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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.

3-29-2022 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-1
3-29-2022 Cervelo Caledonia at a Ramsey Road Bridge
Lynksey Helex at a Kingwood Lake
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10-18-2023 Canyon Endurace CF 7 Valley Ranch

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No Drama Bike Ride North To Tavola Except For 24 mph Wind Gusts

Texbiker.net Posted on August 22, 2023 by Rick AnkrumAugust 22, 2023

After yesterday’s flat tire drama I rode north today thinking riding there would take me away from the scene of the crime. But, then I remembered Friday’s flat tire happened biking north. No Escaping the threat of a flat tire. A couple of years ago I did some napkin math figuring the probability of getting a flat tire on a road with a shoulder and it was very small. That gave me some confidence that today’s bike ride would be flat free. And it was!

I rolled away at 8:59 AM on a different bike from yesterday, my Cervelo Caledonia. The route went north to Tavola and back to Kingwood. I call this the New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch route. This was a good choice since I wanted to bike at least 35 miles and this route averages over 36 miles for the eight 2023 bike rides so far. Today I rode 37.36 miles, just a little less than the last ride on August 1st. It was an uneventful bike ride. I stopped at TX 99 and Valley Ranch Parkway under the overpass to rest and eat a cereal bar. Sitting in the shade with the wind blowing through made it difficult to get back on the Cervelo but I did it.

Adding the dead cat muff to the Rode Wireless ME mic on the GoPro remove the wind noise. I think the sound on this video is one of the better ones.

8-22-2023 SportTracks 2023 Rides New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch
8-22-2023 SportTracks 2023 Rides New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch

Some change in the weather due to the tropical storm moving into south Texas. The wind picked up making it hard riding to Tavola. I expected some help on the way back to Kingwood from the wind and at times I got it but the crosswind out in the open required some hard pedaling too. The temperature was a couple of degrees lower than yesterday when I finished at 12:20 PM, about an hour 20 minutes earlier than yesterday. Overall weather for the bike ride: Start 85 degrees, 79% humidity, dew point 77.4, mostly cloudy, wind NE 14 mph; Finish 94 degrees, 58% humidity, dew point 76.5, mostly cloudy, wind E 18 mph gusts 24 mph.

8-22-2023 Strava Ride Summary New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch
8-22-2023 Strava Ride Summary New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch

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Texas Bicycling News, Events, Experiences – August 21, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on August 21, 2023 by Rick AnkrumAugust 21, 2023

Local bike shop Blur Cycleworks fosters community, hosts rides in Round Rock

By Kameryn Griesser | communityimpact.com

At the heart of Round Rock, the city’s only locally owned bike shop, Blur Cycleworks, is a unique hub for all kinds of cyclists, offering full-service bike repairs and free weekly bike outings.

“Our philosophy here is that we want you to be a bike rider, not a bike owner,” owner Eric Warnsman said. “We don’t want you to buy a bike and ride it three times and put it in your garage and let it sit forever. … By having these rides, it gets to people to come out and ride with others.”

Blur Cycleworks hosts social and competitive rides for a variety of skill levels. The shop offers beginner rides on Tuesdays, endurance rides on …


TT Series Champions Crowned on Dramatic Final Day

Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com

After a fun night of Team Racing on Tuesday and wins for both Daan and Elijah at MP Crits on Wednesday it was down to business on Saturday as riders fought for the Atomic TT Series titles! Don’t forget to check the Calendar for upcoming events including TNR tomorrow, our final new rider class on Saturday and our next big weekend of racing!

Upcoming Events

5:45pm Tues Aug 22nd – TNR Track on Speed

11am Sat Aug 26th – Final Intro to Track Cycling of 2023

5:45pm Tues Aug 29th – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night

8am Sat 2nd Sept – Atomic Elite State TT Championships

8am Sun 3rd Sept – Super Sunday #4 (Omnium & Match Sprints)

5:45pm Tues 5th Sept – USAC TNR

5:45pm Tues 12th Sept – Lapathon Eliminator

5:45pm Tues 19th Sept – RoY Finals

Sept 30-Aug 7th – UCI Master Track Cycling World Championships (Manchester UK)

Sat Oct 21st – Recognition, Awards & Junior Fundraiser Night …


BREAKING: Man hit while walking bike on Winters Freeway in Abilene

by: Erica Garner | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A man was hit while walking his bicycle on Winters Freeway in Abilene Monday afternoon.

The incident happened in the northbound lanes of the freeway near the exchange with Hwy 83/84 around 1:30 p.m.

Police say the man was walking his bicycle across the freeway when he was hit by a vehicle.

He was hospitalized and his current condition is not known at this time.

No further information has been released.


2nd bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Abilene Monday

by: Erica Garner | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 2nd bicyclist has been hospitalized after another crash in Abilene Monday afternoon.

