Friends of Northaven Trail to Offer Bike and Helmet Checks Sept. 7
Claudia Carson-Habeeb | www.peoplenewspapers.com
Friends of Northaven Trail will host bike and helmet checks at four locations throughout the day Sept. 7. Bikers can enjoy free Howdy Ice Cream while getting a bike and helmet safety check.
The four locations include Edgemere from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Semones Family YMCA from noon to 1:30 p.m., Royal Park from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Pensive Trail Head from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Northaven Trail is a …
Plainview man with ‘heart for children’ to ride 400 miles for childhood cancer research — again
By Ellysa Harris | www.myplainview.com
A Plainview native is set to pound the pavement on his bike to help fundraise for childhood cancer research. Cris Salinas is taking part in his fifth year of riding his bike for the Great Cycle Challenge, a nationwide cycling fundraiser hosted by the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. During September, Salinas plans to bike 400 miles and raise $1,000 for research, which will be an increase from last year’s goal of 300 miles for $500.
“[What] I hope that people get from it is where they …
Memorial Park Criterium Series • Aug 23 2024 • Houston, TX
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Memorial Park Criterium Series • Aug 28 2024 • Houston, TX
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CapMetro BikeShare rebrand rolls out new e-bikes, expands rental locations
Laura Rivera | thedailytexan.com
CapMetro began the rollout of its revamped all-electric bike system last month, which includes an all-electric bike fleet, more docking stations and a new rental app. All stations are expected to be fully installed later this fall.
CapMetro BikeShare, formerly known as MetroBike, is an upgrade in part of a plan to expand the e-bike system from 76 stations to over 300 in the Austin area over the next 10 years. Although installation is ongoing, there are 10 new stations now available for use around the University, with three more still in the process of being added.
“CapMetro Bikeshare is one of the …
The Sweetest Ride in Texas: The 39th Annual Waco Wild West 100
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Mark your calendars for September 8, 2024, as Waco, Texas, gears up for what has become a cherished tradition for cyclists from all over Texas and beyond – the 39th Annual Waco Wild West 100. This isn’t just another bike ride; it’s a Texan tradition that combines the thrill of cycling with the charm of Waco. Whether you’re coming from the bustling streets of Dallas, the vibrant scenes of Austin, or beyond, the journey to Waco is worth every mile. …
WANNA GO RIDE BIKES?
Celeste Cook | www.sanmarcosrecord.com
Growing up in East Texas, my brother and I rode our bikes along endless piney woods roads day after day for years. Our favorite trek took us through sleepy neighborhoods and across the railroad tracks to The Falls convenience store, where we spent our allowance on Snickers bars and Dr Peppers. Time spent on that Huffy 3-speed were days well spent. Flash forward 40 …
28th annual vintage bicycle swap meet.
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MSU Cyclists set the pace at 43rd Hotter’N Hundred
Andy Newberry | news.msutexas.edu
The Midwestern State University Cycling team got off to a hot start for Fall 2024 in the 43rd Hotter’N Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls.
Veteran pro rider Dušan Kalaba of the Mustangs was second in the Men’s Pro/Cat 1 criterium race, and freshman Blake Keeling from Tyler, Texas, took second in Men’s Cat 4/5 in both criterium and mountain bike races. Juan Carlos Flores was first in the men’s Cat 2 mountain bike race, and Jadiel Moreno was third in the Men’s Cat 3-4 criterium.
The MSU Cycling women’s team also has some new talent, led by Emma Kasza-James from Wisconsin, who took …
