Carpool to Chihuahuan Bike Fest Feb 13-17th 2013?
Austin Ridge Riders
by Ken Reed
Hello Everyone,
I am looking to car pool to the Chihuahuan Bike Fest Feb13-17th (http://www.desertsportstx.com/mountain-bike-event/), none of my mtn biking buddies are able to make it. I want to do the 2 day epic ride into the Saucedo ranger station, but the Dirt Fest has different rides going on simultaneously so we don’t have to do the same route. Whoever car pools should share transportation costs. Let me know if you are interested.

I am brand new to this forum so let me tell you a little about myself.  I have been an ARR member for a little over a year.  I like to think I am a pretty good mtn biker for being 50 yrs old. I love to do the full circuit at Reimer’s and the…

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Norco and Wilier recall bikes
by Steve Frothingham
The 26-inch Norco Havoc

WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — Norco and Wilier Triestina each separately issued bike recall notices Tuesday in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Norco is recalling some 24- and 26-inch-wheeled dirt jumping bikes because the frames can break. Wilier is recalling about 200 road bikes because the fork steerer tubes can break.
Norco recalls Havoc bicycles

Norco is recalling about 90 2011-model Havoc 24- and 26-inch bikes. The frames can break were the toptube meets the downtube. The company has received three reports of cracked frames, with no reported injuries.

Frames included in this recall have serial numbers that begin with K10DQ, K10FQ, K10IQ, K10KQ P10K, P10F or P11B. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket, below the word “Havoc.”  The 24-inch bikes were sold with semi-matte gray paint and the 26-inch model had semi-matte…

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Friday Night Ride: Checking out the Christmas Lights Around Edinburg
by Ray Garza                Ciclistas Urbanos

Tour de Holiday LightsThis Friday night CU is rock’n & roll’n around the Christmas Tree and headed-out on a tour of holiday lights (Christmas lights) in Edinburg. Cyclists will gather at Mark and Michelle Peña’s home and ride out at 7pm. Everyone is encouraged to decorate and light-up their bikes for this holiday night ride. After the ride, all are invited to the Peña’s for holiday libations, snacks and fun.

Make sure to prepare your bikes for night riding. State law requires at least a front white light and a rear red reflector. Both front and rear lights are highly recommended. Cyclists are also encouraged to wear helmets, brightly colored clothing, and bring a water bottle. Make sure to…

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Club Rides
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
January 1, 2013 10:00 am
New Year’s Day Family Ride
Ingram Road Park and Ride
San Antonio

January 5, 2013 9:00 am
Castroville-Lytle Ride
Sammy’s Restaurant
202 US Hwy 90 East, Castroville, TX, 78009

January 6, 2013 9:00 am
Good Time River and Town Tour
Lions Field Senior Center
2809 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209

January 12, 2013 9:00 am
Comfort “Country” Ride
Comfort City Park
Comfort, TX, 78013

January 13, 2013 9:00 am
PoPo’s Ride
PoPo’s Restaurant
829 FM 289 , Boerne, TX, 78006

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The Great Debate: 26 vs 29ers
by Shawn McAfee                Texas Mountain Bike Trails
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nu3j8sDFJQ
This is an update from one of the Texas Mountain Bike Trails readers who shot this video and shared  his thoughts on the 26 vs 29er debate. Having just switched from a 26 inch bike to a bike with 29 inch wheels, G$ tells you a little about what the switch to his new larger bike is like.

Well this all started for me about six months ago when a coworker asked if I wanted to go for a bike ride. I did not own a mountain bike but was willing to spend a couple bucks for a little fun. So like any mortal man I started looking around reading some blogs about local trails, what was out there and where to start. I was…

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Texas Cup — Outback Cyclocross Race
www.txbra.org

Bicycles Outback and Bryan Fawley created a superb race course. Bryan Fawley, Kevin Fish and Colton Jarisch lead the Pro 1/2 field on Lap 1 through an inflated arch with run-up. Photo courtesy of Corvin Alstot.

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Tweets

Barton Springs Rd., looking sexy in white vertical stripes. pic.twitter.com/Janiqlsw

— Ian Dille (@iandille) December 18, 2012

Awards for ride accomplishments this year #christmasparty http://t.co/nFyGcK8V

— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) December 18, 2012

https://twitter.com/BikeMS_DFW/status/281159282706219008

For those of you wondering about the BIKE FW jerseys, they are AWESOME! I just bought mine today! And yes, you… http://t.co/4nuQ36aM

— Betsy Price (@MayorBetsyPrice) December 18, 2012

Congrats BSS #MTB Club on the great rides at Fat Chuck's Revenge marathon race!

— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 18, 2012

Check out this rider profile from the great folks at @rprtexas http://t.co/fIYjarwc

— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) December 18, 2012

The registered rider list is up to 114! It looks like, at some point, we will have to close registration and go to… http://t.co/d96OkLQt

— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) December 18, 2012

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