Cycling Through Texas: Bicycling News – March 28, 2023

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Neighbors call intersection where bicyclist towing his child in carrier hit by car dangerous

ByJeff Ehling | abc13.com

SPRING, Texas (KTRK) — A man riding his bicycle and his young daughter, attached to him in a carriage, were hit by a car Monday morning in Spring, and it was all caught on camera.

The crash happened at about 7:40 a.m. in the 7800 block of Oak Moss Drive at Theiss Mail Route, near Klein High School.

People who live near the intersection say they see accidents at the four-way stop all the time, and they were not surprised a bicyclist and his daughter in a carriage were involved in the most recent accident. …

‘All Kids Bike’ at Mangum Elementary in Houston teaching kids how to ride bike

By Chelsea Edwards | www.fox26houston.com

The number of children who know how to ride a bike has steadily declined over the years. This is believed to have helped contribute to increases in childhood obesity.

Mangum Elementary has connected with the national organization All Kids Bike to help turn that around.

They are the fourth school in our area to offer this curriculum where kindergarten students will learn to ride bikes.

For more information visit https://allkidsbike.org/

Gallery: Kidzfest brought out the kids in all of us

By Becky Cooper | www.victoriaadvocate.com

The Kiwanis Club of Victoria hosted the 15th annual Riverside Bike Ride and the third annual Kidzfest to raise money and awareness for children’s charities.

Hike & Bike Trails – Killeen, TX

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Andy K. Wells Hike & Bike Trail

The Andy K. Wells Hike and Bike Trail is the first ever of its kind within the City of Killeen. It is 2.5 miles long and starts at:

2201 E Veterans Memorial Boulevard Killeen, TX 76541

The project was made possible through the generosity of Kenny Wells, who donated 9.115 acres of land. In honor of Mr. Wells the City elected to name the trail after his father the late Andy K. Wells and any future extensions to this trail system will be perpetually named the “Andy K. Wells Hike and Bike Trail.” The trail is part of the region’s vision to eventually complete a series of trails linking two surrounding lakes, Lake Belton and Still House Hollow Lake.

Lions Club Park

The hike and bike trail at Lions Club Park opened in October 2011. Lions Club Park Hike and Bike Trail is 1.4 miles long and winds around the Lions Club Park recreational area at:

1600 E Stan Schlueter Loop Killeen, TX 76541

Bike Fix It

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Locations and Maps View Data The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has installed 24 Bicycle Fix-it Stations at Parks and Recreation facilities all over Austin in an attempt to help promote healthier, more active and sustainable lifestyles for community members of all ages and backgrounds. These stations are free for the public to use in helping to make minor repairs to their bicycles.

Transportation Planner II – Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordination (Hybrid)

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Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? Are you looking for a position that offers a hybrid work schedule with work from home options?

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an entry- or mid-level Transportation Planner to support the Sustainable Development program, specifically related to Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordination. This position will conduct a wide range of activities with internal and external stakeholders in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area related to bicycle/pedestrian planning and studies; multi-modal corridor studies; safety education and outreach; the regional pedestrian safety action plan; the regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and stakeholder meetings; data collection, including the bicycle and pedestrian count program; detailed maps for various planning projects; geodatabase file maintenance of regional trails and bikeways; and spatial analysis and data editing. …

Fort Worth Mountain Biking

by Gabby Cullen | citylifestyle.com

Local business owner spends his free time on the trails.

When you think of Dallas-Fort Worth and the Blackland Prairie lands on which the metroplex sits, you might not think of mountain biking. After all, this isn’t Hill Country, and the mountains are hundreds of miles away. But did you know there’s a thriving community of local people dedicated to mountain biking and the opportunities it provides? After all, when you take a mountain bike out for an afternoon, you can discover the open spaces and parks tucked away between the freeways and cities of DFW. You’ll spend time with other riders while gaining a deeper appreciation of the local terrain and beauty of the prairie lands, and it’s one heck of a workout.

