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Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.

My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.

Thanks to my late wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.

My primary bike is the Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS below. My titanium bike is the Lynskey Helix titanium. My newest bike is a Canyon Endurace CF 7 Rival eTap.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 1st 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on April 1, 2019 by Rick AnkrumApril 1, 2019

SAPD: Bicyclist hospitalized in critical condition after driver ran him over on East Side

By Caleb Downs | www.mysanantonio.com

The victim, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, was riding on a black bicycle in black clothing at about 12:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of East Houston Street when the woman ran him over from behind, police said.

A bicyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after he was run over by a woman on the East Side, police said.

The victim, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, was …

Popular San Antonio bike shop owner identified as bicyclist critically injured in crash

By Caleb Downs and Fares Sabawi | www.mysanantonio.com

Police on Monday afternoon identified the bicyclist struck and critically injured by a vehicle on San Antonio’s East Side and said the driver had been arrested.

Tito Harry Bradshaw, 35, was riding a bicycle around 12:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of East Houston Street when a Toyota Corolla struck him from behind, police said. …


2019 Results Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort

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The fourth TMBRA race of the season took place at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas. This is the largest mountain bike race in the San Antonio, Texas area with over 400 racers competing in the different age, gender, and experience-based classes. Congratulations to all the Tiger racers for their dedication. Dripping Springs had multiple podium spots again! A special shout out to all of the parents and volunteers for their support. …


THE 2019 LBJ 100 BIKE TOUR WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

The Friends of the LBJ Park welcomed 1,257 cyclists from more than 26 states for a day of cycling, food, and friends for our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Luci Johnson once again held a special tour filled with timeless Park memories. Thank you, Luci, and Ian Turpin for spending your day with us.


Upcoming Rides

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com

Haardvarks Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

Lite Bike Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 7:05 PM

Tuesday Night Intervals w/ South Texas Cycling Club Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

Wednesday UBG Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 PM

SL WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDE Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

West Bike Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

McIntyre 20 Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday Night Time Trial Thursday, April 4, 2019 @ 6:15 PM

Nite Bike Thursday, April 4, 2019 @ 7:05 PM

FNR (Friday Night Racing) Friday, April 5, 2019 @ 6:30 PM

Sugar Cycles (Short) Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Society Saturday 45 miler Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Bike Barn Clear Lake Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

SWCC Sunday Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Sunday Blendin Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Noon Bike Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 12:00 PM

Sunday UBG – B Group Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 8:00 AM


WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GO CARLESS FOR A MONTH

BY MEGAN KIMBLE | www.austinmonthly.com

HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED WHEN AUSTIN MONTHLY SENIOR EDITOR MEGAN KIMBLE GAVE UP HER CAR DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY.

Water drips from my helmet as I pedal up Rollingwood Drive. It wasn’t raining when I left my apartment near South Lamar Boulevard and Manchaca Road half an hour ago, but since then, the fog has thickened and cohered into droplets that roll down my jacket. As I glide under dripping oak trees and past million-dollar homes, I relax into the pace of my pedal stroke, enjoying the relative hush on this …


Safe Kids Austin: Distracted driving awareness

By Amanda Salinas | www.fox7austin.com

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s Christopher Stanton has more on National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and how to make sure you’re not distracted while driving.


Police: Cyclist killed in East Austin crash veered into oncoming traffic

cbsaustin.com

AUSTIN, Texas — Police say a woman killed Thursday night after her bicycle collided with a vehicle in East Austin had veered into oncoming traffic.

It happened at around 9 p.m. on East MLK Jr. Blvd. just east of I-35.

Austin Police say the cyclist, identified as 28-year-old …


Community holds procession for Bicycle World owner who died

Photos by Maricela Rodriguez | www.valleymorningstar.com

A bicycle procession Saturday morning followed the vehicle that carried the ashes of Henry Roberts, who passed away on March 17, from Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home to the First United Methodist Church.

