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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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Upside Down Chain. Chasing 2017 Miles. I Don’t Run In Mud

Texbiker.net Posted on January 3, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJanuary 3, 2023

When I got up this morning I wasn’t sure the weather would cooperate for an outside bike ride but by 10 AM the streets dried off and rain moved on. I watched the women’s and men’s cyclocross race from Belgium, X2O Badkamers Herentals, on GCN+. Lots of mud but no sand or barriers to contend with. Glad I don’t run through mud when I’m biking.

I managed to get started before 11 AM riding my Cervelo Caledonia bike. I headed south and east on my Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route. The NW wind mostly helped me on the way to FM 2100 except crossing Lake Houston where it was from my left and felt strong. The ride back to the west wasn’t as windy for some reason. Maybe because the side barrier blocked some of the wind.

At the start of the ride I heard the rear cassette grinding in the #4 cog. I tried shifting to a couple of higher gears but it didn’t make much difference. It quieted some when I shifted to the #7 gear, #8, and #9. I thought I had found the problem a few days ago but that didn’t last. When I stopped at Kingwood Greens Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway I had an idea to check the chain. When I looked it was installed upside down. The SRAM Rival chain has a flat side that is supposed to be on the outside of the loop and I had put it on the inside after getting the new crankset installed. When I got home I fixed the chain and now it runs and shifts quietly. A small erro makes a noisy difference.

Only 3 days into the new year I looked at the year progressions for YTD miles and was surprised to see 2017 has more miles than 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 so far. 8 miles more than 2023.

The weekly effort is helpful to see how I’m doing. Matched rides is interesting to see how I do. This is from my new Strava subscription.

1-03-2023 Strava Weekly Relative Effort
1-03-2023 Strava Weekly Relative Effort
1-03-2023 Strava Matched Rides Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
1-03-2023 Strava Matched Rides Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
1-03-2023 Strava Bike Ride Overview Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
1-03-2023 Strava Bike Ride Overview Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
1-03-2023 Strava Bike Ride Route Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
1-03-2023 Strava Bike Ride Route Atascocita-Walden-Huffman

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Texas Bicycling Action

Texbiker.net Posted on January 2, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJanuary 2, 2023

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Bicyclist recovering after colliding into an Austin police car early Monday morning

Author: Sam Searles | www.kvue.com

The bicyclist was taken to Dell Seton Hospital with non life-threatening injuries and the officer was determined to be okay following the collision.

A bicyclist is recovering in the hospital after colliding into the front of an Austin police car early Monday morning. https://t.co/REvLdk2cNJ

— KVUE News (@KVUE) January 2, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas — A bicyclist is recovering in the hospital after colliding into the front of an Austin police car early Monday morning.

According to the Austin Police Department (APD), a bicyclist hit the front of an APD cruiser around 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 2 in front of the Northchase apartment complex on West Rundberg Lane, located in North Austin.

The officer was traveling westbound on West Rundberg Lane before the bicyclist collided with the vehicle, causing the windshield of the cruiser to be broken.


Greater Houston Cycling Foundation Newsletter

Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com

Happy New Year! It’s BellVelo Finale Time!

First of all thank you to everyone who came to HTX CX Lights this year, and a big thanks to Joey and the team who put the races on raising $1400 for the GHCF along with more going to other charities! Secondly it’s the final BellVelo race this weekend, you’ll want to be there!

Upcoming Events

BellVelo Gravel Race #3 – 9am Jan 7th

April… TRACK RACING IS BACK!(See Calendar)

Cross has Come!

HTX CX Under the lights has now concluded… The series enjoyed great turnouts and, a fantastic atmosphere and a crazy sand pit! We hope the series will be back for 2023! Follow the Facebook site for updates!


