2011 Cyclocross Scuffle at Richard Moya Park
Presented by Texas Bicycle Racing Association
Austin, TX
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Online Registration Will Open Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM ET
We are back again at the same venue for some incredible CX racing action at the Richard Moya Park. There is a mix of twists turns, risers, sand on a straightaway and turning in the sand,tree dodging, and overall good time. This race venue has been around for around 10 years and keeps getting better. We will have food for purchase on hand again from one of our sponsors.
Register: On-Line at www.Bikereg.com(processing fees apply) or Day of the event for $40.00* registration closes 15 minutes prior to race start.
Directions: From the intersection of Hwy. 71 and Hwy. 183, take Hwy. 183 south 2.6 miles to Burleson Road. Turn left on Burleson Road and travel 1.2 miles. Park entrance is on your right.
Start Times:
Class Start Time Length Places-Prizes Entry Fee*
Juniors Open 10:00 am 30 Min 1-3 Plaques $15.00
Juniors 10-14 10:00 am 30 Min 1-3 Plaques $15.00
Men CX 4 10:45 am 30 Min 1-3 Plaques $35.00
Single Speed 10:45 am 30 Min 1-3 Plaques $35.00
Women CX 3-4 10:45 am 30 Min 1-3 Plaques $35.00
Master Men 40+/50+/60+ 11:30 am 45 Min 1-3 Plaques $35.00
Men CX 3-4 12:30 am 45 Min 1-3 $100 $35.00
Women Open CX 1-4 12:32 am 45 Min 1-3 $100 $35.00
Men Open CX 1-4 1:30 pm 60 Min 1-5 $300 $35.00
All Additional Races are $10 Unlicensed riders will be required to purchase a one-day license for $10.00. All Entrants must comply with USAC Rules and are required to wear a certified helmet while on the bike from registration until the last award is presented. Mountain bikes are welcome and encouraged, but bar-ends must be removed. Promoter reserves the right to combine fields and reduce payout if the field does not fee minimum prizes.
Mountain Bike Whisperer Radio Show
This addition of MBW Radio talks with Doug Coyle, Rick Faulkner and Randy “Sully†Sullivan about what’s happening at Colonel’s Bicycles. Doug began his business literally from the back of his van 18 years ago. With the addition of Rick and then Sully the trio have made Colonel’s one of the best bike shops around. Doug, Rick and Sully talk about the shop, …
CLIF BAR 2 Mile Challenge
www.peopleforbikes.org
Did you know that 40% of all urban travel in the U.S. happens within 2 miles of where people live? 90% of that travel is by car! Realizing the great opportunity to help fight climate change, CLIF BAR created a competition to see how many car trips could be replaced with a bike instead. It’s called the 2 Mile Challenge.
To highlight their commitment to bike advocacy and the fight against climate change in 2011, CLIF BAR is out to inspire people to avoid 100,000 car trips – and they are awarding $100,000 in grants along the way! All you have…
Friday Film Fun: Crowd Sourcing a Cargo Bike Documentary
by elliott         Austin on Two Wheels
Very shortly after I started this site, I got my first cargo bike, an Xtracycle Free Radical. At the time, we had a trailer for our kids that they were out growing, and the kit which converts most bikes to long tails with room for 1 adult or 2-3 kids seemed like a good idea. Shortly, I fell in love with its ability to carry lots of stuff and talk with my son and daughter as they experience the world around them. …
Denton, Dallas, Ft Worth weekend events
by bikedenton
There’s no shortage of bikey events around DFW this weekend, so take your pick! Outstanding.
1. Querencia is doing a Tubes, Tires, and Flats educational event from 2-3PM on Sat. …
Cycling and other stuff
Don Bynum’s Blog
Several friends have pointed out that I have let them down by not providing much in the way of entertainment from my blog in the last few months. It seems that some people get a laugh out of reading about the suffering of others. If one’s character is known by that of one’s friends, I guess I am in trouble.
The summer was pretty hot this year. In human terms it was historic, but in the less egocentric geologic terms it was just a modest warm cycle in the climate history of this part of what we currently call North America. Due to the heat, I did not cycle as much as I would have liked. Much of what I did was so early in the morning that memory is sorta foggy about those. However, by the end of August I had raised my year-to-date mileage to…
He was concerned about entering a race since he didn’t own an expensive, top-of-the-line race bike.