Randall Archie, the fourth-generation owner of Archie’s Gardenland nursery in Forth Worth, has been riding mountain bike trails for over ten years, and it all began when his good friend and neighbor convinced him to try it out. When they finally got out on a trail, Archie found himself hooked. Now, he can’t think of anything he’d rather be doing than hitting a trail with his son or his friends. “I call it ‘smile riding,’” he says. “It’s almost like a mini …

Family of cyclist killed in Dallas hit-and-run ready to move on as suspect set for plea deal

By Peyton Yager | www.fox4news.com

DALLAS – This weekend, Billy Watley’s daughters have been preparing their victim impact statements after they received a call from the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office that the suspect has settled on a plea deal.

It’s a resolution Billy’s family said they’ve been waiting for.

"I really just want it done and over with. I really don’t want to have to see him again," Billy’s daughter, Alyssa Watley, said.

Alyssa will soon …

Gear Up Against Kids Cancer bike race set for April 1

by Will Sansom | news.uthscsa.edu

The second Gear Up Against Kids Cancer bike race will take place this Saturday, April 1, in Wilson County. Proceeds from the event will fund laboratory science at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, which is part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

“The event motto is ‘When Fighting Cancer, No Kid Rides Alone.’ That eloquently sums up the dedication of our researchers to find urgently needed cures for pediatric leukemias, Ewing sarcoma and many other childhood cancers,” said Patrick Sung, DPhil, Greehey Institute director.

Proceeds benefit pilot research programs at the Greehey Institute.

“This is seed money for …

6 Incredible Houston Bike Trails to Try This Spring

By Rayna Skiver | www.greenmatters.com

Test out some of these incredible Houston bike trails this spring. Experience popular spots like Buffalo Bayou Park, Memorial Park, and more.

As the sun comes out and the weather gets warmer, people are eagerly heading outdoors to take it all in. And what better place to experience spring than Houston?

The city is full of awesome parks just waiting to be utilized — head to the nearest one for a nice bike ride, hike, skate, or run. For a few ideas on where to start, check out this list of the best Houston bike trails. …

Southern Tier 2023

By Sharon Greenwood | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 24: Marfa to Marathon, TX: Gone With the Wind

Tuesday March 28, 2023, 30 miles (48 km) – Total so far: 1,178 miles (1,896 km) Cool wake-up at 38°, but more concerning was the strong winds and gusts that began at 2am. The wind had shifted and was now blowing from the southeast at 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. We are headed southeast. Meeting after breakfast to see if anyone wants to opt out of today’s ride. Only one taker. On bikes at 8:45 and we are gone with the wind. Cutting through the headwind was tough enough, but it took all my upper body strength to keep me and my bike from being blown off the road and into a ditch with each forceful gust. At mile 10, the van came by to check on riders, and five of us waved the white flag. We loaded bikes on …

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Today’s Bike Ride Headline: Wind Gusts Riding Over The Lake

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I got carried away working on my computer and a website delaying the start of today’s bike ride. I saw the time and got ready to ride. When I checked the weather before leaving I saw the big story for today was going to be the wind. And that wind was strong. I chose my Atascocita – Walden – Spanish Cove route going south and east. The wind was from the north following a front that moved through earlier this morning with some rain. The streets dried quickly thanks to that wind. I probably could’ve started the ride around 10:30 but I didn’t push start until 12:17 PM as I pedaled the Cervelo Caledonia onto the street.

As I rode through Kingwood on my way to W. Lake Houston Parkway I could feel the wind but the trees and houses buffered the strong gusts. Because it was 74 degrees I opted to wear shorts, a long sleeve jersey and a short sleeve jersey on top. The first 15 minutes were chilly from the wind and shade as I warmed up. From then I was cool but not as chilled. The chilliest part was riding east over Lake Houston with the wind gusts cooled by the water. Overall weather conditions: start 74 degrees, 52% humidity, dew point 55, mostly cloudy, wind N 21 mph gusts 28 mph; finish 74 degrees, 52% humidity, dew point 55, mostly cloudy, wind N 24 mph gusts 30 mph.

I needed 44 miles as I began the ride to reach my 650 mile goal for March. Today I rode 35.43 miles getting me with 9 miles of that number. This was about the average distance for this route as I stayed pretty close to usual roads and streets though I was tempted to go off the route a couple of times. In Spanish cove I rode a little farther west to see what the workers were doing but it wasn’t enough to make a difference. they were working on a gas line.