Upcoming Rides Fort Worth Bicycling Association

www.fwbaclub.org

Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, January 03, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, January 03, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, January 05, 2023 9:00 AM
Spokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, January 05, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Cresson Circuitous
Sat, January 07, 2023 9:00 AM
9401 Altoona Street, Cresson, TX
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, January 10, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, January 10, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126

I’ve been chasing grace, but grace ain’t so easily found

Brent Wells | strava.com

I guess with the little bit of a threat of rain or wet roads, no one showed for the ride. However, Timothy Murphy did, and he rode like an absolute beast! Thankfully, neither one of us crashed like I did last time I rode with him?. As always, I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for allowing me to return to this sport, that I love, and for yet another safe ride.?

Riding with customers is also my job

Philip Shama | strava.com

Getting 32s on some guys bike who looks semi fit and rolling him up the path. Narrow and some muddy dirt sections. Just after we cleaned the bike and waxed the chain of course.


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SATX Social Ride – Spring into 2023

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We will ride out of the intersection in front of Burleson Yard at 7 sharp. Find parking along the streets around the Beer Garden, DO NOT PARK in the lot behind the Beer Garden. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING IN YOUR VEHICLES.

Social Rides are all about ENCOURAGING and RESPECTING your fellow cyclists. Ride predictably and safely.

Kids riding bikes are welcome (though this is too far for young kids on training wheels). Children need to be wearing HELMETS on this ride. Minors must ride with parents at ALL times.

Bring tubes and CO2 or a pump for air. Please look over your bike before leaving home to ensure its in decent working conditions. No drop ride with marshals helping with bike issues.

8 to 12 mile route, slight hills, slow to moderate pace (9-12 mph), multiple regrouping stops. …


Lubbock boy with autism gifted special needs tricycle after it was stolen

by: Claudia Puente | www.everythinglubbock.com

LUBBOCK, Texas – Several weeks ago, 11-year-old Jude Porras had his special needs tricycle stolen. It was the only bike he felt comfortable to ride, leaving him devastated when it was gone.

“He went looking for it, he went looking behind the driveway, he went looking behind the tree like it broke my heart because he was so sad. He just wanted to ride it and so he goes bike stolen, bike stolen, and he gets all sad about it,” said Roxann Martinez, Jude’s mom. …


Texas Biking from Twitter

We are SUPER excited to announce that Trek Dallas – Fort Worth has partnered with us to offer FREE Red River Riot registration to Club Spinistry members!

Staging from the fantastic 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery. Free Club Spinistry member entry good through 1/31 or 300 signups. pic.twitter.com/ySftocvwvf

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 2, 2023

A bicyclist was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries after a collision involving an Austin Police Department vehicle early Monday morning.https://t.co/BEvO9pJpvS

— CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) January 2, 2023

Registration is open for the 2023 HHH at https://t.co/xvgbSZZtHV

2023 HHH dates are from Aug. 24 to 27, and the super-huge Saturday endurance ride kicks off at 7:05 a.m. August 26!!!! pic.twitter.com/0u9Hew3Iiw

— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) January 2, 2023

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Zwift Inside, Wet Streets Outside. Watopia Volcano Flat Route

Texbiker.net Posted on January 2, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJanuary 2, 2023

When I checked how many miles I rode last New Year’s Day I also saw how far I rode the next day, 17 Zwift miles. Since I was short 1 mile yesterday I wanted to make up for that with today’s bike ride. I planned to ride outside but after last Thursday’s ride and getting caught in the rain I didn’t want to chance that again today. As I watched the weather a brief light rain fell at home. Checking every so often I saw water dripping from the eves. That meant Zwift riding today. Looking at the upcoming events in the Zwift companion app I saw one group riding the Watopia Volcano Flat route but their pace was above what I ride. So I thought why not do a “free ride” on the route and the same distance. They were doing 3 laps for a total of 23.3 miles. This would put me above the miles for the first 2 days of 2022.

Looking at the weather radar after the ride my decision probably was correct with plenty of rain clumps showing. Water was still dripping from the eves too. Possibly morning rain tomorrow too. Another Zwift ride day.

