Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 7th
Flat Creek Crossing Ride Pics – 4-6-13
AustinBike.com
Even though we had a bit of rain this week, the trails were in good shape and we were able to get 2 laps completed in the morning with a little grilling in the afternoon.
A light showing from the San Antonio crowd. As a matter of fact, there was very little chatter except “I’m gonna give him a little more space, I don’t trust small block 8’s.” Funny, the 26er with…
ARR April Club Ride
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, April 13, 2013Â Â Â 10:00 AM
Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX (map)
drive past Bathroom 11 and look for the ARR Banner
This is the weekend before the big Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race & MTB Festival so we are expecting lots of riders out to pre-ride the course. We’ll break into our ride groups as usual and then hit the trails. ARR will host a post ride lunch.
CARPOOLING is strongly encouraged and everyone is invited to bring a dish to share. (Cookies, chips, dips, salads, fruit, drinks, ICE!!)
We will set up the picnic area north of the Main Trail head on Grisham Trail and…
Mayor & Council Survey – Amir Omar
Bike Friendly Richardson sent a questionnaire to all of the Mayor and City Council candidates for the May municipal elections. We requested this information not to make an endorsement, but to gather knowledge of where the candidates stand on bicycling issues and provide this information as a service to our members. We will publish all responses here on the BFR blog.
The first response we have received to date comes from current Place 7 council member and mayoral candidate Amir Omar:
1: Do you (and your family) ride a bicycle on Richardson roads or trails? For what purposes do you ride?
Amir Omar: Although I am primarily a runner, I do ride my Cannondale hybrid on streets and trails from time to time. The primary reason I ride is either as cross training or as an…
Corinth Cycling Group Rides
Sat, April 20, 8am – 11am
Weekly on Saturday
Where   Ronny Crownover Middle School
Description      Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides.
Spokes N Spurs
Pedal Pushers
It was a cold, dark, stormy night–no, it was a cold, cloudy day as Brian, Christine, and I prepared for the Spirit Reins Ranch ride called Spokes N Spurs.
…Close to starting time, we began to line up. The announcer stated that over 900 riders had registered and they expected the final count to be a record 1,000 riders. …
Upcoming Rides and Events
San Antonio Wheelmen
| Saturday, 4/13: Â Â Â Â La Vernia-Floresville Ride |
| Sunday, 4/14: Â Â Â Â Â Krueger Canyon-River Road Ride |
 ATC Racing Club
WheelBrothers
1. Who founded the club and how did it come to life?
Owners and friends of Austin Tri-Cyclist came together in 2012 to found the women’s racing team Snapple-ATC Racing, co-sponsored by the Snapple Triathlon Team. In 2013, the team was renamed ATC Racing and now includes a men’s road team and triathlon team in addition to the women’s road team.
2. What is your cycling club’s mission?
The members of ATC Racing are dedicated to growing the sports of road cycling and triathlon through competition and volunteering. The women’s road team is particularly focused on improving the quality and…
Tweets
RT @r_vantine Spectators on today's ride. #ride #westtexas #texas #donkey #wildwest #cycling http://t.co/T9P7NbA4uD http://t.co/BMD3yqB0SR
— Sam (@ukcycles) April 8, 2013
https://twitter.com/bikenoob/status/321074390437613569
Big congrats to Michelle Hayner for winning GC overall at Cyberknife Stage Race in Tyler, TX this weekend!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!
— Velossimo (@velossimo) April 8, 2013
What kind of mountain bike tubes should you use? Here's the answer. http://t.co/v9VEhKfsHq
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) April 7, 2013
More athlete results: Tomas Barriga takes 3rd at Zapata-Laredo Road Race in 30-39 AG! #laredo pic.twitter.com/LoA245klB9
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 7, 2013
A few pics from yesterday's training ride for Honor Ride Clay Hunt- http://t.co/d5lmYHRHru
— Jami Clayman (@jamiclayman) April 7, 2013
RT athlete Colin Strickland WINS P12 Overall at #CyberKnife Race after winning the final Crit + time bonuses! pic.twitter.com/TkVGipd8X9
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 7, 2013
Morning-News: Dallas "hoping to have a bike-sharing program in place by the fall" http://t.co/Jzt6cVwEJH Let's hope it's @bcycle — @bikedfw
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) April 7, 2013
My family enjoyed another awesome Siclovia and we definitely "Played In The Street" http://t.co/2QtMG6sG5Z
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) April 7, 2013
We're delighted to see so many families out today for #Siclovia. pic.twitter.com/ewbsePt57w
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 7, 2013
https://twitter.com/bikenoob/status/320965110120194048
Prepping for Siclovia! http://t.co/zSDQiruMnR
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) April 7, 2013
Having fun at Siclovia in downtown San Antonio! http://t.co/5qgqZ0RHHR
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) April 7, 2013
Russell Metoyer winner of Men's 40+ crit in San Antonio yesterday http://t.co/w5PzRDLUxf
— Velossimo (@velossimo) April 7, 2013
Great turnout today for the Gran Fondo bike ride. pic.twitter.com/KD6NNADG6s
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 7, 2013
How this couple is getting ready for the #granfondo @SaintArnold @BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/kaDbqPNO1x
— Andy Cerota (@KPRC2Andy) April 7, 2013
Getting ready for my own ride, reading Paris-Roubaix spoilers on my feed. Can't look away. Will watch later.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) April 7, 2013
From this mornings Oblate Trail Ride…Started in Brownsville, ended in Mission, Texas. Great day for a ride. pic.twitter.com/tkhGXd7rwD
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 7, 2013
Alkek Velodrome 2012 Team of the Year Podium and Trophies http://t.co/6WA7a1Il5Z
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 7, 2013