Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 21st
DATES McKinney to Blue Ridge Ride
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
When:Â Nov 10, 2012 08:30 AM
Where: Intersection of Tennessee and Davis Street – McKinney
Category:Â DATES ride
Description
DATES Ride Nov. 10, 2012 – McKinney and Blue Ridge
This ride starts in McKinney and passes through the rolling countryside northeast of McKinney. The long route will go through the town of Blue Ridge. Distance options will be 38 and 53 miles. Maps and cue sheets will be provided. We’ll plan on having lunch on the square in McKinney afterward.
Time: Arrive at 8:30, rolling at 9:00
Location: Park in the city lot at the southeast corner of Davis and S. Tennessee streets in McKinney (203 East Davis St.).
Distances: 38 and 53 miles
Leaders: Marc and Susie Mumby
Halloween Skeleton Ride
Greater Dallas Bicyclists
It’s time for the annual GDB Halloween Skeleton Ride. The ride will take place on October 30th at 7pm at Cafe Express, 5600 W. Lovers Lane.
Our Ride Leader (Ken) will lead the group at a social pace through the Park Cities area to take in the local decorations.
Please Note: This ride will take the place of the Tuesday Evening Lake Ride from Forest and Central Expressway.
It’s called the Skeleton Ride for a reason: you will see several GDB riders in skeleton costumes and make-up. You don’t need a skeleton costume to participate in the…
Livestrong riders divided over Armstrong legacy
www.france24.com
AFP – Riders in Sunday’s Livestrong Challenge charity benefit bicycle race have mixed opinions on the Lance Armstrong doping scandal and the legacy of a disgraced cyclist who is also a hometown hero.
Armstrong greeted a record 4,300 riders before the start of the 15th annual event and spoke for about 90 seconds, barely touching upon the doping revelations that shattered his iconic status as he praised the…
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— Town Creek TX (@TownCreekTX) October 21, 2012
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— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) October 21, 2012
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Women's 3/4 SA CX #TXCX pic.twitter.com/NAbYc9ec
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Men's masters #TXCX SA CX pic.twitter.com/m6vRsnlC
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SA CX Men's 3/4. #TXCX pic.twitter.com/UItpyCYd
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) October 21, 2012
River Bend trail page updated. More at http://t.co/yYc2PYHw
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 21, 2012
Putting in 30 miles through Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. http://t.co/cRWr8gQT
— Jeff C. (@331miles) October 21, 2012
Ready to roll with groceries in tow! @ H-E-B plus! http://t.co/b9ozgShF
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) October 21, 2012