By Nadia Tamez-Robledo | www.brownsvilleherald.com
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department took the iconic Buffalo Soldiers out of the history books and into Resaca de la Palma State Park on Saturday during the Iron Riders Christmas Dash. The 8-mile bike ride from Rancho Viejo to the park dropped participants off to an awaiting replica of a 1896 Buffalo Soldier encampment and the park’s holiday celebration. …
Dallas County inmate Eliza Zabaleta gushes when Roy Love, a detention services officer, places a small pink bicycle over a repair stand. Disney princesses adorn the frame, which reads “Magnificent Beauty†in capital letters.
“Aw!†says Zabaleta, picturing her little niece one day riding a bike like this one. “This is cute.â€
The pink handlebars are faded, and the tires with heart-shaped grooves look more gray than the original white. Zabaleta — who was jailed in July on an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charge — studies the bike and starts her work, spraying the body with a cleaning solution and scrubbing it until it shines. …
VASHON, Wash. (BRAIN) — Charles “Chuck” Ivan Wurster, Jr., whose products helped create the current indoor cycling boom, has died at age 86 at his home here.
Wurster was co-founder and president of Floscan Instruments, which made fuel monitoring equipment for marine and aviation applications. He was also the longtime leader of RacerMate, Inc., which made the RacerMate wind trainer and later the CompuTrainer and Velotron smart trainers. …
Day 15, Lost Maples Campground to Johnson City, TX: Lots of rolling hills all day. Saturday December 22, 2018, 128 miles (206 km) – Total so far: 1,623 miles (2,612 km) The deer in Texas are crazy. I am seeing a carcass at least one per mile and twice this evening they tried to crash into me. The first deer assassination attempt was a group of 6 of 7 deer. Some of them ran behind me and two were right in front of me. I believe the brakes, solid red taillights, and headlight that doesn’t shine upward saved me from a hit. The second time was a single deer. Texas needs more hunters! It was very warm today 80°F! High clouds …
Day16: Johnson City, Texas to Buescher State Park, Texas: More rolling hills and a crosswind
Sunday December 23, 2018, 107 miles (172 km) – Total so far: 1,730 miles (2,784 km)
Today was a good day for a bike ride! The wind shifted directions and was blowing from the north so I didn’t have a tailwind for most of the riding today. The first 3 hours of riding we’re difficult because I pushed to hard yesterday – the legs felt like Jello. I saw my first Armadillo but it was flat and not especially photogenic.
I was able to meet up with Dwayne from home in …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Dozens of people are getting free refurbished bikes courtesy of Dallas County inmates https://t.co/x3kP82cvSa
100K Overalls results with category suggestions. Full results will be posted tonight after arrows are retrieved. That was a heck of race yesterday!https://t.co/aZ7rrVkyFAhttps://t.co/aZ7rrVkyFA
just waiting for a small injury to heal after the flu bug , many perfect weather days to ride but have to wait just a few more days, Crisp clear cool sky's nice Perfect day in Texas .
Join us for a fun social bike ride leaving from and ending at the Midtown Farmers Market. The ride will be about 10 miles long. The market will be open when we finish the … https://t.co/90GwY3TSW9
There's no better way to celebrate Texas Independence Day than to ride your bike in the shape of Texas on Dallas streets. This event will be a fun social ride (average spee… https://t.co/SfWLjdOtg9
Hours before Majic 95.9 FM’s 18th annual Bike and Toy Drive, neighbors Veronica Jaramillo and Mara Cantu walked with their children and grandchildren to the Victoria Community Center to get a good spot in line.
Eight minutes before the giveaway began, Cantu watched her four grandchildren struggle to contain their excitement.
