Texas Bicycling News Digest May 5th 2019
Cinco De Mayo Pseudo Circle Trail Snake Encounter
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
On this first Sunday of the 2019 version of May, with is also the 5th May day, as in Cinco de Mayo, I am feeling a bit depressed, which has me thinking, again, it is time to get our of Texas.
Thinking a bike ride on this first blue sky nice day of the new month might …
Is it really necessary to bike on Parmer? from BikingATX
Sad News
El Paso Bicycle Club | www.meetup.com
We just received news that long-time El Paso Bicycle Club member (board member & former Chile Pepper Challenge Director) Bob Wiggs died Saturday during a bicycle ride outside of Durango, Colorado. He was 77. Dr. Wiggs was a retired dentist and avid fitness enthusiast. He and his wife Cheryl had just bought a second home in Durango. We don’t know the cause of death, but he had suffered a heart attack a few years ago and had a stent put in. We’ll let the club know when we receive word regarding any memorial services.
UPCOMING RIDES
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, May 07, 2019 8:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, May 14, 2019 8:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Benbrook to Aledo
Sat, May 18, 2019 9:00 AM Benbrook Ball Fields, 1891 Winscott Rd, Benbrook, TX
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, May 21, 2019 8:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Austin to Ft Worth – 2019!
Sat, May 25, 2019 7:00 AM 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Marvelous Massey
Sun, May 26, 2019 8:00 AM Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, May 28, 2019 8:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Upcoming Events
Corinth Cycling | corinthcycling.wordpress.com
8:00am – Corinth Cycling Group RidesMay 11, 2019 at 8:00 am – 11:00 am101 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201, USACorinth Cycling Weekend Group Rides. All rides depart from southeast corner of Denton Square.
8:00am- Corinth Cycling Group RidesMay 12, 2019 at 8:00 am – 10:30 am101 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201, USAhttp://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf 8:00am
8:00am – Corinth Cycling Group RidesMay 18, 2019 at 8:00 am – 11:00 am101 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201, USACorinth Cycling Weekend Group Rides. All rides depart from southeast corner of Denton Square.
Annual Ride Of Silence Hosted By PBA & Trishop Wednesday-May 15Th
Plano Bicycle Association | planobicycle.org
The 2019 Ride of Silence will depart from Tri Shop at 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 15th. Please arrive at the shop ready to ride by 6:45pm. We’ll be riding a gentle 6 mile route at 12mph to respect and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured while cycling. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. We will be joined by several members of Plano’s finest to escort us through the route.
From the Ride of Silence website: …
CFBC Breakfast Ride To: La Madeleine – Hulen & IH820 – 8:00AM
Clear Fork Bicycle Club | www.clearforkbicycleclub.org
This week’s destination: La Madeleine – Hulen & IH820 4626 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Country French Cafe Breakfast Menu: http://lamadeleine.com/breakfast/ Bakery Menu: http://lamadeleine.com/bakery/ Some menu items may not be available at this location
Helmets are required for club rides. Scheduled rides are a go, unless wet or below 40 degrees. If ride is canceled due to weather, look for a No Ride Lets Eat event for the same destination at 9:30AM
Saturday Breakfast Rides Start at the Clearfork Trailhead / next to the Press Cafe & Mellow Johnny’s at 8:00AM Routes and leaders for all pace/distance riders… about 75-90 minute ride to restaurant. We’ll provide locks and company- see you there.
Fulshear Afternoon Ride with Abraham & Joe
Martha Morin | www.strava.com
Ride to mtb race> race> ride home
Venny Alub – Cantu Cycling Wheels | www.strava.com
Houston Grand Crit P12
Lupe Ontiveros | www.strava.com
Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier
By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Van Horn to Marfa TX Saturday May 4, 2019, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 633 miles (1,019 km)
I rolled out of Van Horn early in the morning on highway 90 to Marfa. It was a long straight road with not much in between. Around mile 32 there is town of Valentine. Unfortunately for me, there wasn’t a place to get a cold drink or snack. However, there was a really nice building just as you entering Valentine. It was a Prada store front with some shoe and hand bags on display. By the time I made it into Marfa I was beat to the bone. I stayed at a Warm Shower hosted by Dave. I camped in …
Marfa to Alpine TX Sunday May 5, 2019, 24 miles (39 km) – Total so far: 657 miles (1,057 km) I had a good night sleep feeling safe in Dave’s backyard. After saying good-bye to Dave, I was off. First to celebrate mass at St. Mary’s in Marfa. It was a short ride to Alpine. I decided to stay in motel to catch up laundry and rest my body a little more. Just as I arrived to the motel, I got a weather alert of sever thunder storms in the area. Just about that time there was a nice bitt of rain falling. …