Texas Bicycling News March 11th
Cyclists Going The Distance
by Jaime Mowers      www.westendword.com
Duo pedals on behalf of Camp Rainbow, homeless pets
Central West End resident Gail Velten is biking 3,000 miles across the country to raise money for a cause that’s close to her heart.
Velten is cycling to help save homeless pets. Her longtime friend, Marla Drewel-Lynch, who is accompanying her on the journey, is raising funds for Camp Rainbow, which serves children with cancer and blood-related diseases. …
… The tour will take the cyclists through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama before reaching Florida. …
Tour of Corsicana Preview
Words and photos compliments of Race Director, Zac Lytle      texasbikeracing.com
The fourth annual Tour of Corsicana is upon us! This weekend racers will be challenged with three epic stages of time-based stage racing. Racing kicks off Saturday with a five mile point-to-point time trial. The course is slightly rolling and frequently has a cross-tail wind.
Things get wild on Saturday night in historic downtown Corsicana. Racing, beer, and live music will be on tap making this a great time for both racers and spectators.  Leading up to the race, the City will be hosting a classic car show from 12pm to 2pm. The show will include live music, food trucks, and classic cars. Racing kicks off at 2:30 with the free kid’s race. Kids will have a chance to win one of three bikes that will be raffled off directly following their race. The Beat Down on Beaton Streetâ„¢ USAC racing continues from …
Your Guide to SXSW 2015 On A Bike
Austin On A Bike      austinonabike.com
Whether you’re a year-round Austin native or just in town for our yearly schmooze-fest booze-fest, chances are you may find yourself careening (likely drunkenly) around town on two or three non-motorized wheels.
Here’s what you need to know about getting around town on a bicycle…how to get a bike, how to secure it, how to deal with downtown, and what roads are best.
So, you don’t have a bike, you say?
Okay, so you’re showing up in town without a bike. What are your options?
1. Buy a beater bike from Austin Yellow Bike – There are lots of rental options out there, which I’ll outline here, but with this option you get a bike of your own that you can do with as you please. Not only that, but you support a great, local bike cooperative that works to get butts on bikes year round in Austin. And at the end, if you so please, you can pass that bike off to …
2015 Cannondale 27.5 Trigger Carbon Team 2 Reveille Peak Ranch
by Eric Burns
Hilsboro Trifecta Cat 5 Crit
by Todd Clark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n73js9nWYTY&feature=youtu.be
My first crit in 13 years. Felt good, but made a couple of mistakes..realized far too late..then got dropped. Cant wait for next time!
Bike Across America Journal – Friday, March 6, 2015 (Day 25)
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Friday, March 6, 2015 (Day 25) Start: Sweetwater, TX End: Post, TX Weather: 55 degrees, No Clouds, 5 to 10 mph SW Miles: 84 + Took advantage of motel’s included breakfast this morning of biscuits and gravy with orange juice. I left the motel around 8.45am. The first 4+ miles were along the frontage road for Interstate 20. Today could not have been much easier. The weather played a big part with sunny blue skies. mar_6a By 1:15am I was in Snyder, TX eating lunch in …
Wednesday Night Ride
El Paso Bicycle Club
The leaderless rides of 18-22 miles begin from River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club; and Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The favorite route is a loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club Rd. At beginning of season, riders leave 5-5:30 p.m., shifting slightly later to 5:30-6 p.m. as days get longer. Some riders leave from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcrat).
SÃclovÃa officials set sights on safer roads, community
By Jeremy T. Gerlach      www.mysanantonio.com
With SÃclovÃa quickly approaching on March 29, YMCA and city officials are casting the fitness celebration as a chance to bring public attention to road safety.
The biannual event, which drew about 68,000 bikers, walkers and skaters to Broadway and Midtown last September, is expected to draw about 50,000-plus to Southtown this month.
Participants will wind 2.7 miles starting at St. Mary’s Street where it intersects with South Alamo Street, then down Roosevelt Avenue to Steves Avenue and on to Mission Concepción. All the streets will be closed to motor traffic. Participants can expect to see a series of bike demos, …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Mamma Jamma Ride to Beat Breast Cancer – Martindale, TX http://t.co/gvPV1Or0KF
Join us for the 7th An… http://t.co/SyOLNpHW1v
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 11, 2015
New Event Cycling for Libraries, Texas Style – Austin, TX http://t.co/sKhPQgsq3R
We're back! Join us in Austin … http://t.co/100EBGBRBn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 11, 2015
New Event Guano Grinder – Quitaque, TX Guano Grinder at Quitaque, TXhttp://t.co/OvF7QIuyKj Presented by Sun Adv… http://t.co/IlXt30PIyX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 11, 2015
Tweets
It's what makes this team the best!â°ãƒ»ãƒ»ãƒ»â°Don't these ppl know this is @achampionsmind1 's Spring… https://t.co/OvssfaSRJV
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) March 12, 2015
Killer ride today! Come out next Wednesday, same loop, same place, same time. 10a, Bikehaus, 58.5mi…. http://t.co/FQJU1nLrOk
— Durata Training (@DurataTraining) March 11, 2015
Well at least I looked fast today! pic.twitter.com/9uXdp4zVV5
— Chad Haga (@ChadHaga) March 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/575736756617637888
The next CycloBia Brownsville is this weekend! Don't miss out! pic.twitter.com/xLYhOC1DTC
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 11, 2015
Day two in Washington DC for the National Bike Summit with a video presentation by Congressman… https://t.co/cj1R48XyAV
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 11, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Austin Spring Cycling Camp – by 1K2GO Sports, Mar 13, 2015 08:00AM – 333 Wayside Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676, USA(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 11, 2015
2 Day Alert: Barton Creek Greenbelt 360 Entrance Intermediate level – Technical Ride – Austin, TX, Mar 13, 2015 04:00PM – Barton Creek G
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 11, 2015