Texas Bicycling News Digest September 11th 2019

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 11, 2019

Friday event celebrates new Manor Road protected bike lanes

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

Friday event celebrates

new Manor Road bike lanes

The Austin Transportation and Economic Development departments will host a community event to celebrate the new protected bicycle lanes on Manor Road from Clyde Littlefield Drive to Dean Keeton Street.

The free event will be from …

EAST AUSTIN

Family bicycle event

Thursday at Govalle Park

Smart Trips Austin will host a family ride to a Day at the Races | Bike Ride from 5:40 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday starting at Govalle Park, 5200 Bolm Road.

Riders can explore the …

Student bikes across America to support people with disabilities

JULIA ARBUTUS | retriever.umbc.edu

Before Eric Shaner biked across America with the Journey of Hope, he had not traveled more than 50 miles at one time. But by the end of his almost 60 day trip, he had biked 3,670 miles, sometimes biking more than 100 miles per day.

â€œYou canâ€™t really prepare for something like that,â€ Shaner said.

Shaner joined the University of Maryland, Baltimore Countyâ€™s chapter of Pi Kappa Phi as a sophomore because one of his …

… Now, over the course of about two months during the summer, three teams of fraternity members bike three separate routes from the west coast to Washington, D.C. Shaner participated in the south route, taking him from Santa Barbara, California to Fort Worth, Texas and then up the east coast. Each cyclist is expected to …

ATHLETIC CLUBS FOR GETTING OUTSIDE AND BREAKING A SWEAT WITH OTHER DALLASITES

GEFEN KUSIN-KLINE | dallas.labellocal.com

The motivation to workout isnâ€™t always there. In fact, it rarely is. The reason for this, I suspect, is twofold. First, working out isnâ€™t really that fun; weâ€™d rather get an extra hour of sleep or just hang out binging â€œBad Girls Club.â€ Second, self-motivation is tough to come by. Without anyone or anything to hold us accountable (weâ€™re independent …

… 6-Pack Trail If youâ€™d rather stay on land, and want to rock a buzz while getting in some miles, check out the 6-Pack Trail â€” a bike ride and craft beer tour. These tours are offered twice a month and each ride is about ten miles and will take you to an assortment of …

… Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association If you want to dust off that mountain bike thatâ€™s been hanging in your garage for years, the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA) can help. Started in 1988, DORBA is a local institution. Membership in the group provides access to …

… Bicycles Plus Group Rides Bicycles Plus has four shops throughout DFW with group rides every week. Weâ€™re particularly fond of the rides out of Snider Plaza that take you ..

And One More Stolen Bike…

By RidingAgain | austinmountainbiking.com

Is it my imagination, or is theft of mtb bikes on the rise again here in Austin?

This was posted on South Austin Trail Network Facebook page a couple hours ago…

Luis Valenzuela struck and killed by two cars in San Antonio

By JASON RODRIGUEZ | www.thelegaladvocate.com

SAN ANTONIO, TX, (September 10, 2019) – Luis Valenzuela was tragically killed after being struck by two cars while walking his bicycle across a street in San Antonio on Tuesday, September 10th.

Valenzuela, 43, was hit by a Ford F-150 while crossing the 1900 block of South WW White Road. The force of the collision sent him into the …

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

https://twitter.com/DPDBikeSgt/status/1171917510029041664

Big changes are coming to #TexasMS150 next year! A new finish line in College Station AND a new starting line in #AustinTX . I'm excited to check out the new route & support @mssociety. #BikeMS #IRideWithMS #MSWarriors #multiplesclerosis https://t.co/mUxbr6Cj2H pic.twitter.com/w9Bc3jXBip
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) September 12, 2019

@HoustonBCycle is making sure community members across the city have increased access to bikes. Learn more about how they are taking action here: https://t.co/FFZJ7i4Ysq pic.twitter.com/IjMDNyoC5v
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) September 11, 2019

in dallas, this is the surface of a bike trail. have a great ride! pic.twitter.com/LJVCG2ih8w
— mark lamster (@marklamster) September 11, 2019

Feel the wind in your hair and feed your competitive spirit during the trike races at Pedal to the Prom! Come show us what you got next week. #FortWorth #visitfortworth

Get your tickets now! https://t.co/Y4sQbDeiqb pic.twitter.com/lCkExJxHtp
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) September 11, 2019

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— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 11, 2019

Morning ride at the dirt park? âœ”ï¸
Load bikes, pads and helmet âœ”ï¸
Slurpee on the way home. âœ”ï¸
Nap time 4 hour later? OOPS!
Monkey (Kiki) and Baby were fine@woombikesUSA pic.twitter.com/RWGPhXHHQI
— Martin Russell ðŸš²ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) September 11, 2019

