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April 24th Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup

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Your 2013-2014 Texas Cyclocross Schedule
texascx.com
The promoters were very accommodating this year and the schedule has been finalized kind of quickly. If you see a promoter, give em a hug. Go ahead, reach out…give a promoter a hug.

OK, here is is.

Your 2013-2014 TXCX Schedule:

10.05.13 Six Shooter CX – Austin
10.06.13 Six Shooter CX
10.12.13 Bexar CX – San Antonio
10.13.13 Moravia Face Melter  – San Antonio (ish)
10.19.13 OPEN
10.20.13 OPEN
10.26.13 Sppoky CX – Dallas
10.27.13 Spooky CX
11.02.13 Houston CX
11.03.13 Bayou Cycling Race – Houston
11.09.13 Georgetown CX – Austin
11.10.13 Georgetown CX
11.16.13 Colonel’s SHO-Air – Fort Worth
11.17.13 Cedar Hill CX
11.16.13 Waco CX
11.17.13 Waco CX
11.30.13 OPEN
12.01.13 OPEN
12.07.13 Bikesport Challenge – Houston
12.08.13 Terra X
12.14.13 Tough CX – Fredericksburg
12.15.13 Tough CX
12.20.13 OPEN
12.21.13 OPEN
12.28.13 Garland CX – Dallas
12.28.13 Garland CX
01.04.13 Skills-Based States in Webberville – Austin
01.05.13 CX Scuffle – Age-Based States in Moya – Austin…

Bike Tour Raises Awareness of Sex Trafficking
Terra Haff News Producer        www.kspr.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Josef Kainrad, 22 year-old from Denton, Texas is undertaking an 8-week, 3,500 mile bike ride across the United States to draw awareness to the present reality of sex trafficking in America.

The tour, which is called the Bike To Be Free Tour, will raise funds to support safe houses that rehabilitate victims of sex slavery through Abolition International. …

Coming to grips with annual BP/MS 150 bike ride
By Jo Watts        Smithville Times contributing writer          www.statesman.com
I always dread the third Sunday of April (last Sunday) while, at the same time, feeling guilty for doing so. It’s the weekend of the BP/MS150. It’s the bicycle ride from Houston to Austin, that comes by Smithville and Bastrop, and that raises more money for charity than any single fundraising event has ever done. The results aren’t yet in for 2013, but each year these riders raise more than $11million to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis.

On Saturday evening I met several riders as they were enjoying our community, the food at Bastrop’s Grace Miller’s restaurant (chicken fried steak), the music (my son’s band – The Watts Brothers Band), the waitress (my granddaughter). The riders promised me that they would return…

BP MS 150 Lone Star charity bike race rides through Bastrop
By Erin Green, Austin Community Newspapers Staff         www.statesman.com
There was no mental preparation and not that much physical preparation for the task at hand for Drew Hollingsworth and Gerald Williams.

Just ride, the pair of buddies, both of Lake Jackson, said of their very first year participating in the two-day BP MS 150 Lone Star charity bike race from Houston to Austin.

The two men were among the estimated 13,000 bike riders to take part in the fundraising ride for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Nationwide, more than…

BikeDFW Hosts A Youth Skills 123 Clinic At The Allen Family Bike Day
by Richard Wezensky            BikeDFW

Last weekend, BikeDFW was proud to participate at the Allen Family Bike Day by hosting a Youth Skills 123 course at the event. Headed by League Cycling Instructor Dorothy Zarbo, a team of LCIs including Betsy Veneziano, Francis Schommer and Richard Wezensky worked with local elementary and middle school kids to run a successful Bike Rodeo for…

Mayor & Council Survey – Mark Solomon
Bike Friendly Richardson
Mark Solomon is running unopposed for re-election to City Council Place 2. Thank you Mr. Solomon for taking the time to give your perspective on cycling issues in Richardson.

1: Do you (and your family) ride a bicycle on Richardson roads or trails? For what purposes do you ride?

Mark Solomon: Our family does not cycle. Wish we had the time to do so.

2: The City of Richardson has supported quality of life facilities such as a park and trail system, recreation centers, swimming pools and bicycle lanes. These facilities make Richardson a more livable city where people want to live and businesses want to locate. What would…

Mayor & Council Survey – Kendal Hartley
Bike Friendly Richardson
Kendal Hartley is currently the Place 5 councilman and is running unopposed for the Place 4 seat (Laura Maczka’s seat). Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Mr. Hartley.

1: Do you (and your family) ride a bicycle on Richardson roads or trails? For what purposes do you ride?

Kendal Hartley: l do not ride anymore.

2: The City of Richardson has supported quality of life facilities such as a park and trail system, recreation centers, swimming pools and bicycle lanes. These facilities make Richardson a more livable city where people want to live and businesses want to locate. What would…

River Bend MTB Trail info in pics (Sugar Land, TX)
by jizzim            forums.mtbr.com/texas
I went out there for the first time this morning and it’s pretty awesome. It’s neat because it’s tucked away literally behind a neighborhood. I’m a visual person so I took pics of where to park, etc to hopefully help out the next guy who likes pictures.

Trail parking is located on Wimberly Canyon Dr (should be around the 3200-3300 block) just west of Richland Springs LN along the north side curb. The lanes are pretty wide lanes so if you hug the curb you should have a bit…

SB 250 Training Rides
Team McAllen Cycling

Organized training rides for experienced riders who are preparing for the SB250.
Training is focusing on endurance, nutrition, hydration, group and hill riding. Whilst gaining experience of riding in hotter/ humid conditions for longer periods of time

Ride speed 16 – 20 mph (no drop / no race ride) duration 4 to 5hr. rides

Distance 50-70 miles no SAG support

Ride is open to all, no matter if it’s your 1st or your 3rd SB 250 or just interested in partaking and want a feel for the atmosphere that is the SB250

Bring food, refreshments, money (we use convenience stores as rest stops), Big smile, sense of humor and…

Learn essential skills for cycling in traffic – online!
www.austincycling .org
Valuable for experienced cyclists, as well as beginners. “Do I have to ride at the edge of the road, or can I control my lane?” “How can I encourage drivers to give me enough space, and cooperate with me?” “What laws apply to me as a cyclist?”

In this course, you’ll find the answers.

This is over 2 hours and 110 pages of interactive content that you can access on your own schedule–all at once or a bit at a time. It outlines the laws for cyclists in Austin, Texas, and provides…

Beginner Mountain Bike Ride at Hershey Park
Houston Cycling Club
Saturday, April 27, 2013        9:30 AM
Terry Hershey Park
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (edit map)
Look for my red Jeep with bike rack on back. Or call me, Jeff @ 713-459-4622

This will be a beginner\ introductory mountain bike ride through the Hershey Park mountain bike trails. We will ride for an hour or two on easy trails and jeep roads. Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring your helmet! I will be there at 8:00 AM to answer questions and plan on starting the ride at 9:30. I will bring an air pump for low tires. You should bring snacks, water, Gatorade or whatever you want to drink. We will meet by the gazebo/restrooms. Look for my red Jeep or call me, Jeff, at…

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