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Apparently there was one more affect of my broken chain. Today whenever I shifted in to the normal rear cog I ride in and stand up to pedal the chain skips. This does not happen on any other cog so I am afraid the cog is worn from the old chain. So it is time to replace at least that cog or the whole cluster. What this caused me to do is use another gear combination. My large front chain wheel is a 50 tooth so I shifted to it and then went two lower cogs on the rear cassette. As a result I was riding about 2 to 3 mph faster than I was in the usual combination I use. The pedaling was harder but maybe I was not going as hard as I could or should. Now I need to get this fixed.
The weather turned warmer today with the wind out of the south-southeast at 8 mph. This usually warms things up and brings in some clouds which it did. It was was 78 degrees and the beginning of my ride and 85 at the finish. The humidity increased as well up to 43% which is still low for Houston. The next cool front is not due until the middle of next week so I can ride with my normal attire: short sleeve jersey and bike shorts.
As you can see below my average speed was 15.6 mph which is great. Also my max speed was a whopping 27.4 mph. My average cadence was 78.9 RPM which I suspect is the result of the larger gear combination. I extended the route today to 30.89 miles to make up some of yesterday’s shortfall. October miles are now up to 488.28 and year to date I have ridden 4729.61 miles. The week is now 81.32 miles.
REGISTER FOR THE BIKE MS: SAM’S CLUB 2012 RIDE AT HISTORIC RATE OF ONLY $10.25 ON 10/25
Two-Day, 150+ Mile Fundraising Ride Benefiting the National MS Society Commemorates 25th Anniversary When It Rolls Out May 5-6
WHAT: Registration Kick-off — Time to dust off the training wheels and gear up for the two-day, 150+ mile Bike MS: Sam’s Club Ride coming up May 5-6, 2012. This year don’t just ride, but make history and sign-up early for the 25th annual fundraising event benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Commemorate this anniversary milestone with a $10.25 registration fee valid only on 10/25. Attend the Bike MS: Sam’s Club awards and kick-off party at Union Station, or register online at bikeMStexas.org on Tuesday, October 25 to receive the special rate (note: registration fees increase incrementally as the ride approaches see site for details). Once registered, each $25 online self-donation received on 10/25 enters cyclists into a drawing for an iPad®2. This event continues to grow in popularity since it originated in 1987, and is one of the…
IMBA accepting Trail Care Crew visit applications
By: Cycling News
2012 marks 15th year for US program
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5th annual Ride for the Rescue
El Paso Bicycle Club
Description: Â Â Â Start from Crazy Cat Cyclery Redd Rock (5650 N. Desert at I-10 and Redd). 2 routes and 2 paces. A more moderate group will ride the rollers to Artcraft and head down the valley to La Union and ultimately stop at the Animal Rescue League Shelter for a tour of the shelter, refreshments, prizes and a chance to feed some of the dogs and cats. A faster paced group will stay on the rollers to meet the first group at the Shelter. All participants return to Crazy Cat Cyclery for BBQ. The moderate group will ride 20-25 miles, the faster group 25-30 miles. Donations to ARL gladly accepted, Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825
Grinderbecks Revenge
Event Location: Â Â Â Keist Park Dallas
Event Type: Â Â Â C – Cyclocross
Texas Cup Event    Yes
Texas Cup Level    State
Texas Cup Season    2012
Contact Name    Zac Lytle Event Flyer
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by sooner1
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The next edition will be held on November 12th with the start time moving to 8:00 am. Re-visit this post often and we’ll publish the route as soon as it’s available.
Updated Information on the STCC Express:
Who can Ride, ANYONE that can keep a pace of one of our two groups!  All Shawnee Trail Cycling Club rides are open to ALL cyclists – member or non-member. …
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by scottfranklin@gmail.com      Corinth Cycling Club
When: Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:30pm to Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:30pm CDT
Where: Denton Airport
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: http://www.thebicyclepath.com/community The Bicycle Path will be hosting the Wednesday Night Time trials once again! All levels of riders are encouraged to attend and there is no cost. 6:30pm For more information visit www.thebicyclepath.com or come by the shop
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by elliott         Austin on Two Wheels
It finally feels like fall is here! This week will be the final 2011 edition of the Driveway Crits and the Tour de Fat rolls into town. If riding long is more your style, check out the very cool three day Destination: Leakey ride and Sunday’s Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour to benefit the The University of Texas Cycling Club.
Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. Thanks to Jason at ATXBS for letting us know about some events we couldn’t find elsewhere. As…
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By Matt Stephens       www.yourhoustonnews.com
Host of an Ironman Triathlon and dozens of other cycling and running events throughout the year, perhaps it’s no surprise that The Woodlands recently received designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community and a Runner Friendly Community.
“It is a reflection of the community commitment to bicycling and promoting a healthy lifestyle,†said John Powers, assistant general manager of community services for The Woodlands Township. “It’s an…