His son Philip transported the ashes to the church followed by hundreds of cyclists from all over the Valley riding in memory of Roberts, founder and owner of Bicycle World. …


Two Retired Amigos on Winter Tour

By Douglas Wood | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 37: Alpine to Marfa Monday April 1, 2019, 28 miles (45 km) – Total so far: 1,814 miles (2,919 km) Another chilly morning in the high desert of West Texas. Jim got up early and hightailed it to McDonalds for food and to just get out of the dingy room. I followed about twenty minutes behind. After breakfast we rode out toward Marfa. It turned out to be a beautiful cool morning ride into town. …


Tito Bradshaw Recovery Prayer Ride and Vigil. Prayers to the family on their loss!

Esther Barrientez | www.strava.com


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

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— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) April 2, 2019

STOLEN – Green NYC Bike Cyclocross https://t.co/4toSVAHul9 pic.twitter.com/4YWST7f03I

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) April 2, 2019

Our hearts and prayers are with Tito Bradshaw's family and friends this evening. Rest in peace,Tito. https://t.co/LJDKxjO5la

— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) April 2, 2019

Late start but a start nonetheless @30daysofbiking #LetsRoll #BikeMcAllen #30DaysOfBiking pic.twitter.com/QzMuuZxUCk

— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) April 2, 2019

To put a bookend on The Mad Duck Racing Family weekend, Bob brings home 3 medals from Texas Senior Games! From Junior to Senior, first time racer and pro, it was a great weekend to race a bike! congrats everyone! #madduckracingfamily #bikeracing https://t.co/RspG82Ple0 pic.twitter.com/ydoJjXW0mz

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 2, 2019

Congrats Aaron in taking the leap into racing this weekend… #madduckracingfamily ! Who’s next? https://t.co/U0Y7pPKzXQ pic.twitter.com/UpcvzcUHWo

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 1, 2019

Chris joined the Mad Duck podium parade this weekend snagging a second place at Jesuit Ranger Roundup!! Well done!!#madduckracingfamily https://t.co/Mgicknd36V pic.twitter.com/l2fzpBF71h

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 1, 2019

Electing bike-friendly candidates to Denton City Council on May 4 is critical to better bicycle infrastructure and policy. See what candidates think about biking and walking issues: https://t.co/rYHf2diGZY pic.twitter.com/0PYJDxXVqx

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) April 1, 2019

"As some of you know Tito Bradshaw was hit and critically injured by a car last night. Tito is a pillar in the San Antonio cycling community, a bike shop owner, a community activist, a loving father, a faithful… https://t.co/232lMPmcpy

— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) April 1, 2019

2nd place for our athlete Said Assali (@Siznen) in Saturday's @suncitycrit Cat 2/3 race in El Paso, TX! And less than 2hrs later, he also finished 4th in the Amateur Finals! #suncitycrit #rothetraining

📸 Jennifer Assali pic.twitter.com/IpFskCcLmK

— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) April 1, 2019

Mondays… When you realize you lead the Most Laps (19) during @usacrits @suncitycrit El Paso, TX but aren't allowed to get on podium or take that jersey because you're not on a official "USACrits" Team…🤔 (it's all in the fine print). Good to know I was right & I'll be back!💪

— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 1, 2019

Dallas area cycling events for the week of April 1st…

Busy week ahead and lots of choices, especially for road.

𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝:
4/2: Tuesday Night Crit in Richardson, TX
4/3: Fort Worth WNC Wednesday Night Criterium… https://t.co/Lq22N3FHkK

— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) April 1, 2019

I’m thinking this P12 thing kind of suites Jaime as puts her Cervelo S5 on the podium again, this weekend at Jesuit Ranger Roundup! #cervelos5 #roadcycling https://t.co/lHPe2avRH3 pic.twitter.com/XLdLiBdBVE

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 1, 2019

These bike Lanes have been blocked for 2 weeks. pic.twitter.com/qGZwOmX8le

— larry (@larry_htx) April 1, 2019

Wow! Thank you for supporting DORBA. Our fundraiser raffle of a mountain bike is almost here and the response has been overwhelming! The drawing will be held at our meeting on April 2nd. If the drawing hits $16K before… https://t.co/MtTUuvsLH7

— DORBA (@dorbaonline) April 1, 2019
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https://twitter.com/GranFondoGuide/status/1112774637098856453

Any distance, any destination, any bike, every type of rider. Inside, outside, around the world. Join us as we ride every day in April and share our adventures online with the hashtag #30daysofbiking! https://t.co/OCvUXQwSTb pic.twitter.com/HcobDjIBBk

