Today is the one year anniversary of the passing of Rick Ankrum, Founder of texbiker.net. He was tragically killed on 9/18/2024 when he was hit by a car while cycling in Houston, Texas. Today our family honors him, as we continue to deal with our grief and the shock of having lost him in such a devastating and sudden manner. Words cannot express how profoundly he is missed. Cycling was his passion, so in his memory we offer his favorite saying, “Let’s ride!”.
Rick Ankrum (1947-2024)
We sat down with our TTC Coordinator, Collin Hill, and our ’24 season Top Coach, Travis Loy from the Hays County Stingers, and got the inside scoop on Texas NICA Teen Trail Corps.
What does teen trail corps mean to you?
Collin: TTC to me, is a way to get students involved in the cycling community as a whole, through trail building and maintenance. It’s also a great opportunity to get students involved in trail advocacy. Off road cycling and mountain biking will completely go away if the next generation of cyclists don’t step up and get involved in taking care of trails.
Travis: I see TTC as an opportunity to take students out and let them see the work it takes to maintain the environment that they need in order to ride, race, and enjoy cycling. Hopefully they see the work that it takes, and really light a fire in the next generation. It is also a way to get more youth working on trails as opposed to older generations, who will at some point have to stop working. …
More than 1,000 riders from across Texas and the country will embark on an annual bicycle ride around the 66-mile shoreline of Corpus Christi Bay for the 22nd annual Conquer the Coast on Saturday.
Initially created by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce to raise money for the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Athletics Program, the event has grown to attract riders of all skill levels from throughout the region, now offering route options of 66, 21 and 10 miles.
Conquer the Coast offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the coastal breeze, palm trees and …
Pink Diamonds, Survivors of Cancer, Inc. was founded to provide financial assistance to nonprofit agencies and organizations whose services support individuals living with breast and other cancers. Funds raised are to be used to provide information and referrals for early detection and treatment for underinsured or uninsured persons diagnosed with cancer.
Founder Linda Lydia, recognized as Survivor of the Year in 2023, says, “I have a cancer journey starting in 1995 to date, with triple negative breast cancer. I have been blessed by God to walk and …
Alice’s note: This story first appeared in my blog The Bright Lights of Muleshoe on September 10, 2024. I always wondered about the young man who rode all over town on his bike. And now I know the whole story. A familiar sight for many years in Muleshoe was Francisco “Frank” Garcia, known as Panchito to many people, intrepidly peddling his bike all over town, rain or shine, snow or sun. Panchito passed away on August 29, 2024, in Plainview, and …
Annual Gary Rich Golf Classic event also coming up on Oct. 28 KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – As a way to bring a sense of normalcy to women and children who have survived an abusive relationship, the Kendall County Women’s Shelter is collecting new or gently used bikes for their clients.
“For our adult clients, it is a great form of exercise, or it helps them get to a new job they just got,” said Emma Collar, the communications coordinator for the shelter. “They can get around and do things like that. And then, for our children, it is a fun gift. I remember when I was a child getting my first bike and riding it around, so this would be our gift for them.” …
Tips can be called in to SAPD Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP (7867) SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are looking for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. According to police, the driver of a dark-colored four-door pick up with aftermarket wheels and a sign attached to its driver side back door, was traveling eastbound on Historic Old Highway 90. …
One resident hopes for a ‘no car, no walkers’ trail.
The city is hoping to improve bike lanes at Woodlawn Lake Park and asking residents to share their concerns in a survey. The Westside park is known for its walking, running “loop” trail that circles the lake, however, some residents are sharing the bike lanes on the outer loop is typically filled with cars.
San Antonio’s transportation department released its survey, hoping to receive feedback on the following: Study possible improvements to the bike lanes; examine …
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Ride for Rotary 2024 event is a major fundraiser for Rotary that supports youth community programs like RYLA and youth exchange.
The event is set for Oct. 6. and is a 25-mile ride from Brownsville to South Padre Island.
Registration is encouraged through social media and emphasizes the event’s benefits for health and community engagement.
The event is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and the community is invited to join.
In car-centric Texas, the capital city is building a cycling utopia by investing millions in new infrastructure.
On one of the last cool mornings in May, Kari Kuwamura mounted a bicycle at Spokesman South to lead a casual group ride up South Congress to City Hall, joining more than 3,200 other Austinites in National Bike to Work Day. Across the city, local businesses hosted “fueling stations” to support Austin’s two-wheeled commuters with tacos and coffee. Feeling safe alongside cars wasn’t instantaneous when Kuwamura first started riding, and as the executive director of the nonprofit Ghisallo, their work focuses on helping novice cyclists build that same confidence. Surrounded by fellow riders, the biking advocate felt a surging sense of appreciation at just how far Austin has come in the last decade as the city makes strides to become a haven for cyclists.
Normally, when Kuwamura is on two wheels, you’ll find them on a trail. The reasoning: “I want to …
A huge weekend at Alkek Velodrome saw our Elite TT Champions decided along with Match Sprint and Omniums on Sunday! We have our Space City Interstellar Omniums on Tuesday which will be out final USAC event of 2024 followed by our RoY Finals the following week.
Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues 10th Sept – USAC Space City Interstellar Omnium
6:45pm Tues 10th Sept – TNR RoY Finals Night
6:45pm Fri 18th Oct – FNR Lapathon Eliminator
6:45pm Fri 25th Oct – FNR Aussie Team Night
5pm Sat 26th Oct – GHCF Fundraiser Lapathon ’24 …
From a seldom used route yesterday to a frequently route today: Atascocita – Walden – Huffman. The start came later than I expected rolling away at 10:49 AM on my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. The summer weather still hung around but the sky was gorgeous and the wind light at 4 mph. My legs though were not as powerful as yesterday. I stopped for a rest at a bench just south of the FM1960 underpass on the Atascocita Hike and Bike Trail. It was in the shade and called out to me as I neared. How could I resist? The light breeze felt good and my legs appreciated the break, I think.
