Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 1st
Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner/intermediate ride level
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Thursday, February 7, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 4:30 PM
Walnut Creek Park
12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX (map)
This will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.
If someone is willing to lead a faster group then we can have an intermediate group also.
Please be there and be ready to roll by 4:30 pm. We meet in the parking lot near the pool in the middle of the island.
Any question please call/text me at [masked]
Beginner level ride with no drop.
Things to bring: …
Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental Team Introductions
David Carter (D.C.) Strong and steady is how D.C. is best described. Very noticeable in the peloton with those golden locks peeking out the back of the helmet. He seems to be most at peace in the mayhem of a Cat 3 sprint. On our Tuesday and Thursday night Big Steamer rides DC typically takes the sprint. It’s almost a forgone conclusion when you see him next to you on the way to the line. Thoughts of whom you can…
 Georgetown Cyclopaths Upcoming Rides
| RIDE SCHEDULE – February 2013 | Short Rides | Long Rides | |||||
| Day | Date | Time | Meet at | Miles | Map | Miles | Map |
| Saturday | 2/2/2013 | 9:00 AM | Union State Bank in Florence | 29 miles | F5 | 40 miles | F6 |
| Sunday | 2/3/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B55 | ||
| Saturday | 2/9/2013 | 9:00 AM | Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg | 32 miles | WA11 | 46 miles | WA12 |
| Sunday | 2/10/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B63 | ||
| Saturday | 2/16/2013 | 9:00 AM | Catholic Church in Andice | 35 miles | A13 | 48 miles | A15 |
| Sunday | 2/17/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 35 miles | B23 | ||
| Saturday | 2/23/2013 | 9:00 AM | Liberty Hill Elementary School | 33 miles | L2 | 45 miles | L9
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| Sunday | 2/24/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B48 | ||
South by Southwest Fixed 4 – March 9th
by The Announcer Guy      Biking in Dallas
The 4th Annual South By South Fixed ride. 3 Days. 240 Miles. By far the best way to get to SXSW.
A weekend of Bike riding and Beer drinking to kick off the week long festival.
Traditionally this has been a fixed gear ride, however geared bikes are welcome.
We will start with breakfast at Buzz Brews, Saturday March 9th at 7:00am. Ride from there (approx. 120miles) to Waco where we will spend the first night. Day two is from Waco to Talyor (approx. 90miles), then a short ride into our…
Sign up now for Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race and Fun Ride
Callie Harris – Communications & Media Relations Mgr- City of Abilene
ABILENE, Texas – The twenty-first annual Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race and Fun Ride will take place Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. The event will begin and end at Nelson Park. Three distances will be available to choose from: a 48-mile race/tour course along with 32-mile or 12-mile fun ride courses. The event is open to all ages and participants may race for awards or ride for fun. Awards will be presented to the first three places in each age division for the 48-mile race only. 48-miles racers will be time by Cadence Sports.
The pre-registration entry fee is $25 per person through March 22. Entries are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Abilene Community Services Office located at 633 Walnut. Entries will also be accepted the day of the…
Feb 3 – Super Bowl Ride
Plano Bicycle Association
Plano ride start time:Â 9:30 am
Plano Start/Finish location: NW corner of Coit and Spring Creek, Plano
Destination: Dallas West End for lunch at Dick’s Last Resort (Bring your lunch money and meet other Metro-plex cyclists at Dick’s). Don’t want to eat at Dick’s? OK, pick another local favorite (Hooters is next door). Don’t want to stay for lunch? OK, a group may return to Plano after a quick pit stop.
Pace: Average speed for the entire ride 15-17 mph
Distance: 48 miles. Back in plenty of time to nap through the super bowl
Route map with cue sheet:Â Â Route Map
Ride leader:Â Chris Mathews
Below 40 degrees stops this ride leader from showing up
Tweets
Check out new page & pictures of the 2013 @JubileeSubaru Women's Cycling Team! http://t.co/t8fqEovJ #texas #womenscycling #subaru
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 2, 2013
Tomorrow's class at 1100 will reveal the secrets of….brakes. The maintaining, repair, and which brake for which… http://t.co/EbvxD3Tq
— Querencia Bike Shop (@QuerenciaDenton) February 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/CharlieZamastil/status/297493167647895552
Couple of our boys are out spinning and grinning! http://t.co/cJg2uUit
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 1, 2013
Congrats to Waco's own Cat Moore: 4th in the world at UCI Masters World Cyclocross Championships! #CX pic.twitter.com/KSc4GK5L
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) February 1, 2013
Ian Moore best of the Texas crew Top25 #txcx #louisville2013 pic.twitter.com/EW3oRfVI
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 1, 2013
VERY cool video of some off-the-trail highlights at RPR, including 360-degree views, snakes and Ice the dog. http://t.co/fdAGZl0W
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) February 1, 2013
RT @TylerS_KVUE: Austin city council to decide the cost of opening the hike and bike trails 24/7. http://t.co/e4Bzz3C7
— Safe Streets Texas (@SafeStreetsTX) February 1, 2013
JOIN US tomorrow for the Cocoa Social – our first training Ride and Run of the season! 3301 Steck – arrive at 9am, Ride/Run out at 10am YAY!
— Hill Country Ride (@hillcountryride) February 1, 2013
Meet this Sunday 3pm @ Peyton's for our easy ride. Don't worry, it's pre Super Bowl!
— Peyton's Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) February 1, 2013
Check out the art for our club-exclusive @CastelliCycling kits! Inspired by @FIATofAustinTX & the Fiat Abarth! http://t.co/OGfjEXnc
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 1, 2013
MT @DMagazine Okay, Dallas now has some bike lanes. But what's the difference if cars just keep driving in them anyway: http://t.co/D0jGGLbC
— Safe Streets Texas (@SafeStreetsTX) February 1, 2013
Congrats to Cat Moore of @bicyclesoutback for her 4th place in #CXMastersWorlds. Amazing. Chapeau!
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) February 1, 2013
David Carter (D.C.) Strong and steady is how D.C. is best described. Very noticeable in the peloton with those… http://t.co/TQOwR3me
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 1, 2013
Best mountain biking in the Great State of Texas! Come join us for an amazing weekend of desert trail riding with… http://t.co/KfSLyS5X
— Lajitas Golf Resort (@vivalajitas) February 1, 2013
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Biking – Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official] http://t.co/enJywmLN
— Mountain Bike UK (@Mountain_BikeUK) February 1, 2013
Check out new page & pictures of the 2013 @JubileeSubaru Women's Cycling Team! http://t.co/t8fqEovJ #texas #womenscycling #subaru
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 2, 2013