— 30 Days of Biking (@30daysofbiking) April 1, 2019

With team names like Underwires and Tires, Titti Babies, Beer & Boobs, #savethenipple, you’d never guess we are a breast cancer charity. 😊 Register your team today and help women with breast cancer in Central Texas get the support they need! https://t.co/QJNbgx3t1s pic.twitter.com/tS92jQHzOA

— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) April 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/RobMax17/status/1112552214130757638

Another bike of the day rolling out.. have a great time out there Eric on that beautiful new SB130 ! #yeticycles #bikeoftheday https://t.co/vdTOU9pmpl pic.twitter.com/yKDRMDoy2W

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 1, 2019

A bicyclist is in the hospital in critical condition after he was hit by a car overnight, San Antonio police said Monday. https://t.co/OkVeYWxcke

— KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) April 1, 2019

Bicycle found on I-30 near downtown. Contact Dominic Velasquez if it is yours or you know who the owner is: https://t.co/Sq4t839a7e

— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) April 1, 2019

No fooling: #30daysofbiking starts today. If your bike has been in the garage all winter, today's a good day to roll it out!

— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 1, 2019

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— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 1, 2019

Day 1: nice, cool weather in @BrownsvilleRGV to start @30daysofbiking! #BikeToWork #30DaysOfBiking 🚲 pic.twitter.com/QlkVzSSaez

— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 1, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Fayetteville Classic Road Race – Fayetteville, TX Status: Scheduled
TX Cup: Yes
Race Director: Jaime Josafat
Organization: Southwest Cycle Club
Email: josafatj@gmail.com
Registration: https://t.co/AC1plkbOqK

8:00 am Road Race Men Pro/Cat 1/2 … https://t.co/jpeSvHDbso

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 1, 2019

New Event ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek – Austin, TX Its spring and were back to 9:30 am Wheels down at 9:30 am. (this means arrive early and be ready to pedal at 9:30am) This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to abi… https://t.co/Cr9Juatc47

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 1, 2019

New Event Easygoing Ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/NNviuPCWFf

START TIME CHANGE: 9:00 am.
This is a social, slow paced, no one left behind, ride of 14 to 20 miles. The ride is a good place to st… https://t.co/LSvAARoa4P

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 1, 2019

New Event Houston Bicycle Club Brenham Ride – Brenham, TX https://t.co/KSoAVEpB9d

Ride starter: Ronald
Nice hilly ride of 40-45 miles depending on weather.
Several distances ranging from 33 miles to 59 miles, pretty hilly by HBC standards. Rest sto… https://t.co/hP11d9lFp6

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 1, 2019

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Texas Bicycling News Digest March 31st 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on March 31, 2019 by Rick AnkrumMarch 31, 2019

Honeoye Riders Reverse the Southern Tier 2019

By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 31: Marathon-Marfa-VanHorn-El Paso, TX. Saturday March 30, 2019, 15 miles (24 km) – Total so far: 1,752 miles (2,820 km) Wind, the bane of any cyclist’s existence. We knew it was coming, we thought we could beat it, but alas, it chewed us up in Marathon and spit us out in El Paso! We left in the dark and with each mile we began to question our safety as the gusts over 35 m.ph. pushed us into the danger zone. Not much traffic in these parts, but our best hope to move forward was to flag down a truck to get us to Alpine, the biggest town we’ll have seen in a week. Along comes a cowboy, named Howdy with a …


Kemper, Martin

www.wacotrib.com

Martin KemperFeb 11, 1949 – Mar 28, 2019 Martin French Kemper beheld the face of his King and Savior at 5:30 p.m., March 28, 2019. He passed peacefully through the veil into the arms of Jesus after fighting a valiant battle with ALS. Martin was born in Abilene, Texas, on February 11, 1949, to Roy F. Kemper and Verla Joyce Perkins Kemper. His family moved to Coleman, Texas in 1954 where his father practiced medicine for many years. As Martin said in his final days, when he was about 13 years old, he "decided to follow Christ, walked the isle, became a Christian and never looked back!" …