Riding east over Lake Houston with the wind gusts coming one after another was very hard. It was so strong that I had to lean the Cervelo to the left to compensate and when a gust hit the bike would be pushed to the right. I had to keep a firm grip on the handle bars to maintain control. I was relieved when I got across the lake. I wondered how it would be riding back towards the west.

The ride west over the lake was about as opposite conditions from what I expected. The wind was not in my face but from the right rear quarter as a tailwind. The gusts seemed to push me forward and I used that to keep my speed around 18 to mph. I stopped on the west side to take a screenshot of the weather and saw the gusts increased to 30 mph from 28 mph when I started.

Biking back to Kingwood through Atascocita Shores and Kings River the trees and houses held some of the wind at bay. Riding north over the river was hard. I was glad to finish at 3:03 PM and get away from the wind.

Exploring Texas on Two Wheels: Bicycling News – March 27, 2023

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Man riding bicycle with his child struck by oncoming vehicle in NW Harris County

Ana Gonzalez | www.click2houston.com

HARRIS COUNTY – An investigation is underway after a bicyclist carrying a child was struck by an oncoming vehicle in northwest Harris County Monday morning, deputies with Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said.

Deputies responded to an auto-pedestrian crash in the 7800 block of Oak Moss Drive near Theiss Mail Route shortly before 8 a.m. …

Upcoming Rides

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Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

TUE Group Ride | MTHCC Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

Trek Memorial Tuesday V2 Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

PW – Tuesday Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Trek West U Bridges Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Urban South HTX Taco Tuesday Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

CA Tuesday Brittmoore- Hempstead Loop Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, March 29, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 29, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, March 29, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, March 29, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

MCC Thursday Morning Ride Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

Bridgeland Ride Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Urban West Thursday Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Beginners Ride | Trek West U Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Trek West U Bridges Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Cycling Addicks – The Even Crazier, More EPIC Ride! – CHANGED START LOC Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 5:30 AM

FBKR Bellville Loop Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

JCC HILL RIDE BELLVILLE MASSIVE Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

NWCC Zube park Rides Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

RRR-Saturday Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 9:00 AM

RRR-Saturday Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

I Cycle Sat Morning Road Ride Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

FBISD Education Expedition by Zuhne – Ultra Route (83 miles) Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

EaDo Bike Co – Hair of the Cat Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

44 Mile Sat Group Ride | Pearland Bicycles Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Trek Taco Ride Benefitting Cycle Houston Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

SUN Social Ride | BikeHouston Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

Monday 25 at Trek Katy (meeting at Old Chicago Pizza) Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Sunday Miles 2.0 Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

Alkek Velodrome Weekly Newsletter

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… USAC Race Weekends

We have 4 weekends lined up for 2023, each will have racing on Sat, Sun & Tues. Reg opens for these events on March 1st!

April 15th-18th

Atomic Age Based TT State Championships, Masters & Junior State Keirin Championships, Elite Points Race State Championships & more! – Reg

May 13th-16th

Atomic TT Series #1, Elite Keirin State Championships, Masters & Juniors Scratch Race State Championships & more! – Reg

June 3rd-6th

Atomic TT Series #2, Elite Scratch Race State Championships, Masters and Junior Points Race State Championships, Madison State Championships & more! – Reg

Sept 2nd-5th

Atomic Elite TT State Championships, International Omnium and Match Sprint State Championships & more! – Reg …

Upcoming Rides

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Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, March 28, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, March 28, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
Spokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, April 04, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, April 04, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, April 06, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126

Southern Tier 2023

By Sharon Greenwood | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 23: Marfa Layover: No schedule

Monday March 27, 2023, 4 miles (6 km) – Total so far: 1,148 miles (1,848 km) A no alarm, sleep in day! Crawled out of the tent at 7:50 with the sunrise. Coffee available in the reception building at 7:30 so that’s where I headed. A few other riders were there and after some coffee time, we hauled some breakfast foods from the trailer to the courtyard. Breakfast is served. Afterwards, the morning was spent cleaning my bike and chain and using the inside shower to wash myself and a few pieces of bike wear. Strung up a close line for drying then wandered around the grounds to check out this cool music/camping venue. Hopped on the bike to go explore downtown Marfa. The Hotel Paisano is notable for …

cActus cAve Houston, Texas

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Got asked by a Karen to keep it down.