Meet one of our board members, Chris Knapp. Instead of driving a car across the city, he chooses to ride his bike. Interested in how how gets across a city like Houston on only two wheels? Check out this article in @buzzmagazines to learn more! https://t.co/f7etnwdjnt
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) September 11, 2019

So exciting!! https://t.co/NW0OAIoe79
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 11, 2019

Somebody just got faster!! Bike of the day! #bikeoftheday #cervelop3 https://t.co/UVwsvj7yBe pic.twitter.com/BbEOla4fLT
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 11, 2019

One of the best parts of #SSHTX is the expanse of street that makes biking smooth and fun without the worry of cars. Want to learn more about safe streets perfect for biking? Visit BikeHouston for more info: https://t.co/J8ijRGLAep pic.twitter.com/M7dbgQpht8
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) September 11, 2019

Make plans to come out and ride with us from Cibolo! Wheels down at 8. https://t.co/yrXQmPEesw pic.twitter.com/lGBPeb8jXq
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 11, 2019

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop in south Austin and heading out to the Southâ€¦ https://t.co/C4HivEvabl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2019

Texas Bicycling News Digest September 10th 2019

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 11, 2019

Military Units participate in World Heritage Festival

Story by Burrell Parmer | www.dvidshub.net

SAN ANTONIO â€“ (Sept. 7, 2019) In support of the City of San Antonioâ€™s annual World Heritage Festival, service members from Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, the Armyâ€™s San Antonio Recruiting Battalion, Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, Navy Medicine Training Support Center, the Marineâ€™s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, and the Air Forceâ€™s 383rd Training Squadron participated in Mission Pachanga held at Mission Park Pavilion. …

… Events began with the Tour de Las Misiones Bike Ride Tour, Walk, and Run which afterwards participants and the surrounding community enjoyed music, food, and refreshments as well as interact with members of the military. …

Read and Ride: Pflugerville ISD librarian rolls out reading bikes for students

Author: Kalyn Norwood | www.kvue.com

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas â€” Reading and riding a bike is not something you would usually do at the same time, but for students at one Pflugerville elementary school, itâ€™s the norm.

One librarianâ€™s idea is helping students find the fun in reading. Her name is Jennifer Coleman. She had the idea to install reading desks with bicycle pedals on them. She applied for a school grant and that was …

West HoustonTerry Hershey Bike Ride

bayoucityoutdoors.com

September 29th, 2019 MEET AT 7:45 AM START AT 8:00 AM RIDE IS SUNDAY MORNING Come join us for a bike ride from Terry Hershey Park through George Bush Park! We will meet at the Gazebo on the north side of Memorial, just west of Eldridge. We will bike up to 24 miles on a paved path – toward Fry Road and back (however many miles we can do in 2 hours).

This is an intermediate ride and we will average 13 to 16 MPH.

Helmets are required.

Slow & Quick Bike Ride – Braes Bayou Trail

bayoucityoutdoors.com

September 26th, 2019 Meet at 7:00 am and roll out at 7:10 am at Breas Bayou Trail. Meet at 3 Brother Bakery (please don’t park at the bakery, I suggest to park at Spec’s which is a block south of the meeting point on Stella Link, or the bank next door). Park, get your bike ready and then meet in front of 3 Brothers Bakery, we will roll out at 7:10 am.

Expect about an hour and a half ride. We’ll regroup along the way and we’ll have 2-speeds, chill & slow and quick super sweaty:). It will be an out-and-back ride so you can leave early or ride longer. …

White Oak Bayou – Moderate Pace Bike Ride

bayoucityoutdoors.com

September 26th, 2019 START TIME: 9 am This is a great chance to explore one of the nicer bike friendly paths in Houston.

We will take the White Oak Bayou Trail to Antoine – out and back for a total of about 15 miles. Pace: 13-15 mph. …

Two More Austin Bike Shops Are Closing

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com

Itâ€™s no secret that while bicycling is popular, bike shops are suffering. This hit home for A Dude when he was in Bicycle Sport Shop on Guadalupe yesterday and learned that it was going to shut down. Retail will stop on September 28, but repairs may continue for a little while. When word hit two years ago hat the local chain was taking over the site of dearly departed Ozone Bikes (which lasted 23 years!), people were happy and relieved.

