Texas Bicycling News January 1st 2016
2016 Bike Camping in Texas
By Clark Crews      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Intro
I am doing it again. This will be my 3rd year in a row to do a little week-long bicycle trip. I will be riding and camping my way from Houston, TX toward Georgetown, TX which is just north of Austin. Below is my tentative route. …
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BikeHouston.org
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Calendar
Check out our calendar for the coming weeks, read more>>
Step-Up Ride – Saturday 01/02/2016 – 9:00 AM Start
Regan155      Plano Bicycle Association      www.planobicycle.org
The Saturday Step Up Ride will roll this weekend and will cover about 25 miles at an average pace of 12-14 mph. You should probably need some layers this Saturday as temps are projected to be cold at the start.
Please arrive at the meet up point early (parking lot in front of shopping center and just south of the KFC at NW corner of Spring Creek and Coit) to sign a PBA ride waiver and listen to a pre-ride safety brief. Try to be ready to roll by 8:45 if possible. The Steps will roll out of the parking lot at …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great start to 2016 with a run up (and down) at Lakeway. pic.twitter.com/dZSeDkjK1L
— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) January 2, 2016
Saturday ride is on. 8:00 AM roll out from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. Might even be warmer then today's ride.
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) January 1, 2016
Reminder: our Saturday ride (65 or so miles) starts at 9:00 now & will continue to begin at the time until the Spring. Hardin and Eldorado.
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) January 1, 2016
Let's meet on Saturday morning at 11 AM to do a new route. Note the time change because of the cold weather. https://t.co/D62HLv8vyo
— Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) January 1, 2016
Started off 2016 on the bike just like I ended 2015, but a little colder @RudyProjectNA pic.twitter.com/IaNN6AySIu
— Jesus (@SrCampy) January 1, 2016
Sansom 66 postponed for bad conditions. Most current info https://t.co/UiawsOhiYw https://t.co/oc6TKXYNVI
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 1, 2016
Sansom 66 postponed for bad conditions. Most current info https://t.co/UiawsOhiYw https://t.co/oc6TKXYNVI
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 1, 2016
New report for Cypresswood (Collins Park): Tacky, trail is Most Trails Open. More at https://t.co/mGXB5y5qnu
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) January 1, 2016
Our wish is for you to have another amazing year of comfort and speed! Cheers to 2016!! pic.twitter.com/cw3Gp5fdtn
— Cobb Cycling (@CobbCycling) January 1, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Indoor Training Clinic – Houston, TX January 07, 2016 at 06:00PM https://t.co/FmGEUk51WI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
New Event Indoor Training Session – Houston, TX January 09, 2016 at 09:00AM https://t.co/30auafK8HX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
New Event Indoor Training Clinic – Houston, TX (North) January 07, 2016 at 06:00PM https://t.co/RVx7jtBR0V
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride – El Paso, TX Leave PROMPTLY at 3:15 p.m. from River Run Plaza. Ride to Gadsden… https://t.co/hVo609dXLO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
New Event Vado to Bean via Tellbrook Hills – Vado, NM Meet at 9 a.m., roll out at 9:15 at the Texaco station at th… https://t.co/HQTX5rTmzu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
New Event Upper Valley Tour – El Paso, TX Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. at 9 a.m., roll out at 9:15 a.m… https://t.co/auDKybQrwg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
New Event AK-63 – El Paso, TX It's that time of year again! Celebrate Randy Limbird's 63rd birthday with a 63-mile… https://t.co/CnlIqcu2gP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
New Event Hell of the Southwest Gravel Pursuit – China Spring, TX Hell of the Southwest Gravel Pursuit at China Sp… https://t.co/B00ph56rFj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: BikeHouston Bayou Ride – Houston, TX, Jan 03, 2016 08:00AM – 301 Milam Street, Houston, TX, United States(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
2 Day Alert: Walnut Creek Trail Maintenance – Austin, TX, Jan 03, 2016 08:00AM – Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park – 12138 North Lamar Boul
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
2 Day Alert: Oak Point CX – Plano, TX, Jan 03, 2016 09:30AM – 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX 75074, USA(CST) https://t.co/nXxCtUUnXe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
2 Day Alert: MTB Ride – Odessa, TX, Jan 03, 2016 02:00PM – Odessa MTB Park, Billy Hext exit from Hwy 191(CST) https://t.co/mC1Ibs4kKD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
2 Day Alert: HCC Winter Crit Series – Houston, TX, Jan 03, 2016 02:00PM – Isidoro Meza Drive, Isidoro Meza Dr, Houston, TX 77013, USA(CS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
2 Day Alert: Owens Ride – Beginner/Intermediate – Tyler, TX, Jan 03, 2016 02:30PM – Owens Elementary School, 11780 County Road 168, Tyle
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016
2 Day Alert: Bankers’ Recovery Ride, Jan 03, 2016 07:00AM – 1862 Rock Prairie, College Station, TX, 77845, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 1, 2016