… For years Martin was an avid mountain biker and outdoorsman. He spent many hours on the trails in Cameron Park in Waco and constructed many of the hike and bike trails in Woodway Park. He was so passionate about the Woodway trails that he served on the Parks Board and was honored in 2017 for his service. He was a member of the Waco Bike Club, supporting many activities, hosting parties at his home, and …


Two Retired Amigos on Winter Tour

By Douglas Wood | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 35: Sanderson to Marathon Saturday March 30, 2019, 55 miles (89 km) – Total so far: 1,756 miles (2,826 km) The day started quite nicely with a wonderful breakfast at the American Legion before sun up. After breakfast we hit the road knowing the Canadiens were sending down cold weather and wind. Lots of wind! More about wind later. While at the Post Office yesterday their bulletin board informed us about the American Legion breakfast on Saturdays only. We lucked out. For $8.00 you can order from a menu complete with all the fixings: French Toast, pancakes, bacon, eggs, biscuits with gravy, juice, coffee. A great deal for hungry riders. …

Day 36: Marathon to Alpine Sunday March 31, 2019, 30 miles (48 km) – Total so far: 1,786 miles (2,874 km) Yesterday was brutal winds; today cool and beautiful ride. Last night Chef Jim cooked up a batch of spaghetti and meatless meatballs with marinara (out of a can), leftover bagels with peanut butter. The food items came from the French Grocery in town. Very expensive items. The dinner was very delicious and satisfying. This morning Chef Jim made homemade oatmeal with sliced apples. We also had orange juice and coffee.

We knew from the Weather Channel report for Marathon that it was going to be a cold morning. We departed at 9 a.m. with the temperature t 39 degrees. We both were wearing most of our warm clothes. Better yet the wind was from the east and later the …


Big Mac Bites: Lance Armstrong’s Fort Worth visit shows his complicated legacy

BY MAC ENGEL | www.star-telegram.com

FORT WORTH – DALLAS – ARLINGTON One of the most influential people in modern sports took to the stage in Fort Worth on Friday night and received a warm hug. In that moment, no one cared Lance Armstrong repeatedly lied to everyone about what he did and how he did it.

Armstrong was in Ft. Worth to support his friend George Hincapie’s Gran Fondo race that took place on Saturday morning. On Friday night at Mellow Johnny’s bike shop at Clearfork, Armstrong joined Hincapie in front of a crowd of about …


Video: CRIT cycling series rolled through Downtown Saturday

By: Andra Litton | www.ktsm.com

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Nearly 3,000 bicyclists raced through El Paso as part of the 2019 USA CRITS Race on Saturday. This weekend’s race was the first of ten races scheduled through August.

The event is now in its 13th year and is the premiere street track cycling series in the United States. The remaining calendar for this year’s race includes …


69-year-old bicyclist dies after truck hits him in Cleburne

Claire Z. Cardona | www.dallasnews.com

A 69-year-old Cleburne man died Sunday afternoon after a truck struck his bicycle, police say.

The man was biking about 4 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Henderson Street, near McAnear Street, when he turned across the lanes of traffic and was hit by a pickup that was going the same direction, police said. …



Blue Bonnet Express

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Nwcc bluebonnet Express on MTB 35 route

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Siclovia

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Síclovía Brings Out Locals in Cooler Temperatures

JACKIE WANG | therivardreport.com

Hundreds of bicycles streamed down St. Mary’s Street early Sunday afternoon. Cyclists and pedestrians stopped at ACE Mart for some Zumba and snacks, while down the road at Roosevelt Park kids ran up to a colorful inflated slide and got free bike helmets from the YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Four-year-old Major Cruz stood still as a YMCA staff member buckled a helmet strap under his chin. His mom, Sandra, said they had just moved to …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Great weekend of racing in San Dumas Stage race as Maddie takes 4th in final stage and will be bringing home the White Jersey for Best Young Rider! Great job Maddie! #madduckracingfamily https://t.co/ShGxVd2ZQ0 pic.twitter.com/fKyTHkBUOY

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 1, 2019

Thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, family n friends @suncitycrit @USACRITS @VisitElPasoTX for a great race!!! 3 races for me in one day was brutal but fun – looking forward to next year for a bigger and brighter and faster event #cycling #cyclinglife

