Massive Texas Bicycling News – March 23, 2024

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Rattlesnake Gravel Grind P6 Nolan County, Texas

Corey Ray | strava.com

Awesome event!!!

Preparing for Burleson, TX 67 Mile Bike Ride

Alberto Guerrero | www.youtube.com

Preparing for this 67-mile Bike Ride to be held on May 25, 2024, in Burleson, Texas, which is inching closer and closer, and it is becoming a stark reality of just how difficult it is going to be to complete the 67 miles. As an untrained and novice rider, I am learning a lot about myself, nutrition, and my body’s abilities. I also have a whole new perspective for the sport of cycling because I am learning that it is not just about the physical capabilities of the athlete but it is an art form in itself regarding body positioning, bike fit, and the science in knowing how to keep the body properly fueled throughout a ride to maintain endurance and constant pedaling.

Temple fire investigating fire at bike shop Damages found at E-Bike Central

www.kwtx.com

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Temple Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of a late night fire at E-Bike Central in Temple.

Authorities say they were dispatched to a call reporting a structure fire in the area of Ave. M and 55th Street around 10:08 p.m. Friday night.

Upon arrival, they found smoking coming from E-Bike Central, which is located at 1302 S 53rd Street.

Temple Fire says they were able get the fire under control at 10:42 p.m., then began to salvage the remains of the building and extinguish hot spots. At the time of the fire the building was unoccupied and no injuries were reported as a result. Temple Police and EMS were also on the scene. The cause is still under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Project Updates for the Week of March 25, 2024

www.txdot.gov

Smith County Legacy Trails Extension

Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
Contractor: THK Construction LLC.
Cost: $3.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2024

The contractor is grading the ground and prepping the right-of-way for the next phase of the project. The next phase of the project will begin between Old Noonday Rd. and Frankston Rd. No lane closures are expected for the duration of this project. Project consists of a hike and bike trail development that includes construction of a 12-foot wide shared-use path.

Upcoming Rides

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, March 26, 2024 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, March 26, 2024 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, March 28, 2024 9:00 AM
155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, March 28, 2024 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Easter Hill Country Tour 2024
Fri, March 29, 2024 7:00 AM
Kerrville, TX
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, March 30, 2024 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
Spring Peach Pedal - 8am start
Sat, April 06, 2024 8:00 AM
Weatherford High School 2121 Bethel Rd, Weatherford, TX

Mountain biker falls of bike, needs assistance along trail

by: Dave Burge | www.ktsm.com

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A mountain biker has fallen off their bike and is need of assistance along the Newman Trail on Saturday evening, March 23, according to the El Paso Fire Department’s X account.

The Combined Search and Rescue Team has responded to the Franklin Mountains State Park to assist the mountain biker, the Fire Department added.

Crews have made visual contact with a male patient in his 40s with a leg injury and are bringing him down, according to the Fire Department.

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Monday is an awful way to spend 1/7th of your life. Houston, Texas

Kz Jenkins Jr MTHCC | strava.com

Solo Saturday Shakeout!!!

PM Ride – You Boys Like Mexico?!?! McAllen, Texas

David Saenz | strava.com

Just Ride For A Just Cause Harris County, Texas

Christoph Klawun | strava.com

Charity ride, starting and ending in Simonton. Very pretty to ride there from home, joined the Wood riders for a while. Continued solo, joined the UBG riders for a while, then finished the official 78 mile loop. Rode home after I had a juicy burger for lunch. My longest ride since 2020, and it was a perfect day for it.

Crystal Beach Galveston County, Texas

Ron Gunnels | strava.com

Perc loop with the GCG crew Grapevine, Texas

Wayne Robertson | strava.com

Morning Ride Muenster, Texas

David Sherrill | strava.com

@@ Just a great day for a gravel ride!!! Washington County, Texas

Fast Eddie | strava.com

IMTX Training Continues Houston, Texas

Adam Thorn | strava.com

South And East Altered Route. Tiny Wire Rear Flat Tire, Again!

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I rode south and east on today’s bike ride as I have on all outside rides this week. I’ll use the route name Atascocita – Huffman – Walden but I left some streets out and added some in. Elm Grove, Sherwood Trails and North Woodland Hills didn’t see me at the start but at the end I rode through Elm Grove Village. On the way back I took side streets from Pinehurst Trail Drive to get to the Atascocita Hike & Bike Trail biking east to west getting a Strava 2nd fastest time on Amateur Hour (2:31). Not too long ago I rode west to east on the trail. After reclaiming the Strava Local Legend on Kings Crossing North (1:49) I biked north along W. Lake Houston Parkway to Northpark Drive which I haven’t done in many months or more. I started at 11:36 AM after watching the Volta a Catalunya and Settimana Coppi e Bartali races while waiting for it to warm up a little more. I finished at 2:45 PM.

