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Texas Bicycling News Digest January 9th

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Marian Wins Collegiate Relay at USA Cyclocross Nationals

Cyclocross Magazine

Mastering the cold at CX Nationals Day 2

www.usacycling.org


AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 8, 2015) – All masters women’s 40-plus and masters men’s 50-plus divisions competed for 14 Stars-and-Stripes jerseys at the second day of the 2015 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships on Thursday in Austin, Texas, battling unusually chilly conditions and the challenging Zilker Park course.

Kristin Weber (Boulder, Colo./Boulder Cycle Sport-YogaGlo) topped the women’s 40-44 field in 45:56, pacing Melissa Barker’s (Longmont, Colo./Evol Elite Racing) 46:37 effort and Kristal Boni’s (Erie, Colo./Rapid Racing) 47:05 time.

“It was a little bit of cat and mouse with Melissa Barker and I,” Weber said. “She made a small mistake and I got a four-second gap and just felt like that was my moment. I had a lap-and-a-half to the finish; I went for it and had a lucky, good day. It felt really good.”

In the women’s 45-49 race, Catherine Moore (Waco, Texas/Squadra Di Servitori) clocked in at …

YMCA to host super Spin-a-Thon January 24th

By Roxanne Davis        www.woodlandsonline.com


The South Montgomery County YMCA is hosting a 3-hour indoor Spin-a-Thon benefit ride on Saturday, January 24th, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., at the Shadowbend YMCA.
The event is a great training ride for the MS150! You can ride for 3 hours or choose a 1-hour segment! Led by the YMCA Cycling Instructors, the ride will provide a variety of music, instructions, training and levels of difficulty along with …

Tour de Cypresswood Saturday Ride

Saturday, Feb 14, 2015, 9:00 AM

Cypresswood Bike Path
1/2 Block East of Cypress Wood Crossing Blvd. Cypress, TX

8 cyclists Went

Tour de Cypresswood Saturday RideCome out and enjoy the trails of Cypresswood with us.Something to think about:• First, “Keep your bike close to the door or front of the garage.”• Second, ” Have your gear in a easy to carry tub or container in your car”.• Third, ” Use a vehicle bike rack that allows you easy access to take your bike on an…

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Mountain Biking 101

Informal Classes        cie.austin.utexas.edu

Get outside, get in shape, and have the most fun you’ve had since you became a grown-up!  This course will teach you the basics on riding dirt, paved and concrete trails with flat trails, minimum hills.  You will learn how to corner, ride in a group or next to a partner. Instructor Hawk Harris will also show you how to follow the “line” for single trail riding, what to take with you on rides for those unexpected emergencies, and …

Getting acquainted with Big Bend on a mountain hike

By Mike Snyder        www.chron.com


Last September, three days after my 60th birthday, I took a five-mile hike in the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. My inexperience quickly became apparent as I trudged along the rugged, stony path: I hadn’t brought enough water, my shoes (old sneakers) were inadequate, and I had failed to account for the fact that the return trip would be uphill.
I had, at least, applied sunscreen and worn a hat. And I started early, though not early enough to avoid temperatures that reached the 90s before I emerged from the wilderness, sweating and sore, and stumbled back to my room at the lodge where I was staying.
Although I’m a lifelong Texan, this was my first visit to Big Bend. On my way there, I spent two days in the …

Kurt will ride several Texas events during 2015

My Ultimate Challenge – UMCA Highest Annual Mileage Record

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At some point in your life you will be challenged to do something that at first glance appears to be completely unattainable.  I have had these challenges come up over the years and with the planning, perseverance and the support of my family, friends and the universe  I have been able to achieve everything I have set out to do.  Now I have been presented with my ultimate challenge: to cycle more than 75,000 miles in 1 year (that is more than 3 times around the world, 25 times across the U.S)  or simply 206 miles per day.
“If anyone can take on this challenge, it is Kurt Searvogel. He has the stamina, the drive, and the right amount of obsessiveness to not only start such an endeavor, but also see it through to it’s completion.”- Nick Gerlich RAAM finisher, owner of Florida and Texas Hell Week
When I first looked at this problem I thought  why would I be willing to give up a year of my life to do nothing but ride my bike.   Then I realized that most of the friends I have ride and …

