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Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.

My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.

Thanks to my late wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.

My primary bike is the Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS below. My titanium bike is the Lynskey Helix titanium. My newest bike is a Canyon Endurace CF 7 Rival eTap.

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Another Scorcher in the Houston Area Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on August 4, 2016 by Rick AnkrumAugust 4, 2016

Another scorcher in the Houston area. When I walked into the house after today’s ride my home weather station showed 99 degrees. I could feel it out on the road too. I chose the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route which was a few miles shorter than yesterday’s ride coming in at 34.82 miles. This moved my August miles to 145 and year to date to 4998. As hot as it has been I would expect the asphalt roads to show some stress but so far I haven’t noticed any.

The start was later than I prefer with the heat but I was delayed by my appointment with the Harris County Appraisal District to protest my property market value. I got back home around 11:15 and started biking at 11:51. I finished riding at 2:52 and after I write this and take a shower I will watch the Tour of Utah.

A rest stop was in order and I stopped at the Porter Stripes about 1:27 and 23.6 miles into the ride. I rested about 30 minutes and then back on the bike for the 11+ miles to home.

8-4-2016 Porter Stripes
8-4-2016 Porter Weather

While I was at the Stripes station I chatted with a man who stopped at the gas pump nearby. We talked about where I ride and where he does. I gave him a Texbiker business card.

I should ride earlier tomorrow and the weather is on the repeat cycle.

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Home weather at the end of the ride

8-4-2016 Home Weather Finish 304PM

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Texas Bicycling News August 3rd 2016

Texbiker.net Posted on August 3, 2016 by Rick AnkrumAugust 3, 2016

Texas man and his rescue dog travel the country on two wheels

By Courtney Collen

www.ksfy.com

Video


It’s a story about man’s best friend and her human.
A rescue dog, Bixby, and Michael Minnick have embarked on an adventure touring the country and local animal shelters on two wheels. They’ve traveled more than 9,000 miles and 30 states while raising awareness all along the way.
Three years ago, Minnick walked away from life in Texas and hopped onto a bicycle with Bixby.
“We’ve pedaled from Maine to Key West, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Montana, Washington down the west coast.” …


Adventure 1

By Jazael Martinez

www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 82: Houston! [Sort of]
Monday June 27, 2016, 108 km (67 miles) – Total so far: 3,639 km (2,261 miles)
Where to go, where to go?! I was still not sure where to go to in Houston, even as I left my hosts’ place, but at the last moment I took my hosts’ advice about skirting Houston to avoid the larger areas of traffic. I had had enough of the Houston headed traffic on the previous days, which continued to get worse on 59. I went almost directly east towards NASA’s Johnson Center instead of what I had counted on previously. …


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DORBA Dirt Day at Northshore Trail – Murrell Park Madd Shelter

Saturday, Aug 6, 2016, 8:00 AM

MADD Shelter – Murrell Park
Green Oaks Drive Flower Mound, TX

22 Participants Went

Our next D3 will be at Northshore Trail, Murrell Park Madd Shelter on August 6th at 8:00 a.m.All skills levels and ages welcome to this family friendly event. For a full description of the trail go to: http://www.dorba.org/trail.php?t=19Be there between 8:00 to 8:15 to register. We will break into groups of riders by Beginner, Intermediate, and A…

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Super Clinic III 18 Mountain Bike Clinics in one day

Saturday, Oct 1, 2016, 8:00 AM

River Legacy Park
703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd Arlington, TX

104 Participants Went

This Super Clinic is back on! I have found enough instructors and will have enough volunteers to make this a successful event. I still need volunteers to come out and help the instructors.The Super Clinic III will be Saturday the 1st of October at 8:00am at River Legacy Park in Arlington (you should arrive  at 7:45am to unload your bike and gear u…

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Tuesday Night Downtowner

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016, 6:30 PM

“The Rock”
1700 Veteran Drive Austin, TX

9 Austin Cyclists Went

So you understand how we roll. This is a re-grouping ride. The ride avg’s 14-16mph in town. That means we will get up in the high 20’s at times. Which we re-group after each section. If you are new let the group know at the beginning that way we can keep an eye on you.route is 23.5mi long w/1450ft. we head out north like the Wed route. which is Ex…

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Casual Tuesday Evening Ride (B.I.G)

