Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup December 17th
Cyclist killed in Round Rock crash identified
by TINA SHIVELY / KVUE News and Photojournalist SCOTT GUEST and KVUE.com Staff
ROUND ROCK — Police have identified the bicyclist hit and killed on his way to work in Round Rock Tuesday morning.
The accident happened Tuesday around 6:45 a.m. on the service road of southbound Interstate 35 between FM 1431 and Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock.
Joseph Holan, 44, of Georgetown was riding his bike when the driver of a Buick Milan hit him. The driver told…
Free Skills Clinic Hosted by Tristan Uhl and USA Cycling
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, January 18, 2014Â Â Â Â Â Â 11:00 AM
Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX
This sounds like a good time and is free if you register early:
787 Racing Mountain Bike Skills Clinic Hosted by Tristan Uhl Learn cornering, ascending, descending, jumping up and down ledges and hopping skills from Tristan Uhl. Tristan has competed in world championships, achieved national championship podiums, and…
4th Annual Winter Tour!
Violet Crown Sports Association
The 4th Annual Winter Tour is here! Thurderbird Coffee rides all leave from the north location (Woodrow and Koenig) and will roll at 9 a.m. The Bagel and MJ’s rides are as described on the Rides page. See below for the ride list.
Sat Dec. 21 – Bagel Ride
Sun Dec. 22 – Sunday MJ’s Ride
Mon Dec. 23 – Thunderbird Coffee
Tues Dec. 24 – Thunderbird Coffee
Wed Dec. 25 – Rest Day …
Meet a #TXCX Local – Todd Hauber
by Minor Baker      texascx.com
For our latest profile, we sat down with local TYC hardman, Todd Hauber. Todd is new to the TXCX scene this season, but he has jumped right in, and has been dominate enough to now be racing as a Cat 2 after starting the season as a 3.
Tell us about your rig.
Geekhouse Team Mudville
Obviously you are racing with TYC this season, the floral pattern was a dead give away, but how long have you been with the team?
I boarded the vessel this past August.
Wow, you guys really go “all in†with that nautical stuff. What are your goals for the 13/14 season? …
Family remembers man killed in bicycle crash
Cyclist killed while riding bike to work
By Angie Beavin      www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Joseph E. Holan, 44, of Georgetown died Tuesday morning after a car crashed into the bicycle he was riding. It happened in Round Rock on the Interstate 35 southbound frontage road.
Round Rock Police said the driver of a four-door sedan was trying to change lanes about 6:45 a.m. when he rear-ended Holan.
Holan leaves behind a wife and four children, ranging in age from four to 17. His sister-in-law spoke about him and his love for bicycling following the accident.
“Biking just became a part of who he was. I mean, he was very passionate about it. He loved to do it. It was his thing,” said Amy Jaeger.
Holan would ride bike from Georgetown to North Austin for work every day, nearly 20 miles each way. …
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch Jingle Bell Ride
Austin Ridge Riders
Saturday, December 21, 2013 – 09:00 – 14:30
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch   County Road 201 & Ulrich Road, Johnson City, TX
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch is open again on Saturday Dec 21 for mountain bikers!
Gates open 9:00am – 12:00pm, ride until 2:30pm
Gate fee is $10, proceeds benefit Child Inc.
Bring your own beer & meat (that would be “BYOB&M” I guess?) for an after ride social gathering of friends, our very own Ride Coordinator Tony will have his famous grills fired up and ready for you to cook.
You can show up any time between 9 & 12 to ride alone or with your own group, but if you want to join me (Lloyd) I’ll be wheels down at 10am for one casual paced lap. Look for the…
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: Junior/Masters Regionals and Elite Omnium – Texas State Championship / South-Central Regional Champ… http://t.co/BgxeQShaML
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2013
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Celebrating the end of finals! What a great day to be in the trails pic.twitter.com/MBIR0OjT2I
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) December 17, 2013
Beauty & the Beast Planning Meeting. Wed. 12/18 @6:30pm @therack
— Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) December 17, 2013
Hey newspapers when a cyclist is drilled by a car at 50 mph it really doesn't matter if they were wearing a helmet.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) December 17, 2013
Did you know you can see loads of #TXCX photos on Capital City Racing's Facebook page? Thanks, Brett! http://t.co/JOoxtVEZci
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) December 17, 2013
Sunday's club results from @txcxsynd's #ToughCX: A win, a podium, and 4 rides into the top 12! Only four more #TXCX races left!
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) December 17, 2013
Missed @COABikeProgram's "Your Path to #Austin" open houses? Get info & share ideas about Austin's #bike future here: http://t.co/CVSrsZH7Cd
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 17, 2013
We can't wait for @AustinBcycle to launch in just FOUR days! Now everyone can ride in #ATX. #bikeshare #sharingeconomy
— moovel North America (@moovelUS) December 17, 2013
#DeploymentElevationCamp Trainer Setup, anyone else have one like this? @cervelo @ISMsaddles @HoneyStinger @TeamRWB http://t.co/j8VZy8JYBI
— Brad Williams (@BW_Tri) December 17, 2013