“You don’t have to have a gift; just to see the …
A seemingly incongruous site greets Saturday afternoon visitors at the Presnall-Watson Homestead, a rambling 19th-century farmhouse along the Medina River in south San Antonio. Kids on bicycles kick out tricks as horseback riders in cowboy regalia round the corner, creating a surprising mash-up of three centuries crammed into one. …
Lubbock’s new Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan outlines ways the entire county can become more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
There are only about 10 miles of bike lanes across the entire city, and there’s room for improvement. Whether the city, county or colleges and universities act on the recommendations w
The new 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is the first of its kind for Lubbock in over 20 years. As this new …
We Ordered this John Deere 17G mini-X from Fredericksburg Ag-Pro dealer. Take delivery January 2nd or 3rd. 2019 is going to be an interesting year at FRR. We open for mountain biking New… https://t.co/ryzQHrlvyk
Hey @EasyTigerATX the new Linc spot has it all, from corned beef to great ☕ï¸. But is the 🚲 rack coming soon? We’re improvising along the walkways. pic.twitter.com/e0C5I75NI7
Looking for a great way to get in some training miles before the 2019 BP MS 150? Come out to the Boys and Girls Country 5th A… https://t.co/7uSAefmi2M
A 76-year-old man died Thursday evening after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle, according to information from the Port Arthur Police Department.
At approximately 6:58 p.m. officials responded to a call in reference to a man who was struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of Memorial Boulevard.
Initial reports indicate that the vehicle was traveling north and struck the man who was riding his bicycle across the roadway. The vehicle then left the scene.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
A former Leander ISD student plans to bike the more than 4,000 miles from Austin to Anchorage, Ak, this summer to raise funds for cancer research and support services.
Maria Krychniak, a 2015 graduate of Vandegrift High School, is now a fourth-year honors mathematics major at the University of Texas who says her mission is rooted in family.
She never got to know her grandfather Luis, who died from prostate cancer before Maria was born. Her aunt, Luisa, passed away from breast cancer. …
Walking into Richardson Bike Mart feels more like stumbling into a cyclist’s fever dream. Clusters of bicycles line the walls, the floor and even hang from the ceiling.
At any given time owner and President Woody Smith said at least 1,000 bicycles are ready for purchase. Combine that with the roughly 500 warehoused bikes waiting to be assembled and another 1,500 housed at nearby locations, and what results is a companywide inventory that rivals shops nationally and perhaps even globally, Smith said. …
Day 14, Brackettville, TX to Lost Maples Campground: Lots of hills today and a huge gap to the next campground
Friday December 21, 2018, 88 miles (141 km) – Total so far: 1,496 miles (2,407 km)
Several very steep hills slowed me down along with a general fear of the wild pigs I saw during the day. No wild camping outside of a regular campground tonight! The next campground I could find is 50+ miles away.
There is a lot of Mistletoe on the trees. I don’t remember ever seeing it in the wild.
Texas fences for the ranches are 8 to 10 feet high. I was riding down a road with …
Last night the girls and their dad took some friends on a Katy Trail night ride without me. TONIGHT they took me on a White Rock Lake ride to see the lights at the Dallas Arboretum. A gorgeous moon and lots of fun. (Anyone know what those concrete pads are below Winfrey Point?) pic.twitter.com/D6MWFTCpPc
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) December 22, 2018
Excited to be headed back in 2019 to the best 5 bike race weekends in the country again next year plus one new one I am honored to be requested to do in Louisiana. Fastest and most… https://t.co/El0gkRaJ72
A lot has happened since we opened our doors on this day 3 years ago. We got a new patio, bike corral, a lot of new neighbors, got over 1,000 people on bikes, and over 5,000 bikes back on the streets. We love… https://t.co/eNSRkRKGWN
CURRENT (as of 8am) category breakdown for Holiday Ramble. Age breaks when appropriate are forecast based on current registrations. They will likely shift a bit as the last… https://t.co/6h1Hq0rIRm
Austin’s Yellow Bike Project | austinyellowbike.org
It’s here! We did it!
