Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 19th
Never a Dull Moment in Waco
By Claire         bicyclesoutbackracing.net
My crazy Waco weekend didn’t really start until Sunday. I arrived on Saturday night and it was a pretty mild Saturday night (compared to the evening we had on Sunday!). We got ready for Sunday morning’s road ride and did some other boring stuff like talking and…
Haga postpones engineering career to pursue pro cycling dreams
By: Pat Malach         www.cyclingnews.com
Optum rider motivated for better season after two broken hands in 2012
A handful of factors have contributed to Chad Haga’s current spot on the Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies professional cycling team: natural talent and hard work combined with an unfortunate family circumstance that changed his parents’ attitude about his desire to forgo a well-paying job after college and pursue his cycling dream.
The 24-year-old, second-year pro started racing for the Texas A&M collegiate team in 2006 when he was still…
A bunch of ride pics from this weekend
by austin_bike         forums.mtbr.com/texas
We had a great weekend, and because of the holiday today, I have a third day in a row to ride.
Reimer’s Ranch on Saturday: http://www.austinbike.com/index.php/…e-pics-2-16-13
Greenbelt on Sunday: http://www.austinbike.com/index.php/…t-ride-2-17-13
I switched my trail camera, I’m now carrying the one that I use for travel (really small and compact) but with a great high speed burst (check out the crash sequence at the end of the GB pics.) Need to get a little more time under my belt with this camera before I am as proficient. The zoom is…
Saturday morning road ride in town
Houston Cycling Club
Saturday, February 23, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:00 AM
Starbucks
2520 University Blvd, Houston, TX (map)
A couple of friends and I are riding this route this coming Saturday at 7 am. Starting and ending at Starbucks in the village. What do you guys think?
Texas Cup Action — Iris Stagner Memorial Stage Race
www.txbra.org
The “hill” at the ISMSR Sat crit from a different angle; Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental Team was out in force, but Bryan Reid of Colavita kept attacking and countering to eventually sprint for 2nd in the M40+…Didn’t Cipo ride 2 of the 3 frames during his career?
Photo courtesy of Lee McDaniel.
Plans to develop more hiking, biking trails
www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – A bipartisan coalition of legislators has filed plans to spur development of more hike and bike trails in Houston.
Senators Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) and Dan Patrick (R-Houston) filed legislation Monday with the Senate, and State Representatives Jim Murphy (R-Houston), Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston), Wayne Smith (R-Baytown) and Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) have filed legislation with…
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Artcrank bike poster show cranks up this Friday
By Pam LeBlanc         Fit City
Art, beer and bikes. For hip and thirsty cyclists, it doesn’t get much better, does it?
They’ll be in two-wheeled heaven Friday, when Artcrank rolls back into Austin with an opening party for the show, which features hand-made, bike-inspired posters by local artists.
The party is scheduled for 6-11 p.m. Feb. 22 at…
Big Thicket Bike Ride cycles through Southeast Texas March 16
www.thevindicator.com
Cycling and anyone interested in a great opportunity for the entire family are invited to grab their bicycles and ride in the annual Texas Big Thicket Bike Tour, Sat., March 16, 2013.
The Southeast Texas Hike and Bike Coalition, the region’s oldest organization promoting safe cycling as a fun family fitness event, is once…
50 Miles Of Erwin Park 2013
www.texasmountainbiketrails.com
Several of us northern DFW-ites are organizing a grass roots endurance ride for May 25th at Erwin Park in McKinney Texas.
This will be an endurance ride for anyone interested in challenging themselves to ride a full 50 miles of the Erwin Park course in one day. That is roughly 6.5 laps of the full Erwin Park trail including all sections even the expert section. (FUN!)
Here’s the details: Saturday May 25th, 2013…
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And finally….Huge Appreciation to the folks at Veloce Magazine for the great photos.. pic.twitter.com/gXvRjRBE
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 20, 2013
Another one…. pic.twitter.com/uVIej4FC
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 20, 2013
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 20, 2013
Couple of photos taken by Veloce Magazine at the Arbor Day Challenge. pic.twitter.com/AphgEYSH
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 20, 2013
Don't forget to check out out Tip of the Day at http://t.co/hvGbhbjC.
— Peyton's Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) February 20, 2013
One more from the Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest. Hill and Laura on their Co-Motion Cycles tandem #MTB! http://t.co/umR7uVzh
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 19, 2013
UPCOMING TRAINING RIDES: Feb 23, 9:30am @ Bicycle Sport Shop (517 S. Lamar) & Feb 24, 9:30am @ Brushy Creek Park. See http://t.co/0Sd0e0UL
— Hill Country Ride (@hillcountryride) February 19, 2013
Would a begginer's racing clinic encourage you to race for the first time or demystify it a bit? With the BRC… http://t.co/o1KvpfiI
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) February 19, 2013
Interested in testing yourself on the most awesome trail in north Dallas? Join us for 50 miles f Erwin Park http://t.co/JrtXDlR2
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) February 19, 2013
Event: Irving Bike Fest – When: Sat May 11, 2013 Where: 909 N O Connor Rd, Irving, TX Event Status: confirmed http://t.co/nKLeiLT6
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/BikeMSValero/status/303932486864482304
#WomensRideDay returns! The first one is March 9. Save the date and RSVP here! http://t.co/HPt3GYIe cc @specializedwmn
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 19, 2013
I posted 25 photos on Facebook in the album "UT Austin Road Race Weekend, Day 1 RR & TTT" http://t.co/F9FeZhOA
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 19, 2013
http://t.co/proDFlQo – Looking for organized @BPMS150 rides to train or just get out there to ride? Check the calendar. #WeekendWarriors
— PedalHouston (@PedalHouston) February 19, 2013
We had a great meeting last night! Be sure to renew membership so you get emails about events, jerseys, training programs, etc. #cycling
— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) February 19, 2013
If you are in the San Antonio area this weekend come to #FlatRockRanch for the STORM Hill Country Challenge. Great race.Great venue @jdreiss
— STORM (@STORM_MTB) February 19, 2013
