Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 6th
2013 Race Calendar
By Kim            bicyclesoutbackracing.net
2/2-3   Tour of New Braunfels                 New Braunfels, TX
2/16Â Â Â Â UT Collegiate RRÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Austin, TX
2/23    Walburg Classic Road Race             Walburg, TX
2/24    Pace Bend Road Race                   Pace Bend, TX
3/2-3   La Primavera                          Lago Vista, TX
3/9     Fair Park Criterium                   Dallas, TX
3/9     Kenny Hill Autowerks Spring Classic   Austin, TX
3/9-10  Oklahoma University                   Norman, OK
3/16-17 Fayetteville Stage Race               Fayetteville, TX
3/23-24 Fawley Omni – Jubilee Subaru          Waco, TX
3/23-24Â MSU Collegiate RRÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wichita Falls, TX
4/6-7Â Â Â Kansas State Collegiate RRÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Manhattan, KS
4/13    King of Rockwall                      Rockwall, TX
4/14    Rockwall Criterium                    Rockwall, TX
4/20-21 SCCCC Championships                   Waco, TX…
Mardi Gras parade Oak Cliff group ride, February 10th
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
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Get a costume ready, bike decorated, and ride with Bike Friendly Oak Cliff in the 5th annual Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade. Line-up begins at 3:30 p.m. at N. Montclair/7th street and rolls promptly at 4 p.m. BFOC is leading this family-friendly event on bikes as it heads down Davis for a super slow Sunday funday cruise into Bishop Arts. …
Move It: Biking with art
By Jessica Belasco      www.mysanantonio.com
View the colorful, eclectic murals that decorate the West Side while getting in a workout during San Anto Cultural Arts’ monthly Bicycle Mural Tours.
Participants can view seven of the 44 San Anto murals at this month’s event, which kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday. The tours begins at…
Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills
The Houston Mountain Bikes Meetup Group
Tuesday, February 12, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 6:15 PM
Terry Hershey Park
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)
Look for my red Jeep with bike rack on back. Or call me, Jeff @ [masked]
This will be a medium/fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. [masked]. I look forward to seeing you there
Texas Bike Rides
bicycleridestexas.com
If you are searching for a comprehensive list of bicycle rides in Texas, you have come to the right place. Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need, in one convenient place, for all of your Texas bike rides.
Once you click a link on an individual ride below, you will receive all the information we have available: Date, Times, Address including a Google map, ride lengths, course maps and elevation information as well as ride reviews when available. We also make this list available in an easier to digest calendar form here: Calendar of Events
If you you know a ride, or involved in a ride and want to be listed. please contact us. Please let us know if you feel like we missed a ride or…
Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental Team Introductions
Chuck Barron – with bright yellow shoes that match our kit perfectly, Chuck is one of our strongest advocates on the club and team. Cagey and apparently too busy at his new job at KTXD television to submit a bio, Chuck has recently been seen hob…
Smooth is Fast
by Andrew         Neilson Development Team
“Smooth is fast” is a mantra that every Devo rider has heard 1,000 times. This is one of the first things we try to teach everyone. Every root or rock that you slam your wheels into robs you of precious momentum. Stay light on the bike, and try to float through rough sections. Keep your weight off the saddle and your knees bent when coasting, allowing your legs to act as suspension to smooth things out and keep your bike rolling. Lift your wheels over obstacles whenever possible, especially your front wheel. This…
Tweets
Easy week this because @ShinerGASP training starts Monday
— Mark Latimer (@TiredSADad) February 4, 2013
New Rider Orientation this Sat. Feb 9 in Houston. http://t.co/tqe5Fhxv
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 7, 2013
Who would be willing to do this? pic.twitter.com/hAq2Iai4
— Austin Cycling Assoc (@AustinCycling) February 7, 2013
Two routes on Sunday: Pfizer Lunch Express bypasses parks, Bechtel Challenge Route goes thru Bastrop and Buescher State Parks.
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 7, 2013
Good company / good sunset on our Monday 5 p.m. ride co-led by @OutdoorWaco! Come out next week for a 60 min spin. pic.twitter.com/whVYtUIb
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) February 7, 2013
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Hey @timholt2007 let's do a podcast about biking, Safe Routes to School and digital literacy! #texasinmotion @BikeTexas #tcea13
— Jack Sanford (@jacksanford) February 6, 2013
Wow, I actually made it out for a ride today! 23 miles with 4 hill repeats. Either I've lost a ton of power or it was really windy…
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) February 6, 2013
Event: The Waco Race KidsKup – When: Sat Feb 16, 2013 12pm to 3pm CST Where: Cameron Park, Waco, TX Event Sta… http://t.co/Y6akXRV6
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 6, 2013
Event: Abilene KidsKup – When: Sat Mar 16, 2013 12pm to 3pm CDT Where: Abilene, TX Event Status: confirmed http://t.co/o2xJXxYD
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 6, 2013
@BikeHouston @PedalHouston BikeOnBus boardings Jan '13= 12,111, up 7% vs Jan '12. Total since program launched =501,923 #METROBikesOnBuses
— METRO Houston (@METROHouston) February 6, 2013
Follow these tips for a happy commute to work on a bike | Health | Dallas-Fort Worth Lifesty… http://t.co/IZjtQkOE +@startelegram
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 6, 2013
Denton’s 380 Greenbelt Mountain Bike Trail http://t.co/x8lJqebi via @TexasMTBtrails
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) February 6, 2013
Kick of the 2013 Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series with a race at the Driveway. The Kenny Hill Autowerks Spring… http://t.co/RMQ9mLcq
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) February 6, 2013
Rowlett Creek Preserve http://t.co/SKox2BkZ via @TexasMTBtrails
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) February 6, 2013
Chuck Barron – with bright yellow shoes that match our kit perfectly, Chuck is one of our strongest advocates on… http://t.co/CzFnDr0f
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 6, 2013
This Sat. Feb 9 the #BPMS150 recommended ride is http://t.co/7w41qRkb. More at http://t.co/Klcrg51G
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 6, 2013