Texas Bicycling News Digest January 13th 2019

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Motorists and cyclists should share our Texas roads safely

Eagle Editorial Board | www.theeagle.com

An avid cyclist, Kenneth Spence was a familiar sight in the area, riding his bike throughout the area.

When the 47 year old got on his bicycle on Jan. 4, little did he know it would be for the last time. Around 4 p.m. that day, as he rode northbound on the Texas 6 feeder road near the Peach Creek Cutoff, Spence was struck from behind by a car whose driver who said he was blinded by the sun. He died at a local hospital a few hours later. …

Commissioner hosts community bike ride

By Nadia Tamez-Robledo | www.brownsvilleherald.com

A group of cyclists headed out on Saturday morning to take a look at Brownsville on two wheels instead of four.

The 6-mile ride was spearheaded by Brownsville Commissioner At-Large “B” Rose Gowen. It took riders from the Chamber of Commerce through Texas Southmost College, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and …

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Sunday Fulshear Afternoon Ride With The Gang

Abraham Garza | www.strava.com

Morning Ride

Spencer Jones | www.strava.com

Texas Bicycling News Digest January 12th 2019

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El Paso Puzzler Mountain Bike Race set for Jan. 20

KTSM Staff | www.ktsm.com

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Local bicyclists are now less than two weeks away from competing in the 12th annual El Paso Puzzler Mountain Bike Race.

The 12th annual competition, which is set to begin on January 20, will feature races that are 15, 35, or 50 miles long and go up and down the Franklin Mountains. …

Bulverde Loop with Cyclones

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com

Vite Ride Cortado plus Solo 1st Century of 2019 (barely

Troy Serrano | www.strava.com

Vite Ride

Venny Alub | www.strava.com

Vite Ride

Jeremy Schwab | www.strava.com

That was not the way to get over a sinus infection

Meggin Crawford | www.strava.com

How Many Guys Does It Take To Change Ryan’s Flat?

Amy Schendel | www.strava.com

Beginner Shop Ladies Ride

Ekaterina (Katya) Morzhueva | www.strava.com

Ride to Frankenbike

JON BLAZE | www.strava.com

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Better Than 2018, 3 Hot Blooded Cyclists Bike Ride

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Rain arrived around 10 pm Friday and moved through like the forecast called for. By this morning the streets dried out and I began the bike ride at 11:39 am. I selected the “Atascocita – Walden – E. Lake Houston Parkway” route and rode 28.72 miles increasing January to 164.34 miles, 14 miles more than I biked the whole month in 2018. Last year I failed to reach my 300 mile goal for January; the only month I missed until December.

Weather during the bike ride today: start 65 (71% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind NW 12. Finish 66 (52% humidity), a few clouds, wind W 10 mph. I dressed for the wind chill with shorts, leg warmers, short sleeve jersey over a long sleeve thermal jersey, wind breaker jacket, and full finger gloves from the start this time. I saw three other cyclists on FM 1960 over Lake Houston and they were dressed like it was summer: shorts with short sleeve jerseys. Apparently their blood was warmer than mine. The wind chill still made it through my wardrobe but not enough to feel uncomfortable.

When I reached Fairlake Drive on the east side of Lake Houston I stopped and took this photo of the bridge closed warning.

Bike Ride Fairlake Drive Bridge Closed

Making the turn a round at E. lake Houston Parkway the headwind accompanied me all the way to the 1:55 pm finish back home.

Average speed at this time of the year is not very good and today I managed 13.1 mph. Average power was 118 watts, max power 402 watts. Heart rate averaged 127 bpm, max was 147 bpm.

An unusual thing happened while I rode on through Atascocita on the way back with the heading going blank on the Wahoo Elemnt until I turned onto W. Lake Houston Parkway. It was like the GPS satellite was blocked. On the ride map that area shows as a straight line even though the streets curve around. Hopefully this was a one time thing.

Sunday through Tuesday weather looks like it will be colder than my 60 degree biking threshold but Wednesday looks hopeful.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions

Texas Bicycling News Digest January 11th 2019

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Recent death highlights safety concerns for local cyclists

By KENNY WILEY | www.theeagle.com

Days after 47-year-old Kenneth Spence of College Station was killed after authorities say a vehicle hit him while he was on his bicycle, members of the area cycling community are reflecting on best safety practices and ways for cyclists and motorists to better share Brazos County roads. …

Video: Scooters around town increasing the need for bike lanes in Central Lubbock

By: Rache Ahdey | www.everythinglubbock.com

LUBBOCK, Texas – With the influx of ride-share scooters across Lubbock, city leaders are trying to address new safety concerns that come along with the new form of transportation.

City of Lubbock Councilman Jeff Griffith said it’s a top priority to ensure the safety of residents.

Fort Worth Bike Sharing racks up strong numbers in 2018

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Fort Worth Bike Sharing continues to roll up impressive numbers as it expands its network.

Some 2018 statistics for the program:

43,236 trips. 230,241 miles. 218,272 estimated carbon offsets. (A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made to compensate for or to offset an emission made elsewhere.) 9.1 million estimated calories burned. Currently there are 46 stations in the system, and 350 bicycles.

50 Recovery miles total today. I have ridden this park over 100 times and never visited "The Bridge"!

Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com

VCC: Fun Friday Ride with Brandy/Clo/Ernesto/Ali

Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com

Patients at Shriners Hospital to be gifted with therapeutic tricycles

By Nick Natario | abc13.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The holidays might be over, but it’s going to feel like Christmas morning this weekend for a group of kids who need help getting around.

Ambucs, out of Longview, Texas, is spending the next two days assembling tricycles. The trikes are custom-built to help people with mobility issues get around.

"You would not believe the joy that you see on their face," Ambucs member Paul Herring said. …

Weekend Rides: Bee Creek & Red Horn!

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times from Cups & Cones.

Faster Pace 7:30 am ride – Hills, did you say hills…yes, we will head down Bee Creek with Bob Wire for 62 miles of fun. …

URBAN CHALLENGE RIDE – Houston

Houston Bicycle Club | houstonbicycleclub.wildapricot.org

13 Jan 2019 9:00 AM Join us on Sunday for another exploration of the City. This is a great way to see Houston from a perspective that you miss in a car. Houston is full of surprises, we often see things that we haven’t seen before.

The target distance is about 35 to 40 miles, with a stop for breakfast and one more rest stop. Direction of travel will be decided at the start. This is a group ride, and nobody gets …

The Best Cycling Road in Austin – Volente Loop (aka: Lime Creek) from BikingATX

TNX 2019 Race #1 – Thursday, January 10, 2019 7:00 PM (GMT-6) – Final results

Permian Basin Bicycle Association | www.pbbatx.com

Race winners »7.5 Mile – Overall …