Texas Bicycling News Digest April 4th 2018
Bike, paddle, climb and more at REI Fit City Campout
Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com
I prefer a sleeping bag in a tent to high threadcount sheets at a fancy hotel, especially when I can roll out of that tent the next morning, jump into a river or go for a run. And eat a yummy breakfast.
That’s all on tap at the upcoming Fit City Campout, set for April 28-29 in Johnson City.
Fit City is partnering with REI and the Lower Colorado River Authority to put on the campout at Pedernales River Nature Park in Johnson City, a 220-acre piece of Hill Country heaven about an hour’s drive northwest of Austin. …
Austin weighing pros and cons of dockless bikes
Author: Ashley Goudeau | www.kvue.com
Austin’s Transportation Department is talking about an idea that could help ease congestion downtown, dockless bikes. The community is invited to attend a forum Wednesday morning to learn more about the idea.
California to Florida – across the USA
By Julian McCarthy | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 37: Shepherd TX to Silsbee TX: long day with unfavourable winds!
Wednesday April 4, 2018, 97 km (60 miles) – Total so far: 2,334 km (1,450 miles)
The rain was heavy overnight for a few hours, but snug and warm in the cabin. The morning was much cooler than of late at about 10 degrees. We made breakfast in the barn kitchen and were off by 8am.
The whole day was flat and through forest with pretty much identical views so photos not a huge priority. Still dozens of churches (seriously dozens over a 97km ride). We stopped for greasy gas station food at Rye, and they also sold a natty range of crucifixes, one of which had a police and gun theme. …
Early Spring on the Southern Tier
By Peter Gillott, Julian McCarthy and Poppy Holmes | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 36 Richards TX to Shepherd TX: from great breakfast with Bubba to wonderful evening accommodation
Tuesday April 3, 2018
A great night’s sleep without the flysheet on. A bit risky as the weather for Tuesday was rain at some point, but nothing arrived.
Bubba’s breakfast service was not till 8 as they had a rest day, so we got up early and got fully packed up. Breakfast (from their professional chef!) was a huge range of cooked food, cereals, bagels and smoked salmon. Simply fantastic. …
Joe’s Southern Tier Adventure
By Joe Athas | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 52: Ingram-Johnson City
Wednesday April 4, 2018, 32 miles (51 km) – Total so far: 1,634 miles (2,630 km)
Fred cooked a delicious breakfast for me this morning and I enjoyed some coffee with him and Janice until 8:30 or so. Fred then joined me on the first stretch of my ride today and gave me a decent shortcut/beautiful route to take (minus the incredible hill perhaps) to Fredericksburg. It was a really rough ride due to the wind, but the temperature was pleasant and intermittent clouds made for a good riding day otherwise. I made it into Fredericksburg shorty after lunch and …
Pacific to Atlantic
By Matthew McCoy | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Marathon, TX to Sanderson, TX: 56 miles
Tuesday April 3, 2018
Today’s ride was beautiful scenery on a gentle 1000 foot descent over 55 miles on a wide fairly smooth shoulder. There were no services along the way, but that is typical of the stretches I am on in West Texas. I am camped at the Canyons RV park on the east end of Sanderson. (I checked for roosters before paying my $10.) The RV parks in Texas aren’t near as crowded as those in Arizona and New Mexico.
Tomorrow I start a 120 mile stretch with no services, which …
Southern Tier on a Recumbent 2018
By Joseph Valenzi | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 33 – April 4 Wednesday – Richards TX to Shepard TX: Just not feeling it
Wednesday April 4, 2018, 62 miles (100 km) – Total so far: 1,814 miles (2,919 km)
Just wasn’t my day today. Even though I had a rest day yesterday I just had no energy. There were the usual endless ups and downs, but other than that the wind wasn’t bad. It was nasty cold this morning though. Not our coldest day. It was in the 40’s, but it was damp. And the wind just went right through you.
There was a truly awful section of road that I wish to …
The Limo Bikes to Bayous and Beaches
By Marilyn Swett | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Glen Flora to Bay City, TX: Finally….a TAILWIND!!!
