Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 18th
Dirty Leprechaun Mountain Biking Rally showcases city’s trails
By Mary Beth Cleavelin Special to the Caller-Times
CORPUS CHRISTI — Robert Smith usually enjoys riding his black mountain bike on the steep hills that blanket central Texas.
Shortly after sunrise Sunday morning, he took his passion for biking to a lesser-known spot in Corpus Christi during…
Spin those bicycle wheels this spring
The River Cities      www.dailytrib.com
Spring is a favorite time of year for bicycling. As the weather warms up, the wildflowers and trees burst forth in an explosion of color, lifting your spirits as you increase your heart rate.
From amateur to professional, cyclists find Highland Lakes roadways to be some of the best bicycling available anywhere, says Greg Barbutti, and he should know.
Barbutti is the route marshall for the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, an annual fundraising event that leads almost 1,000 riders along the back roads of eastern Burnet and western Williamson counties each April.
“The nice thing about the Hill Country is the incredible varied terrain,†Barbutti says. “You can choose your own route, whether it’s hard or easy.â€
To plot their routes, cycling enthusiasts often turn to modern technology. From short neighborhood…
Nails Creek or Birch Creek State Park, near Sommerville, TX
by vanjr         forums.mtbr.com/texas
I went camping there this weekend and wanted to mention there is a 13 mile multi-use trail connecting the two. I was able to ride it a couple of days with a cross bike and it was a nice for that. Double track. A few mountain bikes out there. I am pretty newbie, but since I could ride it with a cross bike I would say it is very low on the technical scale, but it was pretty fun. Quiet too. Would recommend it.
This thread on the forums at mtbr.com goes back and forth with some thoughts about trails in Austin. Read them all.
Austin Trip in September
by codwater      forums.mtbr.com/texas
I will arriving in town on the September 11th and leaving on the 18th. I am coming to town for the Ole Miss game with my wife and meeting up with some friends. I am thinking that I may be able to fit in one ride on the morning of the 13th. My inquiry is two fold:
1. Where should I rent a bike from? I sold all my bikes except one mountain bike and one commuting bike when I started grad school. So, I no longer have an extra bikes for my wife if she decides she wants to ride.
2. What single trail should I hit? This trip is not a designated biking trip, so I am counting myself lucky to get to bike at all. This trip is more about having…
By-Laws Update & Officer Election
Fredericksburg Cyclists Club
A committee of officers, and members are currently working on a proposed update of the FCC By-Laws. When that rewrite is completed we will submit the proposed update to club members for comment. Based on those comments a final draft of the by-laws will be submitted to the club for approval.
Due to his job requirements Terry Dorn has resigned as president effective March 1st. When the by-laws rewrite is complete we will initiate a process of nominations and…
Tweets
debating racing April21 at a TMBRA PB (Sport/2) or doing RPR Xterra offroad Tri.. eitherway, i'll be between DFL to MID from lack o training
— AustinCyclist (@AustinCyclist) March 19, 2013
Time for the weekly ROTHE Training Ride from @ATCTriShop! pic.twitter.com/BmRdR9G6Ft
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) March 18, 2013
We have 1 month, 16 days, 13 hours and 30 minutes until the official start of the Tour du Rouge!! Who's ready to ride?!
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) March 18, 2013
#Austin/CenTex #MTB fans come support 2nd race of TX High School Mountain Bike Racing League Mar 24 @RPRTexas! http://t.co/35JYazWYxe
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) March 18, 2013
Yes!! RT @DirtDerby: How many folks are interested in a few Tuesday night races this spring?
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) March 18, 2013
Register for the Rosedale Ride: this Sat, 3/ 23 at 8:30AM/ Routes of 20, 42, & 62 miles. Details- http://t.co/dYO5q9Tz78 Great cause!
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) March 18, 2013
How many folks are interested in a few Tuesday night races this spring?
— Dirt Derby (@DirtDerby) March 18, 2013
2013 Big Ring Challenge: TMBRA Race Series http://t.co/PY9NbBgYHL
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) March 18, 2013
Riders! Take a moment to write in in support of Alternative 3. The area, if closed, would lose us access to the… http://t.co/mLNi86sfWx
— Texas Bicycle & Beer (@texasbikebeer) March 18, 2013
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— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 18, 2013
Michelle Hayner rocking her AVEX bottle at Fayetteville Stage Race in Texas this past weekend. She finished 2nd… http://t.co/y3XNg0ruOt
— Velossimo (@velossimo) March 18, 2013
Speaking of kids, the Patherfinder Pedal is perfect for kids of all ages! http://t.co/WYnKB2vXCu
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 18, 2013
Stats on My MTB ride in Mission Trails / Mission, Tx. / http://t.co/05C5oWfkqV
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) March 18, 2013
Red River Riot is on the http://t.co/1Ah1TwKvSI list! http://t.co/77OmvOHPIr
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) March 18, 2013
The Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental team ready to race in Fayetteville, TX. http://t.co/OIAHTrySNS
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) March 18, 2013