Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup November 9th
Asylum-Seeker Completes “Pedaling for Justice” Ride
by Julián Aguilar      www.texastribune.org
After pedaling more than 700 miles over 12 days through dozens of Texas cities and towns that witnessed his infectious laughter, Mexico’s latest symbol of hope in a war-ravaged country finally broke down.
Carlos Gutierrez — a businessman and Chihuahua native whose legs were cut off by Mexican gang members for failing to pay a $10,000 monthly extortion demand — arrived in Austin on Saturday after leaving El Paso on Oct. 29 with three other cyclists on his “Pedaling for Justice†tour.
“This is something extraordinary, this is something beautiful,†Gutierrez, who uses…
8:00am – Cup o Joe — Corinth Cycling Club
When: Sat Nov 30, 2013 8am to 9:30am CST
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Cup o’ Joe is a beginner level ride of around 15 miles. The ride heads south to Hickory Creek and stops for drinks at Starbucks on the way home. The ride leader for this ride is Bob Troyer. http://www.corinthcycling.com/bob.html bob.troyer@verizon.net The route can be found by clicking on the link below: http://classic.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=818129813031270566
Walnut Creek Workday Nov. 6 2013
Austin Ridge Riders
Walnut work day! It got dark on us but our helmet lights came in handy and didn’t stop the 12 volunteers from working, so much was done and soon riders will be able to cross the main creek safe. …
River City Recumbent Roll
rivercitybentriders.com
A group of cycling clubs got together for a two day bike ride. And it was a blast!
Location;Leon Creek Greenway Trails and San Antonio River and Mission Trails
Cyclists came from all over Texas. Organized by easy street.
Tweets
Luke won!!!! So far ahead of 2nd and 3rd they were still driving when he was accepting his medal! Olé! pic.twitter.com/njpX445daI
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) November 10, 2013
1/2 Men's 4-5 results Sat @ #GCFCX #txcx pic.twitter.com/PWLL5nOInv
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 10, 2013
Women's 3-4 results Sat @ #GCFCX #txcx pic.twitter.com/RpJuP3PADQ
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 10, 2013
50+ results Sat @ #GCFCX #txcx pic.twitter.com/Obdt7aqStO
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 10, 2013
60+ results Sat @ #GCFCX #txcx pic.twitter.com/8hzWd86iID
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 10, 2013
Men's collegiate b results Sat @ #GCFCX #txcx pic.twitter.com/1MGEB96JFB
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 10, 2013
2/2 Men's 3/4 results Sat @ #GCFCX #txcx pic.twitter.com/f0qOxls2vw
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 10, 2013
Women's Open results Sat @ #GCFCX #txcx pic.twitter.com/Krmmk8pbhD
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/MitchellGSides/status/399311526915358720
Want to enjoy riding your bike in Dallas even more? Come check out the workshop I'm teaching next weekend. http://t.co/MvCzKv81LR
— Eliot Landrum (@EliotLandrum) November 9, 2013
https://twitter.com/DrewiferdLee/status/399287004153643008
Represent ATX bicycling this week: take your pick: Tues, Wed or Thurs http://t.co/KSQNIs732X
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) November 9, 2013
Just posted a video http://t.co/oBarugPBlh
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) November 9, 2013
Russel of cycleast at the @neloscycles tent doing mechanical support. #BTCCYCLING http://t.co/PZYUWsiwUs
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) November 9, 2013
#NoWeHi is filled with @TourDasHugel participants, #Georgetown is filled with #TXCX racers. #RideYourBike #GCFCX
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) November 9, 2013
Austin cyclist catch up with Carlos on the way to S. Congress! @BikeTexas @BikeLeague @pedalforjustice pic.twitter.com/vlskaAn1xd
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) November 9, 2013
One last pit stop in Kyle tx. before Austin. @BikeTexas @pedalforjustice pic.twitter.com/CRhWV5lbJc
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) November 9, 2013
Bicycles. Rain. OK. http://t.co/uun2jqVw7i
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) November 9, 2013
Nov. 23 Reveille Peak 100 #MTB race, 1 hour from Austin. Are you in? http://t.co/X65eORKYGr
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) November 9, 2013
How to shop for a new road bike http://t.co/qAANVXzUyb #BikeFit #BikeTechandGear #Podcast
— Cycling360 (@Cycling360) November 9, 2013