On Saturday morning, more than 100 cyclists of different ages took part in a scenic ride through rural roads in Bell County for the Belton Lions Club’s 13th annual Stampede on the Chisholm Trail.
The event kicked off at the Hike and Bike Trail at the Harris Community Center along Nolan Creek.
Escorted by the Belton Police Department, riders headed west before turning south to navigate a course totaling 12, 30, 55, or 62 miles, with rest stops at each of the dedicated stops.
Despite the ride not being a race, the majority of …
SB250 next week! Excellent mid ride fuel at La Michoacana. Looks like the Exxon SCG trailhead is done – final touches of landscaping being finished today.
Having fun through @HPARD Summer Enrichment Program. “Bright Futures on Two Wheels: Hobart Taylor’s Bike Safety Thursday!” and STEM & art projects “Explore, Create, and Stay Safe: Under the Sea with Hobart Taylor!” pic.twitter.com/nrZO1JliVK
After a 2 month absence today I rode the Kingwood to Ramsey Road – Huffman route with a few alterations. Wheels rolling at 10:08 AM on the Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. After riding in the rain yesterday I packed a plastic bag for my phone and GoPro camera in case I got caught again. When I reached Farmingham Road I took a side trip to check on the mud under FM1960 on the Atascocita Hike and Bike Trail. The mud is gone thanks to the Harris county Precinct 3 maintenance crew. That makes future rides there more pleasurable. Getting to Ramsey Road required pedaling into a easterly 14 mph and 21 mph gust headwind. My legs powered me there and the turnaround made a nice tailwind back to FM2100. The route alterations and side trip upped the distance to 42.4 miles compared to the average 39.8 miles. That helps to offset Monday’s short indoor ride. The week totals 131.3 miles and 654.9 road miles for the month (72% of my goal).
First day of summer. Now the sunlight starts getting shorter. Enjoy it while you can. Weather: Start 81 degrees, humidity 85%, dew point 76, cloud cover 61%, wind E 14 mph gusts 21 mph; Finish 87 degrees, humidity 72%, dew point 76.8, cloud cover 49%, wind E 14 mph gusts 19 mph.
A terrifying hit-and-run incident occurred near DFW Airport. A car struck two cyclists, injuring them, before fleeing the scene. Thankfully, the driver was apprehended by the police. This news is a stark reminder for all cyclists to prioritize safety while riding and for motorists to be aware of cyclists sharing the road. (various news sources, NBC DFW)
On a more positive note, the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department held an inclusive bike rodeo, promoting cycling safety and skills development for all ages and abilities.
News:
Cyclists in Houston face a setback as Houston BCycle, the city’s bike share program, is ceasing operations at the end of June. This news has sparked discussions about alternative public transportation options for the city. (Planetizen)
Denton, on the other hand, is taking a step forward in promoting cycling with the appointment of a new Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator. A welcome ride is planned for June 22nd to celebrate this addition to the city’s cycling advocacy efforts.
Events:
Cyclists in Austin can participate in the 5th annual Black History Bike Ride this weekend, celebrating African American history and culture through cycling.
Other:
If you’re looking for new cycling routes, you can find inspiration from articles featuring various trails around Texas. There’s also a Youtube video showcasing a Texas Police Games cycling race for those interested in competitive cycling
A terrifying hit-and-run was caught on camera near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Tuesday. The video shows a brazen driver ramming into two cyclists, knocking them off their bikes. As they fell in the middle of the road, the white SUV drove off after running over one of them.
Wild video shows reckless driver knocking cyclists off bikes
In the footage shared by eye-witness @auroramyst on X, formerly Twitter, the unsuspecting cyclists can be seen riding in the right-hand lane when the vehicle approached them from behind. As the two riders lay injured on the road, the reckless driver ran over one of them.
The witness, who shared the ordeal online, revealed that other cyclists chased down the vehicle, leading to the driver’s arrest. “Content Warning: Please watch for bicyclists. Riders who were hit are expected to be ok, thank God. Driver took off and was chased down by others, and was arrested. Happened in DFW Airport area,” the witness, who filmed the video wrote. …
An alleged drunk driver is accused of hitting two road cyclists near DFW Airport
Heart-stopping video that’s gone viral on social media shows two cyclists being hit by an SUV near DFW Airport.
