Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 29th
Wheels for Meals in Fort Davis, TX
by WB admin            The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
The Wheels for Meals invites you to join their ride on October 6, 2012 starting at Food Pantry-Jeff Davis County – 609 E Compromise St, Fort Davis, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Margaret O’Connell, Chairwoman of Wheels for Meals to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
Why join the Wheels for Meals?
1. It’s a GREAT cause and crucial service.
2. It’s FUN!
How long has the event been around?
2012 ride is our 4th year.
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
I have personally participated in many charity bike rides and saw the power they have to not only raise money, but to raise awareness. When I moved to Fort Davis, I quickly realized the the Pantry was perhaps the single most crucial nonprofit in JDCty, because without the supplemental food it provides, children would not do well in…
LSC Club Meeting
Date: Monday, October 15, 2012 – 7:30pm
Our next Lone Star Cyclists club meeting will be October 15th at the Bob Duncan Center, located at 2800 South Center St in Arlington. We hope to see you there!
In addition to club business, Vice President Saundra Grigsby always has a special guest or activity planned for us. Refreshments, sodas, and bottled water will be served.
Executive Board meeting at 6:30 PM
Club meeting at 7:30 PM
Poler Stuff: Bicycle Camping in Texas
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Earlier this year, Jon, Ross and I took off on a 120 mile ride out to Colorado Bend State Park here in Texas for a weekend of camping. Poler sent along some goods and I shot some photos, many of which have just…
Some great endurance cycling happening this weekend – Tejas 500 (Texas Time Trials) and the RAAM Cycling Challenge Ohio 200 & 400-mile.
— Race Across America (@RAAMRaces) September 29, 2012
Good luck to the members of Super Squadra racing the Texas state championship road races this weekend!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 29, 2012
We received over 270 applications for the 2014 team! So inspiring to have this many wanting to join the fight! #beatcancer
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) September 29, 2012
We had our first team workout this morning. Getting in cycling shape before we get our bikes!
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) September 29, 2012
went for a 30 mi ride. check it out on @strava https://t.co/tLC4k7aN
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 29, 2012
Today's ride: Rain, Wind and Hill Repeats. Terrific and relaxing ride!
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 29, 2012
“@cadenburross: 15th in the TX State RR Champs…pouring rain, muddy roads, and lots of hills. #nofun #gofast http://t.co/ybxMlwYFâ€
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 29, 2012
Congrats to Amy Campbell for placing second today in the Women's Cat 4 State Championship Road Race!
— AustinCyclingTeam (@ATXCyclingTeam) September 30, 2012
49 riders on the course in the rain, mud and darkness! How is that for long, hard & dirty?
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 30, 2012