Texas Bicycling News Roundup March 13th 2016
Fallen Friend and MTBer
by throet www.bikemojo.com
Most of you on this blog don’t even know me, let alone my dear friend Todd Lang whose life last week was cut way too short. What’s relevant is that Austin is my home and Todd, who’s ridden all over the U.S., loved coming here to ride and have fun. In fact after his first trip here, he ended up shipping one of his many bikes here so that he could visit regularly Fall thru Spring to enjoy riding, exploring, and recreating (not to be confused with re-creating). Unfortunately he only got to enjoy two such visits, the last one in early Feb. During his visits here we managed to ride Deception, RPR, Pace Bend, Reimer’s Ranch, and WC. Of course we also enjoyed many of Austin’s fine establishments, and he especially liked ABGB and the Oasis Brewery. Like many of us MTBers, Todd thoroughly …
Mirage Cycling Club “Non-Elite†Team
texasbikeracing.com
Mirage Cycling Club has been around since 1982. Can any Texas team/club top that?
Sponsors:
Richardson Bike Mart,
3Dallas Printing,
The Terrill Group
Bikes and Wheels:
What ever we can get our hands on
Kit:
Castelli
Objectives:
The promotion and development of …
An Englishman in America
By Rob Lee www.crazyguyonabike.com
Mar 13: To Silsbee
Sunday March 13, 2016, 43 miles (69 km) – Total so far: 1,604 miles (2,581 km)
Posted via email Sun Mar 13 19:21:02 2016 PDT
I was only planning a shortish day today. I would loop North from Orange to rejoin the Adventure Cycling route at Evadale. It was then a few miles further West to Silsbee where I was planning to camp for the night (after not using the tent for the last four nights!).
The day started well, with a Waffle House breakfast. May as well take the …
Grand Parkway Bike Ride Saturday March 19th
by housthatguy www.reddit.com
I just wanted to let cyclists in the area know about an upcoming ride on a new section of the Grand Parkway before it opens. Would you like to have the chance to ride on a brand new major roadway in the greater Houston area with no traffic on the road except bicycles? Through a unique partnership that includes …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
80 miles of gravel this weekend and the only puncture I had was from a piece of glass before I ever left the pavement.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) March 14, 2016
Checked out Brushy today, still a little wet but mostly rideable, prime conditions coming in the next few days! pic.twitter.com/XaRooDyS9S
— Peddler Bike Shop (@PeddlerBike) March 14, 2016
The first track racing night of the 2016 year is less than a week away. Bring your cooler and come out to the… https://t.co/A1S5j2jc3B
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) March 14, 2016
With DST in affect we'll start our weekly Monday Social Rides tomorrow, 3/14, @ 6pm from @ATCTriShop again. See you there! #rothetraining
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) March 14, 2016
Happy to take the win at last stage of #tourofcorsicana today. Hard, windy, & fun racing! https://t.co/Z4noDlF8L9 pic.twitter.com/q7FF2HhOfm
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) March 13, 2016
Mixed news today from Corsicana. Hearts go out to Garrison who'd be riding out of his mind lately but suffered a… https://t.co/od530zPyRk
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/709122851002064897
New report for Cypresswood (Collins Park): Muddy in spots, trail is Trails are open . More at https://t.co/P4Y9ZHCljR
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) March 13, 2016
UT bill that lets #biketheft victims get #stolenbikes back from pawn shops – without paying 'ransom' – has passed https://t.co/T1mOPyzx98
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) March 13, 2016
Team @SuperSquadra answers your questions tomorrow at BSS Lamar about racing the @drivewayseries. #critsarecoming https://t.co/ZNDyWHsD9e
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/vhuckaba/status/708923225418244096
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Early Bird Ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/ALZe3HKOPN— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 13, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Texas Hell Week – Fredericksburg, TX, Mar 15, 2016 08:00AM – Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA(CST) https://t.co/C7egsXDd0L
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 13, 2016
2 Day Alert: Flat Creek Crossing Ranch – Paydirt – Johnson City, TX, Mar 15, 2016 08:30AM – Flat Creek Crossing Ranch – County Road 201
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 13, 2016
2 Day Alert: Bicycle Sport Shop Beginner Racer Program Driveway Clinic Series – Austin, TX, Mar 15, 2016 05:30PM – 8400 Delwau Ln, Austi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 13, 2016
2 Day Alert: Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX, Mar 15, 2016 05:45PM – Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd, Richardson, TX 75082, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 13, 2016
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Mar 15, 2016 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) https://t.co/Fekghjdj1c
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 13, 2016