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016, 6:00 PM

River Run Plaza
1071 Country Club Rd El Paso, TX

6 Cyclists Went

Casual Tuesdays are a continuation of the Beginner Intermediate Group (B.I.G.) program that began in May. No more lessons! Just a friendly, easy ride of 15-18 miles through the Upper Valley. Meet at 6 p.m. so we can leave no later than 6:15 p.m. Pace is 12-16 mph depending on riders. No rider left behind! Route to be announced.Coordinator is Randy…

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Critical Mass Houston

Friday, Aug 26, 2016, 6:30 PM

Market Square Park
301 Milam Street Houston, TX

12 cyclists Went

The Houston Critical Mass is a bicycling event held on the last Friday of every month. We meet up at Market Square Park in downtown Houston around 6:30pm.Go to the Critical Mass Houston website to get all the ride info.  This is a must before you ride.  Lots of good info about the ride.http://www.criticalmasshouston.com/also:Critical Mass Houst…

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Free Bike Helmet Giveaway on Saturday

By Benjamin Hettick

sanangelolive.com


According to a press release, the Concho Valley County Medical Society is giving away and fitting 100 bicycle helmets for children at the Back-to-School Event at Sunset Mall on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As children return to school, San Angelo …


Use the Butler Trail? Take this survey!

by Pam LeBlanc

fitness.blog.austin360.com


How do you use the Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake?
The Trail Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to maintain and improve the popular running, bicycling and walking path, wants to know. …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Rosebud is super excited about #texasgravelchampionship. Check out Facebook/grittyteethracing for details!! pic.twitter.com/MqEhWtWnsi

— Gritty Teeth Racing (@gritty_teeth) August 4, 2016

Announcing the ALL-NEW HHH100 website athttps://t.co/Z4QKxjUEnV.
Let us know what you think!!!!

— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) August 3, 2016

Well its been a while that I've been wanting to do a Gran Fondo, and for my 1st Gran Fondo I will be doing @EmmittSmithGF

— Jesus (@SrCampy) August 3, 2016

Houston East End Bike Paths Are Newest Addition To Growing Network https://t.co/YourgOfSwt

— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) August 3, 2016

STOLEN – Black Trek in Central Austin https://t.co/69MnkslOwx

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 3, 2016

We are working to finalize our Family Cycling Club fall schedule! Have you been on one of our rides before?… https://t.co/3RE6jgpXHc

— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) August 3, 2016

New report for Huntsville State Park: Dry/Loose, trail is Rooty, Sandy, as always. More at https://t.co/Qbu6S9XQ19

— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) August 3, 2016

Come join EP Cyclists for our Thursday Ride: 08/04/16
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🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼 It's wear your… https://t.co/wJPEhX2Hf6

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 3, 2016

Only 10 MORE DAYS until Hot Rocks! Where did the time go? We hope you'll join us! https://t.co/uhd29aulty pic.twitter.com/k1g9lpZk05

— HotRocksBikeRide (@HotRocksBike) August 3, 2016

Texas CX Project Imp. Announcements: Fall Program Starts this Sunday, Aug. 7th @USACycling @RideBikerAlli https://t.co/pWpV4dxl7M

— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 3, 2016

Raspados, Bike Trails, & Bike Bucks, Grand Opening this Saturday on White Oak Bayou: https://t.co/EqbrUie5EP @houparksboard @SylvesterTurner

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 3, 2016

Our ride was cut short today due to a bad El Paso dust storm…but never the less…still with The best of the… https://t.co/eXmR6bha7p

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 3, 2016

TXBT crew introduced us to #cyclocross. At a race, the #art & #creativity drew us in. Do u know this team? #bicycle pic.twitter.com/SosphITVj5

— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) August 3, 2016

Join 1400 Miles 8/27 on their Austin Community Ride – Routes of 24, 46 & 60 miles #DontFeartheFinger https://t.co/kbw4eJXAjY

— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 3, 2016

STOLEN – Blue Trek 3700 in Central Austin https://t.co/l5LfbOPe26 pic.twitter.com/bUMn3WA3wx

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 3, 2016

STOLEN – Red Nishiki Sport in East Austin https://t.co/Xr2kmNJOG0 pic.twitter.com/Nvifkf7BVx

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 3, 2016

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Twisted Route Beer Bucket Ride – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see… https://t.co/bOJqWOMaSY

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 4, 2016

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99 Degrees on the May Park Community Center – Huffman Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on August 3, 2016 by Rick AnkrumAugust 3, 2016

I rode south and east today on the “May Park Community Center – Huffman” route. In my quest for 200+ miles biking this week I added 39.55 miles to the effort bringing the week’s total to 110 miles. I saw another biker in Kingwood Greens around 6 miles into the ride. We waved as we passed in opposite directions. From then on I was the only bicyclist on the route. I did ride a few seconds in Liberty County at the turnaround point on FM1960.

