Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 8th
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
September 8, 2012 8:30 am
A Memorable Ride in town
McAllistar Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio
September 16, 2012 7:30 am
Stinson Field Mission Parkway Ride
Stinson Municipal Airport, 8535 Mission Road, San Antonio
September 23, 2012 8:00 am
MS 150 Training Ride
Walmart at Loop 410 and Rigsby, 2100 Southeast Interstate Loop 410, San Antonio
Stepping Down the Pyramid with Mirrors
by Steve AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dallas Point-to-Point
In the last couple of weeks, I was prompted by a couple of events to think again about mirrors when using a bike. Namely, how might mirrors help a cyclist reduce unsafe (“at risk”) behaviors; which are the base of the safety pyramid. Some of those behaviors belong to us cyclists. Other unsafe behaviors belong to our motoring companions. It isn’t always easy to separate the former from the latter. To REALLY be safe, we need to find…
Fourth Annual International Cycling Circuit Race to Run in South Laredo
A smooth highway cutting through the quiet South Texas brush country landscape will be the backdrop for the fourth annual International Cycling Circuit in Laredo, to be held Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, starting at 7 a.m.
By: Special to The Laredo Sun
LAREDO, TX. — With a little over $2,000 in cash and prizes being offered, this race is the continuation of what organizers believe is becoming a major cycling event for professional and amateur bike enthusiasts alike.
“Laredo offers the perfect environment for cycling races in September,†said Mayor Pro Tempore Cindy Liendo Espinoza, one of the principal sponsors of the race.
“We want to showcase different areas of Laredo and offer the type of atmosphere that a circuit race requires,†she…
Texas A&M Cycling Racing Schedule
First cyclocross race in San Angelo set for Oct. 3
by San Angelo Standard Times
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Cyclocross (CX) season starts in a month, with the first race of the local San Angelo CX series scheduled for Oct. 3 and the statewide Texas Cup series kicking off Oct. 6. If you want to be ready when race season starts, now is the …
Nine-state bike trip loaded with memories for Buda girl, father
By Ciara O’Rourke         www.statesman.com
BUDA — Fifty-five days. Nine states. Thirty-six doughnuts.
Bianca Derka’s father promised her an increasing number of the pastries for every border they crossed this summer while biking from his home in North Carolina to hers in Texas. Glazed rewards for cycling more than 2,000 miles, often in triple-digit heat, carrying about 70 pounds between them.
Pavel Derka said people warned him not to pressure his 12-year-old daughter to take the trip, that maybe she said she wanted to go to please him. But Bianca buoyed him when he questioned whether…
If you don't mind a "little" wind, it's a great "cool" morning for a bike ride!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 8, 2012
“@TonyBaca28: Good luck in Houston teammates! Time for a 4/5 hr ride in a beautiful day! @danielCaden @BybeeEvan @CurielAldo @KyleAnderson_â€
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 8, 2012
Getting ready to race track conference champs tomorrow and reading #thetaooftraining. @MSUCyclingTeam #coltracknats #roadtofrisco
— Fidel Goytia (@FidelitoGoytia) September 8, 2012
I posted 7 photos on Facebook in the album "Our Thursday 30 mile ride" http://t.co/r0ZHmnBL
— VR Cycling Coach (@VRCyclingCoach) September 8, 2012
RT @ConquerTheCoast: Regular registration ends TODAY! Sign up if you like saving $ and want to be at South Texas' premier cycling ride!
— RS3 Events & Entertainment (@RSE34) September 8, 2012
#cycling #Adventuring #self #ridetoremember @ somewhere in Texas http://t.co/wqXarfYr
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) September 8, 2012
Bicycles are beautiful. @cadencecyclery http://t.co/99bdVTax
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 8, 2012
We know how everyone LOVES to wait until the last minute to pre-register, so we are extending until Tuesday 10pm!… http://t.co/yclj7uCp
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) September 8, 2012
If you plan on being a member for the 2012-13 year, please sign and turn a PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FORM if you… http://t.co/dKP3iD7z
— RUCT (@ricecycling) September 8, 2012
SCCCC Track conference championships happening right now. Morning session done, 1st in W's team pursuit, 2nd in… http://t.co/VfiBXKYv
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 8, 2012
Gave my Trek Soho a bath – over 2,000 commuting miles and still going strong! http://t.co/0U1oAy96
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) September 8, 2012
Love the bicycle arch that Jeff Mcclung built from @QuerenciaDenton scrap frames. See it on Coit st: pic.twitter.com/wBd7OwVP
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) September 8, 2012
The first bike crash I ever had was clipping a pedal while riding @WillJohnsonTX's bike. I still have both the physical and emotional scars
— Stevil Kinevil (@StevilKinevil) September 7, 2012
How to clean white bar tape: Step one – go to bike shop. Step two – buy black bar tape. Step three: fit black bar tape
— MTFU training tips (@MTFU_Training) September 8, 2012
Day 1 of #CycleXTexas is in the books. I've posted a new entry at #CrazyGuyOnABike.com click the link in my profile.
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) September 9, 2012
#roadtofrisco #coltracknats“@CharlieZamastil: Women's points #podiumsweep @MSUCyclingTeam http://t.co/4KPJMsiJâ€
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 9, 2012
San Antonio's BMAC Bike Night on Wednesday: http://t.co/wWo7dqek
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 9, 2012
Definitely not the recommended way to dismount a cross bike http://t.co/pJngq9YA
— UltraRob (@UltraRob) September 8, 2012