Wednesday April 4, 2018, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 520 miles (837 km)
“Nothing’s better than the wind at your back, the sun in front of you and your friends beside you.â€
I didn’t sleep well last night – woke up at about 2:00 am with aching feet and legs. It was difficult to get back to sleep so I just read my Kindle for a while. Yesterday’s ride sure took it’s toll.
Although we were up by 7:00 this morning, we ended up having a leisurely breakfast and visiting further with Roy and Gail. Before we knew it, it was 10:00 and time to get rolling! …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
A little after work ride on the Fuji. Rode 23 miles in nice cool… https://t.co/RsEgg0bzX1
— George Amen (@jore346) April 5, 2018
5/19 is the date and Texas Motor Speedway is the place! We really need your help as we partner up with Special Olympics of Texas for their annual fundraising event with the cycling community called Pedal to the… https://t.co/8KUGoofsz2
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 5, 2018
Casual Wednesday in Texas! pic.twitter.com/5pehaqiqod
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 5, 2018
Thank you, @HoustonPWE & @midtownHOU
Have you taken a ride on this section of Holmann in Midtown yet? pic.twitter.com/Zp3qUkATIc
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 4, 2018
Spring Century 2018 Cancelled! So sad and surprised to have to do this, but the Texas weather has reared its ugly head and your Board is making an early call to enable our regular rides to re-engage for… https://t.co/NVV6VxI2Na
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) April 4, 2018
This Easy Riders Ladies Group is followed by coffee and socialization every Tuesday morning in May (1, 8, 15, 22, 29). Distance- 8 to 12 miles. Helmet required. ccmulraney@comcast.net. #MayIsBikeMonth #BikeTheWoodlands @TheTownshipTX The Woodlands Township pic.twitter.com/j1RwqZLKYL
— Bike The Woodlands (@BikeWoodlands) April 4, 2018
Getting ready for two weeks of sore legs and intense butt staring. #critracing pic.twitter.com/LaTDR3Ea2Z
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) April 4, 2018
Connect with a Bike MS Champion and ride for someone living with MS.
This program, underwritten by Noble Energy, connects cyclists with individuals living with MS. At Packet Pick-Up events, cyclists will pick-up an orange bandana with the names of featured Bike MS Champions. … pic.twitter.com/yGmdTggbkM— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 4, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) April 4, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) April 4, 2018
Austin weighing pros and cons of dockless bikes: https://t.co/NyrMIBvgu4 pic.twitter.com/EYeZrXuu3d
— KVUE News (@KVUE) April 4, 2018
Join us in Marion on Saturday morning. Wheels down at 8 AM! https://t.co/BhhBj4sE39 pic.twitter.com/AQamPA0PmM
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) April 4, 2018
Spoke&Word Newsletter: Houston Bike Summit, Get Your Tickets Today – https://t.co/GxOf3wjE4M
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 4, 2018
Just posted a photo https://t.co/LRitdKFyaZ
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 4, 2018
Day 4: Chance of rain today 🌧#30DaysOfBiking pic.twitter.com/JVaD11t4dv
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 4, 2018
Dockless in Austin. Chaos reigns. #atxundocked pic.twitter.com/Bih7JzJb3X
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) April 4, 2018
Let’s get this party started! Dockless Bike Share forum🚴ðŸ¼â€â™‚ï¸ #atxundocked #bikeshare @austinmobility #VisionZero pic.twitter.com/WhUEf8oiDa
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 4, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Cure: DFW – https://t.co/bxceMiHu5h
Event Details
RIDE! RUN! WALK!
The Tour de Cure is all-new and is perfect for all abilities. Choose the course that best suits you, your coworkers and friends. Members of your team do not have to … https://t.co/yWpZUEcLos
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 4, 2018
New Event DFW Airport Fast Ride – Dallas, TX https://t.co/ZT3xwun8XG
A faster version of the DFW airport ride. Usually close to 20mph average, with a few extra miles thrown in. This ride is dependent on enough fasts riders showing up. Please ask if th… https://t.co/oLZcjNrJ2Z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 5, 2018
New Event Pedal to the Medal – Fort Worth, TX https://t.co/r73kXZYq0Y
Join us for the Annual Pedal to the Medal cycling competition benefiting Special Olympics Texas athletes! Have fun racing individually or with a team inside the famous Texas Motor Sp… https://t.co/yshxnHYyzE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 5, 2018