I pried myself off the bench and headed to Walden. Crossing Farmingham Road I continued on a short section of the trail to Cross Country Drive. This was the first time riding this section in this direction. The concrete trail is a recent addition. When I arrive at FM1960 it was time to ride east over Lake Houston, south on Fairlake Lane, and Old Atascocita Road. At FM2100 I turned left towards Huffman and FM1960. As I rode north the wind seemed to change directions challenging my legs with each move. At the FM1960 traffic light a man was passing out flyers and asking for donations. We’ve chatted before and he asked how far I was riding today and how much was left. I answered “about 11 miles” and he replied that was less than the 12 miles I said the last time. He told me to have a good day as the light changed and I rode on.
Riding west on FM1960 was not not my fastest time with the breeze taxing my legs when I was out in the open. Once I moved to Atascocita Shores Drive the wind was buffered by the terrain, houses, and trees. I stopped at the Kings River Pool in the shade to rest the legs and drink cold water while resting. A little over 5 miles left in the ride. The next stop was on the W. Lake Houston Parkway bridge where it goes up for boat traffic.
Despite the lackluster legs my overall average speed hit 13.2 mph until I was on the greenbelt at Magnolia Cove Drive going north. Only about 3.5 miles left. I finished at 1:52 PM.
Weather: Start 86 degrees, humidity 68%, dew point 74.0, fair, wind S 4 mph: Finish 91 degrees, humidity 60%, dew point 75.3, partly cloudy, wind N 6 mph.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Conquer the Coast bike ride this weekend on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The bike ride is for cyclists of all ages. There’s a 10 mile route for families and less experienced riders, a 21 mile route and a 66 mile ride for the most experienced cyclists. All routes take you along the Ocean Drive for a scenic ride along the Corpus Christi Bay.
The President and CEO of United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Al Arreola Jr. caught …
A new detour route on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Waller Creek will be put into place on Monday, September 30, and is scheduled to remain in place through mid-December 2024.
The new route will take users over Waller Creek on a temporary creek crossing. This detour will not require trail users to dismount bicycles and no equipment crossings of the trail are planned. For safety reasons, the entire route …
Officials with the Houston-based nonprofit A Tale of Two Bridges are looking to raise $10,000 to plant trees along a stretch of the Heights Hike and Bike Trail in early 2025.
Two-minute impact
A Tale of Two Bridges was founded by Heights resident Emmanuel Nunez in 2022 with the goal of making neighborhoods more walkable and connected. Its name is derived from past advocacy to build two new bridges over White Oak Bayou for pedestrians and cyclists that use the Heights Hike and Bike Trail and the White Oak Bayou Trail.
Now, Nunez is looking to use the group for a new tree-planting effort that would add roughly 200 trees along the Heights Hike and Bike Trail between Lawrence and Yale streets, an area he said lacks sufficient shade. …
VICTORIA, Texas – Victoria Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s help in providing information about a fatal collision on U.S. Highway 59. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of US Highway 59 North. According to the investigation, a 62-year-old Hispanic male was riding a blue bicycle southbound in the northbound lanes when he was struck by a vehicle. The cyclist did not survive his injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Victoria Crime Stoppers 361-572-4200
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) – Anew bicycle club is promoting heart health in Killeen called Kruise Kontrol.
Organizers said after about two months, hundreds of people signed up eager to join.
Co-founders Aaron Finley and Matt Kinnard said for some cyclists, a pedal is the pathway to getting to you know your community better.
“We’re just some likeminded people coming together to enjoy a good bike ride,” said Finley.
Organizers said the bicycling club meets every …
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The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Hump day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
PSR Fast Legs Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
YEE-HAW! Social Ride (GIRLS ONLY) Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Trek Sugar Land Telfair Loop Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
New Magnolia Brewing Co. Bikes and Beers Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MCC – SPECTATORS THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
JL SMACKDOWN THURSDAYS (PAPER CLIP) Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
MCC Thursday Morning ride (Habanero!) Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
Bridgeland Ride 2.0 Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Harvest Green – Zone 2 Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Morning SBux Crew – Manvel (51) Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Sienna ride up Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:05 AM
Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
JL FLASH FRIDAY (PAPER CLIP) Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
PSR Friday Night Social Ride Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
ZUBE SATURDAYS WITH NWCC Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Spring Creek Greenway 36 miles Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
R3- 38 mile Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
JL Ride to Community Park w/ MTHCC (35 & 59 mile Routes) Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
R3 Ride 33 Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
MCC Blendin Coffee Club Ride Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
MCC Coffee Ride – Blendin Coffee Shop Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
Trek Westchase Sept Beer & Taco Ride Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:45 AM
PRIVATE: Alyssa’s Cafecito Ride w/ Amigos Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Sunday Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
JL Sunday Recovery (Pearland route) Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
JL MONDAY POWER HOUR (PAPER CLIP) Monday, September 23, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
Day 17: Sanderson to Comstock, TX Monday September 16, 2024, 90 miles (145 km) – Total so far: 911 miles (1,466 km) Gerry – rest day
Vinny -I rode 90 miles without any services or shade. Got on the road at 5am. Very little wind for the first 3 hours of which I covered half the route. Unfortunately the next 5 hours were not as pleasant as the winds and temperatures rose. At least I didn’t experience any flats today.