Earlier this morning I watched the team time trial at the Volta a Burgos and then a few kilometers of the Tour de Portugal. My goal was to start the ride before 11 AM and I was successful, hitting the start button on the Elemnt at 10:54. Even with a somewhat early start it was already hot with my home weather station showing 94 degrees. When I finished riding at 2:22 it had moved up to 98 degrees. When it is hot like this a breeze helps to evaporate the sweat and cool me down. There were times when that happened but a tailwind does not provide the same effect.

The rest stop came at 28.3 miles and 12:58 when I reached the Huffman Chevron. The shade and light breeze felt good as I drank some blue Powerade, ate a Clif bar and some Fig Newtons.

8-3-2016 Huffman Chevron
8-3-2016 Huffman Weather

I sat on some newspaper while I ate. The paper towels tried to soak up all of the sweat but it the end the breeze fixed that. When I got ready to leave the newspaper was soaked and the towels were like limp noodles. I rolled away from the station at 1:33 for the 11+ miles to home. The wind was coming from the left front quarter and I had to pedal hard. I have noticed since the repairs on the Stradalli the pedaling doesn’t seem to be as difficult and I can get my average speed up sooner in the ride. Today the maximum average speed was 14.8 mph

More hot and dry weather tomorrow. I am not sure when I will ride because I have a 9:30 appointment at the appraisal district to protest the valuation on our house. Maybe I will state my case quickly, get the results I want and return without a long drawn affair.

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Texas Bicycling News August 2nd 2016

Texbiker.net Posted on August 2, 2016 by Rick AnkrumAugust 2, 2016

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Texas Beer Refinery Time Trial

Sunday, Aug 7, 2016, 7:00 AM

Texas Beer Refinery
2709 Dickinson Ave. Dickinson, TX

1 Cyclists Went

This is a time trial style event. Two loops totaling a short 8.5 miles or so. It’s a competition, but I don’t think it’s a super hard-core showdown. I haven’t been to it before though, so I may be wrong about that. However, beer and cycling have a long history together, and I’m not one to stand in the way of tradition. It is on open roads, frontage…

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Bill Would End Longstanding Ban on Bikes in US Wilderness

By michelle l. price, associated press

abcnews.go.com

More than 100 million acres of America’s most rugged landscapes designated as wilderness are off-limits to mountain bikers, but two Utah senators have introduced legislation that would allow bikers to join hikers and horseback riders in those scenic, undisturbed areas.
The proposal is controversial within the biking community and opposed by conservationists who say bikes would erode trails and upset the five-decade notion of wilderness as primitive spaces.
The bill from …


Abandoned Apartments To Become New Greenspace

houstonparksboard.org


We said goodbye to the abandoned Oakbrook Apartments and cleared the way for new greenspace along White Oak Bayou Greenway!
On Saturday, July 23, Houston Parks Board celebrated the demolition of an abandoned apartment complex along White Oak Bayou Greenway with Mayor Sylvester Turner, Council Member Brenda Stardig, District A, and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. After demolition is complete, the lot at 5353 DeSoto Street will be transformed into open, public greenspace with access to the White Oak Bayou Greenway trail! This will be a great amenity for the many families that live in the surrounding complexes and for those walking, running or biking along the trail. Be sure …


Ride with a peloton!!