Nothing warms our hearts around here more than giving bikes away to folks that need them most. Plain and simple, every kid deserves a bike. We aim to make this happen year round, but we get extra warm and fuzzy when the greater YBP community comes together this time of year to help us get bikes to kids in need. …
AUSTIN— Hit the trails at a state park on New Year’s Day and participate in a First Day Hike. As part of the national initiative, Texas State Parks will be hosting a variety of programs for the whole family to enjoy. First Day Hikes at Texas’ state parks and natural areas aim to help visitors commit to their New Year’s resolutions to get healthy. “There is no better way to ring in 2019 than outside in Texas,†said Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks. “Home to some of the best views and vistas in Texas, we invite you to spend the day at your favorite Texas State Park and participate in a First Day Hike event. With trails for all skill levels, state parks in Texas are a fantastic way to get active and spend time with the entire family. I look forward to seeing you on the trails!†The First Day Hikes events range from strolls on scenic trails, midnight walks, polar plunges, bike rides, and short treks with four-legged family members to more strenuous hikes for experienced visitors. …
USA Cycling avoids date conflict between marathon nationals and the Whiskey Off-Road, changing Texas race date to early May.
Welcome to The Dirt, the weekly news round-up on what is happening in the worlds of gravel, mountain biking, and all things rough and dirty.
Marathon nationals head to Texas in 2019 and 2020
Two weeks ago, many American mountain bikers found themselves with a difficult decision to make. USA Cycling announced the date for its 2019 marathon mountain bike national championships, April 27, which would be the same weekend as the Whiskey Off-Road. Top pro riders would have to choose between Whiskey’s $30,000 prize purse and a chance to win the Stars and Stripes jersey. …
Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times (from Cups & Cones) – Faster Pace and Endurance Pace.
• Faster Pace 7:30 am ride will be led by Gio and plan on some form of a clockwise dam loop that should be ~50 miles.
o For Track progress or enroute here: …
Eastern Texas Hill Country Saturday December 8, 2018, 170 miles (274 km) – Total so far: 170 miles (274 km) In my week of riding around Austin for Uber Eats and through my own exploration of the city, it was very apparent to me that this part of Texas at least, is not flat. I was very glad to have already been riding the long, drifting hills around Austin, but going three times the distance, with 50 pounds extra weight would prove to be a real test of my endurance. Four days ago now is when I left my Austin Warmshowers host Randy’s house. He had initially inspired me to look at doing the Southern Tier for he had done the trip to New Orleans last spring with some friends and had all good things to say about it. It was an uphill battle preparing for this trip though since my front rack no longer worked, so I got a …
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Sunday December 9, 2018, 380 miles (612 km) – Total so far: 550 miles (885 km) Day 5- 12/8: Willis, TX- Shepherd, TX (38 miles) Well it was quite the dreary day leaving my hosts house in Willis. The conditions were adequate enough for riding though, so I just threw my new Frog Toggs rain jacket that I was gifted on and started the day at 11am. This area of Texas had very dense vegetation matter, aptly called the thicket forest. The rain kept getting more and more intense, and the rather solemn atmosphere was confirmed with a huge 50 car funeral procession that I let pass me when leaving the Stephen F. Austin National Forest. In the town of Cold Spring I could tell that I was already running a bit behind but I got some lunch in town anyways to warm up a bit after being in the cold rains. The 20+ mile distances between these …
Day 9 Arrived in El Paso, Texas from Hillsboro, NM following the Anthony Pass alternate.: Map #2 of 7 completed on schedule! (4 days per map) Sunday December 16, 2018, 132 miles (212 km) – Total so far: 915 miles (1,473 km) Today was another long day but I had quite a bit of downhill and tailwind. Chili peppers, cotton and pecans were the story all day! The weather started out cold and I wore everything – 2 wool jerseys, heavy gloves, wool cap, wool nexk gaitor, two pair of wool socks and Gore Tex pants and jacket. Hoir by hour I removed items as the weather warmed up. Then in the late afternoon late it started to …
Day 10, El Paso, Texas to Allamoore, Texas: Great day with warmth and tailwinds!
Monday December 17, 2018, 124 miles (200 km) – Total so far: 1,040 miles (1,673 km)
The day didn’t start off very well, I had two low pressure tires and I found goathead thorns in both tires and tubes. I am patching tubes tonight after blogging!
