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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 14th

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“I Bike Jason,” Drumming Up Support to Help Founder Defray Cancer Costs
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
jason_tweedDALLAS – May 14, 2013,  Bike Friendly Oak Cliff is hosting a fundraising ride dubbed, “I Bike Jason,” to help founding member, Jason Roberts make a dent in the $40,000 in medical bills he’s facing after his recent bout with testicular cancer.

BFOC is looking for 75 riders to participate in a ride on Saturday, May 25th and has challenged these riders to…

June Club Ride w/ RLAG @ Muleshoe Bend LCRA Park
Austin Ridge Riders
Saturday, June 8, 2013 – 09:00
Meet-Up Location: We generally set up our picnic camp at the circular end of Tatum Road under the shade of a group of trees and ride up to the main trail head. After you’ve entered and checked in at the gate, proceed on down the road stay to the Left at the fork and down towards the lake.

We are combining forces with the ladies for a weekend co-ed ride at MULESHOE Park. Bring your floaties and swimsuit as we’ll make a full day of riding laps under the shade of trees and…

How to ride better in a bunch or group ride
www.brownwoodcycling.com
There’s a lot to remember when you’re riding in a pack of 50 or more of your closest friends on race day. When’s the next climb? How far from the front am I? Is the person in front of me a good wheel or is he or she squirrelly?

From a spectator’s point-of-view, a peloton looks like a static group of riders rolling at a high rate of speed. However, the peloton is a dynamic bit of organized chaos, and where you are within it will make or break your results at the end of the day.

1. Riding in a peloton the situation can change quickly, be prepared.

Like I said above, the peloton is a dynamic bit of organized chaos. Someone may form an…

Corinth Cycling
Awesome time at the Corsicana stage race this past weekend with the team guys. Derek Cooley, Bob Baatz, Darrell Hull, Derek Whisenhunt and Roland San Miguel had some great results taking 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th in the overall masters category along with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th in the 40+ category. Thanks to all the wives and girlfriends that are SOOOOO understanding of all of us being away Mother’s Day Weekend and welcoming us back with open arms…:)

Ride of Silence with STCC
shawneetrailcyclingclub.com
05/15/2013 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Location: See Ride Calendar
Ride of Silence with STCC
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club will again be integrating the Ride of Silence with our Wednesday Night Special on May 15, 2013.  As with the last two years, the outbound section of the Wednesday ride will be in silence (except…

Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club Rides
June 1, 2013 8:00 am
New Berlin Ride
Brietzke Station Cafe
9015 Fm 775, Seguin, 78155
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June 15, 2013 8:00 am
Rudy’s Ride
Rudy’s BBQ
10623 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, 78251
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Ride of Silence to honor fallen bicyclists
by Rachael Gleason        www.mywesttexas.com

An increase in vehicles and distracted driving in the Permian Basin have bicyclists promoting shared responsibility during this month’s National Bike Safety Month.

The region’s eighth annual Ride of Silence is planned to honor fallen bicyclists and raise awareness for cycling.

The event, celebrated around the world since 2003, starts at 7 p.m. May 15, at the CEED building on…

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