Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 10th
Baranoski and Erickson take time trial titles at Elite Timed Track Nationals
www.usacycling.org
Carson, Calif. (August 9, 2013) – The 2013 USA Cycling Elite Timed Track National Championships got underway on Friday at the StubHub Center’s VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif., with finals in the men’s and women’s individual time trials taking center stage. …
…Individual Pursuit Qualification
Friday’s racing began with qualifying heats in the men’s and women’s individual pursuit, with the top four times advancing to the finals on Saturday morning.
Advancing to the men’s final were 2012 Olympian Bobby Lea (Mertztown, Pa.) and Liam Donoghue (Boulder, Colo./National Grocers Cycling Team). Stefan Rothe (Austin, Texas/Tulsa Wheelmen) and…
Bike MS: Valero Alamo Ride to the River
We had riders from all over Texas join us at today’s VIP ride. Does anyone recognize the lady in the orange glasses?!?!?
San Marcos couple bikes 2,000 miles for cancer research
by JADE MINGUS / KVUE News / KVUE.com
SAN MARCOS, Texas — A couple is going the distance to battle breast cancer. The husband and wife are biking 2,000 miles and asking for help along their journey.
It’s a pink frame of mind for Matt and Julie Swallow. They’ll spend the next two months of their lives on a bike in hopes of raising $25,000.
“It’s going to be an adventure for sure,” Julie Swallow said.
They are driving north from Texas to…
Levi’s Bike Shop Tour
Tuesday, August 20
Austin Cycling Association
Levi’s Bike Shop encourages everyone to “get in the saddle†with a specially outfitted trailer mobile FREE bike shop (free basic maintenance/tune-ups and other repairs) followed by an evening concert featuring local artists. During the show, there will be a FREE bike valet service, with complimentary bike wash for all bikes in the valet. To see more about the tour, take a look at…
Tweets
After a 3.5 hour ride in the texas sun, this might be the best thing on earth! @cpetteys7 @HotternHell100 pic.twitter.com/wcmjqRRSnr
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) August 11, 2013
Plenty of sunshine and great miles today with team PACC in Celina, Tx. http://t.co/tSZlre7bmT
— PACC Elite Squad (@wattposse) August 11, 2013
Terri shared this photo from #WomensRideDay with us. Thanks, Terri! And thank you everyone that came… http://t.co/BtYUKGyUSr
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 10, 2013
Heading out from the pool. Onto El Chilito for tacos, and Hops and Grain beer at Windmill Bicycles!… http://t.co/15rar0tjXc
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) August 10, 2013
(1) Congrats to MSU Alum @bikerdanny on his Bronze in Friday's Kilo at #Elite #TrackNats. Way to go Danny, see you soon buddy.
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 10, 2013
Another fun @MammaJammaRide training ride today! Thx to @BSS_Austin for sponsoring the ride & @komenaustin for the route support.
— Andrea Richeson (@richeson) August 10, 2013
Morning Ride :)… 30 km! #bike #health #specialized @iamspecialized @bss_austin http://t.co/vfOn3ZFUHS
— Luis J. Garnica (@LuisGarnicaMX) August 10, 2013
On our way to Austin postcard mural at Annie & 1st then pools! #hotrideatx @bikeaustin @ South Congress http://t.co/FGPPyVPkRl
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) August 10, 2013
Nam getting the ride ready to go. #hotrideatx @bikeaustin @ Austin Tri-Cyclist http://t.co/AbhmXCnBRf
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) August 10, 2013
A big thank you to the guys at Trinity bicycle shop for coming out to teach the tire changing class! http://t.co/MO8hf0IqQ8
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) August 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/BikeMSValero/status/366265168046473217
Looks like @MSUCyclingTeam alum @stefanrothe wins another bronze in the #tracknats individual pursuit.
— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) August 10, 2013
Having fun, doing work on the VC Bagel Shop Ride. Hands down one of the best rides in Austin http://t.co/rlPgttkTaB http://t.co/5eTL9j6ROh
— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) August 10, 2013
Volunteers are needed for Bike/Ped trail counts in Arlington on 9/12 & 9/14. Details here: http://t.co/pvYBxEFWzQ #BikeDC
— BikeArlington (@BikeArlington) August 10, 2013
Congrats @stefanrothe! “@usacycling: Stefan Rothe wins the points race in the men's international omnium. @VeloSportCenter #tracknatsâ€
— Velossimo (@velossimo) August 10, 2013
Up and at 'em. Time for a ride.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 10, 2013