Have you heard of ‘ghost bikes’? In the greater Houston area, there are stark white bikes placed near the place where a bicycle fatality occurred. The ghost bike volunteers hope the sight of increasing numbers of white memorials will encourage drivers to pay more attention to the road, or think twice before texting while at the wheel. …
Some industries like tourism and non-essential retail are feeling the pain of the pandemic right now.
But there are some businesses that are thriving more than they imagined, and we’re not talking about grocery stores or online sites like Amazon.
When you’re staying at home and working to prevent the spread, you might be itching to try something new when you go outdoors for some fresh air. That’s why bicycle shops are seeing an increase in sales.
Bike shops are considered an essential business and their product is a hot commodity right now. We’re seeing bikes fly off the shelves at Walmart. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
I sold one of my bikes today. I’m not doing well. 😫
Outreach Manager Lisa recently visited Greens Bayou Greenway with her mom to ride bikes & enjoy packed lunches along the bayou. During their trip they passed only 5 people, making it the perfect route to enjoy the outdoors while keeping a safe distance from others. #AtHomeWithHPBpic.twitter.com/B5XDzgBNZc
Haven’t registered for the Ride yet and need a little incentive? New tax law allows taxpayers to deduct up to $300 in contributions to orgs in 2020. That’s the min fundraising amount for the Ride! Set up your one-time donation or recurring donation today: https://t.co/6RhcmVJssupic.twitter.com/PRNvv63rtL
As I waited for the temperature to reach the mid 60’s I worked on the Canyon Endurace CF SLX. Tired of getting my fingers greasy I heated up the Fry Baby melting paraffin to wax the chain. I moved the Canyon out to the patio in the sunlight to get a better look. first I checked the rear tire for wear. I put the current tires on at 10,330 miles and they are at 15,881 miles now. Spinning the rear wheel I found the wear dot in several places so it has more miles to go. While spinning the tire I found a small cut with a tiny piece of glass embedded. The tip of a utility knife blade flicked the glass out, maybe avoiding a future flat. With the paraffin heating I wiped the Canyon off with a wet cloth using some WD-40 to remove the grease on the protective strip on the chainstay below the chain’s path. When I looked for the missing link in the chain to remove it I couldn’t find one. Tailwind Bicycles put the chain on and didn’t use the one I gave them with the chain. Fortunately I have extra missing links. I broke the chain, removed a link and soaked the chain in the hot paraffin. While the chain cooled I cleaned the jockey pulley wheels of built up wax and grease and then installed the chain. I wrapped up the work airing the tires to 90 psi.
By now the temperature was in the mid 60’s and I started getting ready to go biking. I rolled out at 1:33 PM to ride the ” Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route. By the 4:01 PM finish time I biked 33.05 miles.
In the video I say the wind didn’t have any gusts. That was at the beginning of the ride. At the end the wind was much stronger with gusts. Weather conditions during the bike ride: start 66 (53% humidity, 48.4 dew point), a few clouds, wind N 12 mph. Finish 68 (51% humidity, 49.0 dew point), partly cloudy, wind N 15 mph gusts 22 mph. I wore shorts, leg warmers, long sleeve thermal jersey, and a wind jacket. I needed the wind jacket. Crossing Lake Houston going east the wind pushed me around like a Styrofoam cup laying on the road.
My legs took a beating in the headwind. Every time I turned north the wind assaulted me. Windbreaks were few and far between. I thought riding west over Lake Houston might be as bad as the east bound segment but I got a break going west. I tried to catch another cyclist about 1/4 mile in front of me but we matched speeds. Maybe Wednesday the wind will let up. It should be a few degrees warmer.
Outdoor fitness opportunities provide important outlet during global pandemic
San Antonio – With opportunities for fitness and working out slashed during the “Stay Home, Work Safe†order, many are seeking outdoor recreation to fulfill their wellness needs. It should come as no surprise that parks and greenways have become busier as a reflection of more running, biking and walking.
Geoffrey Lindsey manages the Blue Star Bike Shop in Southtown and said that the shop has been …
Up until now, we’ve heard a lot of talk about e-bikes amongst friends and in the industry, and both marketing and sales appear to be on the rise.
Here in the USA, a regional enduro series in the south began featuring an e-MTB class in 2020. Though the initial amount of entries were minimal, the amount of buzz and chatter around the subject have been monumental. This new discipline may have a significant impact on the future of racing.
