Former paramedic stops by Lufkin in coast-to-coast ride for awareness of emergency vehicles
By AUSTIN KING | lufkindailynews.com
A former paramedic raising awareness for public safety on emergency vehicles by riding from coast to coast has reached Lufkin in his journey.
Border Bike Trip, Day 18: In the World of Bicycle Tourism
By Grant Wishard | www.weeklystandard.com
After a whirlwind visit to Casas Grandes and Colonia Juarez on the Mexican side I crossed back into El Paso late Friday night to pick up my bike from the mechanic. I still had a few hours of daylight, so I set off immediately for Clint, Texas, a small farming town 20 miles outside El Paso. It was nerve-wracking to get back on the bike, five weeks after I fractured my elbow. Wounded stallions such as myself rarely make it off the racetrack, much less back to the starting gate for a second attempt. …
Park improvements part of spring upgrades at Lake Waco, dam
www.chron.com
WACO, Texas (AP) — Lake Waco is kicking off spring by opening spruced-up park facilities, starting with 2.8 miles of fresh asphalt across the Lake Waco dam.
The Waco Tribune-Herald reports the Lake Waco Dam trail has reopened after nearly six months of closures for the sake of a $1 million project to reinforce the dam. …
… The dam trail has been popular with cyclists, walkers and runners since it opened in 2000, but it has been closed several times for maintenance in the last few years. …
Southern Tier on a Recumbent 2018
By Joseph Valenzi | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 26 – March 28 Wednesday – Rio Frio TX: Rest Day
Monday March 5, 2018
I’m better today, after feeling really crabby yesterday. There is very little to do here, and nowhere to go, so everyone slept in, had breakfast and is now piddling around and/or napping. We were all beat yesterday. We had some rain overnight, but the worst of the thunderstorms were off to the east. The forecast promises to be good for the next few days which will help.
We are staying in a four bed cabin. I’m bunking with …
The Limo Bikes to Bayous and Beaches
By Marilyn Swett | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Gatesville to Temple, TX: Hup 2, 3, 4
Wednesday March 28, 2018, 35 miles (56 km) – Total so far: 279 miles (449 km)
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.†– Dolly Parton
You know you’re officially in the South when the hotel is serving grits for breakfast and puts out a carafe of sweet tea next to the coffee pots!
It was a cold, gloomy morning when we exited the hotel today. The worst of the storms had moved on and it looked like we would have a mostly dry ride.
We turned east on Hwy 36 toward Temple. The pavement was …
Captain’s Blog – 3/28/18 – SAG volunteers needed
by danitza | cycling.powweb.com
It happens to the best of us. You sign up to ride 30+miles on your first practice ride and reality reminds you that you have not ridden in a long time. You are starting to wonder what to do if your legs decide to quit on you, suddenly, you hear what sounds like music to your ears: “Are you doing OK?†It is the friendly SAG volunteer…God’s sent answer to prayer! It was 2015 for me, and I still remember the wonderful feeling of knowing that they were checking on me. That reassurance …
Joe’s Southern Tier Adventure
By Joe Athas | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 44: Marfa-Marathon
Tuesday March 27, 2018, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,234 miles (1,986 km)
Wind can be the most demoralizing thing on a fully loaded bike.
I woke up today feeling pretty good for a camping night’s rest. I did wake up twice at night, once to pee and once just because. The quality of sleep is increasing, but my legs still don’t quite have enough room to spread out to feel all that comfortable at night. I love my mummy bag, keeps me super warm, but the positions I can sleep in are quite limited. I’m excited for some warmer weather where I don’t need to zip it up all the way.
Anywho, I woke up at first light and beelined for the “lobby†at El Cosmico. They had …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Please disregard if you have already registered for this year's Riot.
Verified all routes today just to make sure the rains didn't create any issues. Everything was already near perfect! We only have 70 spots… https://t.co/Khsr2dgMYM
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) March 29, 2018
Recap on SXSW 2018: Austin’s bike share system surpasses previous overall use record from 2015. This year saw a nearly 50% increase in bike share usage compared to 2017 and set an overall system record for the festival at 23,526 trips! pic.twitter.com/nU17ksvUvI
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) March 28, 2018
Lets get this rolling and help build the numbers on Team Bike Mart for the BikeMS which starts right here in Frisco. Its a fun, well supported event for an unbelievable cause and the finish in Sundance Square downtown… https://t.co/6ihTdb3py7
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) March 28, 2018
Get rolling with NRH Mayor Oscar Trevino on Tues. Apr 3 at 6pm for the first bike ride of the 2018 season! This is a family friendly bike ride & open to all ages. Thank you to our sponsor Bicycles Inc for making sure everyone is ready to roll! More info: https://t.co/GpWacGhlNy pic.twitter.com/q4ObwYGvr0
— NRH Parks & Rec (@NRHPARD) March 28, 2018
Riot routes are scouted and in good shape! Route details will be emailed tonight to registered riders.