1st hoke 2023 Montgomery County, Texas

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Belated NBD – Marathon Reward Montgomery County, Texas

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LPT – Don’t buy a bike when you don’t have time to ride it.

Decided to replace my previous generation Canyon Aeroad with a new one. Absolutely loving the 12-SPD Ultegra DI2, integrated bar, staggered wheelset and the more relaxed fit.

Now I just need to get my ass in shape to ride it as fast as it wants to go.

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Yapping Dog, Re-Calculating Route At Detour On The Way To Woodbranch

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No bike races to watch or delay today’s bike ride. The early morning fog and clouds slowed the temperature increase and the start of my ride though. I rolled out at 11:45 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia following a route I’ve rode twice before. In the video I said three times before but my memory was wrong.

The Porter- Woodbranch – Valley Ranch route goes north through Kingwood and Woodridge Forest to the US59/I-69 northbound frontage road. I stayed on the frontage road until TX 99 where I went right to Loop 494 and then north. At Payne road and Loop 494 I turned left back to the frontage road. I was supposed to turn right at Via Principal Parkway but the road was closed because Union Pacific was working on the railroad crossing. I detoured to Roman Forest Blvd. and took Tavola Drive south to Via Principal Parkway to get back on the route. Via Principal ends at Aragoste Parkway where I turned left riding to Roman Forest Blvd. I crossed over Roman Forest Blvd. into Woodbranch Village on Linwood Drive. The streets in Woodbranch Village not marked in some places so I turned on the Bolt map screen to make my way to Railroad Avenue. I woke some dogs as I rode to Railroad Avenue but none came to the road. Going left on Railroad Avenue I returned to Roman Forest Blvd. to go under US59/I-69 and onto the south bound frontage road. Stopping at the FM 1485 traffic light I continued south to Valley Ranch Parkway which took me to FM 1314. Riding across FM 1314 I entered Old Sorters Road then Briar Berry Lane and then into Oakhurst. Kingwood Place was next before I returned to the US59/I-69 frontage road to make the u-turn at Kingwood Drive. A short ride north and I turned right on Kingwood Parc to get back to Loop 494. The construction lanes on Loop 494 are still not opened and after waiting for traffic I rode onto them and north to Kings Manor. It wasn’t a long ride through Kings Manor and back into Kingwood. That is about 4 miles from the end of the ride which I finished at 2:38 PM riding 37.11 miles in the middle of the previous two rides mileage.

3-27-2023 SportTracks Ride History Porter-Woodbranch-Valley Ranch
3-27-2023 SportTracks Ride History Porter-Woodbranch-Valley Ranch

While the sky was overcast and the temperature slow to rise the light wind was nice versus the strong winds from last week. For a change the ride back to Kingwood was with a tailwind which helped me get my average speed up to 14.4 mph and hold it there until I was back in Kingwood. I overdressed wering a long sleeve thermal jersey when a lighter one would’ve probably been enough. The wind jacket helped. After about 16 minutes into the ride body heat kicked in. I braved the chill at the start by not wearing leg warmers.

Weather during the ride: start 67 degrees, 88% humidity, dew point 63, cloudy/fog, wind NW 6 mph; finish 72 degrees, 81% humidity, dew point 66, cloudy, wind N 10 mph.

I reclaimed the Strava Local Legend on Kris Spraggins Memorial Route after losing it a week or so ago and set the PR on Kris Spraggins Memorial Route (2:31) at the same time. I didn’t think i was going that fast.

Gear usage from my AXS.SRAM.com ride report.

3-27-2023 SRAM Component Summary Gear Usage by Time
3-27-2023 SRAM Component Summary Gear Usage by Time
3-27-2023 SRAM Component Summary Gear Usage by Distance
3-27-2023 SRAM Component Summary Gear Usage by Distance
3-27-2023 SRAM Component Summary Avg Power in Gear
3-27-2023 SRAM Component Summary Avg Power in Gear
3-27-2023 Strava Ride Summary Porter-Woodbranch-Valley Ranch
3-27-2023 Strava Ride Summary Porter-Woodbranch-Valley Ranch