Greater Dallas Bicyclists August Spotlight Ride
This month’s spotlight ride was The Hotter ‘n Hell Rally in Wichita Falls, TX. This ride is well known to cyclists across America.The 2012 event was the 31st H3.
Patricia Jones’ H3 Experience

This was my third time to ride in HHH. I do the ride for two reasons: The start of the rally. The ride through Sheppard Air Force Base.

I signed up for the 100K route and lined up with my friends who were doing the 100 mile route. My plan was to roll with them until the route split. I lined up very close to Pyro Pete at 6:20am to be ready for the mass start. My favorite thing about HHH is the official start!

The rally started with the national anthem. Toward the end of the anthem, the Sheppard Air Force Base provided a flyover. The flyover was followed by a cannon blast at approximately 7:05am to officially start the ride.

This is always such a moving start with 12,000+/- riders. SO VERY COOL! It is so worth starting with…

Look Who’s Loving the Bike: September 2012
by Darryl            lovingthebike.com
Each month (or almost each month) we post people’s comments in this “Look Who’s Loving the Bike” feature.  This time around we’re featuring the stories of people who are Loving the Commute.  Please take a look at what these lovers have to say, and we’d love to hear from you as well.

…Gary Ashcraft – Houston, Tx
“I returned to cycling in college. When I moved to Houston in ’80′ I first had an office downtown, which at that time was a ghost town after 7:00 M-F and weekends.  I lived outside the loop on Memorial Dr. so it was a straight…

Goooood Morning Wichita Falls, time to get up and get ready for the Saturday group ride. TCC @ 8am. All levels of experience welcome.

— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 1, 2012

Nice MARS bicycle helmet – just needs Curiosity painted on there http://t.co/NtC3zN6V

— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) September 1, 2012

Burned area in Bastrop State Park along Park Road 1C. The road still rides though. http://t.co/cl0STQWh

— Jeff C. (@331miles) September 1, 2012

Dear @RobinRoberts, good luck w/ your treatment. I biked across North America w/ @Texas4000 this summer 4 cancer research. I ride 4 you too

— Daniel A. Laprea (@DanielLaprea) September 1, 2012

Tynan Law Firm Tour of Austin Kids Lap Action! http://t.co/om9XtCIA

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) September 1, 2012

Super Squadra rocking it Tynan TOA style! http://t.co/S584M2tv

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) September 1, 2012

Beautiful morning in Austin, Texas. Looking forward to Pilates and cycling classes this weekend at @lakeaustinspa pic.twitter.com/1SQzLo93

— BEYONDStudios (@beyondstudios) September 1, 2012

Results from the Pure Austin Gear Grinder Grand Fondo are posted! http://t.co/LlinAIK5 http://t.co/8mi47KK2

— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) September 2, 2012

I posted 10 photos on Facebook in the album "Tynan Law Tour of Austin – Saturday" http://t.co/91aMxNfM

— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) September 2, 2012

Austin – #TXCX Skills Practice – one off – Sept. 8th 9am Murchison Jr. High 78731 Pu tit on your calendar. BIG run-ups there.

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) September 2, 2012