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) March 28, 2018
Wheels down at 8 AM starting Saturday! pic.twitter.com/tHc5XjUrqU
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) March 28, 2018
I pedaled over to Pease Park on my ride home yesterday to check out this groovy new installation. https://t.co/Z61Xqu1p5d
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) March 28, 2018
PayDirt this weekend!! March 31, 2018Saturday
April 21, 2018Saturday
May 5,… https://t.co/MkBdE23hRr— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) March 28, 2018
This is so awesome! Is your kiddo interested in The Driveway Series Junior’s Racing starting 3 May? Post up here if you are interested. https://t.co/JzD7JFlhFj
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) March 28, 2018
Join us in New Berlin on Saturday. Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/vOuWruct5n pic.twitter.com/GfGrXCUFU7
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) March 28, 2018
Austin Rattler Riders! Registration and packet pick-up Thurs 11-7 at MJ's. Get your tee, race plate & advice. Photo ID required. Get supplies, MJ essentials, & espresso while you're here. @AustinRattler #austinrattler pic.twitter.com/xWHzeUaVks
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) March 28, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Texas Gravel Championship 2018 & TGC Gravel Tours – Rosebud, TX
Texas Gravel Championship 2018 & TGC Gravel Tours at Rosebud, TXhttps://t.co/TqNF0IOsdvhttps://t.co/f1VP00ucnF
Category Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit
100 Mile Champio… https://t.co/OBbd0QrS9u— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2018
New Event Morning Ride at Myers! – Mckinney, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/wfkHbqoCwK
Prequel to Lancaster. This 25 mile ride is mostly on country roads. I will try to keep the pace at 14-18 mph. Bring a road… https://t.co/vhAgch3Ln2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2018
New Event TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM – Richardson, TX
TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM at Richardson, TXhttps://t.co/jPBw9xtRqqhttps://t.co/huzwjfa4nzCategory Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit A RACE- P-1-2-3 60 minutes 7:10 PM $20 CASH AND MERCHANDISE 75 … https://t.co/uLO7auTZco
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2018
New Event Race The Trails – Six pack #3 – Amarillo, TX
Race The Trails – Six pack #3 at amarillo, TXhttps://t.co/3ObxbISdUBCategory Distance Start Fee Prizes
Expert Men 4 laps 10:00 AM $20 Trophies 1,2,3, awarded!
Expert/Cat 1 men. Awards for 1,2,3 U… https://t.co/oSFw6H3Hnz— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2018
New Event Family Funduro II – Johnson City, TX
Family Funduro II at Johnson City, TXhttps://t.co/gIGrqqK6mqhttps://t.co/L1UGaGKzRFCategory Fee Pro Men Factory Experience $85
Includes: Tee-Shirt (until 4/5/17) Gate Fee, Entry Fee, Taco Meal, Free ad… https://t.co/lSC3fjvOwg— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2018
New Event Easy Rider Charity Bike Ride -Dallas, TX https://t.co/C8Avfcb22W
We invite you to join us for the Easy Rider Charity Bike Ride in Dallas on April 14, 2018! Easy Rider is a 10-mile social bicycle ride and fundraiser benefiting the Agape Clinic… https://t.co/v1apThhjSI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 29, 2018
New Event Sansom Shred Enduro – Fort Worth, TX Sansom Shred Enduro at Fort Worth, TXhttps://t.co/WVS1t3Bhtihttps://t.co/8iAm1JO2WN
1 Day of racing. Pre-riding on Friday and Saturday morning. (please use caution as trail is open to public)
You Entry… https://t.co/k16yGNUrpz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 29, 2018
New Event Trail Party: Free Skills Clinic – Johnson City, TX Trail Party: Free Skills Clinic at Johnson City, TXhttps://t.co/if2RIw6eq1https://t.co/L1UGaGKzRF
Info:
Hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Subjects covered:
*Body position/ Weight Placement
*Wheel… https://t.co/TFyTVc4cuj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 29, 2018
