Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup August 5th
Please BE KIND to Cyclists
We had so much fun at the Red Line Trail Ribbon Cutting on Friday!
In the picture, from left to right, is:
Chris Riley, Austin City Council
El Paso Bicycle Club Rides & Events
Sunday, August 11
• 7:00 am : 3K Climb-a-thon Meet at the Bagel Shop, 985 N. Resler, for a roller-coaster ride up and down the hills of West El Paso. 3,000 feet of elevation gain! 25-30 miles, moderate pace, but lots of heavy breathing. Olac Fuentes, 915-217-8008.
Tuesday, August 13
• 5:55 pm : B/IG Lesson/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Advanced Group Riding Skills. Margaret O’Kelley, 915-588-3825.
Wednesday, August 14
• 6:00 pm : Wednesday night Ride These are leaderless rides of 18-22 miles, with most riders beginning about 6:00 p.m. (some earlier, some later depending on preference and pace) leaving from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The most popular route is a 20-mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club (River Run Plaza).
Saturday, August 17
• 7:00 am : B/IG Cookie Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, then work our way up to Berino Rd, then up to the rollers before returning to Dos Lagos golf course for a break and cookies. Moderate, 14-17 mph, 30 miles. Gap option for ambitious riders. Bob Clark, 915-204-2531.
Sunday, August 18
• 7:30 am : Central Scenic Route Meet at Bowie High parking lot across from Chamizal. 30-mile moderate pace (16-18) through Downtown, Sunset Heights then to Scenic and back through Central El Paso. Jim Weaver, 915-775-9757,
Tuesday, August 20
• 5:55 pm : B/IG Lesson/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Hill training. Margaret O’Kelley, …
Greater Dallas Bicyclists Events
Sunday, Aug 11, 2013
Event        Location    Date/Time
9 AM Skill Builder By Request
8:00 AM
9 AM Sunday Roll – Spr/Sum
NE Corner Preston and Royal        9:00 AM
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013
Event        Location    Date/Time
5:30 Mesquite Ride
Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana        5:30 PM
6:00 Mesquite Moderate
Poteet High School        6:00 PM
6:30 TEBR – REI Dallas
REI Dallas        6:30 PM
Thursday, Aug 15, 2013
Event        Location    Date/Time
5:30 Mesquite Ride
Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana        5:30 PM
6:00 Third Thursday Time Trial
Poteet High School        6:00 PM
6:30 Thursday Night Ride
Forest Lane and Central Expressway Office Depot parking lot, SW corner of Forest and Central        6:30 PM …
Hale on Wheels Cycling Club
Plainview, TX
Next meeting:
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Broadway Brew
HBC Chappell Hill West Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Sat 08/17/13Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:30am
Distances: 35, 43, 48 miles
This is a new ride, leaving CH going West on back country roads to Brenham. It then crosses over into more familiar areas known from our traditional CH rides. Options include a stop at the store in Independence. …
Tour de Rio Blanco in Crosbyton, TX
Wheelbrothers.com
The Tour de Rio Blanco invites you to join their ride on September 28, 2013 starting at Pioneer Memorial Museum 101 W Main St, Crosbyton, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Ruth Davis to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
Why join the Ride?
This is it, if you’re up for a challenge and change of scenery! One of the last conflicts between the Comanche and the US Calvary took place in this canyon.
How long has the event been around?
This year, 2013, will be the inaugural year of the Tour de Rio Blanco.
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it? …
Tweets
GREAT cycling event in Texas Mtns on Fort Davis' Scenic Loop. Wheels for Meals, feeds hungry/school kids. Oct 5 http://t.co/8V2qusT3Y5
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) August 5, 2013
9/14 – Corinth, TX to Argyle to Justin to Denton back to Corinth. Singletrack, scenic pavement (including Hilltop… http://t.co/5bYjDUdSqF
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) August 6, 2013
Cycle Davis Mtns Scenic Loop to benefit hungry kids. Wheels for Meals, Oct 5. Photo: http://t.co/b8GGIybvtT Info: http://t.co/2DusoMEoc7
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) August 6, 2013
Over 2,400 cyclists were hit by vehicles in TX last year, and 56 of them died. It’s back to school time, be sure to #DriveFriendlyDriveSafe.
— TxDOT (@TxDOT) August 5, 2013
Training ride this Saturday at 8 a.m. Meet at @BSS_Austin on Parmer! #MammaJamma http://t.co/QKqFKRSTCh
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) August 5, 2013
Fitting helmets for @ignitewh @setongoodhealth 175 kids in Georgetown TX.
— W Preston Tyree (@SmartCyclist) August 5, 2013
ADULT CYCLING LEAGUE SESSION 2: COACH CARL is back in town and would like to hand out those great DEVO Class… http://t.co/Z7Hr03nshu
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 5, 2013
#WomensRideDay is back! Join us this Saturday! http://t.co/Lx0N6Fe9Gc? #austin #bike #ride
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 5, 2013
Checkout our new @PureAustin Driveway video, "New vs Pro" by @CastelliCycling & @wienotfilms. #awesome http://t.co/0V7R1IEBxH
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 5, 2013
Austin police enforcing 3-foot passing law… Read Fit City at http://t.co/Ok0xXcGZlR http://t.co/boqh8AHGG1
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) August 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/BikeMSValero/status/364403319269101568
We asked & you answered! Early results from the BikeTexas Strategic Planning survey: http://t.co/oN6ROGc4OR pic.twitter.com/8cRohakA3B
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 5, 2013
@TexasCX The World Famous Sunday #CX Practice at Richard Moya Park. 8am each Sunday until the season opener. #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) August 4, 2013
Group Riding Etiquette http://t.co/biz7XlRTFR #Podcast #TechniqueandSkills #Training
— Cycling360 (@Cycling360) August 5, 2013
Photo: This unique ride dedication circle occurred with all 68 riders as we prepared to cross into Alaska! http://t.co/YpjM5KJLFb
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 5, 2013
Ugh… Can't believe I missed seeing that Texas A&M alum @ChadHaga (aka, Hagasaki) won the Elk Grove prologue Saturday.
— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) August 5, 2013