In the video, one cyclist gets run over before the driver speeds off. Incredibly, that rider survived.
“I’m just happy to be alive to tell you the truth,” said Tom Geppert. “Considering that video, I could’ve easily been in the ICU or I could’ve been dead.”
It happened at 2700 N. Airfield Drive at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
DFW Airport Police say a witness provided a video of the incident.
In a video posted to social media, a white SUV is seen approaching two cyclists from behind, striking them both and causing them to fall off their bikes.
The city’s bike share system will cease operations at the end of June.
Houston’s 12-year-old public bike share system will end operations at the end of June, reports Adam Zuvanich for Houston Public Media. Despite recent hopes that the city would end up with two systems, Houston BCycle, the network’s operator, says it cannot afford to keep the system running any longer.
Now, plans for METRO, the city’s transit agency, to start its own bike share system are also in jeopardy. According to Zuvanich, “METRO’s board of directors voted last September to spend $10 million on a five-year bike-sharing contract with Quebec-based PBSC Urban Solutions. But it is unclear whether the transit agency, which has since …
Cycling through the past to build a better future, Black History Bike Ride hosts their 5th Anniversary ride in celebration of Juneteenth. Organization founder, Talib Abdullahi, is here to tell us how we can attend their Juneteenth social ride and block party this weekend.
Meet Denton’s New Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator!
After a long wait, Denton finally hired a new Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator!
Join Bike Denton this Saturday, June 22 at 9:30 a.m. for a welcome ride!
Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. — Casual arrival. Grab a coffee if time allows.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. — Leisurely two-mile ride
10:30 -11:30 a.m. — Hang out. Second chance to grab a coffee!
The ride begins and ends at 108 W McKinney St, home to the new Record Coffee Supply and new location for Bullseye Bike Shop!
Here’s your sign to get out and try a new bike trail this summer.
From leisurely rides to challenging trails for serious bikers, we’re sharing some of the best trails to try this summer, including:
The Trinity Trails
Encompassing 100 miles of trails throughout Fort Worth, this trail system offers cyclists of all levels a chance to enjoy what our city has to offer from a bike. We recommend starting at the Airfield Falls Trailhead or the Panther Island Pavillion Trailhead. Pro tip: Use this interactive map to plan your next ride. …
This is the Road Race (Really more of a Crit Race) in the 2024 Texas Police Games! This was my CLOSEST bicycle race finish I’ve ever had and for real I’m still not 100% certain this wasn’t a tie. See how we established a two man breakaway and then duke it out in the final 500 meters!
The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative to host the first Kyle Inclusive Bike Rodeo at Gregg-Clarke Park on Saturday, June 15. Children of all ages and abilities were invited to learn to ride or practice their skills on a safety course.
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At first it was promising, then not promising and then promising again. That describes today’s bike ride. I started at 10:56 AM riding my Cervelo Caledonia bike. I waited for the streets to dry some after some light rain earlier. I planned on biking north following the Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood route. Yesterday I didn’t think biking outdoors would happen because of rain but the rain stopped and the streets dried off. It was promising until Log Orchard Lane in Woodridge Forest. I rounded the turn and saw rain up ahead. That’s when it wasn’t promising anymore. I turned around and pedal hard to the Woodridge Forest Pool but not fast enough. The rain caught me and I got soaked. It looked like the rain would last for awhile but it slowed and then stopped. The streets were wet but it was promising again and I left the sanctuary of the pool cover. At first I said to myself ride to Brooklyn Trails and see if the rain stays away. I got there and no rain. The next goal was FM1314, no rain there. Somewhere between FM1314 and TX99 the damp road turned to dry like it hadn’t rained so the plan was to continue to New Caney, ride under US59 on the south side of Caney Creek and then ride south. That’s what happened. On Valley Ranch Parkway the damp road reappeared but no rain. I rode through Briar Tree, Oakhurst, Kings Manor and into Kingwood but to the south the overcast sky looked like it might rain. I finished at 1:45 PM with no more rain. I washed the Cervelo and not long after it started raining. But I was inside now.
Weather: Start 78 degrees, humidity 90%, dew point 74.8, cloud cover 89%, wind ENE 17 mph gusts 24 mph; Finish 84 degrees, humidity 80%, dew point 771. cloud cover 72%, wind NE 14 mph gusts 24 mph.