Cycling: Endurance cyclist Kurt Searvogel attempts 75,000 miles

by Michelle Williams        www.clarionledger.com


How many miles did you drive in your car this year? I did not travel as much this year as in past years, but I typically average 20,000 miles. I am sure some of you who travel extensively for a living put more than 50,000 miles on your vehicles. But what if I were to tell you that Arkansas endurance cyclist Kurt Searvogel is going to attempt to ride his bicycle more than 75,000 miles in one year? Don’t pull out your calculator — I can already tell you that to ride 75,000 miles in one year, Kurt will have to ride his bike an average of 206 miles a day for 365 days!
Searvogel is going after the Highest Annual Mileage record set in 1939 by Tommy Godwin — the record has an interesting history, and I’ll blog about …

New Houston architecture tours announced for spring

By Alyson Ward        www.houstonchronicle.com


Architecture Center Houston’s weekly walking and bike tours have always been an excellent way to explore the city. ArCH docents lead groups through a neighborhood, district or college campus for roughly two hours, pointing out significant architecture and design – and throwing in a lot of local history along the way.
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My Top Two Cycling Goals for 2015

by Ray Garza        rgvcycling.com

It’s January 2015 and the start of a new year. Like everyone else, I too am reflecting on what I resolve to do for the year. There is the usual lose weight and get fitter but there is something more that I would like to do. Cycle a 100 miles (century ride) and see more of the valley on a bike are the top two cycling goals I would like to do for the year 2015.
I’ve always wanted to join the Century club ever since I tried the Hotter ‘n Hell 100 in Wichita Falls, Texas many years ago. I completed about 75 miles and had to stop because they were closing the course. Rules! Ever since then I wanted to try again but life keeps getting in the way. There are a ton of excuses that I could come up with but …

Q1 CY2015 Member of the Quarter

San Antonio Wheelmen


Our member of the quarter, Victoria Cabello, in her words:
Personal Information:  I am currently 26 years old and was born and raised in Laredo, TX. I moved to San Antonio in July of this year to pursue a career in dental hygiene.
Wheelmen membership: I’ve been a SAW member since September when I first signed up for their Rider Education Series RR101. I dedicated a few Saturday mornings for a couple of months to ride with instructors and fellow students to obtain a better understanding of the sport of cycling. Because of the great instructors in the RR101 class, I have a newfound respect and passion for cycling. I currently serve as the secretary for the club, and look forward to working with the board and …

Bicycle Master Plan Update: KPFT Interview with Planning Director and BH Ex. Director

BikeHouston


KPFT Open Journal interviews City of Houston Director of Planning, Pat Walsh, and BikeHouston Executive Director, Michael Payne, in an engaging discussion about Houston’s 2015 Bicycle Master Plan. Do you want safer, more comfortable bicycling? Join BikeHouston.

Masters divisions wrap up on CX Nationals Day 3

www.usacycling.org


AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 9, 2015) – The final six masters divisions of the 2015 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships were settled and collegiate competition began on Friday at Zilker Park, as the five-day competition passed the midpoint in Austin, Texas.

An already technical course at Zilker Park became even more difficult when pre-race showers muddied the undulating turns, challenging the final six masters divisions and the co-ed collegiate team relay.

Kate Powlison (Boulder, Colo./Evol Elite Racing) won the first race of the day on the muddy course, taking the women’s 30-34 division in 44:44. Jenna Blandford (Louisville, Ky./VO2) took second in 45:07 and Leslie Timm (Chelmsford, Mass.) rounded out the …

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