Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 28th
A few pics from the Colorado Bikefest in Ballinger, TX, April 27.
Brownwood Cycling
Local and area cyclists made the trek to Ballinger on Saturday, April 27, for the 38th Annual Colorado River Bikefest, sponsored by the Ballinger Noon Lions Club.
With a 30K, 60K, and 100K options, there were rides for cyclists of all skill levels. From Brownwood, Matthew Hinman (30K), Teri Lewis (60K), Michael Carmack (100K), and Terry and Lahonda Blevins (60K). This ride was Teri’s and…
San Antonio Wheelmen Upcoming Rides
| Saturday, 5/4: Â Â Â Â Bullis County Park Ride |
| Sunday, 5/5: Â Â Â Â Southside Mission Ride |
| Saturday, 5/11: Â Â Â Annual Picnic & Cibolo Ride |
| Saturday, 5/11:    San Antonio Tour de Cure |
| Sunday, 5/12: Â Â Â Toutant Beauregard Ride |
Bike train helps get Austin kids to school safely
In May, cyclists celebrate all things bikes during National Bike Month
by Pam LeBlanc         www.statesman.com
Several times a week, 8-year-old Miriam Houston rolls her bicycle down the driveway and climbs aboard for the 15-minute trip to school.
The Brentwood Elementary second-grader says she’d rather pedal than ride in a car. “I get the exercise and it just makes me feel better,†she says.
As part of the upcoming National Bike Month, May 8 is National Bike and Walk to School Day and May 17 is Texas Bike and Walk to School Day. Many Austin schools will celebrate with…
Colorado River Bikefest
Pedal Pushers
San Angelo had a respectable turn-out for the annual race/tour. Left to right: Chad Freeze, Brian Backlund, Rick Ogan, Marlon Miller, Eddie Trevino (393) and Troy Hosmer. …
Cup o Joe Club Ride
Corinth Cycling Club
When: Sat May 11, 2013 7:30am to 9am CDT
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Description: The Cup o’ Joe is a beginner level ride of around 15 miles. The ride heads south to Hickory Creek and stops for drinks at Starbucks on the way home. The ride leader for this ride is Bob Troyer. http://www.corinthcycling.com/bob.html …
Tweets
Found a new trail today! This is the reason I wanted to start biking. Houston is a beautiful city! 🚴💪â¤â€¦ http://t.co/xFe43TSZrJ
— 🅱ï¸arlos (@Barlozx) April 28, 2013
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BikeTexas welcomes returning event members Armadillo Hill Country Classic! http://t.co/Uss8LAxLTj @AustinCycling
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 25, 2013
These gentlemen just completed Tech Cycling's inaugural Century Sunday pic.twitter.com/zPaM8GOtQu
— Texas Tech Cycling (@TechCycling) April 28, 2013
A highlight of the coming week will be to cycle to a Comanche watering hole with @TxHistComm's magazine editor on Tuesday!
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) April 28, 2013
Did ride thru Bulverde today traffic was polite & at the gas station ppl said have a safe ride.
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) April 28, 2013
National MS Society – Texas: 2013 Bike MS: Sam's Club Round Up Ride May 4&5. Register today. http://t.co/cPcjxUnHQZ cc @BikeMS_DFW
— CyclingCenterDallas (@CycleDallas) April 28, 2013
Mojo group from San Antonio before they hit the trails this morning http://t.co/77rHUkvPxD
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) April 28, 2013
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/328535599332093952
My team tsuperawesome >your team http://t.co/LRme2fJTGJ
— Brian Leib (@brianleib) April 28, 2013
Wishing club mate & Capital City Racing's Brett Kinsey a speedy recovery. Heal up quick, Brett! The Six Shooter is in 5 months! #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) April 26, 2013