Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 21st
Just Moved to Houston from CA – help me find a trail please
by robbybird      forums.mtbr.com
Hi All,
I just moved to Houston from the SF Bay Area and I am used to really great trails from every angle. I am mostly a XC rider, but used to lots of climbing and nice technical challenges. I have two custom bikes – a SS, rigid 29er and hard tail 29er. I am a very experienced rider/racer.
Where should I go around here? I live in Northside Village (off either 45 or 59). I don’t mind a 45-60 min drive. I have seen list of places on the forums here, but I am not sure which one will be the best for me to start with. …
The Racing Post June 2012 Issue
Event coverage includes Road racing, Off-road racing, Track racing, Triathlons, Bicycle rallies, and all levels of bicycle training.
The Tour de Fort Worth—France Series is Mayor Price’s 21-ride celebration of the Tour de France and its impact on cycling around the world and right here in Fort Worth, Texas.
The series will kick off at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at The Woodshed, and will run for 23 consecutive days (2 rest days included), ending with a final ride celebration at Central Market, 9 a.m. July 22.
Date    Time    Location/Route
6/30 Â Â Â 3 p.m. Â Â Â Tour kickoff at The Woodshed
7/1 Â Â Â 7 a.m. Â Â Â Gateway Park at Beach Street
7/2 Â Â Â 6:30 a.m. Â Â Â Art Cowsen Trail Head on Memorial Oak Drive
7/3 Â Â Â 6 p.m. Â Â Â Chatroom Pub at 1263 W. Magnolia
7/4 Â Â Â Solo Ride
7/5 Â Â Â 6 p.m. Â Â Â Hoffbrau Trailhead on University Drive
7/6 Â Â Â Rest Day
7/7 Â Â Â 8 a.m. Â Â Â Gateway Park at Beach St.
7/8 Â Â Â 8 a.m. Â Â Â Art Cowsen Trailhead on Memorial Oak Drive
7/9 Â Â Â 6:30 a.m. Â Â Â TCC Trailhead, Downtown Fort Worth
7/10 Â Â Â 6:30 a.m. Â Â Â Police & Fire Memorial, Seventh Street
7/11 Â Â Â 6 p.m. Â Â Â Hoffbrau Trailhead on University Drive…
Tim’s Midlothian Mystery Tour
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012 – 8:00am
Location: Midlothian Police Station, 101 West Avenue F
The Midlothian Police Station is located just east of the intersection of North 8th Street and West Avenue F (look for the “Cement Capital of the World” sign!)
Distances: 40+ and 60+
Mosey on down to Midlothian for a mystery tour on routes of 40+ and 60+ miles. Tim isn’t talking, but soon we’ll know which of the great roads that lead out of Midlothian he will be taking us on. Plan on eating someplace that offers chicken enchiladas after the ride, too. That’s our ride leader’s preferred post-ride meal 🙂
Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 6/21- 6/27/12
by elliott         Austin on Two Wheels
Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. As always, if there is an event you know about that’s not on our calendar contact us, and we’ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up. …
check out one of our #Rockies rider's blog http://t.co/RWsIt6ED
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 21, 2012
Volunteer recognition continues to heat up! Congratulations to Mike Hardwick, recipient of the Extra Mile Award,… http://t.co/3hjQAruG
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) June 21, 2012
Get in those RSVPs for next week's welcome event with the @Texas4000! http://t.co/28o5DtaG
— SF Bay Area TX Exes (@SFlonghorns) June 19, 2012
The high pitched, nasally squeaks of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks overhead on my bicycle commute this morning.
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) June 21, 2012
So far, we have proposals for #TXCX races over 9 weekends. Only one is a solo race, the others will be both days. More to come, soon.
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) June 21, 2012
We're telling the story of cycling in W Texas in 1895 in the coming days.. http://t.co/wO3ddyAG
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) June 21, 2012
★★★★ review of Texas Hill Country by Robert, an indoor cycling instructor in Missouri – "I liked the videographic… http://t.co/ZKEgoi25
— epicRIDES (@epicplanet) June 18, 2012
https://twitter.com/lamlicke/status/215138572242653186
Russ Munch, Texas Annual Conference, is cycling across the US to raise funds for mission work – one beneficiary… http://t.co/UckWfRtp
— UMCOR (@UMC_UMCOR) June 18, 2012
Friday PBBA Ruidoso Ride Postponed due to fire #cycling
— Peyton's Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) June 21, 2012
Event: Ride with Team LIVESTRONG in Austin, TX – When: Sun Oct 21, 2012 Event Status: confirmed http://t.co/3mpI6uMg
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 21, 2012
Super Squadra's @wengernation nabs the team's first medal at Nationals taking fifth in the individual time trial! Way to go David!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 21, 2012
News Update: Brownsville Receives Rail-Trail Grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife http://t.co/A6dyMizM
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 21, 2012
News Update: San Antonio Bike-Related Public Meetings June 27-28 http://t.co/utEcEVhE
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 21, 2012
News Update: Houston Wins Federal Grant for Infrastructure – Congratulations to the City of Houston for winning a $1… http://t.co/LPBkyyUA
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 21, 2012