Now in its sixth year, the Southern Enduro Tour takes place across three states in the first four …
AUSTIN, Texas — Although the City of Austin’s closure of all City parks and trails over the Easter weekend ended Monday at sunrise, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is implementing further restrictions to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
PARD will be decreasing parking access to all downtown, district and neighborhood parks to increase physical distancing by park and trail users. The department will also be converting the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake to one way.
These changes will be begin rolling out on …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Downtown Austin's Hike and Bike Trail will be converted into a one-way lane to promote more social distancing. https://t.co/0fMoXYMFdG
RT @LeeLMason: A big thanks to all those responsible for the protected bike lanes on the new Lamar-Hemphill connector! I rode to work this morning without fearing for my life as I crossed I-30 @AnnZadeh@FWBikeSharing@BikeFriendlyFW
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) April 13, 2020
In addition, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake will convert to a “one-way†trail. South of Lady Bird Lake, people should travel from east to west. North of Lady Bird Lake, people should travel from west to east. CLOSURE INFO: https://t.co/N3ELsJBdU3
The Westchase District trail system is a great way to enjoy a walk, hike or bike ride. During a trek to where the trail meets Town Park Dr., you'll find benches to sit, relax and take in the fresh air. pic.twitter.com/nPtDWqcYhO
I use a New York Kryptonite, have never worried about wheels, they both bolt on but could of course be taken w minimal effort, though most have fairly limited application. My home owners insurance covers my bikes anywhere they are, but many policies don’t. https://t.co/1rUCSZltuC
I spent four hours today riding my bicycle all over this city, noticing the lack of traffic, the blooming wildflowers and the crisp, post-storm air. One good thing about this shelter-in-place order? I’m venturing to places on my bike I’ve never seen before. #twirl
Casual bike rides Downtown typically involve a lot of art and perfect photo ops. Thanks for capturing it perfectly, @fudgelump 😘 pic.twitter.com/MoqyHO6AJw
Major Accident: 10800 S. Post Oak. Car collided into a man riding a bicycle in a moving lane of traffic. Cyclist transported to area hospital in critical condition. #hounews CC13
New Event Social Distancing Sayers Road Gravel Time Trial Series – Sayersville, TX Social Distancing Sayers Road Gravel Time Trial Series – April at Sayersville, TXhttps://t.co/Yp4gX1E1vShttps://t.co/L9bdfO2x3E
Yesterday 90 degrees, today 66 degrees. My body and bike ride plans didn’t adjust to that very easily. My Zwift subscription ended and the next day the weather changes drastically. Good timing. I watched the temperature slowly move from 52 degrees while I ate breakfast to 60 by noon thinking no bike ride today. I watched the women race a Zwift Classic Race over a 15.7 mile course planning on that being the extent of my biking but around 2:30 PM the temperature got to 65 and I decided to go for a bike ride.
At 65 degrees I wear leg warmers because I am a temperature wimp. A month ago I bought a new pair so today I pout them into service. A previous pair of L Garneau leg warmers lasted several years so I bought another pair. The Jambieres 2 is what the label says but I think that is French for leg warmers. They kept my legs comfortable during the bike ride.
I don’t remember starting a bike ride this late since I retired in July 2011. Wheels rolled on the Lynskey R300 at 3:18 PM. I chose the “Kingwood-Community Drive-Valley Ranch” route because of the late start. The ride today covered 26.47 miles, better than the 0 miles I thought before getting started. Those miles pushed my April total to 401.28 miles, 199 miles away from goal of 600 miles. Actually the goal now is 612 miles since I fell 12 miles short of my Zwift goal and my subscription ended so I need 218 miles.
I didn’t mention the wind. Besides the temperature change the wind during the bike ride was stiff: N 9 mph gusts 18 mph at the start and N 8 mph gusts 20 mph when I finished at 5:18 PM. Getting to Community Drive meant a headwind all the way but a nice tailwind on the trip back to Kingwood. I took advantage of the tailwind to build my average speed to 14.3 mph until I returned to the frontage road from Kellington Drive. Even with the headwind I managed 13.4 mph by the Community Drive turn.
Today’s video includes fellow bikers I passed along the route.
I missed a few bikers who appeared faster than I could hit the record button on the GoPro.
