Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 27th
Eight national titles awarded at Juniors Track Nationals on Friday
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Trexlertown, Pa. (July 25, 2013) – Race action continued at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center on Friday as eight national titles were awarded to riders in the men’s and women’s 17-18 categories. Eight more races were contested by riders in the 10-12, 13-14, and 15-16 groups as they continued their pursuits of the coveted overall omnium national titles.
Men and Women 17-18 Racing
Zachary Carlson (Plano, Texas/Matrix Cycling Club) won the national title on Friday night in the men’s international omnium. After placing second in the elimination race and third in both the flying lap and points race on…
Biketown owner MacDonald expecting another successful Tour de Gap
By Daniel Youngblood      Abilene Reporter News
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More than 350 riders are expected for this year’s Tour de Gap, which is set to kick off at 8 a.m. today at the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds in Buffalo Gap.
Tour de Cure – DFW
Two Team Red and Red Riders getting ready to ride today at the final group ride before Tour next weekend — with Don Muchow and Dave Hennesey at Richardson Bike Mart.
Sterling grad to bike across west: Personal impact drives Shaver to ride for research
By Jake Stamps      baytownsun.com
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In May, local Baytown resident Austin Shaver will bike 4,500 miles from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. Why? Shaver is raising money for cancer research. His goal is to raise at least $5,500 for those who have been affected by this disease.
The 2010 graduate from Ross S. Sterling High School, grew up in the city of Baytown. Shaver first faced…
Frisco girl dies after falling off bicycle on off-road trail at park
By Tanya Eiserer      crimeblog.dallasnews.com
An 8-year-old girl died Saturday after being injured while riding a bicycle on an off-road hike and bike trail at a Frisco park.
The name of the girl has not been released. She was flown to Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, where she died.
The accident occurred about 9 a.m. Saturday at the…
Big Steamer – Corinth Cycling Club
When: Tue Aug 6, 2013 6:20pm to Tue Aug 6, 2013 7:20pm CDT
Where: 133 Garza Lane – Shady Shores, TX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental Team Training Ride – Expect attacks and tight pacelines. 21+mph Experienced riders only.
Greater Dallas Bicyclists
July 30
5:30 Mesquite Ride
6:30 Mesquite Moderate
6:30 TEBR – REI Dallas
Tweets
Riding my dirty, filthy bike to Fulshear TX again tomorrow. Rain is good for my water bill, bad for my bike.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 28, 2013
Goatneck!!!
Best ride in a long time. The 75 degree weather, flat course with no wind helped as well! 😉 We… http://t.co/6ynhahll9l
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) July 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/361249696813027329
Fun morning at the Duncan Dehydrator. #RideBikes, get ready for #HH100. 129 km #strava https://t.co/3TaDa4HkDm
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) July 27, 2013
“@d_gordon: @BSS_Austin My #bike took me by this guy. #DrippingSprings #HookEm http://t.co/51xeL6F5Tr†> Excellent!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 27, 2013
Ryan knocked out his first 80miler today. Sub 4hrs w/ a hard spill at 65. #hh100 #Training @ Duncan… http://t.co/7JK17ySLI5
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) July 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/361112953602334720
Dean Sanders testing out our new bike share program #texassouthernuniversity @ Texas Southern University http://t.co/3bdMHXbK7u
— Julian Kane (@Julianbkane) July 25, 2013
Reminder: SoAus- Austin Tri-Cyclist Saturday Shop Road Ride @ Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:30am – 12pm (Austin Bike Ride… http://t.co/KHBYTcGypd
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) July 27, 2013
Photo: Leaving Stone Mountain, BC. #ozarksworks #GOzarks #texas4000 http://t.co/4TI3GgHvfG
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 27, 2013
Photo: British Columbia, “The Best Place on Earth" ..if the weather permits! http://t.co/x0WE5L1fqc
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 27, 2013
Photo: SAG doing a great job of shielding us from bears bison and elk while motivating us to finish the ride… http://t.co/ZNt54YcV7y
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 27, 2013
Just went on a 23 mile bike ride throughout the city of Houston! 🚲👠#criticalmass
— Jackie Lingo (@jaaackiie_marie) July 27, 2013
Line of storms moving through Houston. So glad I cleaned my bike. But we need rain…
— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/Mike4Wales/status/361098001176985602