By Peter Radowick The yardsticks used to measure a successful road cycling event vary depending on which side of the saddle you sit. Race organizers want to attract enough riders to, at minimum, break even and have a drama-free event. Cyclists want value for their entry fee. They want course options, smooth roads, a little swag, and, […]
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THE BIKE RIDE ACROSS TEXAS: A LEARNING LABORATORY
Coleman Patterson, Ph.D. Director of Leadership Studies and Professor of Management and Leadership Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, Texas THE BIKE RIDE ACROSS TEXAS: A LEARNING LABORATORY As a management and leadership professor, I am constantly looking for ways for my students to implement and practice the theories and principles that they read about and study […]
World’s Hardest Cycling Climb
Ron Hawks is at it again! This time his adventures took him to Hawaii. Always enjoy reading about his adventures! [divide icon=”circle” width=”medium” color=”#d6d6d6″] When cyclist talk about the greatest climbs in the world, most can agree that Alpe d’Huez is the most famous, Passo de Stelvio is the most spectacular and Mt. Ventoux is […]
Alpe d’Huez
Ron is one of our Wheelbrothers and is one of those individual that just LOVES the idea of riding hills. Well, hills and mountains that is. This summer he had the opportunity to travel to France and cycle along Tour de France roads. While there he apparently found some ‘hills’ as well and made it […]
Ride Report – Ride for Heroes 2014
Have you read one of our Ride Reports? Wheel Brother Ride Reports are first hand reports from recently past races, to give you the scoop on exactly what it is like to ride it! This week, we have a Ride Report from Eric Haugland. He scoped out Ride of Heroes, and was kind enough to share his […]
We Rode the NETT with Spinistry and LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!
You may be asking yourself, “Just what is the NETT and why would I ride such a thing.” Good question. Let me shed a little light for you. The Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) is a rail-to-trail program that is working to develop a trail system through 19 cities from Farmersville to New Boston. This 130 […]
Cyclist Review: No Tricks, Just Treats at Trick It Up in Farmersville, Texas
This third annual Farmersville Texas Chamber of Commerce Trick it Up Bike Rally started at the Best Center just of south of downtown. It is situated across from the city park which is next to Onion Shed, where access to the North East Texas Trail is gained; to locals is known as the Chaparral Trail. […]
Honor America’s Healing Heroes at Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride
Photo courtesy of: Juan Carlos Hernandez Join in the cycling fun and help injured veterans lead healthier lives! Fort Worth, Texas, March 26, 2013 – The Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride is spinning into Fort Worth on April 14, and you can join in the cycling fun to support America’s healing heroes. The Honor Ride-Clay […]
Ride Report – Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest 2013
Thank you once again to Harold Darling who has been so kind to submit a ride report to us. If YOU have a ride report you would like to share about your local races please send them to us! By Harold Darling: Thought I would give everyone a ride report for The Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest […]
Riding for Red
Imagine Riding 526 Miles Over Just a 6 Day Period? Well That’s the Challenge for Me and 150 Other Riders Who are on a Mission to Help Disaster Victims [Editor’s note] Here is a story from Matt, one of our Wheelbrothers. Matt is one of the many pieces that make this motely group of […]