Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 20th
VIdeo from TAPATIO SPRINGS TX
by pebblehoppertj      forums.mtbr.com
This group will ride through Texas during the month of October. Look for them.
Cycle CROSS America
from Nolan Kuehn
A friend of mine, John Cartmill, from Belfast, Northern Ireland is part of a church group that will be cycling across the US in Sept./Oct. They hope to raise funds that will go toward a center on the border with the rest of Ireland, that will work toward bringing peace to the region. Their web site is www.CycleCROSSAmerica.com.
Starting Saturday 22 September in Santa Monica beach CA
When the Cycle Team will dip their back wheels in the Pacific Ocean and will then cycle to the Dream Centre. Pastor Jack will walk with the cross along a section of Sunset Blvd. where Arthur Blessitt began his Cross Walks and where he Pastored his church.
Saturday 11 am “Wheel Dipping Ceremony” on Santa Monica Beach, Los Angeles
2 pm Cross Walk from Sunset and Carol, along Sunset through West Hollywood to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and ending at Hollywood and Vine
Sunday 11 am Service at Angelus Temple when Pastor Jack will share for 10 minutes
1 pm Formal “Send Off” from the Dream Centre Parking Lot, 2301 Bellevue Avenue
Ending Wednesday 24 October in Jacksonville FL…
Houston Bicycle Club – Zube Park Ride
August 25th      7:30AM
DORBA 2012 North Texas Mountain Bike Race Series at Marion Sansom Park
Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association
On behalf of the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association I’d like to welcome everyone to attend the September 9, 2012 round of the DORBA 2012 North Texas Mountain Bike Race Series at Marion Sansom Park. Stay tuned to the DORBA Meetup site at: http://www.dorba.org/events/69058892/ as well as www.FWMBA.org for all of the official updates regarding the race.
http://www.fwmba.org/events/expo.pdf
The link above features the MSP Expo and Junior Race Loop. Check out the map to make yourself familiar with the layout of the event expo and parking. As always all event vendors and race teams have access to the MSP Expo free of charge. Arrive early as the expo spots are…
Georgetown – Rockdale 208K RUSA Brevet
Hill Country Randonneurs
Date: October 20, 2012
Start Time: 7:30 am
Starting location: Berry Creek Food Mart (Shell) 301 SH 195 , Georgetown, TX
This is a loop that starts in Georgetown, TX. It goes along some remote country roas and at times there are 32 miles between services.
The course is mostly flat, with rolling hills on either side of I-35. It goes out to Rockdale and then swings back to Andice. Check-in will be from 7:15-7:30 am. If you want more information send an email to…
The Bike Butler Awaits H ‘n H Finishers
by Chris Mathews      Plano Bicycle Association
Look for the PBA trailer (The “Bike Butler”) just past the finish line at the H ‘n H on Saturday. It will have drinks, snacks, shade, ice, Mr. Mister, and a few surprises for all. Enjoy your ride!
Beyond Bike Lanes at @fastfolks this Tuesday @ 7PM! http://t.co/jt7NnQNy
— BE KIND to Cyclists (@bkindtocyclists) August 20, 2012
Reminder: Super Squadra's 1 hr cornering clinic tomorrow @ the Driveway followed by a 30 min open race. Info: http://t.co/E5JCO6GG Be there!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 20, 2012
New two way bike lane in Austin! http://t.co/h6LU7rQt
— BE KIND to Cyclists (@bkindtocyclists) August 20, 2012
#HH100 weekend is a great time to join BikeTexas or upgrade your membership! Get a hat or jersey with your $10 or more monthly membership.
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 20, 2012
KXAN interviewed BikeTexas regarding back to school bicycle riding for kids in the wake of fatal bike wreck. pic.twitter.com/yIOQu3vs
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 20, 2012
I hope everyone is getting ready. I know we are. Only 5 short days until #hotternhell100 Make sure and bring plenty of bottles. #hh100
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 20, 2012
Muscle shirts and tank tops… the Tynan Law Firm Tour of Austin might be the sexiest race in Texas! http://t.co/JBJlcpSK
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) August 20, 2012
Registrations are rolling in for the Pure Austin Fitness Gear Grinder Gran Fondo. Check it out!… http://t.co/UWy4KeLa
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) August 20, 2012
Good safety tips-RT @biketexas: Get kids AND their bikes ready for school w/handy guide from BikeTexas: http://t.co/Pn3DdXPz…
— Texas Forts Trail (@texasfortstrail) August 20, 2012
Olympic fever must still be in the air. After just 24 hours the TdG Individual Time Trial is already 25% full…. http://t.co/VSk1HdvP
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) August 20, 2012
Annie (@bluesurly) recently threw a leg over @fairdalebikes Flyer Step-Through. Read her thoughts on YAY BIKES! http://t.co/95sGMw6M
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 20, 2012
This event is for EVERYONE!! the Pure Austin Fitness Gear Grinder is a chip timed event on a closed short course…. http://t.co/nrUicCly
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) August 20, 2012
Hey unknown cyclist who couldn't unclip yesterday afternoon at the red light and fell: at least you managed to fall in the grass. LULZ.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 20, 2012
First ride today with my #jandd panniers installed. Very smooth. Could barely tell they were on the bike. Getting pumped for #CycleXTexas
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) August 21, 2012