Texas Biking News June 19th 2020
Colin Strickland: The five races that changed my life
By Daniel Benson | www.cyclingnews.com
Gravel racer picks the races that mean the most to him
It’s Gravel Week here on Cyclingnews, and so who better to continue our ‘Five races that changed my life’ series than the reigning Dirty Kanza champion Colin Strickland.
The Texan triumphed ahead of WorldTour pros Peter Stetina, Alex Howes and Lachlan Morton, but it was a long road to the top of the gravel world. Only starting out racing at the age of 23, Strickland took in road and fixed gear racing en route to where he is today.
Here, Strickland talks us through his career so far, picking out five key races that have meant the most to him. …
2020 Tour de Cure: Central South Texas 08/15/2020 @ Virtual
main.diabetes.org
TOUR DE CURE IS NOW VIRTUAL
The safety and health of people living with diabetes, their families, our supporters and volunteers are our #1 priority. With that in mind, we have decided to host our Tour de Cure® event VIRTUALLY.
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health authorities and have decided to change ALL events nationwide to virtual events to include the 2020 Tour de Cure: Central South Texas on 8/15/2020. We will not hold our event at Prairie View A&M Campus.
Even though we won’t be hosting a traditional event, our virtual event will be a chance for you to participate with other people in our community – keeping safe distancing rules in place, of course. Prior to event day, we will have fun and engaging ways to connect to our community of supporters. …
2020 Tour de Cure: North Texas 10/24/2020 @ Virtual
main.diabetes.org
TOUR DE CURE IS NOW VIRTUAL
The safety and health of people living with diabetes, their families, our supporters and volunteers are our #1 priority. With that in mind, we have decided to host our Tour de Cure® event VIRTUALLY.
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health authorities and have decided to change ALL events nationwide to virtual events to include the 2020 Tour de Cure: North Texas on 10/24/2020. We will not hold our event at Panther Island Pavilion.
Even though we won’t be hosting a traditional event, our virtual event will be a chance for you to participate with other people in our community – keeping safe distancing rules in place, of course. Prior to event day, we will have fun and engaging ways to connect to our community of supporters. …
Father-daughter duo from Stuart more than halfway through cross-country cycling journey
by John Evenson | cbs12.com
Louisiana (CBS12) — While so many people haven’t been able to travel because of the global pandemic, one father and daughter duo are taking the ride of their lives. PGA Professional Kevin Compare and his daughter Amy have cycled over 2000 miles as of Thursday, from San Diego, California to Louisiana, with the trek slated to end in St. Augustine, Florida later this month.
Not only is the cross country bicycle adventure on Kevin’s ‘bucket list’, and a chance to spend time with his family during the COVID-19 crisis, the ride is also …
KFQD Interview: TX to AK Charity Bike Ride Goes Online Due to Pandemic
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Greyson Maggio and Devika Raju from the University of Texas Austin join KFQD to discuss The Texas 4000 for Cancer – an annual charity bike ride from Austin to Anchorage. This year, due to coronavirus, the event is happening online. …
Weekend Rides: Bee Creek & Red Horn
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Purely everyone’s own personal decision on group riding….as we are going to follow along the same lines as other cycling events in the area have announced.
Reminders & Covid-19 Protocols: …
Bike Brakes, Gears, Tires and Watch Problems – Ka-ching!
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
In the last week or so, I’ve had a bunch of things go wrong with Sophie the Fairdale. Several flats required professional intervention. Now I’m having to get more puncture-resistant tires and they’er not cheap. Ka-ching. My trusty Garmin watch has finally begun to give out because I basically broke the walk and bike functions by using it so much. I’m able to upgrade it even though the warranty is out. More ka-ching. The bike also needed adjustment to the gearing and brakes needed new pads. The Sun & Ski Sports bike shop mechanics say I …
