Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 16th
Cycling across the U.S.
Portland, ME to Portland, OR in 210 Days
October 14th 2012 – Till completed
In early 2012 Chris ran across the U.S. becoming the 30th individual to run solo across the U.S.. In October of 2012 (the same year), Chris began an attempt to become the first person to run TWICE within 12 consecutive months across the U.S.. That run fell short 1,000 miles in due to knee issues and instead of stopping, Chris is finishing the…
Houston SpinStart 2013
gcca.com
Houston SpinStart 2013 provides an opportunity for kids between the ages of 7-14 to participate in group rides. This year the program will include three organized rides designed to help kids feel confident and safe on their bicycles, and showcase some of Houston’s best cycling pathways.
Goals of the program:
Introduce kids to both recreational and competitive cycling
Highlight the fun and supportive atmosphere of group rides
Reinforce safe riding practices
Provide an activity in which parents can participate with their children
Expose Houston’s bike trail system
Details of the rides:
Dates for the rides are March 10, April 14, and May 5…
Tweets
Saw lots of great riders at the mountain bike races today. Way to go all of you! #cycling http://t.co/hmIdWt8G
— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) February 17, 2013
Race day mornings are busy, check out this time lapse and the gorgeous sunrise from last years #DORBA race at Erwin Park….
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) February 17, 2013
first race of the season at Pace Bend in Austin! Top Baylor rider of the day was @DBradley525 with 2nd for women's A!
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) February 17, 2013
Co-Motion Americano and historic Specht's store near Bulverde, TX pic.twitter.com/sOqSzhsL
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) February 16, 2013
Jalapeño 100 mile ride………check
Riding with good buddy's ……check
Brutal head… http://t.co/FjOicpzp— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) February 16, 2013
Jalapeno 100 was a blast…..probably the fastest I've done 100 miles in like…..Ever!!!!
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 16, 2013
That's 3rd place for the men's C and 2nd for the men's D. It's going to be a big season @SCCCC #gofast #racebikes
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 16, 2013
Told you so: Brendan Sharpe wins Stage 1at Mineral Wells today! Our mechanic is literally the best in town. pic.twitter.com/vcBkQSUL
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) February 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/Zamastil/status/302806482154582017
RT client EbenK training w/ his cousin in ATX RT â€@B_Lea1 Came across this guy in hour 5 Kellogg hammer fest, round 2 http://t.co/tAV7mkKn
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 16, 2013
The 2013 @BontragerCT cycling team pic.twitter.com/8yH4mQWN
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) February 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/302750998630375424
Hello World. 520am and we are ready to race. Time to head out to Pace Bend Park and #gofast @SCCCC. 1st race of the long #roadtogden
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 16, 2013