Texas Cross State Challenge
Dex Tooke
11-13-13.  The Crossing is completed.  Unoffcially, 873.5 miles.  64 hours, 33 mins.  13.54 avg. mph.
I want to thank my crew for their sacrifice, relentless support and hard work.  I want to thank everyone that supported me and helped push me across this vast state.

You can read the complete ride report HERE.

I owe this record to Kalleen Whitford, Leah Folsom, Kevin Jones, Daniel Sanchez, Douglas Hoffman and Joni Tooke.

Some people may find it hard to believe that the Texas Cross State distance is longer than RAW ( 857 miles). Believe me.  I have done both and Texas is longer.

At 5:00 am on a cold, misty morning which most people consider a stay in bed and snuggle under the covers type of day, 4 crew members, 2 UMCA officials and myself departed the Oklahoma/Texas state line 7 miles north of Perryton, Texas. Our destination was Mexico, 873 miles away.
My ride is a November Wheelhouse carbon fiber frame, Di2 Ultegra 10 speed, clip on aero bars with bar end electronic shifting and 38 mm carbon clincher wheels with Chris King hubs. Months of preparatory labor was now going to be put to the test.  The gathering of crew, coordination of crew travel arrangements,  UMCA record attempt application fees (2), record attempt application checklist, rider waiver, crew waivers, certification of
officials, clothing checklists, cold weather clothing checklist, bicycle accessory checklists, first aide checklist, officials road log sheets, nutrition/hydration checklists, electrical checklists, follow vehicle set up, chargers, inverters, auxiliary vehicle set up, roof racks, nutrition data sheets, spare bike, crew supply checklist, north­south route book, south­north route book, hour chart, rider menu, website updates, budget….

Winter Cycling in Texas
Bike Noob

My friend Rick had a great idea for a Sunday club ride.
“After two challenging days in the saddle, my aging legs are looking for a recovery spin at a long slow distance pace,” he posted. As a bonus, he suggested a starting time of 9 a.m. — much more civilized than the 8:15 a.m. start we traditionally have.
I and one other person posted that we would be there. When I got to our Starbucks starting place, however, a total of 10 riders had showed up. Two other club rides were going south at a fast pace, and to a very hilly route west of the city.
“I think posting that this would be at a conversational pace is what…

San Antonio Wheelmen

Dallas Tweed ride Sunday Dec 8th
www.bikingindallas.com

The Dallas Tweed ride is happening Sunday, December 8th.  We’re meeting, once again, at the Grassy Knoll at 3.30.  From the Facebook event page:

Pip pip, jolly good show, and a ‘ello guvnor to you all! It’s time to break out the monocles and knickers and prepare for the 2013 Dallas Tweed Ride! There will be classic riveting action like cucumber sandwich tosses, Mary Poppins kissing booths, umbrellas jousting, and a…

Black Friday Ride #5 Recap and Pics
Bike Friendly Richardson
Last Friday, Bike Friendly Richardson, hosted our 5th annual Black Friday Bike Ride. The event isn’t a race, a charity ride or even an advocacy statement. The Black Friday Ride is just a nice, alternative way to spend the country’s busiest shopping day by riding a bike, instead of dealing with mad rush of crowds fighting over flat screen TVs. Unlike shopping, the ride is a relaxed, low paced, no-drop cruise around town.

This year’s group was amazing as always. On bikes ranging from mountain to road, a little over a dozen riders gathered at the new Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson. As a group ride leader, this is a good amount. Fewer is…

Tweets

Cycling backwoods roads today. Truck honked, I "saluted", truck locked up brakes, skidded, then recovered and drove on. I should've waved.

— Jeff C. (@331miles) December 2, 2013

https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/407300335472898049

https://twitter.com/bikenoob/status/407266757104381952

Stats on this morning's ride with Team McAllen Cycling… http://t.co/uDK7lUXRjS #strava

— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) December 1, 2013

X-treme mountain biking at Reveille Peak Ranch! As seen by a 12-year-old. #mtb http://t.co/wOxQNhhERP

— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) December 1, 2013

Passed a group ride today in Golden riding 5 wide, taking up an entire lane. Absolutely unacceptable. Ride responsibly for all of our sakes.

— Taylor Phinney (@taylorphinney) December 1, 2013

https://twitter.com/DCRUZ547/status/40713032647796736