Texas Bicycling News Digest June 14th
Confessions of a Mediocre Masters Racer at Tulsa Tough
by Robert Wray      texasbikeracing.com
Five days later, my legs and kidneys have recovered, and I’ve had a chance to reflect on my weekend at Tulsa Tough. Not only was it my first time at Tulsa Tough, it was my first time stepping foot into Oklahoma.
Like Cat 6 rookies, an Austinbikes Bombers teammate and I rolled out of town at 3 PM on Friday afternoon, only to get stuck in horrendous traffic and construction between Austin and Dallas. Nine hours later, we rolled into Tulsa – just after midnight. We missed the Friday night “Blue Dome†crit. Stories were already circulating around the hotel bar about a…
The Short Track Series (STS) is Back!
GHORBA.org
GHORBA STS #1 – Cypresswood
GHORBA STS #2 – Riverbend, Sugar Land
GHORBA STS #3 – Jack Brooks
The STS race series allows for riders of all abilities to race against riders with similar skills. Solo qualification runs on the relatively short courses are done to seed riders based upon speed. Riders then go out in heats…
Tour De Burma Photos
San Angelo Bicycle Association
Photo gallery on Flickr.com of today’s ride.
TMC Team Time Trial Results 2014
Team McAllen Cycling
Thanks to all the teams that participated and volunteered in today’s fun team time trial. This year’s Jarachina Rd route was challenging where anything could happen. This year it included flats and a little dog chase. Hope to see you all next year after our Individual Team Time Trial Series. Congratulations to all the winners and participants! The results are below. …
BREVET SCHEDULE
LONE STAR Randonneurs
Italy June 21st 7:00 AM
Ride Start: Parking lot west of Exxon Tiger Mart
NW Corner of SR-34 & I-35E
Lodging
Italy Inn
101 L R Campbell Rd, Italy, TX
Police seek tips in hit-and-run that killed cyclist
By Alia Malik, San Antonio Express-News
SAN ANTONIO — Police are asking for the public’s help to find the driver who fatally hit a bicyclist last month.
Jose Carlos Macy, 20, had been riding in the designated bike lane May 3 just after 12:30 a.m., westbound in the 2900 block of West Commerce Street, according to police. Macy’s bicycle had a safety light, police said.
An unidentified vehicle hit Macy from behind and…
Collin Classic PBA Rest Stop – 2014
Plano Bicycle Association
The crew at the PBA rest stop readies for their first customer – of course it is Curtis! Thanks to all and especially to Rest Stop Captain Tim Eliott for the great support.
Upcoming Events
Brazos Valley Cyclists
Monday Night Social Ride
June 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Monday
Research Park
Karbach College Station Brews Cruise 2
June 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Harvey Washbangers
Mountain Biking Kids’ Rides
June 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Every week on Monday and Friday until July 4, 2014
Hensel Park
Take no Prisoners
June 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Every Tuesday
Springers Shell Station (“Shellronâ€)
Tweets
https://twitter.com/MinaFarzad/status/477864551762132992
Great ride @SpringtownTexas rally http://t.co/GCe2lzY3gh #cycling pic.twitter.com/jWcriRMfXl
— Nano Ninja (@NanoNinjaTalk) June 14, 2014
Embracing beautiful #Texas countryside 🚴. #McKinney #Anna #BlueRidge #Princeton #NewHope #68mi #cycling pic.twitter.com/zBQom0Rvjw
— Lourdes Pitre Agosto (@lpagosto) June 14, 2014
Congrats to Tony Baca on his fifth place finish on stage 5 of North Star Bicycle Festival after spending 70+… http://t.co/VWdp9OUkfx
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) June 14, 2014
Vamos @TonyBaca28! #chewie "@BMWDevTeam: Break at 1:30. 2 laps to go. @NSBikeFest pic.twitter.com/ufrXXtiga3"
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) June 14, 2014
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Great miles today starting @corinthcycling @dbcarter ,@scott_franklin. We then met up with the boys from @MadDuckCyclery. #lovegoingfast.
— Roland San Miguel (@rolandsanmiguel) June 14, 2014
I good 35 mile ride around clear lake and down to Dickinson. I saw several other cyclists out this morning! #PerfectWeather
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) June 14, 2014
Shenanigans w/ #biketuhl b4 yesterday's #NSBikeFest Crit. Bad luck w/ him flatting w/ 3 to go (@benspies11 photo) pic.twitter.com/CEXEretZty
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) June 14, 2014
It's been awhile, Veloway. Taking the "shortcut" to the shop today. @ The Veloway http://t.co/jNiF0AZLyH
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 14, 2014
Acres of beautiful wildflowers in the @texasfortstrail region, west of Mason http://t.co/WttV6mNf0A
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) June 14, 2014
#marketresearch #austin #chickmechanics on @AustinBcycle pic.twitter.com/J0cXjfVEtZ
— Windmill Bicycles (@windmillbicycle) June 14, 2014