Surveillance Video Shows Smash and Grab at Fort Worth Bicycle Shop

By Alice Barr | www.nbcdfw.com

Thieves smashed through the glass of a Fort Worth bike shop around 3 a.m. Monday, rolling off with two expensive models. It’s the third time this has happened, but store manager Bethanne Boch is keeping her sense of humor.

“Thanks for shopping, but next time it would be nice if you would pay the bill,” Boch said. …

The man behind the bumper sticker ‘Go See Ken’ discusses bicycling around The Woodlands

By Marialuisa Rincon | www.houstonchronicle.com

Ken Thurlow, manager of Bike Lane, poses for a portrait, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Shenandoah. Thurlow is the man behind the “Go See Ken” bumper stickers residents have see around the area since 2015, which started when customers to the shop mentioned they were directed by other cyclist to see Thurlow for help with their equipment.

It doesn’t take long for those driving around The Woodlands and other areas of the Houston region to see cars with the “Go See Ken” bumper sticker adorning vehicles.

After almost 24 years of serving the greater Houston cycling community, Ken Thurlow …

4,000 Miles Biked This Year! + 3,000 Total on Sophie the Fairdale

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.wordpress.com

Well, I did it! I met my revised goal of 4,000 miles, and I did it 28 days early. I went into statistics a good bit in my recent post, My November Strava Stats; One Month to Go on My 2018 Goals. But this number is icing on the cake. (Which I stopped eating this year along with all kinds of processed grains, and it hasn’t mattered one lick for my weight. That’s for another post.) Anyway, as a fellow rider who is much stronger (and younger) than A Dude commented that he “loves milestone days.” They are pretty special. If the …

(VIDEO) Bikes 4 Angels says goodbye

By Ashley Rose | www.cleburnetimesreview.com

Over 800 bicycles were donated to elementary schools in Joshua and Burleson and several nonprofit organizations in Johnson County on Wednesday from Bikes for Angels. The bicycles were transported by several community members and volunteers using 18 trailers.

After 12 years of donating bicycles to children in need for the holiday season, Bikes 4 Angels celebrated its last year on Wednesday surrounded by family, friends, community members and volunteers.

Waking up on Christmas morning to a new bicycle can be a fond memory for any child. However, some children have never owned, let alone ridden one before. B4A Founders Rick and Dee Curlee said they wanted to change that. …

25th Annual Tour De Lites Family Bike and Hay Ride

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25th Annual Tour De Lites Family Bike and Hay Ride (Preregistraiton for Hayride required.) Event Details:
Keep Pearland Beautiful will be hosting its 25th Annual Tour de Lites Family Bicycle Ride on Saturday, December 8. The one and a half hour evening recreational ride begins at 7 pm at Shadycrest Elementary and goes through the Green Tee Subdivision to view the Christmas lights. Registration and check in for the ride ends at 6:30 pm ….

From www.Strava.com Today

SCW nite riders!

Amber Smolik

Remembering 41 at RenFest

Ron Gunnels

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

https://twitter.com/DPDBikeSgt/status/1070884138964656128

Couldn’t let this Thursday roll by without a little #tbt #critsarecoming #summer #thursdayisthenewfriday #14weeks @ Driveway Austin Motorsports Track and Race School https://t.co/lsWDl4K7QP

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) December 7, 2018

There is a good chance that we'll be canceling one or both of this weekend's ride. Take a look at Saturday's & Sunday's "feels-like" temperature forecasts. Please check our social media pages for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/tAmlCyfpEE

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 7, 2018

https://twitter.com/McAllenBcycle/status/1070848350084362240

Join us for presentation of proceeds from 2018 Ride. Big Wig jerseys, awards, raffle prizes, refreshments & more! Free tix: https://t.co/jqirtzjFc1 pic.twitter.com/VSIw51OQjJ

— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) December 6, 2018

To simpler times. #steelisreal #throwbackthursday #tt https://t.co/lYuLhneJyi

— Mark Saroni (@MarkSaroni) December 6, 2018

Roam Offroad is an expedition outfitter focused on making bad ass Jeeps capable of traversing terrain no reasonable person should try to traverse. And now they’re adding a way to securely transport your #bike over that… https://t.co/AIyLMKweCX via @cyclingboomer #velo #cycling pic.twitter.com/EawdtVCXka

— Boomer Cycling (@CyclingBoomer) December 6, 2018

We'll be doing our Latte ride on Sunday. Make plans to join us! https://t.co/zCUvf6aiQN pic.twitter.com/SwcoA3Ese6

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 6, 2018

Because of the fluid (pun intended) weather situation for this weekend we have decided to eliminate the 100 mile race option from the event. This route was the most likely to be affected by any significant… https://t.co/T9hF8CIb4o

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 6, 2018

At first I was shocked by a car driving down to bike Lane. This is a long the bayou. pic.twitter.com/HBpcUoX8WK

— larry (@larry_htx) December 6, 2018

This was a contractor working at Tapley Tributary. Going slow with hazard lights on.