— Jesus (@SrCampy) April 1, 2019

This is the awesome part of racing back home seeing family and friends and they seeing me race, do what I love to do, entertain them on a bike @suncitycrit @VisitElPasoTX @twittyboyd @USACRITS #cycling #cyclinglife pic.twitter.com/fDw5Cvhttz

— Jesus (@SrCampy) April 1, 2019

STOLEN – Yellow or Gold Atx Mountain https://t.co/KddM4MKv5W

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) March 31, 2019

Caveman use rock to fix bike. Caveman has to walk a mile back to be picked up by someone and returned to trailhead. Caveman not happy. pic.twitter.com/GaJHyHP6My

— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) March 31, 2019

A close 4th place for @stefanrothe in yesterday's @USACRITS opener @suncitycrit in El Paso, TX! He now sits 4th Overall and also 2nd in the @BikeReg Lap Leader competition! #elbowzracing #SunCityCrit #usacrits pic.twitter.com/wbRE7iSwhz

— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 31, 2019

We’re riding for health and justice next week! 🚲 @PPFA pic.twitter.com/zoNWsS8j2K

— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) March 31, 2019

No more ghost bikes please. Pay attention to the road. https://t.co/uxI4wb2t7W

— Spinn Cycles (@Spinn_Cycles) March 31, 2019

If you skipped the Drop In at Boulder Park because you were worried about the weather, then you missed out. As one pic shows, the trail was pretty tacky early but wind, traffic and a little time made the trail perfect… https://t.co/lSQ1H1ph3F

— DORBA (@dorbaonline) March 31, 2019

Give this a listen; at least the intro with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. We’ve got what’s quickly becoming the finest weeknight Cyclocross series in America, and we are grateful for our city’s leadership, Panther Island Pavilion and our sponsors. https://t.co/4N1RSzGMQx

— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) March 31, 2019

Thrilled to see the team dominate @USACRITS @suncitycrit in El Paso tonight and bring home 1st, 2nd, and 4th for @ClassActionLaw @supermintusa! pic.twitter.com/Ai4hHoCFdQ

— Lindsay Goldman (@thedirtfield) March 31, 2019

Why hello there new Elysian bike lane 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/EIqAVcu35z

— Wilson (@WilsonCalvert) March 31, 2019

41 years of happy marriage. What could make it any better? Taking a bike ride with her. pic.twitter.com/Pi4ZB9XiBl

— Martin Russell 🚲🐝🐿️ (@russell_dallas) March 31, 2019

Bike swap is off to a great start! We'll be here until 2pm. pic.twitter.com/EjDOQPyVCS

— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) March 31, 2019

Jon about to tear it up on this incredible custom built @cervelocycles S5 with @sramroad AXS and @industry_nine Carbon wheels.. Bike of the day for sure! @bikeoftheday #bikeoftheweek #cervelos5 #bikeoftheday #roadcycling https://t.co/2ROry60zpX pic.twitter.com/MaqODe8rvs

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) March 31, 2019

Electric race last night @usacrits @suncitycrit (& bummed to finish 4th 😕) … BUT what a great atmosphere it was in @ElPasoTXGov and good times as usual shreddin' it in the break with my ex-Elbro #colinatx for most of the race! 💥⚡ 🏁 #elbowzracing #SunCityCrit #usacrits pic.twitter.com/WEYALO0hSH

— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) March 31, 2019

We’re out here at Siclovia until 3 pm today! 🚲🛴🛹🚶‍♂️ Stop by our booth at the corner of S. Saint Mary’s & Cesar Chavez for some hopscotch, helmet fittings and commute consultations. 👋 pic.twitter.com/5BZJgHoPE1

— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) March 31, 2019

It’s cold and windy, but always great to ride with @Joneslsu & @ChrisBranch1218 ❄️🌬🚴🏼‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/PUSP2Fk3og

— Chase DeBord (@ChaseDeBord) March 31, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event O. P. Schnabel Park Mountain Bike (*Intermediate*) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/3yemUffDj8

This ride is not a beginner ride, its an out-of-shape intermediate ride only stopping when … https://t.co/pTvzmYGgHt

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2019

New Event Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B – El Paso, TX https://t.co/6iG3rC6j1d

