What’s Turning the Spokes on the Net August 18th
Buescher State Park – Smithville
www.AustinBike.com
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The newest addition to the Central Texas biking landscape is Buescher State Park in Smithville. Anyone who has ridden at Rocky Hill Ranch has probably passed by and wondered “do they let bikes in there?” Well, the answer is now yes.
This trail is the work of many volunteers who have given their time to help expand our trail options, so be sure to thank those that have been on the working end of those heavy tools. …
Oak Cliff Bicycle Company
Great day at the Races for Oak Cliff! Leslee Daugherty took 1st place Cat 1, Annette Jensen took 2nd in Cat 3, and Naughty Toddy Brashear took 3rd in Cat 2, PODIUM or BUST!!! — with Todd Brashear and Leslee Daugherty.
Fit City Success: Bike accident doesn’t stop man’s fitness
Tyler Morning Telegraph      (subscription required)
It’s been almost 10 years since a bike ride changed an East Texas man’s life forever. Terry Howlett was hit by a truck while he was riding on Texas Highway 64 …
Cross-country cyclist visits Rangers Ballpark on quest to benefit hearing impaired
www.kvue.com
ARLINGTON, Texas — Visiting all 30 Major League ballparks sounds like a dream to baseball fans, but it’s a mission for one man.
Jacob Landis rode into Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Saturday, the 24th stop on his journey that started in…
Austin Visitor Rescued from Makawao Mountain Bike Trail
By Wendy Osher      mauinow.com
A 25-year-old visitor from Austin, Texas, was rescued by Maui firefighters after he apparently fell and injured his back on a popular off road path in Makawao, fire officials said.
The incident was reported at 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, on the Kahakapao Loop Trail in Makawao. …
Sprockets Bicycles and More continues to flourish as a family-run business
By JENNIFER SUMMERÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.yourhoustonnews.com
As a longtime bicycle racer, Matthew Morrison knows what a well-built bicycle can do.
He continued to ride and compete with BMX bikes, even wanting to get his children into the mix when he decided to turn those passions toward opening their own bike shop.
Matthew and Lisa Morrison first opened Sprockets located on Ford Road in Porter eight years ago as a place where kids from around the…
First ride on the newly opened Buescher State Park trails
Austin Ridge Riders
~10 miles of swoopy, sandy, piney single track. Seven of us showed up for John’s (AustinBike.com) ride call this morning… More pics coming when John posts up his shots. — with Michael Wisbauer, John Fruehe,Lloyd Gauthier and Michael Adams. …
Pantego to Lillian
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option (Touring is a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013 – 7:30am
Location: Pantego Christian Academy, 2201 W Park Row Dr, Arlington (between Bowen and Fielder)
Distances: 20 and 58 Miles
This ride will take you from an urban setting out to the country. Both routes skirt the western shore of Lake Arlington going out and include the scenic Indian Trail on the way back. Lillian is the destination, so if you’re hungry enough you can enjoy a bite at the Lillian convenience store, which is…
Tweets
With mountain bike season just around the corner select UT athletes are wrapping up a three day training camp… http://t.co/w4AaUsQydh
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) August 19, 2013
I think I found a water bottle for @HotternHell100 . Maybe I should get 2. pic.twitter.com/bxe26gp7GF
— Phillip D. Dye (@LDAArch) August 18, 2013
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Join us for our weekly group rides on Saturdays and Sundays! We would love to ride with you. Full detail schedule… http://t.co/szXNa1iivs
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) August 18, 2013
Training for @HotternHell100 we are ready pic.twitter.com/EvwIQHycIV
— Gregg Gleichert (@Gleichert) August 17, 2013
Waking at 5:30a to a flat on your bike sucks. Finding a broken front derailleur hanger REALLY sucks. 40 mile ride cancelled. #fb
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 18, 2013