— Buffalo Bayou Partnership (@buffalobayou) December 6, 2018

But then I saw another car driving down to Bayou Bike trail. This is so dangerous. It’s irresponsible. The car was moving towards me. pic.twitter.com/vNNrKlEAtS

— larry (@larry_htx) December 6, 2018

Why?!!? How do they get away with this? pic.twitter.com/45Rk93p2NT

— larry (@larry_htx) December 6, 2018

Our December newsletter: https://t.co/ODQ2bxMGK3 pic.twitter.com/ymPXCEocOH

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 6, 2018

The new park for the Trinity is revealed, and with it a new beginning for Dallas https://t.co/m0NpnvScmB

— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) December 6, 2018

Chris to lead DB1 weekly ride for Heinz! (Dec 08, 2018 08:00AM)

— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) December 6, 2018

San Antonio Student on Bike Hit By Car

By Spectrum News Staff | spectrumlocalnews.com

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio student on a bike was hit by a car Tuesday morning.

According to Northside Independent School District, the student was hit at Brandeis High School. The district said the student is a 16-year-old male.

The student’s mother reportedly brought him to the Texas Medical Clinic for evaluation.

So far police have not released any details about the driver.

Judge bars Performance from promoting sales as ‘Store Closing’ events

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Bankruptcy court also rules on customer return policies.
DURHAM, N.C. (BRAIN) — A U.S. bankruptcy judge has ruled that a liquidator company may not promote sales at some Performance Bicycle locations as “Store Closing,” “Going Out of Business,” “Liquidation Sale,” “Bankruptcy Sale” or similarly themed sale events. While the sales may continue, those kinds of signs are not allowed.

The ruling by Judge Benjamin A. Kahn applies to the 62 additional stores where Gordon Brothers Retail Partners began operating sales on Saturday. The company also has been operating sales at the 40 other Performance locations since about Nov. 16, when …

Professional Engineering Services for Bicycle Lane Design in Cedar Park

Bytexasbids.net

Bid Date & Time: 01/04/19 2:00 PM Owner Solic Number:01‐049‐218‐SH‐181; 0000204130
Status: design
Report: 9056345
Country : United States State: TX County: Williamson Location: Cedar Park
Scope: Provide edge line markings, symbol markings, signs, pavement marking and intersection treatments. Approx 200 LF of sidewalk, ramp, curb, and minor roadway.
Notes: Q&A deadline: December 20, 2018 at 04:00 PM.
Plans: From Texas Purchasing Group (TPG). Login and Registration Required. See outside link …

From www.strava.com today

Tuesday training

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones)

Afternoon Ride

Cesar Gutierrez

Gravel riding with Mr. James!

Nate Harris

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

17 hearty individuals showed up for our Christmas light ride in low 40s temps. Thanks for coming out! Thank you Rick Mabus for picking out a nice route.

— DORBA (@dorbaonline) December 5, 2018

Call us crazy, but we're announcing yet another NEW #HH100 EVENT for 2019!

Full details this Friday!!! pic.twitter.com/q5DtU4w6Q0

— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) December 4, 2018

Attend a public open house on the Bagby Street Improvement Project this Thursday, 5:30-7:00 PM at the Julia Ideson Building, 2nd floor Reading Room. Efforts are underway to make Bagby more bike/ped friendly. #hou #planning pic.twitter.com/VJ36YwGeuX

— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) December 4, 2018

Please help sign the petition and help get Stone Oak a protected bikeway. https://t.co/ROnCuVS1FC

— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) December 4, 2018

Besides dubbing Houston as 1 of 25 most fun cities in the nation, @Thrillist mentioned the @buffalobayou Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park in Arts Districts Houston as the Best Under-the-Radar attraction in our city.

Read the piece at: https://t.co/TsZTKnQrjJ#ArtsDistrictHouston pic.twitter.com/D0uPGMQ0X1

— ArtsDistrictHouston (@artsdistricthou) December 4, 2018

SO SOS today 30.11 miles total ascent of 1704.14 ft. means about 3408.28 feet of climbing up and down today NICE cool day , "GREAT DAY TO RIDE",Seen a group riding today maybe bikeworld maybe a regular schedule ride to bandit on tuesday I feel so happy !!!!

— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) December 4, 2018

Holiday Ramble/Spinistry Holidaze party 12/22! We're giving away a Chumba Cycles Terlingua frame and a couple sets of Cantu Cycling Wheels.

Must be present to win BUT registration for Holiday Ramble is not… https://t.co/wkLn0gIskT

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 4, 2018

Erik started his bicycle trip in Alamo Heights and will finish at the HEB Camp in Leakey. His 100 mile adventure will end with a camp reunion at Laity Lodge. Go, Erik! https://t.co/1gKvKG9Vtk

— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) December 4, 2018