Texas Biking News November 1st 2021

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Driver walks free after hitting six cyclists, killing one in Liberty County

Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com

A Massachusetts man was killed outside Houston Saturday when a driver crashed into a group of cyclists who were near the midway point of a 2,400-mile cross-country bicycle ride.

Police identified the slain cyclist as 51-year-old Kent Joshua Wosepka from South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He was among six cycling enthusiasts making their annual trek from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, when the collision occurred. The group was heading east on FM 787 in Liberty County, approximately three miles outside Rye, Texas, around 11 a.m. when a 66-year-old man driving a Ford Escape "failed to maintain [his] speed" and …

The Texas 4000 Crew Remembers a Ride Unlike Any Other

By Jason Cohen | alcalde.texasexes.org

The only thing harder than biking thousands of miles across America and Canada? Not biking thousands of miles across America and Canada—after you’ve spent more than a year of your life training to do just that.

So it was in 2020 for the UT students meant to participate in the Texas 4000, an annual charity ride—“Fighting Cancer Every Mile” is its slogan—that has seen hundreds of cyclists trek from Austin to Alaska since its founding in 2004 by Chris Condit, BS ’04, MSE ’11, and Mandy Condit, BS ’05. Collectively, the event has raised more than $12.1 million, both from the ride itself—each of the current 85 participants personally secures at least $4,500 in pledged donations—and an annual tribute gala. It’s a fundraiser, an awareness-raiser, and a consciousness-raiser all in one, as well as …

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November Biking Starts With October Weather

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Nice start to November bike rides. Sunny with a light wind but it could’ve been a few degrees warmer at the 11:14 AM start. I compensated by wearing a long sleeve jersey under my GCN short sleeve jersey. The route went south and east to Huffman on what I call “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman”. I rode my Canyon Endurace bike going 34.42 miles. 16 times I biked this route in 2021. I finished at 1:54 PM today. My goal for November is a modest 360 miles due to cooling weather and shorter daylight. I will add some Zwift rides too.

Weather: start 71 (humidity 69%, dew point 61), a few clouds, wind E 5 mph; finish 76 (humidity 52%, dew point 57), a few clouds, wind variable 6 mph.

I felt energized as I pedaled. I expected more resistance from the wind riding east over Lake Houston but my legs powered along. I really enjoy riding my Canyon bike and the BiSaddle sits comfortably.

One other cyclist crossed my ride at Town Center in Kingwood.

Link to Strava activity and SportTracks.

  • 11-1-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary Data
    11-1-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary Data
  • 11-1-2021 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary
    11-1-2021 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary
11-1-2021 RWGPS Bike Ride Route Map
11-1-2021 RWGPS Bike Ride Route Map

Texas Biking Action October 31st 2021

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Xmas Bicycle Giveaway

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Schedule Sat Dec 18 2021 at 02:00 pm

Location I-10 E, Beaumont, TX 77701, United States | Beaumont, TX Accepting boys and girls bikes, food chain gift cards, toys, etc.

Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine

By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com

2021-10-30: Sanderson to Seminole Canyon SP

Saturday October 30, 2021, 82 miles (132 km) – Total so far: 1,318 miles (2,121 km)

2021-10-31: Seminole Canyon SP to Del Rio

Sunday October 31, 2021, 40 miles (64 km) – Total so far: 1,358 miles (2,186 km)

56-Mile Birthday Bike Ride, 2021 Edition

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

Yep, I did it again. For the sixth year in a row, I’ve gone out on (and once near) my birthday and rode my age. I’ve had a few friends join in for sections. Then there’s getting free food. It’s a fine tradition with only one problem: it keeps getting a mile longer every year. But that’s what they call a good or First World problem to have. Let’s get to it. …

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Great Bike Ride Weather Wrapping Up October And The Week

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It was a great bike ride to wrap up the week and the month of October. I rode the Spring Creek Greenway to Jesse Jones Park and on the return the San Jacinto Bayou Greenway into Kingwood. I wasn’t alone on the greenway. I rode my Lynskey R300 bike and today’s 25.87 miles rolled it over to 6,008 miles. For the week I ended at 223.15 miles and 958.27 miles for the month. I biked 29 of the 31 days putting this month at the 3rd highest miles of the year. Year to date I biked 8,567 miles. This was the 3rd time this year using today’s route. The last time was on April 25th.

  • 10-31-2021 RWGPS October Bike Rides Overview
    10-31-2021 RWGPS October Bike Rides Overview
  • 10-31-2021 Strava Year Progressions YTD Miles
    10-31-2021 Strava Year Progressions YTD Miles

The weather warmed up from yesterday and the wind stayed light. I was back to lighter clothes with shorts, short sleeve jersey, and arm sleeves. Weather conditions: start 77 (humidity 35%, dew point 47), fair, wind E 9 mph; finish 78 (humidity 34%, dew point 48), fair, wind SE 6 mph. Starting at 1:44 PM and finishing at 3:45 PM put me in the warmer part of the day.

Looks like I achieved 10 top results in Strava. Not bad for the last day of the month. Click on the image to see all of them.

10-31-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary Data
10-31-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary Data