This time of the year in southeast Texas you pay the price for starting a bike ride at 12:24 pm. I wasn’t planning on riding today but after Friday’s bike ride I only needed 18 miles to hit 200 for the week and to position me to ride 900+ for the month if I ride Monday and Tuesday. So I couldn’t pass the opportunity. It was 95 as I rolled out on the “Atascocita – Walden” route to ride at least 18 miles. By the time I finished at 2:04 pm it was 97 and I rode 22.26 miles putting the week at 204.48 miles and July at 842.92 miles.
Home weather station at the start and finish of the bike ride.
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Wind was light and didn’t pose a problem during the bike ride. Lots of sun and that equals lots of sweat. I appreciated riding in the shade whenever it came up. Trees hanging over the street are welcomed. More hot and dry on Monday and Tuesday which is why I wanted to shorten the miles needed to hit 900+ for July. No rain in sight for many days unless a stray shower happens.
SHRUGS go to … Garland-based VBikes, which couldn’t find all of the bicycles it had in Denton and simply abandoned them when company officials declined to apply for an operating permit. The city’s new bicycle-pedestrian coordinator, Marc Oliphant, took to social media for help rounding up the last of them, offering bike-friendly prizes such as T-shirts, helmets and bike lights for the trouble. VBikes are clearly marked, with silver frames and yellow wheels. Report abandoned bikes to Oliphant by calling 940-349-8954.
As the final stages of the Tour de France approach, 2010 Texas A&M University graduate Chad Haga took time between rubbing elbows with the world’s top cyclists, playing piano and posting his trademark #oversimpLeTour updates on Twitter to answer some questions via email about his journey from College Station to cycling’s biggest event.
The lone American on Team Sunweb ranked No. 72 overall heading into stage 19 of 21 in a …
Bid Date & Time: 09/10/18 2:00 PM Owner Solic Number: W9126G-18-B-0038
Status: bidding Report: 8803452
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Sims Bayou, Harris County, TX
Est. Low Value: $500,000 Est. High Value: $1,000,000
Set Aside Types: Hub-Zone
Scope: Requires a construction contract for a hike and bike trail and installation of a parking lot.
Notes: THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BID. PLEASE CHECK THE OUTSIDE LINK FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THIS SOLICITATION. Total Hub-Zone set aside.
Plans: From Owner. See linked file.
Outside Link: …
Unlawful-PACC ride rode strong today with over 25 riders! Congrats to Alvin as the first official Duck Winner. (See official ceremony pics). He will take “Watt the Duck†home until our next… https://t.co/J6gyCoq4KV
Local Hub Salesperson Sharla F. Brown recently went from a Tribe Bicycle Co. single speed to a The Kona Bicycle Co. gravel bike. Read about her experience on our blog.
"I think the greatest lesson in it all is to not be afraid to take the… https://t.co/s47jpP5qzU
Lawson Craddock overcome with emotion after finishing his time trial – one more stage and he’s made it #TourTears Chapeau! pic.twitter.com/RPlwwq1O7A
Join EF in support of @MammaJammaRide! Interested in creating a team to make an impact and support services for those facing breast cancer in our community? DM us! https://t.co/umh0LgXMNV
— Entrepreneurs Foundation (@EFCentralTx) July 27, 2018
New Event McAllister(MountainÂÂ Bike) [Beginnner] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/Jwj8PikzxH
We are going to mountain bike at McAllister park. We are doing the trails immediately around and insid… https://t.co/vQLm9z5gUb
New Event Paved Ride – White Oak Bayou Greenway In the Heights – Houston TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/TRW90go6Ul
With cyclocross season fast approaching, one of the challenges for athletes is adding intensity to their training that prepares them for riding all-out for 30 to 60 minutes every weekend this fall. This July and August, Houston’s Bayou City Racing team came up with a way to help: short track mountain biking.
With the addition of short track to the UCI Mountain Bike World Cups, we have seen cyclocross stars shine in the short, intense races. Mathieu van der Poel seems to win every race, Ellen Noble podiumed at U.S. Mountain Bike Nationals and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Annika Langvad and Jolanda Neff have been regulars on the Women’s podiums. …
Wild About Wellness is coming up on Saturday, August 11 from 9 until noon at the Four States Fairgrounds and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. Be sure you get there early to take advantage of the Bicycle Safety Town sponsored by State Farm Insurance agents Kelli Ashbrook and Derrick McGary, with help from Irene Webster from TxDot Traffic Safety, and FREE bike helmets for kids, while supplies last. The bike helmets are provided by the Texas Medical Association’s program “Hard Hats for Little Heads,” Dr. Cindy Porter and Town Square Media. …
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Steve Fitzpatrick looks at downtown Tyler and sees promise.
