Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 24th
Any San Marcos riders out there?
by keithrad         forums.mtbr.com
Anybody out there live in or close to San Marcos?
Looking at possibly relocating my family to the New Branfels / San Marcos area, and being able to transfer within my job there, I am curious about the area.
We live in North Texas, 35 miles south of Fort Worth in a small town, where the closest trail is 20 miles (Cleburne state park) and the next closest is 40+ miles (Dinosaur Valley state park in Glen Rose). Both are challenging, rocky and scenic with small lakes and a…
“Let’s Duet Togetherâ€
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P.A.C. Against Cancer Challenge
Parent and Child Duathlon
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Adult and child running and cycling event; helmets are required for each participant!
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â October 13, 2012; 8:00 am
Where:Â Brownsville Events Center; Paredes Line Rd., Brownsville
Cost:Â Â Â Â Â Â $35 per team; $40 after October 06
Three categories:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Adult/high school child:Â 3mi run, 8mi ride, 1mi run
Adult/middle school child: 1-1/2mi run, 3mi ride, 1mi run
Adult/elementary child:Â 1mi run, 2mi ride, 1/2mi run…
New Bike/Ped Advisory Committee Resource
Alliance for Biking & Walking: People Powered Blog
Working from different sides of the policy table, advocacy organizations and bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees (BPACs) both help guide decision makers toward better outcomes for bicycling and walking. A new Advocacy Advance report discusses the benefits and responsibilities of BPACs in the process of planning and implementing bike- and walk-friendly policies and projects.
Written by Matt Wempe, the League’s State and Local Advocacy Coordinator and Advocacy Advance team member, Making Bicycling and Walking a Norm in Transportation Agencies: Best Practices in Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees is available now…
Six ways to ride more
People for Bikes Blog
It’s pretty rare go for a bike ride and end up regretting it. Even if you don’t feel like riding when you hop on your bike, chances are by the time you park it at your destination, you’re feeling better than when you started. The endorphins, sunshine, fresh air, conversations, time for contemplation, and sights and sounds of the road all can bring great pleasure.
Last spring we surveyed members of PeopleForBikes.org, and 73% of you said you don’t ride as often as you like. With all the family, work, and social obligations out there, sometimes it can be hard to make time for a bike…
The B/IG Century-6:30 am – El Paso Bicycle Club
This is the climax of the Beginning/Intermediate Group season, with 100 miles of pure cycling fun. The rides departs promptly at 6:30am from Rio Plaza at Artcraft …
Where heaven meets Hell
Finish Line Village offers folks at HHH food, fun, more
By Lana Sweeten-Shults         www.timesrecordnews.com
The country roads will take Hotter’N Hell riders and racers home Saturday and right smack dab into Finish Line Village.
It’s where the village people — actually some of the 3,500 to 4,000 HHH volunteers — won’t be singing about the YMCA but will instead offer Nebraska roots music, Texas country sounds and a little Texas soul. The idea is to heal more than a few weary souls bound to be exhausted after tackling the ornery 100-mile and…
@CapMetroRail @CapMetroNews Hooray for bike shelters! Thank you CapMetro for supporting bike riding! pic.twitter.com/VKU906A9
— ROCKET ELECTRICS (@rocketelectrics) August 24, 2012
The @MSUCyclingTeam just raised 345$ for a gamblers prime w/ 6laps to go in the mens elite crit. #hotternhell100 #hh100 #racebikes #gofast
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 25, 2012
News Update: New Cycling Facilities Open in Austin – August 24 was a day for cycling-related grand openings in Austi… http://t.co/TDw1YDrM
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 25, 2012
Another pic from #HH100: This is her 21st year riding! pic.twitter.com/YWAJDyi3
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 25, 2012
We're meeting new friends at #HH100 today! pic.twitter.com/amlpfCJ9
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 25, 2012
Celebrating the 2012 teams accomplishment at the Homecoming Bash @LIVESTRONG! pic.twitter.com/opi5WH4B
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 25, 2012
Jessi Prinner @msucyclingteam takes 2nd place in the Womens Elite crit behind Christina Gokey-Smith #hotternhell100 http://t.co/4Cmmn3Ah
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 24, 2012
SRAM and Shimano Component Rankings http://t.co/OGJAqfMP via @TexasMTBtrails
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) August 24, 2012
NEW beginner road ride from Parmer each Saturday! 25 miles with roll out @ 8 am after intermediate/advanced ride leaves. See you there!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 24, 2012
Our aweseome Tour du Rouge Alumni Riders are at Hotter than Hell Hundred promoting the Tour for us! Be sure to go… http://t.co/fGp1ZRDi
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) August 24, 2012
Workout done, school work done…now getting packed for Hotter'N Hell! Road race tomorrow morning early! Bring it on!! #cycling
— Luke Neafus (@lukethebikeman) August 24, 2012