• Distance: 25-30 miles • Roll Out: 7:30 am • Pace: 15-17 mph • Details: This ride will take you through the upper valley winding around most likely stopping at t… https://t.co/Pyd301dQpq

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2019

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Texas Bicycling News Digest March 30th 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on March 31, 2019 by Rick AnkrumMarch 31, 2019

Why Wrenched Bicycles and Brews is cleaning out its store

Kelsey Richardson | www.gainesvilletimes.com

Wrenched Bicycles Owner Todd Berry stands in the maintenance area of his shop on Friday, March 29, 2019. The shop is set to officially close its doors on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. – photo by Austin Steele

Six years of sharing his passion for bicycles over a pint of craft beer has come to an end for Todd Berry, the owner of Wrenched Bicycles and Brews.

Part bicycles shop, part craft beer taproom, the business located off of Broad Street in Gainesville will officially close its doors Wednesday, April 10.

Amid health scares, Berry said he …


RED WHITE & BIKE

redwhiteandbike.org

Thank You, Thank You! To all of our riders and volunteers: We could not do this without you! At last week’s ride, we gave out top-of-the-line bicycles to SEVEN children of Purple Heart recipients.

We also had a record number of riders this year (our 10th ride) at 465 -compared to 230 our first year!


2019 Dino Enduro – Stage 1

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Bruce and Robert’s Southern Tier Adventure

By Bruce Cline and Robert Goss | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 34 Kountze, Texas to Merryville, Louisiana: We Have Broken Through To Cajun Country Thursday March 28, 2019, 66 miles (106 km) – Total so far: 1,981 miles (3,188 km) Distance 65 Climbing 800….Flat Really We spent 17 1/2 riding days in Texas. Texas you were fun, diverse, interesting and challenging, but we must move on. Robert, Fred and Bruce crossed the Sabine River into Louisiana this afternoon on the easiest 65 mile ride that you could ask for. We are glad to be in a new state and experience as much of it as we can. The differences are already apparent. …


Texas House Transportation Committee Hearing on the Safe Passing Bill

www.biketexas.org

A big shout out to everyone who has worked on the Texas Safe Passing Bill, HB 962! We had a hearing in the Texas House Transportation Committee for HB 962 at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Wednesday, March 6th 2019. This is great news.

HB 962 is authored by Representative Rick Miller and updates Texas Transportation Code Title 7 Chapter 545. The Safe Passing Bill is an act relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle. The act requires passing clearance of three feet for cars …


Self supported self navigated gravel ride, 28MPH Wind 32MPH GUSTS? Started cramping at mile 50

Benjie Go | www.strava.com

Hillsboro Hustle 100

J. Ramsey | www.strava.com

Hincapie Gran Fondo

Meggin Crawford | www.strava.com

We Got a Little Wet…

Katy McCleskey | www.strava.com

LBJ 100. 2019 Version

Francisco Simas – US MES | www.strava.com

The Whizzerville Hauler- Sand Dunes

Rosa Guerrero | www.strava.com

Even while riding in Dubai I didn’t ride in as much sand as I did today!! Give me more gravel, hell even more hills, but sand? Hell to the NO!! Would I do it again?

Castroville with Cyclones

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com


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Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Let’s get the #suncitycrit started! #TheShow #USACRITS #ItsOurDNA pic.twitter.com/CpALg5c12k

— DNA Pro Cycling Team (@DNA_K4) March 31, 2019

@elbowzracing @stefanrothe & @colinstrickland is off the front 33 minutes into our race. Working together well, with @Kmullervy & @tylerstites1 chasing. 💪🏼#suncitycrit @Downtown_EP @USACRITS #RaceforOrange pic.twitter.com/5g1q2MACOU

— Sun City Crit (@suncitycrit) March 31, 2019

Sprint Results (unofficial)

1️⃣@colinstrickland
2️⃣@Kmullervy @TeamClifBar
3️⃣@tylerstites1 @Aevolo_Cycling
4️⃣@stefanrothe @elbowzracing #SunCityCrit

