Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 2nd
Cyclists in Suits – Bus from D/FW March 25
by jril         Bike Forums
For DFW cyclists who want to attend Cyclists in Suits in Austin on March 25 and meet with lawmakers to discuss issues that impact cycling, there will be a bus leaving from Ft. Worth and another one from Richardson. For $30 per person, you get a round trip ride on the luxury coach bus, plus breakfast and coffee.
Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4335…all_view=posts
And registration page here: http://www.bikedfw.org/cyclists_in_suits
“Every two years in Texas, we get a unique opportunity to talk about cycling with people who can make a…
2013 Mellow Johnny’s Classic results
by VeloNews.com
Men
1. Daniel McConnell, Trek Factory Racing, 1:30:24
2. Jeremiah Bishop, Sho-Air-Cannondale, 1:30:26
3. Todd Wells, Specialized Racing, 1:30:57
4. Derek Zandstra, Scott-3 Rox Racing, 1:31:11
5. Cameron Jette, 01:34:06
6. Sam Schultz, Trek Factory Racing, 1:34:28
7. Ryan Woodall, Top Gear Bicycles, 1:34:49
8. Zackary Valdez, Whole Athlete-Specialized, 1:35:21 …
Pedal Thru The Pines – March 9th
Austin Cycling Association
Next weekend is a great ride that goes through Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. Pedal Thru The Pines benefits the Family Crisis Center in Bastrop. Riders this year will get to see how the pine forest is starting to come back from the devastating fires in Bastrop. You can choose your route: 17 miles, 27 miles, 47 miles, or 62 miles.
There are well stocked rest stops, friendly volunteers and a top notch…
Richardson City Council Awards Bid for Central Trail Construction
by dickdavid      Bike Friendly Richardson
The City Council on Monday awarded a bid of $3.4 million to Ed Bell Construction Company to extend the Central Trail 1.9 miles from the Arapaho Road DART Station to the southern city limit. Construction of the 10-foot wide concrete multiuse trail is expected to begin in April and last for about one year.
The $4 million project is funded through Dallas County and the City of Richardson’s 2010 Bond Program. The lowest bid to construct the trail came in about $400,000 over budget, so the City removed some amenities such as irrigation systems, landscaping, and benches to be…
Scott & White Community Cycling Club
Weekly Ride Schedule
Tuesdays
6 p.m. – Lions Park, Temple
Thursdays
6 p.m. – Lions Park, Temple
Saturdays
7 a.m. – Lions Park, Temple…
Iowa men plan 3,000 bike trip across the country
wcfcourier.com
INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Some guys of a certain age get fed up browsing the daily obituaries with a sense of creeping dread.
Their peers begin to pop up with alarming frequency in one “courageous battle with cancer” or “passed away peacefully” entry after another.
So finally they decide to stop daydreaming about a bucket list and leap headlong into the top item.
That’s more or less how Roger Netsch found himself on the eve of a 3,000-mile, cross-country…
Tweets
Great to see Centenary College get their first collegiate win today! Congrats guys.
— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) March 3, 2013
Eduardo got some great b-roll photos from todays @SCCCC road race at Texas A&M. Check 'em out. http://t.co/HvQyb7esKr
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 3, 2013
Some worker bees assembling our first bikes. pic.twitter.com/bmJlwuaBkb
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) March 3, 2013
Here you go @MellowClassic 2013 #ProXCT official results, a perfect start to the season. But hey, we're biased http://t.co/IXHk5rl6LR
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) March 3, 2013
Next weekend you can Pedal thru the Pines in Bastrop or roll with the Raven Ride in Huntsville. http://t.co/pkVQcR6PjK
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) March 2, 2013
Lago Vista – 2013 – Lauren Stephens / Mandy Heintz breakaway: http://t.co/d5MAfBWPye via @YouTube
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) March 2, 2013
Hope to see you all tomorrow at pedal in the park, 1:30, cameron park. Come met the club, ride, or not, bring a picnic, renew, catch up, etc
— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) March 2, 2013
Top 3 sweep for @TrekFactory #AbuDhabiTri ProXCT women's opener Henderson,Last, and Batty pic.twitter.com/AuwZlb0MGt
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) March 2, 2013
HEY, HOUSTON! FrankenBike #26 ~ NEXT SATURDAY, March 9 at Boone's Cycles – 5318 Crawford St – just north of Herman Park! Come one, come all!
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) March 2, 2013
SAN ANTONIO, GET READY for FrankenBike #34 on Saturday, March 16, 2013, 10am-4pm at Bike World ~ 418 N. Loop 1604 West SATX 78232!
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) March 2, 2013
FrankenBike #92, Saturday, March 30, 2013, 10am-4pm at Austin's Pizza – 1817 S Lamar Blvd Austin (512) 795-8888 Thank you, @AustinsPizza !
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) March 2, 2013
Giving our bikes some TLC this morning! pic.twitter.com/Rjxiw0DnFU
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) March 2, 2013
On my way to my first @BikeTexas KidsKup! I've heard it's fun, but before I can have fun, I need to have some caffeine.
— Su Wilcox (@cheekysu) March 2, 2013
Preliminary results from Saturday's La Primavera at Lago Vista races are being posted on our HOLLAND RACING… http://t.co/dsBh9Ylnoz
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) March 2, 2013
I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Lago Results Saturday" http://t.co/BrUsksujCT
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) March 2, 2013
Up from New Braunfels, ready to ride the Super D! http://t.co/W6D7V2xVii
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) March 2, 2013
3..2..1..start. 2013 race season kick off with @mellowjohnnys classic in Texas. Bikes all prepped. #stampedeofcycles pic.twitter.com/6sJzYgwFvI
— Trek Factory Racing (@TrekFactoryXC) March 2, 2013
Jeff, the guy who's biking across America, has crossed into Texas: http://t.co/nMJK1oaLsO
— Steve Garufi (@SteveGarufi) March 1, 2013
Palo Duro is covered w/ awesome mountain #biking trails! “@amyrushlow: Fun! I'd love to bring a mountain bike on that trail†#Texas
— Andrew Evans (@WheresAndrew) March 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/gusdel11/status/307941651744186368
https://twitter.com/BenYair/status/307965957157044226
https://twitter.com/GarrettOlsen/status/307990265359114240
Texas Cycling Competition passing my house. Don't know them but cheering them on. #finishtherace… http://t.co/qxBDHd6zVE
— Julie Trevino (@JulieTrevino) March 2, 2013
Good luck to MTB Club members @ the MJ's Classic & to our Road Club members & #SuperSquadra @ Lago Vista for La Primavera this weekend!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 2, 2013
I am at the Gator Ride in Baytown. 39 degrees strong NW wind. Deciding to ride or not.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 2, 2013
Let's race some bikes @TAMUCycling, #gofast @SCCCC @USACcollegiate pic.twitter.com/yTVVUvWVOX
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 2, 2013
Richardson City Council Awards Bid for Central Trail Construction http://t.co/JES5eBMyFt
— Bike Richardson TX (@BikeRichardson) March 2, 2013