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Texas Biking News March 15th 2022

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Longview to host Olympians at state’s largest BMX event of year

By Michael Cavazos | www.news-journal.com

Longview is set to host the state’s largest BMX event of the year next month, and at least two Olympians are scheduled to attend.

The third round of the 2022 USA BMX Freestyle Series will be held at Dodson Action Sports Complex at Ingram Park. The event, which is set April 1-3, will feature amateur and professional competitions.

“It’s really exciting. It’s going to be awesome to watch them ride the park,” said Brian Dodson, who helped bring the skatepark to Longview and for whom the facility is named. “They’re going to ride the park totally different than anyone else. For anyone who’s never seen live BMX riding or been able to go to any competitions where there are professionals, they need to come check this out.”

USA BMX Freestyle is an organization that offers a series of competitions across the …

‘Bike Nights’ return to Circuit of The Americas track

by: Cora Neas | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cyclists will once again ride around the 3.41-mile Circuit of The Americas (COTA) track this week, with the return of the weekly “Bike Nights” program.

Tuesday at 6 p.m., the racetrack’s spring Bike Nights season begins. It runs until the end of June, but will return in September.

“We are thrilled to share our incredible track with the Austin community, celebrating health and togetherness again this year. Nothing beats watching the sun set over the Austin skyline while riding on COTA’s famous stars and stripes,” said Courtney Young, chief experience officer at Circuit of The Americas. …

Bike Registration That Works

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This episode’s guest is Bryan Hance, co-founder of opens in a new windowBike Index, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a universal bike registration service. Their database is used and searched by individuals, bike shops, law enforcement, and other apps giving everyone the ability to register and recover bicycles.

Bryan created StolenBicycleRegistry.com in 2004 because he had way too many bikes stolen – and he realized chasing and recovering stolen bikes was really fun. He works in cyber security and applies OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) methods and processes to chasing bike thieves.

This episode is hosted by guest host Sheri Rosenbaum, columnist and blogger at opens in a new windowSunflower and Pedals. Sheri will be chatting with Bryan on the hot topic of bike shop break-ins and thefts, why shops are being targeted, opens in a new windowhow they discovered stolen bikes in Mexico, and other timely issues.

OTB Cyclery @ Cameron Park in Waco, TX – Saturday May 21st

By Seths Pool | austinmountainbiking.com

Excited to announce the first EVER enduro at Cameron Park on Saturday May 21st in Waco, Texas!

@otbcyclery @slowriseslicehouse @victoryracingevents presents this 6 stage enduro race that’s gonna be a blast for all skill levels!

Best of 2 run format.

Beginner, amateur, expert, and pro classes.

Update: Bike Class Has been added!

we will be raffling a @konabikes shonky DJ frame, @cushcore inserts, @foxmtb helmet, and other swag from @mucoff!

$65 entry, registration is open!

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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