I might’ve finished sooner but at 24.6 miles on Pinehurst Trail Drive I stopped to fix a rear tire flat. This is the same tire that has had flat problems over the last month or so. A few days ago I installed a new tube and all was well until today. The culprit was a very tiny piece of wire stuck in the tire piercing the tube about 8 inches from the valve stem. For some reason I spotted the hole in the tube quickly, applied and adhesive patch, put the tube back in the tire. This took about 35 minutes, not an Indy 500 pit stop time. The path held all the way home. I’ll check the tire to see if the patch holds. Two people in cars stopped to ask if I needed help and I thanked them. A cyclist dressed in an LSU kit stopped too. We chatted about flat tires and he told me he was riding the Tour de Rouge in May. He rode it last year.

Weather: Start 68 degrees, humidity 68%, dew point 57.5, a few clouds, wind NE 8 mph; Finish 76 degrees, humidity 51%, dew point 56.6, partly cloudy, wind NE 5 mph.

3-23-2024 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
3-23-2024 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden

Texas Bicycling Action – March 22, 2024

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Kiwanis Club’s Riverside Ride, Kidzfest returns this weekend

Kyle R. Cotton | www.victoriaadvocate.com

Kiwanis Club of Victoria returns this weekend with one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, Riverside Ride and Kidzfest, Saturday morning at Riverside Stadium.

The family event of 16 years invites people to ride their bikes to support the local nonprofit with Kidzfest, an event meant for the whole family.

“It’s just been a really fun way for the Kiwanis Club of Victoria to be able to fundraise for part of it, but it also raises awareness for our organization and other organizations that we partner with who serve children and are interested in children’s development,” event organizer Shannon Longoria said. …

11th Street bike lanes hang in the balance as mayor reconsiders implementation

Holly Galvan | www.click2houston.com

Community feedback and Houston Public Works shapes future of 11th Street infrastructure

The newly introduced bike lanes in the Heights neighborhood might be short-lived, despite the substantial allocation of taxpayer money for their implementation.

Mayor John Whitmire is mulling over the possibility of their removal. …

Good things coming to King’s Gate Park

By Rick Mauch | www.community-news.com

King’s Gate Park now belongs to the City of Willow Park and big things lie ahead for the 22-and-a-half acres city officials call a gem.

Topping the list is a fundraising narrative by the nonprofit Weatherford Mountain Bike Club to raise $16,500 for the construction of a kids mountain bike skills area and trail called Trinity Track. It will have berms, an armored trail, bridges and other trail elements suitable for children and beginners.

Using rock to armor or pave the trail is an alternative that hardens the tread while being more friendly to mountain bikes on multi-use trails. A berm is compacted soil, loose gravel, stone, or crushed rock that intercepts and diverts storm water runoff.

In addition, 3,000-plus linear feet of singletrack trail will be constructed on the park property to help beginners progress to riding more difficult mountain bike trails. …

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Video: It’s time to join the Ride to End ALZ with support in El Paso

By Avery Martinez | kvia.com

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alzheimer’s Disease affects many older Americans, and El Paso is considered an area of concern for Alzheimer’s risk. Plenty of research and support is underway, including here in El Paso.

Funding is an important part of learning and trying to treat the disease, and that’s why the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring the “Ride to End ALZ.”

This event happens the entire month of March, and both outdoor cyclists and indoor cycle riders are able to participate, according to the AA.

The “Ride to End ALZ” tries to …

Exploring San Antonio’s Cycling Havens

Vicki Collier | medium.com

As a Realtor deeply embedded in the heart of this vibrant city, I’m thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of San Antonio’s best-kept secrets: its incredible cycling scene. San Antonio offers cyclists of all levels a pedal-powered paradise waiting to be explored.

Mission Reach Trail

Embark on a historical journey along the Mission Reach Trail, a captivating 15-mile stretch linking all five of San Antonio’s historic missions. Starting at the iconic Alamo, this trail follows the San Antonio River, offering a delightful mix of nature and …

Pedal Power: Conquering the Breezy Challenge Back From Stroker Road

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Continued the week’s bike rides south and east on the Atascocita – Walden – Stroker Road route. This is a slightly longer version of the Atascocita – Walden – Indian Shores Road route. It’s close enough for Strava to consider the routes as matches. Rolled out at 12:15 PM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike and finished at 3:20 PM. Getting to Stroker Road mostly was with the wind and the ride back was into the wind. The hardest wind sections: north on FM2100, west on FM1960, crossing Lake Houston riding west, and north on W. Lake Houston Parkway over the river. At the start the wind was a modest 10 mph but sometime during the ride it increased to 13 mph with 24 mph gusts from the NW. My legs got a workout. Nice to see some sun.

Weather: Start 71 degrees, humidity 75%, dew point 62.5, overcast, wind NW 10 mph; Finish 75 degrees, humidity 59%, dew point 60.0, a few clouds, wind NW 13 mph gusts 24 mph.

Today’s 40.18 miles got me within 124 miles of my 680 mile goal for March.

On the way back I stopped on Atascocita Shores Drive and took these photos.

3-22-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Atascocita Shores Dr-4
3-22-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Atascocita Shores Dr-4
3-22-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Atascocita Shores Dr-2
3-22-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Atascocita Shores Dr-2
3-22-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Atascocita Shores Dr-1
3-22-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Atascocita Shores Dr-1
3-22-2024 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Walden-Stroker Road
3-22-2024 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Walden-Stroker Road