolidated Middle School on Anderson near George Bush Dr.
When: Show time:  7:50 am (We’ll quickly discuss rules of the road, where we’ll stop and for how long and how we’ll handle sag vehicle support); Roll out:  8:00 sharp…

SCCCC Cyclocross Race: Jan. 15th
Texas A&M CX SCCCCCCCCCCCCCCuffle
Hensel Park
502 South College Avenue
College Station, TX 77801
Sunday January 15th 2012
USA CYCLING PERMIT Pending
RACE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
SPONSORED BY Texas A&M Cycling Team

2012 Race Series Schedule
by League Director            Texas High School Cycling League
Spread the Word: Our 2012 Scholastic Spring Road Series Race Schedule is below…
Six weekends of high school racing will be here before you know it.  Will you and your team be prepared?  Check out our full schedule pasted below and stay tuned to the race series section of the league website for all the updated race flyers as they become available throughout the spring.  You may also want to keep an eye on…