{"id":59804,"date":"2022-08-01T22:48:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T03:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59804"},"modified":"2022-08-01T22:48:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T03:48:56","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-august-1st-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/08\/01\/texas-bicycling-news-august-1st-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News August 1st 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sun City Crit bike race postponed until fall 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Fallon Fischer | kfoxtv.com<\/h4>\n

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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 This year’s Sun City Crit bicycling event in downtown El Paso has been postponed until fall of 2023, according to Destination El Paso.<\/p>\n

The event brings in dozens of professional teams from across the United States and Mexico, including Olympians and national champions.<\/p>\n

There are also amateur races for adults and kids.<\/p>\n

Aside from cycling, Sun City Crit includes family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, vendors, and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so excited to bring this one-of-kind sporting event back to El Paso,\u201d says Jos\u00e9 Garcia, president and CEO of Destination El Paso. \u201cThis event gives our community a chance to experience elite athletes, competing at the top of their discipline, while extending the warmth and hospitability our city is famous for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fall 2023 will see the third edition of Sun City Crit.<\/p>\n

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The city has done it, finally: Letters to the Editor<\/a><\/h2>\n

El Paso Times | www.elpasotimes.com<\/h4>\n

Dec. 9, 2017, I wrote to City Hall:<\/p>\n

When I joined traffic engineer Ted M\u00e1rquez and Rep. Susie Byrd yesterday in repetitive drives around the dangerous curve south bound on Alabama Street, we discussed not only the need for a bicycle lane, but also the fact that the north bound lanes of Alabama, from McKelligon Canyon Road down to where Fred Wilson peels off to the right, has three dangerously narrow lanes. With heavy traffic from the quarry, sand and gravel trucks and cement mixers on that short, curved segment of Alabama, there\u2019s no room at all for bicyclists, and it\u2019s dangerously scary for regular automobile traffic. Two wider lanes would be a lot safer and leave room for a bicycle lane.<\/p>\n

Now, I applaud the new lane markings and safe bicycle lanes along Alabama! One caveat: The city must now keep the curb-side bicycle lanes clear of over-hanging shrubbery, weeds at the curb, dirt and debris washed into them by rain so bicyclists don\u2019t swerve into a motor traffic lane when their lane is dangerous.<\/p>\n

Sue W. DiCara Northeast El Paso<\/p>\n

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Cycle Progression 2022 Texas Cup<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org<\/h4>\n

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Our race directors are busy putting the finishing touches on their races. Information is trickling in to TMBRA HQ. Check our website for the latest info. www.tmbra.org As soon as we get info we\u2019re updating the calendar. Remember the @Cycle Progression Texas Cup is best 4 out of 6 races. You need 3 races to qualify for overall awards and Top 5 T-shirts. Don\u2019t forget Showdown at the Arroyo is a double points race! Big thank you to @cycleprogression our series sponsor.<\/p>\n

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26th Annual Bicycle Swap meet, Hurst, Texas. Saturday October 15, 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

thecabe.com<\/h4>\n

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Island Ride Out and Bike Expo: Aug. 26-28<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.galveston.com<\/h4>\n

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Island Ride Out and Bike Expo: Aug. 26-28<\/p>\n

Moody Gardens transforms into bicycle central Aug. 26 through 28. An 18-mile ride out on beautiful Galveston Island is the main event paired up a Bike Expo and featuring the latest gear and presentations by celebrity pros. Cyclists can choose from several of the Explore on Your Own tours, check out the Bike Pub Crawl, Reserved Back Alley Bicycler Zone and a Saturday Night Palm Beach Party with fireworks for Rideout participants and hotel guests, and a Breakfast with the Pros event on Sunday morning. Hotel packages include this VIP breakfast, party and a variety of other special perks available through the Moody Gardens Hotel.<\/p>\n

Tickets and hotel packages are available now for all three events at moodygardens.com\/events\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Video: Downtown YMCA offers additional housing for Hotter\u2019N Hell<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tanner Deleon | www.newschannel6now.com<\/h4>\n

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The nation\u2019s largest single-day bike ride is less than one month away and the excitement level from the community is growing, but with thousands expected to travel to Wichita Falls, hotels have filled up quickly.<\/p>\n

People looking for somewhere to stay will have many options to choose from outside of hotel rooms if they are not available.<\/p>\n

One of those is the downtown YMCA, which opens up to house up to 250 riders. They describe it as one \u201chell\u201d of a weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe call it YMCA indoor camping and it is exactly that,\u201d Steve Hudman, Vice President of Operations at the YMCA, said.<\/p>\n

The YMCA in downtown Wichita Falls is preparing for another year housing riders for Hotter\u2019N Hell Hundred.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Hotter\u2019N Hell comes in the last weekend here in August, we will be housing anywhere from …<\/p>\n

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Southern Walnut Creek Trail Ride – Tuesday August 2nd, 2022<\/a> from socialcyclingaustin<\/a> <\/blockquote>