Texas Bicycling News Digest May 3rd
Fixed Touring
Fixed Touring is having a great time at the 2015 El Clasico bike race. The first stage was a 48 mile road race from El Paso to La Cruces. The smooth roads and mountain views made for a memorable day on the bike with club members talking first and second.
Wounded Warriors: The W100K
by Bob Daemmrich      www.texastribune.org
Every spring, former President George W. Bush hosts a 100-kilometer mountain bike ride for wounded veterans at his Prairie Chapel Ranch ranch near Crawford. Photographer Bob Daemmrich was there Friday and offers this slideshow. …
They’re Paving Paradise
Bike Noob
Okay, that’s perhaps a bit of an overstatement. Austin is not a biking paradise, regardless of what you’ve heard.
But the reason has to do with the point of this post. The city has gotten too big, too fast. We’re now at about 843,000, which makes us the 11th-largest city in the United States. The roads I enjoyed biking on when I took up the sport eight years ago are not as inviting as they once were.
Just on Sunday’s ride, I made a jaunt out to the southeastern part of the city, where it starts becoming rural — or, at least, semi-rural. It used to be, that once you got east of Interstate 35, buildings spread out …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Garden Ridge-Gruene Latte Ride http://t.co/R5kputOMOn
This ride is a friendly, mild-paced, stay-toget… http://t.co/7SoFQrnsQ1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 4, 2015
Tweets
Averaging 15 mph on a mountain bike for 26 miles is my idea of FUN!!!!!!! I don't remember the last… https://t.co/oPcGSSqqrD
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) May 4, 2015
Tonight, we honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Full story at 9:00 @foxaustin pic.twitter.com/Xcy554TvtL
— Ashley Paredez (@AshleyOnABC15) May 4, 2015
Yesterday's 1st annual #CycloviaSoPadre at #SouthPadreIsland was a success! We had a great time! pic.twitter.com/3mDR4JnqCq
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 4, 2015
#PedalToPadre…my favorite bicycle ride!! #SouthPadreIsland pic.twitter.com/UPNWkzHDpx
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 4, 2015
Midfield 21st place at #HoustonGrandCrit masters 35+. Great event, great weekend of racing. #iamspecialized #raceyourbike @SugarCycles
— Jeff C. (@331miles) May 3, 2015
Today was by far the toughest #xc #mountainbikerace I've ever been in. A nasty three man #crash two… https://t.co/PJTWsVNluX
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) May 3, 2015
The guys ready to drop the hammer. 🚴💯 #atomcyclist #shopofthepros #cyclinglife #cyclingphoto… https://t.co/WFxJANSjg1
— Trek El Paso (@TrekElPaso) May 3, 2015
Anthony and the new shop kit! 🚴💯 #atomcyclist #shopofthepros #cyclinglife #cyclingphoto #trekbikes… https://t.co/UMe6hz11rX
— Trek El Paso (@TrekElPaso) May 3, 2015
BikeHouston had a nice day at the bikebarntx Grand Crit. #ibikehtown Thx to all the new members and… https://t.co/YkoyeTRRGx
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 3, 2015
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/594966365338865666
Finished Day 2! 74.2, 159.5 total. Awesome ride #TeamBigDog Day 2 Lunch Stop #TeamBigDog @BikeMS_DFW #bikeMS pic.twitter.com/a79cYVPUOX
— Rice MS Ravens (@RiceMSRavens) May 3, 2015
Successful trip to Houston for the bikebarntx #houstongrandcrit with @thesheehanimal for the Win!… https://t.co/6zHGDggpeN
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) May 3, 2015
Houston Grand Prix P12 results. @elbowzracing with @thesheehanimal for the Win. #houstongrandprix pic.twitter.com/dnkJqBCBb8
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) May 3, 2015
#heforshe womens open #houstongrandcrit here's the #cobra @ Buffalo Bayou Running Trail https://t.co/f0I9GrWLog
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) May 3, 2015
Open ladies drill'n it on the front #houstongrandcrit #kolopromo https://t.co/Cp0ogH4qpM
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) May 3, 2015
Michael Sheehan takes the win at The Houston Grand Crit and Stefan Rothe won the $500 crowd prime. Thanks to all… http://t.co/GBsZuT9nZa
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) May 3, 2015
#rolwheels team ride https://t.co/wGbcgoOZSU
— Jorge (@jrmartinezm) May 3, 2015
Finished! 150 miles and 2 days of pedaling to end MS! #BikeMSDFW #MSBike150 #wheresBetsy pic.twitter.com/zPXazusXMK
— Betsy Price (@MayorBetsyPrice) May 3, 2015
#rolwheels team ride https://t.co/eKZ16ciro3
— Jorge (@jrmartinezm) May 3, 2015
Check out my 91.7 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/cw1SrY3kS4#iamspecialized #sworks #tarmac
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) May 3, 2015
#kolopromo goes big at #houstongrandcrit with @premiumdraught #growler hand ups ! @ Eleanor Tinsley Park https://t.co/Na85voiQlc
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) May 3, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikeMS_DFW/status/594908875087679488
Cheering on our MS bikers. @BikeMS_DFW pic.twitter.com/eDAqofySkf
— Patti S (@psfaith14) May 3, 2015
Beautiful morning at #houstongrandcrit @BikeBarnTX pic.twitter.com/T3VzKGtFVe
— Bob Stokes (@rstoker29) May 3, 2015
Houston Grand Crit with some great friends. Finally met @crazycyclistnic !!! pic.twitter.com/CplKnY7WMS
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) May 3, 2015
171 miles this week. Great week, now it's time for a relaxing Sunday. #ridetexas #fujibikes #cycling… https://t.co/HAVHpKrj1k
— George Amen (@jore346) May 3, 2015
Lots of folks out enjoying the trail on this beautiful Sunday morning! @DallasParkRec @dallasparksfnd @1500Marilla pic.twitter.com/CsVDMmElyX
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) May 3, 2015
Day One before blast off! #BikeMSDFW #BicyclesInc is here to #OutSmartMS canaricyclewear #SugarSkulls… https://t.co/adFAKDaB4s
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) May 3, 2015
Mad Duck Filthy Fondo Results https://t.co/1eH3GCwktQ http://t.co/DOXkaM0yfr
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 3, 2015
Team @hopsandgrain on the road for Day Two of the @BikeMS_DFW! Wish us luck! pic.twitter.com/qH1EYO6xgR
— Danny Clay (@danielclay82) May 3, 2015
It's Day Two of the @BikeMS_DFW ride and riders are headed to Sundance Square in Fort Worth. #BikeMS
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) May 3, 2015
Coldspring Road Race yesterday, #HoustonGrandCrit today. What a weekend. #rideyourbike #raceyourbike @SugarCycles
— Jeff C. (@331miles) May 3, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikeMS_DFW/status/594833014233792512
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Tour du Rouge – Houston, TX, May 05, 2015 08:00AM – (CST) http://t.co/TewX3zkCKr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: Sun & Ski Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX, May 05, 2015 05:30PM – 501 S Plano Rd, Richardson Square, 501 S Plano Rd, Ri
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 3, 2015