Texas Biking News February 18th 2021

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TTUHSC El Paso nursing student receives 1-year free car lease after riding bike to school

by Erika Esquivel | kfoxtv.com

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso nursing student received a one-year lease of a 2021 Nissan Kicks.

On Thursday, TTUHSC El Paso, Casa Nissan and L&F Distributors announced the student chosen was Angela Lopez.

For Lopez, a first-year nursing student, the use of the vehicle could not come at a better time. Like many college students, she does not own a car and has been commuting to school on a bicycle. …

2021 RAT 1000 and Mini RATs

Spinistry | www.bikesignup.com

Mon March 1 – Sun October 31, 2021 321 Texas Blvd Texarkana, TX US 75501

Description

The RAT 1000 is a 1000 mile Ride (or Race) across Texas on primarily dirt and gravel roads. The end points are Texarkana, AR and Tucumcari, NM. The route also includes a short jaunt into Oklahoma. The event has been held each year since 2014 and we established the "permanent" route in 2018.

All categories are FREE for Golden Ticket holders. Club Spinistry members save $75 on each. Please note, the Spinistry Supported option includes a 12 month Golden Ticket if the participant does not already have one.

Facebook discussion group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rat1000

Category Descriptions:

Self Supported ITT – Individual Time Trials can be attempted at any time. Options include East to West and West to East. Live tracking is a requirement to log an official time. This format essentially follows "Tour Divide" type rules. No outside assistance allowed unless available to all who attempt the route. The clock is always running until the route is completed.

Self Supported Group Departure (Full RAT and Mini RAT) – Same rules as ITT but with a specific start time with our …

Ascension Seton COTA Bike Night: Season Pass

by Circuit of the Americas | www.bikereg.com

Thu Feb 18 – Tue Oct 19, 2021 Del Valle, TX 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, TX 78617 http://circuitoftheamericas.com/ Season Pass 5:00 PM $99 This season pass gets you access to all 20 dates of Bike Night!

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Texas Biking News February 17th 2021

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With all of the winter weather and dire conditions biking news has been rare this week.

Panel: Grant may aid open space park effort

Douglas Clark | www.amarillo.com

During its regular virtual session, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee indicated an effort is underway to designate trails in the area of Ninth Street in Amarillo as an open space park.

"We do have some trails that have been built by volunteers over the last 10 to 15 years," Angela Harney, who has served as the committee’s chairperson, said with regard to the area. "And it is not, technically, an open space park. It is not designated as anything, officially, by the city. The (Amarillo Parks and Recreation) Parks Board has been …

Across the country in 20 days: Princeton student bikes cross-country for St Jude’s

Patrycja Pajdak | www.dailyprincetonian.com

In the last 25 miles of 141 that day, Matthew Marquardt ’21 looked up from pedaling to find himself completely alone on the open road ahead. With golden hour fast approaching, the January sun was beginning to set near Animas, New Mexico, signaling the end of his fifth biking day.

Hearing only the sound of the wheels spinning below him, he admired the mountains lining each side of the open landscape, while attempting to maintain his average speed of 20.2 miles per hour. After all, thousands of miles remained if he was to meet his goal of biking across the US in 23 days. …

… Marquardt began his ride from Torrey Pines State Beach, Calif., on Dec. 30. Hugging the U.S. border, he rode to Texas and then straight across the state, followed by a ride along the coastline and through the middle of Florida’s panhandle to Jacksonville Beach. …

Stuck in Texas – To take the ride or to ride it out? Seeking advice from bicycletouring

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Texas Biking News February 16th 2021

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There’s No Biking Like Snow Biking and Walking in a Winter Wonderland in Austin, Texas

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

Hot it’s not. Hotter than hell would be swell right about now. Because here in Central Texas the Valentine’s / Presidents Day cold front is a weeklong blast that has 2 million people statewide without electricity. Like much of the US, we’ve suffering through an Arctic weather pattern that is so cold (how cold IS it?) that temperatures are below what it normally is in Anchorage, Alaska. It was forecast to be 5 degrees F tonight, and we got our …

FrankenBike Austin # 175: SATURDAY, February 27, 2021 from 10am-4pm

by Chris | frankenbike.net

Independence Brewing Company 3913 Todd Ln #607 Austin, Texas 78744 Cost: Free Contact: Chris Gross 512-694-6529 NOTE ALL VENDORS MUST REGISTER AND THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPACE AVAILABLE. The vendor registration LINK is going to be here once we go live with registration on Feb 21, 2021.

Load-in starts @ 9am – not a minute earlier, and we all need to be packed up and off the event grounds by 4pm sharp. No outside food or beverages.

Chris is the event organizer for FrankenBike Austin so be sure to ask for him when you arrive if you need any help.

Texas Hill Country Bike Away Weekend

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Friday, Mar 19, 2021 Fredericksburg, Texas, United States Tour

Gather in historic Fredericksburg to experience the center of German heritage in Texas. This community founded in 1846 by German settlers is rooted in its European past, but influenced by the Texas landscape and culture. Authentic German food along with Tex-Mex and barbecue, and now numerous wineries all merge here.

The cycling is some of the best in Texas with scenic views provided by, you guessed it, hills! Springtime is also special around here as it is famous for its wildflowers. For a laid back break there’s nearby Luckenbach, where Waylon and Willie hung out. Enjoy the beauty and challenge of the Willow City Loop, which Bicycling Magazine called the best ride in Texas. …

Cold Weather Cycling – Group Ride Breakdown Cycling Tips 2132021

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Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 03:47 Heading into the Headwind on Hwy 149 & Jackson Road: 04:50 Wrapping up on Honea Egypt Road: 27:47

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Texas Biking News February 15th 2021

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Getting around a challenge as historic snow storm paralyzes North Texas

By David Sentendrey | www.fox4news.com

DALLAS – North Texans are trying to stay off the roads and are making the best of a bad situation.

A front-wheel drive car, like others in Dallas, was stuck in the snow Monday. Thankfully, Good Samaritans are lending a tow.

It’s not just cars. Semi-trailer trucks, like one seen in Uptown, are struggling, too.

Lanes off the North Central Expressway are fairly covered. Some Downtown …

I knew I kept my fat bike for a reason from BikingATX

Buyer-Bicycle Parts & Accessories Bike Barn Houston, TX

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As a Bicycle and Accessory Buyer, this position is responsible for supporting our retail stores by executing timely special orders, writing and executing effective assortment plans by category, analyzing sales reports and assisting the purchasing manager in other related duties. This includes creating purchase orders, order tracking, running reports, order follow up and processing changes as needed. This position reports to Purchasing Manager.

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