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Organizers unveil new US Nocturne Cycling Series

Endurance Sports Marketing has announced a new three-race criterium series in the U.S. with events in El Paso, St Petersburg, and San Rafael.

The three-race event will be called the Nocturne Cycling Series and each one will feature several categories with racing throughout the day and into the night around a 1.5km circuit. The series builds on the original Nocturne Cycling event, which was inaugurated in 2007 in London.

The series will take place throughout September next year with San Rafael, California, the first on the 9th, El Paso, Texas on the 16th, and St Petersburg, Florida on the 23rd. Categories include women’s pro, men’s pro, and men’s masters.

“Our firm was honored to be offered the opportunity to launch the Nocturne Cycling Series in the U.S. and after 18 months of planning, searching, and many site visits, we are happy …

Dr. Fred Flinn Simmons Jr. 1933 – 2022

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Dr. Fred Flinn Simmons, Jr., 89, died on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:34am of complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. His family was at his side as he died peacefully with U2’s "Beautiful Day" playing in the background. He will be remembered as a true Renaissance man of the highest order.

A code of excellence drove him and the pursuit of a strong moral and ethical purpose defined him. He was truly one-of-a-kind. Fred, aka "Old Dog", as he was affectionately known, was born in Austin, Texas on July 14, 1933 to Dr. Fred and Narcille Simmons. He graduated from Lamar High School in Houston in 1952 and The University of Texas at Austin in 1954. Following in his Father and Aunt’s footsteps, he received his D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston graduating in 1958. He then served on the faculty of the dental school becoming the "cool" professor with a unique perspective on life and philosophy with an emerging perspective on excellence, innovation and aesthetics. He …

… To describe Fred as an avid sportsman would be an understatement of epic proportions. His passion ran deep in every pursuit he was enamored with. Some included sailing, fencing, tennis, rally car racing, hydroplane motorboat racing, field and target archery, marathon running, road cycling, telemark downhill and cross-country snow skiing, horsemanship, and training hunting dogs for field trial competition as well as bow hunting and bird hunting. Notable titles and records include: 2 World Records in Hydroplane Racing, 1955; Texas State Field Target Archery Champion, 1961-1963; National Field Archery Champion, 1960 (appearing in Sports Illustrated); Winner International Sports Car Rally, Montreal, Mexico, 1959; Boston Marathon, 1978-1979; Winner, State Masters Cycling Time Trial, 1987, Runner-up 1988; Top 3 Finisher National Masters Cycling Championship; Winner, Senior Games, 85+ Category, 2019, age of 84. …

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I hung on for dear life…and suffered through the end of the ride. Will try and use this ride for Next Week’s Film. The weekend has a winter hard freeze and really will not be rideable until maybe late Sunday.

Haarvarks Kemah Tuesday Shenanigans was soo cold on way back home ???????

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More than 80 bikes given away to Brazos Valley kids

By Morgan Riddell | www.kbtx.com

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Ismaili Civic Organization in College Station gave away over 80 bikes to kids around the Brazos Valley Wednesday.

This was thanks to partnerships and sponsorships from around the community. 86 bikes were handed out by the organization just in time for the holidays.

The kids who won a bike walked away with the biggest smiles on their faces and said they could not wait to ride them. But they were also full of thanks and gratitude.

“That gave me a lot of joy. Actually, my parents have actually always taught us to be …

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