Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 23rd
GHORBA’s Presidential Address
Given the new website and increased ability to communicate with our members, it seems appropriate to start the New Year off by writing my first state of the union address on behalf of GHORBA. I hope everyone’s year is off to a great start and each of you has resolved to spend more time on your local trails and improving your riding skills. For me, I am looking forward to another successful year of helping GHORBA continue to advance its missions and chart the future of Houston trails.
However, I would like to challenge you to do more than just riding your local trails—I would like to see every one of our members give something back to the trails and MTB community. Why? Because I believe that all trail users have a responsibility (not burden) to give back to an essential component of the mountain biking experience—the trails. This is especially true in the Houston area, where we constantly battle erosion and unique trail soil conditions, normal wear and tear, and…
Muleshoe 100k preride – Muleshoe Bend 1/26/13 at 10am
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, January 26, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 10:00 AM
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
2820 County Rd. 414, Spicewood, TX (map)
head through the park, take the right at the split and meet in the grove of trees down by the lake. Look for a red Mazda3
This is a ride call for a guided lap(s) of the Muleshoe 100km route.
You do not have to have signed up for the 100k in order to come out and ride.
There will be a no-drop guided lap after which riders can take off and ride their own pace for more laps if they want.
Bring your helmet, a bike that works, and some hydration.
One lap is about 8 miles and there are some rocky sections that can bite you if you are not prepared for them. It is an intermediate level trail (somewhat harder than Walnut Creek).
We roll out at 10am, so get there early enough to be ready! …
TMBRA/DORBA Cameron Park Race
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Tweed News!
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
Attention Tweed ladies and gents! Due to a scheduling snafu we are moving the Tweed ride to February 9th! We’re planning a smashing day of top notch music, games, food and drink that you and your favorite beau will not want to miss.
Meet up: Klyde Warren Park
Date: Saturday, February 9th
Meet up time: 1:00 PM
Start time: 1:30 PM
Destination: Dallas Heritage Village
RSVP here
We’re terribly sorry for the change in date, however as a near substitute on February 17th, we’re organizing a bicycle tour of Dallas’ finest craft breweries that have cropped up only in the last year or so. This will be a…
Let the city know how you feel about a new proposed parking ordinance that could benefit Houston cyclists!
by Chris Lockwood         BikeHouston
One item on the city’s new proposal is to allow certain businesses to count parking for four bicycles equal to a single car parking space.
Action-AlertHey BikeHouston fans, we need your help! The City is proposing changes to the parking ordinance and has recommended adding a bike parking requirement for new businesses. There…
Three Amigos
Plano Bicycle Association
Three members of the PBA old guard met on a sunny January day to test their cycling prowess. With a combined age of 196, Alan, Chris, and Michael did right well!
Hornet mountain bike team preps for state championship
By Matt Bridges Item Correspondent
HUNTSVILLE — While the MLK holiday meant a little R&R for some students, the Huntsville High School Mountain Biking Team strapped their gear on mid-morning for practice at Huntsville State Park.
The team practices weekly for the state mountain biking championship that will be held in Huntsville on May 5.
The new team — founded by Brad Didier in 2011 and composed of a men’s and women’s division — has given students a…
Tweets
70-degree night in TX. In January. So, of course, on the bike for some hill reps. http://t.co/17fMV2cj
— Kathy Vetter 👩ðŸ¼â€ðŸ’»ðŸš´ðŸ¼â€â™€ï¸ðŸ¶ðŸ¥¾ (@30bike) January 24, 2013
Quick pic atop Mt Scott after some much needed climbing. Random fans included. @rickyrandall @samcroft94 @cadenburross pic.twitter.com/UIUWLD6O
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) January 24, 2013
https://twitter.com/RandyATX/status/294239141439344640
Spring registration is now open! Don't get left out of the best cycling workshop in Dallas. http://t.co/9wVjKBTI
— CyclingSavvy DFW (@CyclingSavvyDFW) January 23, 2013
The first BikeTexas KidsKup of 2013 is just over two weeks away! First race is in Smithville on Feb 9. Are you ready? http://t.co/AzeKrUKf
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) January 23, 2013
Register today for Cyclists in Suits on March 25! http://t.co/dsQxh2XM #txlege
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) January 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/Gusto_Salazar/status/293847823378702336
Tour de Teague? RT @DonTeague San Diego type weather in Houston this week! No excuse not to get out on the bike! #fox26forlife
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) January 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/JuliaBikes/status/294106651269664768
No one came to the 8 a.m. club road ride even with a bribe of free @swiftwick socks. Hmmm, are you all in class or just lazy? 😉
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) January 23, 2013
Check out our latest rider profile, Laura Scagno of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. Thanks, Laura! http://t.co/AOI2DwTy
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) January 23, 2013
Matt, one of the Wheelbrothers is going on a personal quest and wrote about it over on the homepage.
It's well… http://t.co/ARZ96fm6
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) January 23, 2013
Jason Phillips (Meat Wagon) – Jason is a brand new Dad. Knowing this, he still entered a recent mountain bike… http://t.co/32Tbm07z
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) January 23, 2013