— Sun City Crit (@suncitycrit) March 31, 2019

2019 current Standings after #SunCityCrit
🥇Lilly Williams
🥈@LAganzar
🥉Emily Flynn @LA_Sweat @BikeReg Lap Leader & @colativa leader jersey 🔶🔶🔶
🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵@runt2pb L Williams (@supermintusa)@ggbcycling #suncitycrit #racefororange @USACRITS @VisitElPasoTX pic.twitter.com/20lvNzBhPJ

— Sun City Crit (@suncitycrit) March 31, 2019

We don’t know who had more fun at Safe Kids Day – us or the kids. 🤣 We taught the attendees how to fit their helmets properly and how to ride their bikes safely. Plus they got to practice their bike skills in a practice course with our partner, Ghisallo Cycling! 🚲 pic.twitter.com/3VrdcPRUix

— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) March 30, 2019

Race Across the West is a little over 2 months away, and this morning HTX VeloFemme put in a hard effort at the inaugural Fort Worth Gran Fondo Hincapie. Word of the day: wind. OUCH but a… https://t.co/irB08oToXb

— Pamela Ferguson (@Pamelaanne633) March 30, 2019

Thanks to all who came out to help with the (re-scheduled) Great American Cleanup! #weKDB #GAC2019 pic.twitter.com/A9n8eLIEIw

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) March 30, 2019

We’re a serious engineering team with a biking problem

— Texas A&M Cycling (@tamucycling) March 30, 2019

It’s a little chilly out here at #granfondohincapie-Ft. Worth. But we’re still all smiles! pic.twitter.com/lapUVVwqTh

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

One of our littlest riders of the day. #tinybutmighty #granfondohincapie pic.twitter.com/UHZYm0LrUI

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

Just a couple of legends crossing the finish line. #granfondohincapie pic.twitter.com/HGsmdAGAkb

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/Devin_Energy/status/1112089423578050560

Looking for the results… but this is a funny pic!! #granfondohincapie pic.twitter.com/S9hWA5VFob

— iwantcoffee (@beth_mtb) March 30, 2019

Congratulations to the Gran, Medio, Piccolo, KOM, and QOM winners of #granfondohincapie-Fort Worth! You braved the wind and the cold, and you crushed it.

Thank you to @bikeonscott, @SILCAvelo, @MichelinBikeUSA, and @ride100percent for providing podium prizes. pic.twitter.com/brbQt8zg8K

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

Todd, our branded product manager, and Will, our GM, were up in Cow Town this morning for the #granfondohincapie Fort Worth.
😀
Over 1,000 riders joined them, @lancearmstrong, and of course @ghincapie for the ride.
😎
Cold and wind were no match.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/MxRWv0r0uZ

— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) March 30, 2019

We finished the ride- 63 miles with painful headwinds. This was a “training ride” for the @BPMS150 – Ha! I’m going home to bed. #LBJ100 #MS #MSWarriors #MultipleSclerosis pic.twitter.com/A69CLVH6tZ

— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) March 30, 2019

A little rain and wind doesn’t stop our Hincapie ambassadors! #badassadors #granfondohincapie pic.twitter.com/S9OyiL7kCH

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

#granfondohincapie #FortWorth ⁦@DriveFCCC⁩ pic.twitter.com/G9Y00WWc6V

— Terry Belue Jr (@Bubba1556) March 30, 2019

Need help on the course today? Keep an eye out for the red kits! These are our course marshals for the day. #granfondohincapie pic.twitter.com/dOlYN0ws3Y

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

And we’re off! #granfondohincapie pic.twitter.com/SS2HuGLAKt

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

It’s a cold, wet morning here in Fort Worth, but that’s not stopping us! Thanks to all the cyclists who came out today for #granfondohincapie. pic.twitter.com/N9s0tscgzL

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

Getting ready to start! #granfondohincapie pic.twitter.com/3ssAGAO8Ge

— Hincapie Sports (@hincapiesports) March 30, 2019

Bicycle riders anxiously wait the start of the LBJ 100 ride this morning. Lucy Johnson, daughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson, greets the crowd and thanks them for their support in helping preserve National Parks.