“Words are hard to describe to people, they can’t see what things might look like, but we thought, we can take what we’re able to do and we could create a vision for what downtown could be,” said Steve Fitzpatrick, a Tyler architect. …
Bid Date & Time: 08/16/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 07/26/18 3:00 PM
Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: Shadow Creek Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Owner Solic Number: 0618-45 Status: bidding Report: 8801715
Country : United States State: TX County: Brazoria Location: Pearland
Scope: Construction of shadow creek bike and pedestrian trail; consisting of site preparation, concrete sidewalks, tree protection, plant material, and landscape amenities.
Notes: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the City of Pearland City Hall Annex at 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581 at 3:00 PM on July 26, 2018. …
On Thursday, July 18, Pat and Emmitt Smith joined with friends, sponsors and cycling enthusiasts to celebrate the upcoming third Annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo charity cycling ride. This year’s ride will take place on Saturday, September 22 leaving from the Rough Riders Stadium in Frisco, TX. The Gran Fondo courses are designed to accommodate the most avid of cyclists to the casual weekend rider. There are five routes to choose from: a 100-mile Gran Fondo with a winner take all purse of $10,000, along with the Medio Fondo (100K), Piccolo Fondo (45-mile), Ride 22 (22-mile) and a …
By Diana Eva Maldonado | www.valleymorningstar.com
Are your children going to be riding their bikes to school this year?
To make sure they know how to operate their bicycles safely, the Harlingen Police Department is hosting its First Annual “BI-ESCUELA†Free Bicycle Safety Course. …
SPECIAL EVENT: not super special, but I had some extra capital letters on my keyboard. Anyway, join us for FREE BEER AND SNACKS at Lakeside today at 5pm. It’s just an excuse to hang out and talk about The Tour, SRC future, whatever.
Saturday we will go, in a fast fashion, to Liberty Hill to see if they have any more potato …
Couple shots of PACC hosting post ride amazingness at Whole Foods market outdoor patio after final monthly Thursday POP A group ride. @Plano Cycling & Fitness @VeloGrip @Whole Foods Market Legacy @Family Chiropractic @Wootters Wood Care @Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co. @Endura
Exciting news … PACC celebrates with Sydnei Anderson as our very own winner and now STATE CHAMPION of Texas Mountain Bike Association’s Pro/Cat 1 Open Women.
Back in February, I pointed out how the Dockless Bike share was going to be making it to Denton as Ft Worth. A screenshot last night showing some Lime Bikes available in Ft Worth and Denton. https://t.co/O3BKCW9al5
Thanks for coming out last night ya’ll! We’ll have results & mquintana1 @gottesmanres capital_eye_austin Podium Pics posted up today! Don’t forget PREREG is $25 all day today so hop on… https://t.co/wvFkv2PUhM
New Event Wednesday Ride – San Antonio, TX Meet in the parking lot by the bowling alley on Port San Antonio. This is a casual ride at a leisurely pace on flat terrain. Suitable for beginners or experienced riders wanting a mid-week workout. Approximat… https://t.co/6bD7SWAo0l
The goal for today’s bike was to ride at least 14.3 miles to put me at my 800 mile goal for July. I rode the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route and when I made the turn into Tavola my Elemnt computer showed 14.3 miles. Mission accomplished. The whole ride totaled 34.92 miles and the month is at 820.66 miles. To mark the moment I stopped and took these pictures.
Now I can add on to the month’s total going forward.
Weather during the bike ride: start 85 (64% humidity), a few clouds, wind W 9 mph. Finish 94 (42% humidity), a few clouds, wind 7 mph. 800 mile goal reached.
Ride started at 9:39 am and finished at 12:14 pm.
One stop at the Stripes on FM 1314 for ice and water and then back on the Canyon. Just before I arrived at Stripes a lady cyclist passed going north on Valley Ranch Parkway and we exchanged hello.
I decided to ride by the house where I had the dog chase earlier and the dog wasn’t outside. Now I can ride by there but be attentive.
Overall average speed was up 14.5 mph for most of the ride until Kings Manor and entering back into Kingwood.
No bike ride on Saturday, have another activity with my wife and relatives. Probably back biking on Monday.
