Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 21st
Today’s news contains several video clips. Without the tweets it would be light news day.
Illuminate Yourself and Your Way with DIY LED Bike Handlebars
By Matt Richardson,         blog.makezine.com
Inspired by Mitchell Silva’s Globars, our friend Becky at Adafruit created a DIY version of his illuminated bicycle handlebars. To make your own, you’ll need about two meters of LED strips, a waterproof DC power cable set, 8 x AA battery holder with batteries, clear handlebar tape and some other…
Cyclists Ride To Benefit M.S. Research 07/21/12
CBS 7 News Video
Robert Guaderrama
MIDLAND, TX – Hundreds of west texas cyclists geared up to ride all for a good cause. The 2012 Bike MS: Cactus and Crude Ride kicked off today hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Apache Corporation.
The annual two-day event raises funds to support MS research as well as programs and services that directly impact individuals living with the disease. The cyclists rode from Midland to Big Spring today, tomorrow they will ride to the finish line in Post.
Texans choose cooled trailers for RAGBRAI adventure
By Jacob Peklo, Multimedia Journalist      www.ktiv.com
KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (KTIV) – Some choose to travel with a little more luxury. Michael and Cindy Young of Dallas, Texas, are participating in their first RAGBRAI. Their overnight shelters are air-conditioned trailers towed by…
Texas Mountain Biking
by Comstockatthegym
This video was filmed in a Hunting Area in Del Rio, Texas next to Lake Amistad. The video is so short for the reason that the chain broke.
Katy Flatland Century in Katx, TX
by WB admin         The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
The 25th Annual Katy Flatland Century, a general fund-raiser for the Northwest Cycling Club invites you to join their ride on July 22nd, 2012 starting at Rhodes Stadium, Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Lynda Polk to ask some questions about their upcoming ride
Why join this year’s Katy Flatland Century?
It’s the premier ride in Southeast Texas, during what is usually an “off†season for riding. As it’s name states, there’s very little elevation change, making it a great ride for beginners too. With 7 routes to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
How long has the event been around? …
“@Sarykarmen My first 50 mile ride with @BSS_Austin was great it was tough but I finished. http://t.co/sxJdK4hf†> Great! Thanks for riding!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 21, 2012
“@bikenoob Tough 29 miles. Too tired. Lowest avg. speed on a ride since mid-May.†> They can't all be barn burners! Good for you for riding!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 21, 2012
11am at temps already hit 100 today. Wheelbrothers rode the DFW airport route today and saw a ton of folks… http://t.co/CGLeAzVJ
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) July 21, 2012
Road Season: Haha, we ain't got no road season yet.
— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) July 21, 2012
“@lfeeney Finished Tres Burritos ride by riding 9 mi home from finish w/ 2 veggie tacos from @onetaco in my pocket Worth it!†> Nicely done!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 21, 2012
“@atxhophead: Another fine time riding the distance with @BSS_Austin and @RealAleBrewing – see you next year! #beercycle†> Excellent!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 21, 2012
@BikesportTX 38 miles of biking fun. Mixed it up and did a little on road and a little on dirt. Great day for riding.
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) July 21, 2012
“@Sarykarmen My first 50 mile ride with @BSS_Austin was great it was tough but I finished. http://t.co/sxJdK4hf†> Great! Thanks for riding!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 21, 2012
7/19/12 Driveway Bike Race Series via Jim Hicks: http://t.co/3BUEHxkI
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) July 21, 2012
“@kevinguinn: 171.86 miles ridden & two days to go. I may well pull off a #TdF200 courtesy of our mild 96-degree days in ATX :-)†> Awesome!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 21, 2012
Track Season: Aug 11-12- Baton Rouge (LSU), Sept 8-9- Houston (TAMU), Nationals, Sept 20-23- Frisco, TX (USAC)
— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) July 21, 2012
Support #baylorcycling when you buy the team's new iPhone case! http://t.co/BHDaoPWC
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) July 21, 2012