Saturday, Aug 6, 2016, 7:30 AM

Bike Barn Clear Lake
2422 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX

3 Cyclists Went

My bike handling skills are getting a little rusty. Riding in a disciplined group is something we should all do once in a while. They have slow groups riding moderate distances as well as blazing fast groups and everything in between. Be prepared with water, a snack, and maybe some cash for a water refill at the stop. This is a different experienc…

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Let’s Meetup and Ride the Mountain Bike trails of Memorial Park

Monday, Aug 8, 2016, 6:00 PM

Memorial Park – Soccer/Rugby Pitch Parking lot
6501 Memorial Dr (29.765522, -95.444994) Houston, TX

3 Members Went

Intermediate MTB Ride – Every Monday at Memorial Park. 6pm until Danny gets tired or it gets too dark. (Usually about an hour) Join us every Monday for a fun, moderate pace ride through the Memorial Park Trails. We can do skills training or just play in the dirt.Meet at the parking lot by the Soccer/Rugby field. Bring your helmet and water. Add li…

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Adventure 1

By Jazael Martinez

www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 80: Rain Rain
Saturday June 25, 2016, 177 km (110 miles) – Total so far: 3,463 km (2,152 miles)
Before the sun rose, I woke to hear a light sprinkling of rain. It stopped almost as soon as it started but that wasn’t much of a comfort because I knew there was a high chance of rain today. It could be a little or it could be a lot. I checked the weather for the upcoming towns during hours when I might be there and it didn’t look good. I hoped that there was a time that I could leave that …

Day 81: Bridge Sprinter
Sunday June 26, 2016, 68 km (42 miles) – Total so far: 3,531 km (2,194 miles)
Checking the map, I could see that I was nearing Houston. While I had been winging it to get to Houston I needed to more carefully coordinate my efforts across the large city. I still wasn’t even sure where in Houston I wanted to land in. I knew that I wanted to go to Galveston, and the NASA space center so I sort of looked towards that direction but I knew I had better get it sorted before I got much closer.
I checked Warmshowers to see if anyone on my …


Grant awarded for Island causeway ped/bike path

By STEVE CLARK

www.valleymorningstar.com


BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville and partners have been awarded a highly competitive, $10 million federal grant to improve public transit and create a pedestrian/bicycle path along the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge.
The TIGER grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will go toward a $23.8 million “Connecting Communities” project. …



Texas Bicycling from Twitter

If you're a once a month rider, ride on the wrong side of the road and litter our streets, don't ride CM anymore. pic.twitter.com/RuLwQgskze

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) August 3, 2016

Cycle a narrated #WorldHeritage #SanAntonioMission tour! Sept. 10. @RideSATX @earnabikecoop https://t.co/FBL3S3vWH1 pic.twitter.com/RwI9PvBYiG

— Alliance4SAMissions (@4SAMissions) July 31, 2016

I apologize for the late notice but we will have to cancel this weeks race. We tried to work around the concerts… https://t.co/jA09z1z2pT

— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 3, 2016

"Bike the Border" touring UTRGV, Lincoln Park, the border fence, the bordo on the Rio Grande and downtown B… https://t.co/NqLHQALecx

— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) August 3, 2016

The 2016 BH Moonlight Ramble will start @SaintArnold on Oct 22nd! Register at https://t.co/1547mmvmEy. You can fundraise for safe streets!

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 2, 2016

Good news: Parts of the northern section of our fantastic Campion Trail are now open! https://t.co/6K1Q790kCO pic.twitter.com/CMhfwira8V

— City of Irving (@thecityofirving) August 2, 2016

Please take some time and help out, we all love racing at Fair Park! https://t.co/rIW3nZ1Bm3

— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) August 2, 2016

This week August 1-7 Alkek Velodrome
Tuesday Night Open Session 6-9
Thursday Night Open Session 6-9
Saturday… https://t.co/CTEicAgw1r

— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 2, 2016

Stolen bike alert! Be on the lookout for this yellow machinery. pic.twitter.com/Y7k5kL25dX

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) August 2, 2016

Hot off the press: Here's Bike Index's July 2016 #stolenbike recovery stories! 🙂 https://t.co/kXw8CSkmXR

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 2, 2016

#t4kozarks, #t4krockies, & #t4ksierra meet today! They need some new ideas 4 rest stop themes – any good ones? pic.twitter.com/hk9PGw1hcj

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 2, 2016

Fundraise for safe streets in #htown at the 2016 BH Moonlight Ramble. Register at https://t.co/xuYSzxzIBp pic.twitter.com/CSq6ayI72n

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 2, 2016

The bike is race ready! Take a look and tell us what you think! Who is ready for @HotternHell100? pic.twitter.com/15UmwWDOiU

— Work Services Corp (@WSC_iCARE) August 2, 2016

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