So what would “Bike Week” be without a mention of the famous Lance Armstrong. At the moment, he’s hammering it out with Team Radio Shack through the Amgen Tour of California. Here are the latest results before today’s race:
The coverage is on the Versus Network where the telecast is 4-6PM CST and the rebroadcast at 11PM CST. Make sure to check out how ridiculous the scenery is along the California coast. It runs 8 stages and the Individual Time Trial stage runs in Los Angeles during stage 7 so that will definitely be one to check out.
In addition, I thought it would be cool to add a pretty awesome of Lance having some fun with the cats from MASHSF in Austin. The way Lance pulls away at the end is epic.
Tonight is the first Texas Cup Race of the season. The races start at 6PM and the categories are listed as on the flyer above. Last night the racers rode 59 deep during the Friday night open races! It is quite a spectacle. Also, it is such a great experience and opportunity for the racers to ride in this type of climate of competition. So head out to the Velodrome if you want some free action packed entertainment or get your lycra on and ride!
Velodrome racing season is here! April is going to be busy at the Velodrome!
Friday Night Racing at Alkek Velodrome!
The 2010 Friday Night Race Series will be broken up into a Spring and Fall season. While both seasons will count towards the Alkek Rider of the Year standings, the top rider in each category for both the Spring and Fall seasons will be recognized.
Spring Dates:
April 2, 9, 16, 30
May 7, 14, 21
June 4, 11, 18
So as some people might know, next week is the start of the SXSW Festival. Why don’t you just bike there? That’s exactly what these guys are doing from Dallas to Austin on fixed bikes!!
Check out the entry from Centre. It’s inspiring, CHALLENGING but also it shows heart. Best of luck to the guys at SXSFixed.com.
If you have yet to see a cyclocrossing event in Houston yet, it is pretty intense what these guys go through just to get to the finish line. The ability to sustain the agility and keep up the stamina is simply amazing. Imagine pedaling through grass, rough terrain, dirt, mud, hiking, avoiding obstacles in addition to jumping over others. It’s an intense run-through from the minute the gun goes off until they pass the finish line. Nothing clean about this race and if you are, you weren’t doing it right. When you smile, you better have mud on your teeth!
It’s the ultimate mix of mountain bike and road bike riding. Make sure you practice your mount and dismount also…you may hit a couple high notes, if you don’t properly do so.
Some amazing shots by Carlos Rosario at SpareBikes.com from Cross Houston. Great captures! Check out his blog and his photography page.
Amazing capture. What can come of dreams in BC? If you build it, you can conquer it. It’s awesome how they call it their sandbox. It almost makes you think they are flying high on dirt bikes. Sweet blog, also. Inspiring. http://coastalcrew.blogspot.com/
Maybe the dirt paths in Huntsville can live up to it down here? What do you think?
Everyone have a safe, fun, exciting Labor Day weekend! Get your bikes out and do a long ride of stroll around with friends. Great weather.05:30pm Sep 04from SocialScope