The route was very close to the border with Mexico again. At one point I saw a sign for crossing and noticed the fence. Then about 5 miles later the fence ended. If you don’t like the border guard’s decision, it isn’t a huge walk to get …
Allamoore, TX to Davis Mountains State Park: Huge tailwind until the map said to turn right. Tuesday December 18, 2018, 100 miles (161 km) – Total so far: 1,139 miles (1,834 km) Today was another great day of cycling. I had a gusting tailwind for the first 50 miles but part of those miles were on I-10 and I got a flat rear tire. The little tiny invisible wires seem to be kicked up by the front tire and imbed in the rear tire. There were 6 wires imbedded in the rear tire but only 2 caused leaks. The route turned right and I had a gusting crosswind for the next …
Davis Mountain State Park to Dryden, Texas: Big tailwind and lots of downhill on a beautiful sunny day!
Wednesday December 19, 2018, 135 miles (218 km) – Total so far: 1,410 miles (2,269 km)
This was a great day for bicycling in Texas! I had a strong tailwind for most of the day. The big task for the day was to fix the rear derailleur cable and cable housing that quit working yesterday. I stopped at the Bikeman bike shop in Alpine. John, the owner, let me use his tools to install fresh cable housing for the rear derailleur. The brand …
Day 14, Dryden, TX to Brackettville, TX: Long day with lots of tailwind and downhill sections
Thursday December 20, 2018, 133 miles (215 km) – Total so far: 1,543 miles (2,484 km)
This was another long travel day. I didn’t see a cloud all day. It gets cold right away when the sun goes down and it is hard to get out of my down sleeping bag in the morning!
The bike and ride were great today. This will be the last day with an overall downhill route for a while. I started the fourth of the …
Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Spinistry Crew!
Holiday Ramble pieces are coming together nicely and we wanted to send out one last reminder. This will also be our end of year get together where we crown… https://t.co/wkLn0gIskT
#BlueSanta wasn’t quite done delivering toys this year. Assistant Chief @wrichards102 brought Lorenzo his first bike, thanks to a private citizen donation. Merry Christmas from RRPD! pic.twitter.com/a9UyYZR1nG
Merry Christmas to the cycling community! Be sure and ride safe. Dallas Critical Mass will be on December 28th starting from Dallas Farmers Market. Will be leaving out at 8:00 PM. It will be a great time to show your new bike, gear, lights, etc. that you got for Christmas!
Bike & transit coexist on Lavaca/Guadalupe (although bike lane should be protected) and there's about the same road width on W 5th, so just why can't the two be allowed adequate space? Heaven forbid it takes a car lane. https://t.co/OEVu578zsv
Each year thousands of children in our country suffer and even die from abuse or neglect. These children are also in your own neighborhood. Child Abuse cl… https://t.co/0I7DgcZdgF
The Wildflower Bike Ride is put on by the Anchor Club of Cuero. All monies raised are used toward promoting awareness of head injuries, sending our … https://t.co/ezRCJfK24Q
New Event ARR- Trail work at Country Club Creek Greenbelt – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/e9A83qvTnj
• Trail work on the Country Club Creek Greenbelt. This is a new trail near downtown Austin. There w… https://t.co/2n0ioAt92N
New Event Heart of Texas Recumbent Rally and Rodeo – Keller, TX Patti, the Punk Biker Cow Welcomes You! Just HOT [so to speak] off the press: It’s gonna happen! March 1-3, 2019 at our Keller shop location. That’s all I know. Put it on your calendars… https://t.co/5DncDFZbV1
The Arbor Day Celebration is a fun-filled day where anyone can join us in a timed 5K or 10K run, a Kids 1 Mile Run (12 years of age and under), a 25 Mil… https://t.co/Fml0OHPhF8
The Tri-County Hill Hopper is a BP MS150 Recommended Ride. We have a variety of routes: 20.8, 36.4, 52 and 67.4 miles. The first ride wave starts promptly… https://t.co/1VdUrjvCBa
New Event ARR- Trail work at Country Club Creek Greenbelt – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/IOZxCyo5Nx
• Trail work on the Country Club Creek Greenbelt. This is a new trail near downtown Austin. There w… https://t.co/HxzScewrcW
The YMCA Gator Ride is a Baytown tradition and will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2019! As a recommended BP MS 150 training ride, with two distances cr… https://t.co/YvlahrQ7wT