BSS will still have four stores in the Austin area. But the sales of nearby college students an …

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

My racing season is not quite over have a couple of more races coming, but I am already planning my offseason as well as my upcoming season
— Jesus (@SrCampy) September 11, 2019

@midtownHOU residents speak at @HoustonTX City Council in support of Austin Street Bikeway, proposed to connect @buffalobayou and @HermannPark – https://t.co/Sqfy1fYB39 – Time 18:30 @HoustonBikePlan pic.twitter.com/i3ixqLTmQu
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) September 11, 2019

We know that beginning to mountain bike can be a little intimidating. We wanted to film a video highlighting Texas' first downhill mountain biking park and walk you through the beginner trail, Itsy Bitsy, from the top of the Spider Mountain . https://t.co/qUw9oM7851
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) September 10, 2019

HCED is assisting Harris County Precinct One implement range of on-street and off-street Bikeway projects to improve access to healthy transportation option for our residents https://t.co/lzVQzh1Tlj https://t.co/kClYvyrBXc
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) September 10, 2019

Fellow #NACTO19 attendees – Harris County is doing some awesome things (~20 miles of AAA on-street bikeways in the last year) and is looking for a Hike & Bike project manager. Great opportunity and happy to discuss. https://t.co/YAE1TIMcDr
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) September 10, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/10ue3Na0tg

Wheels down at 8 AM!

NOTE: We're meeting at the Govalle Park parking lot, not the baseball field lot.

A moderâ€¦ https://t.co/M2ZjuJC6RX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2019

New Event Magical Museum Bike Tour – Schulenburg, TX Magical Museum Bike Tour at Schulenburg, TXhttps://t.co/QMOe8n4sFE https://t.co/FVWwi9u4vK

CATEGORYSTART TIMEDISTANCEFEE
4 church Bike Tour (52 miles)9:30 AM52 miles$35
This ride will provideâ€¦ https://t.co/PpLew0tijg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2019

New Event Tour de las Chingonas – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/sY8CH9QfFC

Do you bike ride?

Is riding 10, 20, 40 or 65 mile distance on your bucket list?

Have you felt intimidated to participate in organized bike events?

Have high registration feesâ€¦ https://t.co/bd50hVonTw
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2019

New Event Tito Bradshaw Bike Shop Grand Opening – San Antonio, TX Tito Bradshaw Bike Shop Grand Opening
September 24, 2019

Activities are scheduled all day with ribbon cutting at 6 pm.

Come out to support the grand opening of the new bike repair shop oâ€¦ https://t.co/I2ztD28kR4
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2019

Texas Bicycling News Digest September 9th 2019

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 9, 2019

Cyclist dies after accident at River Legacy Park, Arlington officials say

By Claire Cardona | www.dallasnews.com

Bystanders were performing CPR when first responders arrived.

A man died Saturday after he hit a tree while riding his bicycle at River Legacy Park in Arlington, officials say.

Paramedics were called about 11:30 a.m. to a report of an unconscious person on a bike trail in the park near Northwest Green Oaks Boulevard and North Collins Street.

The 63-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, …

Here’s Karbach Cycling Team’s 60 mile route. Today was pretty warm but winds were minimal, so a very good ride. from bikehouston

"New Trail" at City park

cxagent | austinmountainbiking.com

We have re-opened a trail at City Park. I doubt MTBR’s know about or ever used this trail. So chances are good MTBR’s will never find this trail or start using it. But it exists and is rideable now.

There is short bypass near the top of the Main Loop. This trail starts on that bypass and parallels the drainage channel until it hits where the fork of the drainage comes together. From there, there is a …

MSU cycling team recognized for continued success by commissioners court

by: Nicholas Quallich | www.texomashomepage.com

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) â€” They are synonymous: Wichita Falls and cycling, most notably with the Hotter â€˜N Hell Hundred. But outside of Hotter â€˜N Hell, one team based in Wichita Falls continues to receive all kinds of accolades.

In colleges across the country, usually, a team or organization will gain attention every so often, with a team advancing to a national title game here and there. And every once in a while, …

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

HEY Runners!!! Join us September 24th for the Tito Bradshaw Bicycle Repair Shop grand opening event! Another campus initiative from the Office of Sustainability. @UTSACSO @UTSADoS @UTSA @PresidentEighmy @UTSAStudents @utsacacp @UTSA_StudentU @UTSARec pic.twitter.com/S7cmU3HEMY
— UTSA Sustainability ðŸðŸ‚ðŸŒ¼ðŸ¦‹ (@UTSASustain) September 7, 2019

Check our schedule: https://t.co/StAj3T1kaN pic.twitter.com/DmTeJ6N12T
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 9, 2019

STOLEN – Gray All City Big Block https://t.co/K9S2jZzmU2 pic.twitter.com/hTeNgCydCR
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) September 9, 2019

Came across Lamar bike lane blocked again yesterday.

Some type of construction work at 1111 Bagby? Don't recognize the name on the truck.

Anyone know who that yellow/black-clad officer type works for? I know I've seen them before, but don't remember who.