— Fbg Standard (@fbgstandard) March 30, 2019

Everything is bigger in Texas! @slimthugga #bosshoggoutlaws #criticalmasshouston #criticalmass pic.twitter.com/iurbVSq13R

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) March 30, 2019

Just about to ride 62 miles on the LBJ 100 #bicycle tour with my amazing mom in the #Texas Hill Country. This will be our longest ride before the ⁦@BPMS150⁩ . #MS #MSWarriors #MultipleSclerosis pic.twitter.com/dPsog8eJH5

— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) March 30, 2019

Awesome afternoon listening to @lancearmstrong and @ghincapie talk shop! pic.twitter.com/z61a0qts3y

— James Chavez (@James_A_Chavez) March 30, 2019

⁦@austintexasgov⁩ ⁦@BikeTexas⁩ The death of the young woman cyclist on MLK Thursday evening hit me really hard.The 19 month old, on his balance bike, yelled at a car yesterday (as his Pop does)“PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN.” Lower speeds. Real bike lanes.Put those phones down. pic.twitter.com/hxx9N7sEct

— Martin Russell 🚲🐝🐿️ (@russell_dallas) March 30, 2019

Happy bike day to Michael and his new Trek Marlin 6! Happy bike day to Maria and a very lucky little boy for an early Easter gift. Lastly, happy bike day to the Chung family, time to go… https://t.co/KmIDR74y39

— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) March 30, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Smile Every Mile – White Oak Bayou – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/nbEYhcvLXw

The Smile Every Mile Bike ride is 26 miles of the White Oak Bayou.

This beautiful ride is perfect for getting … https://t.co/G8JicuMFNy

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 30, 2019

New Event Smile Every Mile – White Oak Bayou – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/tpImEzPOob

The Smile Every Mile Bike ride is 26 miles of the White Oak Bayou.

This beautiful ride is perfect for getting … https://t.co/0IAi20Bjdw

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 30, 2019

New Event Distance Builder – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/vwiNKsuqOo

This is a weekly ride designed to help riders build moderate distance and endurance. It's also useful as a recovery ride. The ride… https://t.co/oCOO6zFN6J

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2019

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Bike Ride Interrupted To Bring Some Light Rain

Texbiker.net Posted on March 30, 2019 by Rick AnkrumMarch 30, 2019

Today’s bike ride is interrupted to bring you some light rain. I planned to ride to Huffman when I started the bike ride at 12:07 PM but around 3 1/2 miles it started to rain lightly but not enough to stop pedaling. Continuing on to Town Center Park, another 3+ miles, the increased to the point that I took shelter at the 7 mile mark at a dentist office. I waited there about 15 minutes until the rain stopped but the streets still wet. As I rode I thought of different routes I could take if the streets to the south were wetter or the rain awaited. But around 10 miles the streets turned dry so I decided to ride the “Atascocita – Walden – E. Lake Houston Parkway” route to get more miles. I ended up riding 27.34 miles which pushed this week to 216.96 miles, the second week in a row over 200 miles. March now totals 789.65 miles, 204 miles above my goal.

Weather during the bike ride:start 75 (75% humidity), mostly cloudy, w ind 4 mph, light rain. Finish 72 (86% humidity), overcast, wind NW 7 mph. With the wind much lighter than during Friday’s ride I opted to wear shorts and a long sleeve thermal jersey and was comfortable even when the temperature dropped a few degrees while it rained.

I saw more damp roadway as I crossed Lake Houston on FM 1960 but no rain fell. I trailed the rain far enough for the wet spots to start drying as the traffic stirred the wind up. A cool front should arrive later today and I think the wind had some chill in it as I rode west over the lake.

Back on W. Lake Houston Parkway headed into Kingwood I stayed on it to avoid the activities in Town Center Park. As I rode through the hardware store parking lot Ronnie Clark crossed the parking and recognized me calling my name. Ronnie and I biked together numerous times. We talked for several minutes and he told me about the 1966 VW Bug he is working on. We agreed to bike together again as we parted. I rode home waiting for traffic around HEB and finished the ride at 2:45 PM. Then I washed the Canyon bike to clean off the dirt from riding in the rain and on wet streets.

Sunday does not look hospitable to riding with the high of 59, below my cold threshold. A good day to rest since I biked 13 days in a row.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions Graph

50 miles ahead of 2018, 68 miles behind 2017, 34 miles ahead of 2016.

Strava Year Progressions Graph YTD Bike Ride Miles

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