Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 13th
Reveille Peak Ride Pics – 3-9-13
AustinBike.com
What a great opportunity to get out before the rain. We hit RPR and despite a bit of slow drizzle, the trails were in great shape and we got a great ride in.
We hit the long route, knocking out over 1850 feet of climbing in under 15 total miles. The Austin Ridge Riders were also having a…
What is Really Happening at City Park
by John      AustinBike.com
I ride City Park. A lot. In checking my GPS logs from last year I did at least 50 laps. My first trip around the trail was back in the 90’s when I still had hair. I remember a summer where it rained almost every weekend and Bear, Trailsurfer and I held the weekly City Park ride because nothing else was ever dry. The trail is amazing in the way that it sheds water after a rain.
Recently there was some work done by the city. Like it or not, it happened. Austin Ridge Riders and the local motorcycle folks were involved. There was a work day a few weeks back, and even though we had a lot of people out there, it seems like there were…
Recreational sports calendar – March 13, 2013
San Antonio Express-News
Bicycling: Saturday, 9 a.m., Bullis County Park Ride, 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles, Bullis County Park. 210-725-4438.
Bicycling: Sunday, 9 a.m., New Berlin Ride, 22, 34, 43 and 70 miles, Brietzke Station, New Berlin. 210-884-9470.
Bicycling: March 20, 9 a.m., Wednesday Wheelers Seniors Ride, 30 miles, Floore’s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.
Bicycling: March 23, 9 a.m., Kendalia-Crabapple Ride, 35 and 52 miles, public Library, Kendalia. 210-725-4438. …
The Waco Race – Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association 2013
by Cooper Sellers
February 16, 2013 – The Waco Race was held at Cameron Park in Waco. This was the 2nd mountain bike race in the TMBRA state series.
The week prior to this race I entered the SuperD at Rocky Hill Ranch and for over 5 minutes was at or above my maximum heart rate. Something happened that day that set me back quite a bit…
Tweets
2013 Rosedale Ride: See here for ride details– http://t.co/dYO5q9Tz78
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) March 14, 2013
Nice turnout for tonight's ride. Welcome back everyone!
— Bikesport (@BikesportTX) March 14, 2013
3 rides the past 3 days. 80 miles in those 3 days. This is the most I have ridden since October or November.
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) March 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/311965117053022210
Sister Grove Park Mountain Bike Trail http://t.co/L7vi8nnwXD
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) March 13, 2013
Loving life right now. #trainingcamp13 @MSUCyclingTeam @ queen whilemena state park http://t.co/6uVowFNtQ9
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) March 13, 2013
Check out the brand new Garmin Connect Heat Maps, an easy way to find new cycling hotspots. http://t.co/60R1G2hqf1
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) March 13, 2013
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/311872092272480257
@WacoBikeClub
BBR ride for Thur, Mar 14. Bring tail light markers and even a handle bar light. It is good to be seen. The other Bob— Bob Tarbet (@Logansggf) March 13, 2013
Do you have any cycling gear you can donate to cyclists in Afghanistan? Bring it to the BikeTexas office by Friday! http://t.co/nNGwV33R1x
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 13, 2013
@BSS_Austin #cycling #austin Have you checked out Thursday Night Social Ride? http://t.co/18ybBKPigF via @theAustinot #TNSR
— Eric S. Highland (@EricHighland) March 13, 2013
New surface of Eldridge Parkway spoiled by a rumble strip. Missed opportunity for Bike friendlyness.@PedalHouston
— David Boyle (@DBoylie) March 12, 2013
RT @DMagazine: One positive of Houston St closure: new bike lanes on Jefferson. @BikeFriendlyOC took them for a spin: http://t.co/F8LOKkN6AU
— Angela Hunt (@AngelaHunt) March 12, 2013
Training Hard I rode 20.98 mi with @MapMyRide. Check out my route in Houston! http://t.co/leU6ctr4hr #cycling #bike
— Timothy Henry (@ProphetTJH) March 12, 2013
Don't forget to wear orange at the Tour de Houston this weekend! #BPMS150 #MS
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) March 13, 2013
If you aren't doing the 50 miles of Erwin Park on May 25 head to @rprtexas and support Carry the Load-Austin http://t.co/kM4PmLpKGO
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) March 13, 2013