National Bike Challenge logs 10 million miles
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) Friday August 10 2012 4:21 PM MT—As of Thursday, the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide initiative to inspire Americans to ride, has engaged nearly 30,000 bicyclists and has surpassed its goal of logging 10 million miles. The competition, which kicked off in May, ends August 31.

“We knew 10 million miles was an ambitious goal but… we knew it was possible,” said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “Reaching this milestone is a true testament to the many benefits of biking and the growing number of Americans who are riding their bikes for fun, fitness and transportation.” …

Race Week Preparation, with Grayson Keppler
by Shawn McAfee            Texas Mountain Bike Trails
Race Week Preparation – How do you prepare your body the week leading up to a race?

I had planned on a great post about the type of clothing to wear when riding. (What you wear when riding is really important, especially in the heat we have here in Texas.)

But then I got a great message on the Texas Mountain Bike Trails Facebook page, it was a question about race preparation. The question is listed below, and I edited out the readers name with some really sweet looking…

Summer TT #8 – Aug 2, 2012 / TT #9- August 9, 2012
by msrarkitex            Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
Time Trial #9
Name     Time
Joel Reyes     0:48:57
Justin Fylnn     0:45:45
James Munnerlyn     0:45:39
JP Rheault     0:37:21
Jonathan Lidbury     0:46:30
Travis Prochaska     0:43:31
Patrick Farnsworth     0:50:35…

Thinking about tires. I enjoy the Challenge Fangos here in Texas. Any other all-arounders you recommend? Tubular.

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) August 10, 2012

How To Avoid Dehydration While Mountain Biking – A Complete Guide http://t.co/V7Rfup30 via @TexasMTBtrails

— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) August 10, 2012

RT @russellmetoyer I love bike racing! Really enjoyed racin @PureAustin @DrivewaySeries today! Its been way too long #comeback2012 part deux

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 10, 2012

My #Felt Z90 bike is at #WebsterBicycleShop for final checkout/tune up. New chain, handlebar grips, pannier fit, etc #EXCITED #CycleXTexas

— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) August 10, 2012

I posted 9 photos on Facebook in the album "Podium Pics 8/9/12" http://t.co/BB87ljAb

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 10, 2012

Saturday Service Day! Tomorrow morning we are repainting the lines. We've got the paint and most of the supplies,… http://t.co/zMSnui9G

— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 10, 2012

Race Week Preparation – Texas Mountain Bike Trails http://t.co/8eQiQBT3 via @TexasMTBtrails

— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) August 10, 2012

As seen at lunch on Bee Cave Rd. That cargo is Friday happy hour/#bike #commuter dedication! pic.twitter.com/HQSDcwQr

— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 10, 2012

@SCCCC It will be the second track weekend the SCCCCCCCC has dominated after the Throwdown in Husky Town

— Andrew C. (@TheeAeroburg) August 10, 2012

The Kenny Hill Autowerks Slideshow and Results by Dr. Ueckert – Austin Dental Services with a Smile are up. Gr8… http://t.co/Ndv6wZhI

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 10, 2012

CYCLE Kids is headed to the Lone Star State! Corpus Christi Cycling Club brings CYCLE Kids to Texas http://t.co/OJUdaFfs

— CYCLE Kids (@CYCLEKids) August 10, 2012

Who is #cycling in Houston this weekend? Share w/ twitterville where you are riding. I'll likely take another trip to the Texas City Dike

— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) August 11, 2012

Was going DOWN a steep hill in the granny gear – winds stopped me cold several times. Whoa! Mean storm.

— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) August 10, 2012

Fought on my bicycle against an incredibly strong gust front before finding shelter. Bad storm w/lightning. pic.twitter.com/iysCgU3Q

— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) August 10, 2012

Tour du Rouge 2013 Registration – http://t.co/diPgqYm3

— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) August 10, 2012