Violet Crown Cycling

08/13/2026

There is a quiet moment most people who ride long enough eventually reach.

It’s not the finish line.

It’s the recognition that the bike has been rearranging how you see yourself.

David Comer didn’t arrive at cycling as a natural athlete. He talks about the body he once didn’t trust — the weight, the Crohn’s diagnosis, the years of not seeing himself as capable. Then the group rides. The steady wheels. The slow accumulation of miles that rewrote the story.

In this conversation we get into:
• How community can hold both high standards and wide doors
• What it means to sit near the back and learn the flow
• Fear showing up as anger (especially for men)
• Building a 450-member club without losing its soul
• Mentorship that waits for you at the back of the pack

Full episode is up now.

Watch: https://youtu.be/hQ9I5ljC0tw
Read the companion piece: https://www.philphails.com/episodes/violet-crown-david-comer-cycling-community-leadership/

What’s a moment the bike (or any hard practice) quietly changed how you see yourself?

David Comer, president of the Violet Crown Sports Association, join...

11/28/2025

Looking for some late season cyclocross practice? Look no further. Get ready for state CX champs at Dinocross in Austin on Jan 10/11!

Practices will consist of instruction for first time riders and open time on small practice courses where you can build and hone your skills between race weekends.

On 12/7 .on.wheels will host a clinic for women's riders. This is open to all WTFNB identifying riders.

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10/31/2025

Every year we have to give a massive shout-out to our sponsors for helping us make sure the prizes for Webberville CX are on point and they delivered yet again! Thanks to , , and all our podium finishers this weekend are going to be taking home something sweet!

We'll see you Saturday and Sunday at the races. Reg link is in our bio. Prices increase at 5 pm Friday!

10/27/2025

Interested in joining our men’s racing team?

Ride with us tomorrow (10/28) at 5:30pm or Thursday (10/30) at 6:30am—short routes (linked in our stories!) starting seaholm, some spirited climbs, and a post-ride hang to chat about our application process. Excited to meet y’all!

10/27/2025

This weekend Webberville CX returns for two days of some of the fastest CX racing in Texas. Put your knobbies on and come join the party. Registration link in our bio.

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors that help make this race possible: Royal Oilfield Services SLS Risk Huez Partners .send.cycle

10/24/2025

Violet Crown is ready to throw down at Best Cross this weekend! Thanks .cyclocross and for hosting this awesome race in San Antonio!

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10/18/2025

It's that time of year again! Cross season is in full swing and Webberville CX is just around the corner. Do not miss your chance to enjoy the world-class beach party!

Massive shout-out to all the sponsors of Violet Crown who help make this race possible: Royal Oilfield Services SLS Risk Huez Partners .send.cycle

09/17/2025

This Sunday, tacos get a serious protein upgrade. 🌮💪

Join us for the VC Sunday Ride, where BEEST Snacks will be serving up our clean, crunchy, ultra-high-protein jerky — not just as your favorite snack, but as a bold, delicious topping for breakfast tacos.

🟠 24g protein per oz

🔵 0g sugar

🌟 Made with real meat, nothing fake

📍 Mañana | 🗓 Sunday Sept 21

⏰ 7:00am tacos & coffee | 7:30am wheels down

09/11/2025

Cross ain't coming, it's here! Whether you're new to CX or just looking to warm up your skills ahead of our local race season, come out to a practice. We will review all the fundamentals you need to have success like race starts, cornering, mounts and discounts, and the dreaded barriers 😱.

It's a hoppin' good time!

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: Royal Oilfield Services SLS Risk Huez Partners .send.cycle

09/10/2025

We were thrilled to sponsor a great day of racing at the 2025 Oatmeal Classic Texas State Road Race Championships this past Sunday! The Violet Crown race teams had a fantastic showing in challenging weather conditions, riding away with multiple podiums:

🥉 Donald took 3rd in Men’s Master’s 70+
🥉 3rd place for Cade in Jr. Boys 9-12
🥉 Ethan got the bronze in Men’s Cat 4
🥇 Elizabeth is your 2025 TX State Champ in Women’s Cat 5

Thank you to all the volunteers, racers, spectators, and officials who made this such a fun day of cycling, to for the stunning photography, and to for keeping us caffeinated!

An extra special thank you to our sponsors for their support!