This crash happened at the intersection of Fairmount Street and Lexington Avenue just before 4:00 p.m.

Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC a vehicle traveling down Fairmont Street stopped at a stop sign then kept going, hitting a motorized bicyclist who was traveling north on Lexington. …


Video: Registration open for the Skittles Waco Wild West Bike Tour on Sunday, September 10th

www.kwtx.com


Ride Like A Girl – Walnut Creek Metro Park

Hosted By Lucie H. and Austin Ridge R. | www.meetup.com

Mon, Aug 28 · 6:15 PM CDT Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 N Lamar Blvd · Austin, TX

Come join us at Walnut Creek Metro park for an all levels mountain bike ride for women ages 18+ only! **Riders must bring a trail-worthy mountain bike, closed-toe shoes, water and a helmet to each ride. Sign ups start at 6:15pm, WHEELS DOWN at 6:30pm!

This is a no-drop ride is for all levels of riders, we will break into groups according to …

Ride Like A Girl – Walnut Creek Metro Park, season closing party and raffle!

Hosted By Lucie H. and Austin Ridge R. | www.meetup.com

Mon, Sep 11 · 6:15 PM CDT Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 N Lamar Blvd · Austin, TX

Sadly this is our last ride of the summer season, it’ll be too dark soon. Come join us for a ride, raffle and grilling. Austin Ridge Riders will provide a main dish, bring something yummy to share and what you want to drink. We have loads of goodies from our sponsors for the raffle, hang out to see what you win!

Come join us at Walnut Creek Metro park for an all levels mountain bike ride for …


ATTENTION!!! Sept 3rd. TRAIL CHANGE…ARR All Level Ride @ Brushy Creek 8:00 am

Hosted By Austin Ridge R. and Abel P. | www.meetup.com

8 AM WHEELS DOWN… GET THERE EARLY.

Meeting by Splashpad parking lot.

3300 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Look for ARR Flag

Moved earlier time to avoid heat.

Hydrate the day before. Bring plenty of water & electrolytes.

This change will only occur on 1st Sunday of the month. Remaining Sunday Rides will be at Walnut Creek.

Changing parks to show more of what Austin Area has to offer. Will add other parks if people enjoy a change of scenery.

This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to ability. Beginners are welcome, and there will be no drops. Meet in the parking lot by the Splash pad. Helmets are required along with a mountain bike in good working order.

The ride lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours. …


The All American Bicycle Rally

Presented by Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce | www.bikereg.com

Sat October 28, 2023 Springtown, TX Returning for 2023 —Strava racing and segments. Come compete with other riders for top prizes. Awards will be given for the TOP 3 finishers (men and women) for the 24, 52 and 72 mile routes along with King and Queen of the Mountain.

Not on Strava or don’t want to “race”? No problem, come enjoy the beautiful views, minimal traffic, rolling hills AND the BEST rest stops around!!!

Rumor has it the rest stop will be dressing up so we need you to come out and vote for your favorite at the 13th Annual All American Bike Rally “Boo Ride” (Saturday October 29th 2023).

Distances of 6, 24, 52 and 72 miles which begin and end at the Springtown High School where riders can shower after the ride …


Texas Biking from X

BREAKING NEWS: Austin, TX – We finally have a much safer street design on this deadly stretch of Barton Springs Road, where I am nearly hit every week and others have lost their lives and been seriously injured. Thanks ATX Vision Zero prg & @austinmobilityhttps://t.co/EEtrHda74L

— Active Towns (@ActiveTowns) August 21, 2023

I guess the bike lane was in the way? pic.twitter.com/R6MyCDrBxl

— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) August 21, 2023

Join us for the Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, August 23 starting at 2:30. Attend in person at 611 Walker, 6th floor, or participate online. Meeting links at https://t.co/0TzeFO1OFr pic.twitter.com/XAodoWjjgI

— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) August 21, 2023

#bikerackdiaries @MidMainLofts has them on the wrong side pic.twitter.com/R39He8ra48

— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) August 21, 2023

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Two Goals, Should’ve Added One More. Acts Of Kindness Abound

Texbiker.net Posted on August 21, 2023 by Rick AnkrumAugust 21, 2023

I had two goals for today’s bike ride: ride 40+ miles and test the new Rode Wireless ME mic’s with the GoPro. I should’ve added a third one: no flat tire. My Canyon Endurace might develop a complex after a flat tire on the last two bike rides. This saga began as I rolled away at 8:52 AM to ride my Kingwood – Stroker Road – Kingwood route. The weather forecast called for 100+ this afternoon and I wanted to be back home before that happened. The last time I attempted this route I ran into road resurfacing on Stroker Road and changed the route to Kingwood – Hare Cook Road – Kingwood to avoid part of the ground up road surface. I forgot about that until riding through Walden and hoped there had been enough time for the work to be done. Good news! When I got to Stroker Road new smooth asphalt covered the rough road and no route change was necessary. I biked 45.07 miles accomplishing one goal. I also earned the Strava Local Legend on 2100 N bound.

