Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 26th
MTB Video Highlights from Leon Creek Part 1 ( San Antonio, Texas ) 8/25/12
by Ted_RÂ Â Â Â Â Â forums.mtbr.com
I put together a video from my ride this morning at Leon Creek in San Antonio, Texas. These are some of the highlights. …
Looking for weekend route between Dallas & Austin
by rgilliam2004Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â www.bikeforums.net
Hi All
A friend and I want to complete a shake out tour to prep for a 4 to 5 day tour in Nov. I am trying to find a 30 mile route between camping grounds that is not to technical between Dallas and Austin. The Waco area would be a good spot for example but this is not set in stone.
Not looking for a killer hill ride but something where we can make sure we are ready for a much longer tour. He has completed…
They Also Serve
by Steve AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DFW Point-to-Point
My plan all along had been to go ride in the HH100. I’ve ridden it a couple of times before and, this year, the full 100 mile route would include Shepard AFB. But a few things cropped up. I waited too long to get a proper room. No problem – I’d either simply get up REAL early on Saturday morning or camp out the night before. Then, Warren called. You see, there was a Bike Rodeo in Allen on Saturday and Mike needed some help. Conflict had arisen.
I worked one bike rodeo in conjunction with Chandra, documented here. This would be a second opportunity to see the different ways that League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) handle such events. How could I resist. To make a…
Cyclists descend on Waco for Wild West bike ride
By Jim Igleheart      www.wacotrib.com
After relocating to Waco four years ago, it was a pleasant surprise to find Waco’s largest bicycle event attended by 1,500 enthusiasts.
I spent 12 years in central Michigan and bicycle-friendly Wisconsin, and returned to find the Wild West Bicycle Tour continuing to go strong.
For 27 years now Waco Wild West, the Waco Bicycle Club and others have been involved in the Wild West Bicycle Tour. Its 28th edition will be held Sept. 22. …
Peddler Bike Shop looks to build on Austin’s biking culture
By Brian Gaar         www.statesman.com
If you work at a bicycle shop, summer is the slow season especially in Texas.
As the employees of the Peddler Bike Shop can tell you, it’s too hot for lots of folks to ride.
But business was picking up last week, as college students started to return to the nearby University of Texas campus.
“Everybody’s moving in. This is the big moving week right now,” said Paul Crossley, as he…
Commentary: What to do about the Lance Armstrong Bikeway
By Ken Herman, Austin American-Statesman
AUSTIN, Texas _ The notion popped up in an online forum within moments of the first report that Lance Armstrong would not contest the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s drug allegations against him.
“I wonder what they’ll rename the Lance Armstrong Bikeway to,” said the Thursday night post, referring to the downtown Austin bike route named for arguably the world’s most famous Austinite.
That’s actually the second question to be asked. Here’s the first: Should…
America’s largest bicycle race cooler than hell this year
By: Edward Lane         www.examiner.com
Christina Beuten, who rode with her eight year old daughter KiKi in the largest bike race in America today, said it was the winds more than the heat which presented the biggest challenge in the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls, Texas this weekend. The three-day annual race attracted approximately 12,000 cyclists from around the world and all fifty states for the 31st annual version which ended today.
Ms. Beuten said, “The wind was truly horrible! Last 15 miles were straight into strong enough winds to push me around, so I know it was a challenge to her (daughter KiKi)! So proud she kept…
Bike Butler at the HHH
by Chris Mathews      Plano Bicycle Association
The PBA Bike Butler saw off many PBAers at the start of the HHH. Roxanne, Andy, Natalie and Heather are ready to take on the wind and the heat in the picture on the left (especially Roxanne!) At the finish, we were packing them in, including guests and riders who were just too cooked to move any further. The Bike Butler…
Mountain Biking is HERE!
by League Director         Texas High School Cycling League
2012 Mountain Bike Race Series Info
Featuring:
Fun competition for middle school and high school students of all abilities – from first timers to elite experts – representing their school’s in competitive and fun races.
For the first time we will split our scholastic series into two separate regional  competitions each with their own standings and overall awards. At the end of the season we will host a single high school state championship race where all scholastic racers from across the state will duel for the title of…
Can't wait for my first mountain bike race, I'm super excited to be racing for Texas Cycling! Hook em!
— Brittany Thibault (@mrsthibault24) August 26, 2012
From Lake Travis Cycling Club:
Just a reminder, the Bee Cave city council meeting is this coming Tue the 28th at… http://t.co/mgFxqCbF— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) August 27, 2012
Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club and some hot trail work out at Reveille Peak Ranch this weekend: http://t.co/IJkoBvwl
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) August 26, 2012
Congrats!! I'm adding it to my cycling bucket list. @bikenoob: Home safe & sound from Hotter 'n Hell. Finished 100 miles in brutal headwinds
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 26, 2012
Another #hotternhell100 weekend is over. Wasn't the hottest year ever, but man was it windy. Full results Monday. #hh100 #sleep #GoMustangs
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 26, 2012
Alumni Adam Biwan takes 1st in the men's Cat3 for #WFBC with a long solo. #hotternhell100 #hh100 #gofast #GoMustangs
http://t.co/WgJ8mCGe— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 26, 2012