Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 18th
Cycling For Libraries
Bike Friendly Richardson friend, Barbara Fullerton sent us an email wanting to share her cause:
My name is Barbara Fullerton and I live in and cycle in Richardson/Plano area. This summer three librarians from Texas are participating in the Cycling for Libraries event in Europe. About 100 cyclists around the world were accepted to participate in this event. We are cycling from Amsterdam to Brussels, visiting public and special libraries. Check it out here.
We have set up a fundraising page.
We are trying to raise around $1000 for traveling funds.
Thank you for your consideration!
I think this is a fantastic opportunity for these ladies, and I’d love to hear…
Rules for Eating and Drinking During Exercise
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health e-Zine
April 21 , 2013
Muscle tiredness and weakness during and after prolonged exercise are caused by lack of water, sugar, salt and calories. You do not need extra potassium, calcium or any other mineral. You don’t need to take protein during exercise lasting less than five hours to improve performance or to hasten recovery, but you will recover faster if you take sugar and protein within an hour after finishing exhausting exercise.
The rules for eating and drinking during exercise are quite simple. For exercise lasting:
Less than an hour — fit athletes do not need to take any food or drink, except they may need water on the hottest days.
More than an hour — Take sugared drinks just before you begin and frequently during intense exercise.
More than three hours — Take sugared drinks before you begin and frequently during intense exercise. Eat the food of your choice (fruit or sugar- added foods such as whole grain bars, etc.), plus a source of salt. We use potato chips or peanuts. You cannot get enough salt in a drink because it would taste awful.
More than five hours — You need water, sugar, salt, and protein and lots of calories. Up to ten percent of the energy to power your muscles during exercise is supplied by protein stored in muscles. However, you do not lose enough muscle to harm performance during exercise until you have been…
 April 28 memorial to honor fallen agent
bigbendnow.com
ALPINE – Big Bend Sector Border Patrol along with “We Remember†Memorial Trek Across Texas bicycle riders will host a small ceremony at the Alpine Border Patrol Station to remember fallen Border Patrol Agent David R. Delaney, who died while on duty in the Big Bend National Park on November 2, 2012.
The ceremony will be held in front of the station on the grounds of the 9/11 Memorial at 4pm Sunday, April 28. The Big Bend Sector Honor Guard will present the colors, play taps and accept a…
Div West Soldiers participate in Ride2Recovery event
By Sgt. 1st Class Gail Braymen, Div. West Public Affairs
Six Division West Soldiers traded their baggy camouflage uniforms and bulky combat boots for skintight Spandex shorts and featherweight cycling shoes to ride in the Killeen-to-Waco leg of the Ride2Recovery Texas Challenge April 11.
“It’s truly a great experience to have all these people together and to feel the camaraderie,†said Sgt. 1st Class Connie Burt, a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Div. West, who regularly competes in triathlons and other athletic events. “It’s just a great ride to be on – it’s one of the…
Ride2Recovery: Texas Challenge passes through
By Daniel Cernero, Sentinel Sports Editor
Every year, bluebonnets and wildflowers pop up along Texas roadsides signaling the beginning of spring. In Central Texas and at Fort Hood, its own spring tradition continued in its fifth year as nearly 200 cyclists participated in Ride2Recovery’s Texas Challenge, an arduous bike ride of 340 miles across the Texas landscape over six days.
Riders began in San Antonio April 8 before finishing in North Texas Saturday, with a stop by the Great Place sandwiched in…
Prepping for Pace Bend
by TCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â www.turnincranks.com
Well, the Pace Bend race is 4 short days away and my chances of making the race appear to be improving. Essentially I’m at the mercy of an unborn child. Not mine, mind you, oh heck no! My sister-in-law is basically due at any second, but she’s not feeling that it is imminent. If the little guy can hold off until Monday, then I’ll be all clear!
Even though I felt my chances of making the race were slim, I’ve been proceeding with my…
Tweets
Anne Flanagan wins at the @DrivewaySeries W4 tonight! Congrats! Great job by Sammi Runnels and Allison Atkinson 5th and 6th in the W123
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) April 19, 2013
To honor our commitment in moving training rides around the Metroplex for 2013, please join Team Red for a Tour… http://t.co/aJX7ucAEMh
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) April 19, 2013
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grimpeurbros's photo of Abel of @GhisalloFound in the leaders jersey! http://t.co/cFSkggs1Y8
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) April 19, 2013
An organized garage makes my bikes happy. Check out how I built these racks myself. http://t.co/vNVBBUIe5G http://t.co/swoVgF0rHu
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) April 18, 2013
Are you looking for a relaxed pace beginner bike ride? Check out the Easy Rollers! http://t.co/3ikpuG51ZC
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) April 18, 2013
Good news from Dr. Pucher: Houston 1 of top 4 cities 4 biking n TX. W huge bike improvements this yr we will only increase # @HoustonBCycle
— Laura Spanjian (@spanjian) April 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/324984172122890241
MS150 is this weekend so no racing. However if 870 laps is about 867 to many for you, there will be two open… http://t.co/QBDvOnhdCq
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 18, 2013
BikeTexas KidsKup at Pace Bend this Saturday! Register at 12, race at 2: https://t.co/C9MugIj5bS
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 18, 2013
Hopefully this weather doesn't fool y'all that are riding the @BPMS150 this weekend. It's going to be some gorgeous weather.
— PedalHouston (@PedalHouston) April 18, 2013
Show support for bike lanes next week at 2 open houses! Meet @COABikeProgram staff who design our bike lanes. http://t.co/XuYn96bP6N
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) April 18, 2013
Check out this shot we got from Tammy of a group cruising town during last weekend's Pathfinder Pedal! Thanks, Tammy! http://t.co/auBdqWAc4i
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/324858397252005889