CC: @DowntownHouston pic.twitter.com/tlQW0c3CdJ
— HOUstreets (@HOUstreets) September 9, 2019

First time crossing the (dry) Walnut Creek to ride on that part of the park. @woombikesUSA https://t.co/u7WQ9vGImu
— Martin Russell ðŸš²ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) September 9, 2019

Any PRESCHOOLERS interested in joining us Wednesday 9:15ish for a group ride at Duncan Park Dirt Park Pump Track (9th Street East of Lamar, Austin)? Any ages and abilities. Balance bikes, pedal bikes. White pants not advisable @justleyla .
Please retweet @woombikesUSA pic.twitter.com/zeXyU8w5W0
— Martin Russell ðŸš²ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) September 9, 2019

66 yr old vs 4 yr old at Walnut Creek Pump Track. @woombikesUSA pic.twitter.com/8BtqjgdHco
— Martin Russell ðŸš²ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) September 9, 2019

For Maureen Hicks Damm, the Mamma Jamma Ride is a way for her to remember her mother, whom she lost to breast cancer in 2016. When she rides, her memories are as vibrant as the colors she wears to support her motherâ€™s journey. Read her story: https://t.co/uXrvGbUvaH #breastcancer pic.twitter.com/bH4Aixz4ka
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) September 9, 2019

Sunday at Kimâ€™s donuts is bike day! #nocars #donuts https://t.co/TYAv31Djrc pic.twitter.com/QyBBVvbFrZ
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 9, 2019

Lack of connections between bike lanes and trails, and other bicycle facilities are the top obstacles to bicycling. Check out the results from our Bicycle Opinion Survey: https://t.co/VvlfvevpGO. pic.twitter.com/yuDf7hRBow
— NCTCOGTransportation (@NCTCOGtrans) September 9, 2019

First ride in over a month – and it showed. Yeesh! This wind wasn't much help either. https://t.co/8VabkGohT7
— Alex Stivers (@AlexStivers) September 9, 2019

Why PROM? Did you know that FWBS is a non-profit and we depend on the support of our community to keep our stations available and our bikes safe. It's true! So get that cute outfit you've been eyeing cause we're prepping for THE. BEST. PROM. EVER. pic.twitter.com/DSOP9CpXjG
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) September 9, 2019

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Webberville CX Weekend – Webberville, TX Webberville CX Weekend at Webberville, TXhttps://t.co/HLPP9LyJKg https://t.co/99DZMNsmGE

Saturday
CATEGORYSTART TIMEDISTANCEPRIZESFIELD LIMITFEE
Men 40+ Saturday10:00 AM40 minutesMerch / 5 Coâ€¦ https://t.co/dehIX7m4VL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 9, 2019

Texas Bicycling News Digest September 8th 2019

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 8, 2019

Volunteers clean up city bike trail

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LAREDO, TX (KGNS) – The City of Laredo and Webb County officials came together a couple of months ago to talk about cleaning up a local biking trail.

The Chacon Creek trail is one of many favorites where cyclists can ride for miles.

Officials were looking to clean up roughly nine miles of the park.

Organizers say over …

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

sunday ride, 40 miles ðŸš² pic.twitter.com/ABAadwTCSu
— Edgar Gaucin ðŸš² (@edgargaucin) September 9, 2019

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— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 8, 2019

3rd place and the KOM jersey for RT athlete Pete Aubin (@shamaCycles) in yesterday's Tour de Fayetteville! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/XZi89lZBxz
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) September 8, 2019

Slow Duck Sunday = Funday! https://t.co/CoBPnKDpzK pic.twitter.com/yWqbNshsUd
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 8, 2019

My friend and neighbor Susie and I went for a spin on this beautiful September morning. She recently purchased a @AtomCyclist bike and loves it!
Every ride is an adventure and on this one I took her to newâ€¦ https://t.co/If3E4AsBWo
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) September 8, 2019

First time to Boulder Park Mountain bike trail for the girls and I got to go. Here I am trying to keep up with the 7 year old. #dorba @woombikesUSA https://t.co/1eMeFOjPxe
— Martin Russell ðŸš²ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) September 8, 2019

My first road race landed me in the ER w/ a broken clavicle. ðŸ¤• | Tour de Fayetteville ðŸš´â€â™‚ï¸ @Strava: https://t.co/MohgHFyxkM pic.twitter.com/PrP1o4OcS4
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) September 8, 2019

Fayetteville Highlights pic.twitter.com/HrdsxBw0AL
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) September 8, 2019

It's #SundayFunday! Get out and ride. Good luck to our very own, Natasha Van Der Merwe as she takes on IRONMAN Wisconsin today.

Support the IRONMAN Foundation and head to https://t.co/SjreM1YpVw to win a decked out CervÃ©lo P3 for yourself.#BicycleWorld #BWTRis #LetsTri pic.twitter.com/Lz9Cx3tBNC
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) September 8, 2019

Just been hanging out with friends at the shop this weekend.

Austin has some great bike builders, FYI.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/SomrkTmQA8
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) September 8, 2019

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