In the Zwift companion app I saw I wasn’t alone, over 22, 000 Zwifters were online. I started at 11:11 AM. There was a .3 mile lead-in and about 7.6 miles per lap. Climbing was modest at 151 feet per lap but I climbed more, 495 feet total over 23.33 miles. The climbing was spread along the ride with rolling hills, no climb stood out. As I rode I listened to SiriusXM Sixties Gold and then switched to Pandora’s Lauren Daigle Radio.

The first 2 laps I tried to keep my cadence in the 80’s but the last lap I lowered that to the 70’s. Before starting the ride I used the Wahoo Utility app to do the weekly spin down for the Wahoo Kickr Core trainer. This seemed to make a difference in the effort. Before the spin down I was pedaling to warm up but had not started the ride and the effort seemed high. After the spin down it didn’t feel so hard.

1-02-2023 Strava Zwift Watopia Volcano Flat
1-02-2023 Strava Zwift Watopia Volcano Flat
1-02-2023 Strava Zwift Route Map Watopia Volcano Flat
1-02-2023 Strava Zwift Route Map Watopia Volcano Flat

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Texas Bicycling Action January 1st, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on January 2, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJanuary 2, 2023

Holiday bike ride a hit for hundreds

Michael Cavazos | www.news-journal.com

Hundreds of children took a final bike ride for the year while learning about roadway safety on Saturday.

About 300 children attended the Holiday Bike Ride at Safety City, according to Marina Garcia, recreation supervisor for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The event drew families from Longview and across East Texas.

“I wanted her to experience what you all have here in Longview and …


The ribbon is finally cut on the White Oak bike trail extension

by Charles Kuffner | www.offthekuff.com

Hike and bike trail connectivity has just gotten better in the Houston Heights area now that work on a new connector is complete. The City of Houston held a ribbon cutting [last] Tuesday to celebrate the new MKT Spur Connector that connects the MKT and White Oak Bayou Greenway Trails.

The $1.2 million project is a 850 ft. long and 10 ft. wide trail that allows residents to travel from the MKT Hike and Bike Trail to Stude Park, connecting to what used to be a dead end under Studemont Street.

“The MKT Spur Connector fills a …


Now Added: Women’s 50+ & 60+ Categories

www.cedarhillracefestival.org

In response to racer interest we have now added a women’s 50+ and 60+ race category. It will race combined with the women 40+, women 3/4, and women 5 but the RESULTS will be scored separately so they’ll get their own results, podium, and medals!


Afternoon Ride Washington County, Texas

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1st ride of 2023 Harris County, Texas

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Breakfast Ride Sugar Land, TX

Virgil Skinner | strava.com

Started out as a breakfast ride, then Erdal’s 51st birthday ride, then a quick lunch, reload the bottles and solo to 101


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Texas Biking from Twitter

2023, please be good to me. ?????? pic.twitter.com/lisqY63ymf

— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) January 2, 2023

STOLEN – Gray Trek Marlin in Denton, TX https://t.co/Owp3NnT1ss pic.twitter.com/dCfg0GRYK9

— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) January 1, 2023

This was last week https://t.co/LvEzyA0Cgr pic.twitter.com/GAjw1fIPVY

— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) January 1, 2023

As of noon today, Sunday, Jan. 1, we already have 52 Golden Wheel registrations. We have a limit of 100 for this special VIP package.

Please click this url to sign up for GW or any of the 2023 events over the HHH weekend: https://t.co/xvgbT001xt pic.twitter.com/PZ6qttyutu

— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) January 1, 2023


New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Bicycling, birds, nature: West Terry Hershey For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/0JX8GsiWkb
NEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better he… https://t.co/avL1luCb4f

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 2, 2023

New Event 2023 Barber Hills Hard Labor – Powderly, TX 2023 Barber Hills Hard Labor at Powderly, TXhttps://t.co/2Wy1LOm7Dv

CAT 1 / Master Open
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Field Limit Fee
Pro/Cat 1 Men Open 9:00 … https://t.co/EgnXN2lhjQ

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 2, 2023

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