Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 25th
HHH: Men’s criterium race ends in photo finish
Stephens edges out Carlson; Jennings wins women’s race by a minute
By Zach Duncan         www.timesrecordnews.com
A photo finish was needed Friday night to determine the winner of the Men’s Pro 1-2 Criterium at the Hotter’N Hell Hundred.
Matt Stephens of Elbowz Racing didn’t feel confident he crossed the finish line first until race officials told him after a cool-down lap.
That’s because Chris Carlson, who also finished with a…
Deadly bike, pedestrian accidents catch attention of local group
KFOX El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – August has been a deadly month for bicyclists and pedestrians in the Borderland.
Specifically in the past few weeks, there have been three deadly bicycle versus car accidents in El Paso, Anthony and Las Cruces, N.M.
It’s got one group’s attention: Velo Paso.
It’s calling for drivers and bikers to be safer on area roadways.
“When you go out into the street it’s like you’re taking your own life in your hands. You’re…
Anybody interested in vintage klunkers/mountain bikes around Houston???
by irideiam      forums.mtbr.com/texas
Posted this on ghorba.org as well:
Thought I’d see how many of you would be in if my buddies and I started a Vintage MTB Club in Houston. Club would serve as a parts exchange resource, classic Klunker & MTB theme rides, social gathering, build-off contests and classic Klunker/Mountain Bike shows………..
There are several groups on the west coast & east coast where there are more “mountain” bikers, so I have been…
Biking to Texas to raise money, awareness for deaf, blind organization WWMT-TV
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Starting on Sept. 1, a group of people are hitting the pavement and biking from DeWitt, Mich. to Fort Worth, Texas, all to raise awareness …
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: The Bosque Tour De Norway – Clifton, TX 5/17/2014
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 25, 2013
PBAs newest Centurian
Plano Bicycle Association
Karen Overton rode her first ever century at this year’s HHH. What a venue to choose as your first century. Congratulations and well done! Her husband Ken rode his first century after 35 years, maybe 40. So he is almost a new Centurian too. See more 2013 HHH photos at the PBA Blog and the PBA Facebook page.
It ain't first, missed the break, but it payed 12 deep. #HH100 Cat 3 RR was a good one, let's see how… http://t.co/fdiwXjEXib
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) August 25, 2013
https://twitter.com/brad39shearman/status/371421209549737984
Hot race today @HotternHell100 but it wouldn't be for the sprinters as a brave 2 man break away survived the final 40 miles. Well done!
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) August 25, 2013
https://twitter.com/1_Mad_Madone/status/371388521317023744
One of our favorites from this morning's start line. This little guy came out to give a bit of… http://t.co/bR7ku0lM77
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) August 24, 2013
Hotter’N Hell Hundred Gives Special Olympics Athletes the Chance to Compete
www.texomashomepage.com
A group of special athletes from around Texas raced on the criterium track Sunday.
The Special Olympics held a bike race for three different groups of riders.
As the riders circled around the track they were motivated by friends and family with cheers, clapping and signs.
The riders in each heat competed for first second and third place and all…
Big Steamer – Corinth Cycling
When: Tue Sep 3, 2013 6:20pm to Tue Sep 3, 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. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1046293
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: Bike Around the Bay – Mont Belvieu, TX 10/12-13/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 26, 2013
Event added to the http://t.co/qbTDmPlH3h calendar: 6 Hour Dinosaur – San Angelo, TX 11/2/2013
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 26, 2013
Cycling with Senator Ellis from Texas pic.twitter.com/yz27wGB2GL
— Lesly J (@DCxFitChic) August 25, 2013
Dallas to Wichita Falls (To Hell) – Clifford G.'s 148.6 mile bike ride http://t.co/9A5r6cMsJg
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 26, 2013
Lots of TBP logos seen in Wichita Falls at the HH100 this weekend. Congrats to all the riders and racers. Big… http://t.co/2M2Fyg15o5
— Bicycle & Run Path (@bicyclerunpath) August 26, 2013
Former @TAMUCycling racer and @elbowzracing racer Mat Stephens taking the overall #HH100 omnium. @AggieNetwork pic.twitter.com/p82j7hSQsT
— Stearns La Seur IV (@stearns4) August 26, 2013
To wrap up the HH100 USAC Race weekend, your Men's P/1/2 Omnium Podium. In the golden leaders jersey,… http://t.co/KIKwkZZH0l
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) August 26, 2013
LOTS of people at the @jackandadams Steiner ride this morning! Great morning! #cycling #friends #fitness pic.twitter.com/5aksdptm8i
— Christine Deacon (@christinedeacon) August 25, 2013
Checkout the sweet wheels @HotternHell100 Pic made the local paper. @cervelo S5 w/ @ISMsaddles Attack & @HEDCycling pic.twitter.com/up4DoascFG
— Brad Williams (@BW_Tri) August 26, 2013