All was going great until 31.4 miles riding north on FM 2100 when the rear tire went flat suddenly. My first thought was the heat and hot road loosened the patch from last Friday but alas there was a bent staple or nail sticking out of the rear tire. Again I walked about 1/2 mile to find a quiet shaded spot to attempt to fix the flat. At Spanish Cove Drive I walked to the parking lot of Hilditch Financial Services to the shade at the back of the building to begin the repair. A lady came out and I asked if it was okay to work on the tire and she said yes. Another lady came out and we chatted while I worked on the tube. A third lady came out and asked if I needed a pump but I told her I had one. Then a man walked out talking on his phone. After he finished he asked if I wanted some water and I said yes. He took my water bottle and filled it with nice cold water. Multiple acts of kindness just like Friday. During this I applied the patch, put the tube back in the tire and tried to air it up but the tire wouldn’t hold air. I probably missed the tiny hole from the staple. I took the tube out and pulled off a patch but it was the one from Friday, not today. At this point I decided to replace the tube. My spare tube was a TPU one I bought a couple of months ago for just this purpose. TPU tubes are small and fit in the seat back easily. I aired it up some and put in the tire, mounted the tire and finished pumping it up. The tire bead snapped onto the rim twice and I added a few more pumps, squeezed the tire and was happy. I put the wheel back on the Canyon and rode to FM 2100 to continue the ride.

8-21-2023 SportTracks 2023 Ride Kingwood-Stroker road-Kingwood
8-21-2023 SportTracks 2023 Ride Kingwood-Stroker road-Kingwood

Arriving in Huffman I thought I needed more ice and stopped at the Chevron station on the corner of FM 1960 and FM 2100. It had been a long time since my last visit in the store but the man behind the counter was very friendly when I asked about getting ice. I added two water bottles of ice to my CamelBak and then partially filled the water bottle with ice and water. I thanked him as I walked outside. As I was standing by my bike to leave he came out and asked how far I was riding and where from. He told me he rides a bike but not very far. We fist bumped and shook hands before I rode away. The rest of the ride went as planned and I finished at 1:40 PM about an hour later than expected.

Yesterday the Rode Wireless ME mic’s arrive and I played around with them to figure out the settings. I added a dead cat muff on the TX mic that attached to the CamelBak chest strap for today’s ride but didn’t use the dead cat muff on the RX mic on the GoPro. Some of the audio has a lot of wind noise and I wonder if the RX mic was the cause. I added the dead cat muff and will test it on tomorrow’s ride. Overall I think the TX mic was good.

8-21-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-Stroker Road-Kingwood
8-21-2023 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-Stroker Road-Kingwood

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Texas Bicycling Adventures – August 20, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on August 20, 2023 by Rick AnkrumAugust 20, 2023

36th annual Goatneck Bike Ride beats the heat

www.cleburnetimesreview.com

Even with a temperature of 102 degrees, the legendary Goatneck Bike Ride returned to Cleburne on July 29, and was judged a great success. This was the second year for the Cleburne Education Foundation to be the official organizer of the event.

Over 1,100 riders rode on four different courses ranging from 10 to 66 miles.

“Our youngest participant was 6 and our oldest was 83,” CEF Executive Director Paige Harris said. “That just proves that cycling is for everyone!

“We had a couple of detours due to road construction this year, but our volunteers out on the routes kept everyone moving in the right direction.”

CEF officials were …


TNR – Bunch Racing @ Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:45pm – 9pm (CDT) Alkek Velodrome

Featured Races Alkek Velodrome, Cullen Park, 19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084 Split Scratch Tempo Win-n-Out

Schedule 4:30pm – Open Track 6:40pm – Rider Meeting 6:45pm – Racing Starts

Thundercats 6 Lap Split Scratch 6 Lap Tempo 9 Lap Points Race (Every 3 Laps)

C Race 8 Lap Split Scratch 9 Lap Tempo 15 Lap Points Race

B Race 12 Lap Split Scratch 12 Lap Tempo 20 Lap Points Race

A Race 18 Lap Split Scratch 18 Lap Tempo 25 Lap Points Race


Acclimation ride w/ Miguel San Antonio, Texas

Alex Maldonado | strava.com

Same bike. Different Way.

Cookie Monster Ride Houston, Texas

Pamela Ferguson | strava.com

…and loving my new Tacos a Go Go jersey, Mallory Buford !

STN Coffee Ride and extra miles after. Pasadena, Texas

Rick Hernandez | strava.com

Sand wasn’t bad SCNT The Woodlands, Texas

Shannon Wyatt | strava.com

Easy ride with Susan and Coach T. Martin joined for last part. Awesome day Fort Bend County, Texas

Per (PJ) Tviberg | strava.com

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