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Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.

My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.

Thanks to my late wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.

My primary bike is the Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS below. My titanium bike is the Lynskey Helix titanium. My newest bike is a Canyon Endurace CF 7 Rival eTap.

3-29-2022 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-1
3-29-2022 Cervelo Caledonia at a Ramsey Road Bridge
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High School Football Playoff Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on December 2, 2017 by Rick AnkrumDecember 2, 2017

Another late fall weather day in southeast Texas. How could I stay inside? I activated the DVR to record the second half of the University of Cincinnati vs. Xavier basketball game in order to go biking. Now I have to stay away from Twitter until I watch it.

Starting at 12:33 PM (delayed watching the first half of the game) I rode north on the “Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood” route for a total of 27.4 miles. bumping December to 62 miles total. Year to date I am at 7,361 miles only 70 miles away from the “stretch’ goal of 7,430 miles.

The weather: 74 degrees at the start, 77 degrees at the end (2:32 PM), mostly cloudy sky, light breeze 4 mph from the southeast.

Wardrobe: long and short sleeve jerseys, bike shorts.

I was a little chilly at the start but within a few miles the body heat took over and it was comfortable from then on.

The bike ride went smoothly. When I turned right onto Valley Ranch Parkway up ahead I saw the Texan Drive Stadium with many cars and people in the stands with the announcer coming over the loudspeakers. High school football playoffs are happening and if my memory is right from the reading the sports section this was between Lufkin HS and Westfield HS. I took this photo.

Bike Ride NCISD HS Football

The game was underway but people were still arriving as I took the photo. The bands were playing too.

Sunday’s weather forecast has some rain in it and we sure do need some. With the Houston Texans playing I will be at home watching. Back biking on Monday or Tuesday when the rain leaves.


 

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Texas Bicycling News Digest December 1st 2017

Texbiker.net Posted on December 2, 2017 by Rick AnkrumDecember 2, 2017

Climbers, cyclists worry updated rules could limit park access

by Pam LeBlanc | www.mystatesman.com


Balcones Canyonlands Preserve staff say they don’t intend to push out users
Head to New Wall on the Barton Creek greenbelt any warm afternoon and you’ll find climbers inching their way up the 50-foot limestone escarpment, using rocks shaped like chicken heads, elephant ears and cookies for handholds.
Climbers have been scaling these grayish-green cliffs for decades, even after …


Safety concerns grow as new bike share company comes to Dallas

By: FOX4News.com Staff | www.fox4news.com

News of a fifth bike-sharing company is touching a nerve with several people along the Dallas Katy Trail.

Dallas has seen a surge in companies bringing bikes of assorted colors to the streets for the public to use. A lot of them can be found around the pedestrian and bike-friendly Katy Trail.

Friends of Katy Trail, a non-profit that maintains it, is going to be meeting with city transportation officials and bike-sharing company leaders next week to talk about the problem of too many bikes being left around. They say part of the problem is …


Spokes for Folks Wrench Day with BikeDFW


Construction of Abram Street, Phase 1 – Street Improvements (cooper Street To Collins Street) and Phase 2 – Abram Area Bicycle & Pedestrian District

www.texasbids.net

Owner Solic Number: 0902-90-035, PWST10009 Status: bidding Report: 8246513
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Arlington
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged), WBE (Woman Biz Enterprise)
Scope: Phase 1 of this project consists of street improvements and appurtenances of Abram Street from Cooper Street to Collins Street and will be funded by the City. Phase 2 of this project, entitled Abram Area Bicycle & Pedestrian District (Cooper Street Center Street) is for the enhancement of the parkway and will be federally funded, hence subjected to federal requirements.
Notes: This solicitation has …


Insider’s Guide to San Antonio — Video

by LAUREN SMITH FORD | www.texasmonthly.com

For the second installment of our new video series, “Tastemakers: A Local’s Guide to Our Favorite Cities,” we look to the beloved Mike Casey, who’s often called the “unofficial mayor” of the eclectic San Antonio neighborhood, King William. The retired lawyer turned co-owner of Isaac Maxwell Lighting Studio has been a fixture around the ‘hood, which sits a stone’s throw from the San Antonio River, since he moved there in 1972. He is best known for riding his bicycle along the …


Cyclists to Take in the Christmas Lights Tour Sunday

By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com

SAN ANGELO, TX — The San Angelo Bicycle Association invites you to “Bike Through the Lights” with Santa and his Elf along the banks of the Concho River on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 3.

Participants can ride along with Santa and take in the view of the 3 million Christmas lights and more than 60 Christmas greeting cards along the river. This non-competitive ride, presented by Concho Christmas Celebration and the San Angelo Bicycling Association, is …


VIOLET CROWN 2017 WINTER TOUR

The Violet Crown Sports Association | violetcrown.org

Place: Thunderbird Cafe on 1401 W. Koenig
Time: 8:45am
Distance: 50ish miles
Pace: 16-17 mph

It’s that time of the year when we invest in our riding as we transition to the new year, new season. All stages will start at Thunderbird Café and Tap Room at Koenig and Woodrow. We’ll meet at 8:45am and roll out at 9am sharp. We will aim for around 50 miles so we don’t break legs. Pace will be winter two by two conversational pace. Please don’t park in Thunderbird’s itty bitty parking lot, there is plenty of free parking on Woodrow.

Monday Dec 25, Christmas Day is officially a rest day/weather make up day.

If it’s in the 30s or inclement weather stay tuned for ride updates which will be announced on Facebook.

The schedule as it stands now is:

Stage 1: 12/21, Thu, T-Birds
Stage 2: 12/22, Fri, T-Birds
Stage 3: 12/23, Sat, T-Birds
Stage 4: 12/24, Sun, T-Birds
Stage 5: 12/26, Tue, T-Birds
Stage 6: 12/27, Wed, T-Birds
Stage 7: 12/28, Thu, T-Birds
Stage 8: 12/29, Fri, T-Birds
Stage 9: 12/30, Sat, T-Birds
Stage 10: 12/31, Sun, T-Birds
Stage 11: 1/1, Mon, T-Birds


This weekend’s rides: Bee Creek! Red Horn!

by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com

This Saturday looks awesome! Let’s celebrate on the beautiful Bee Creek route. It is a super easy 62 miles and the route can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3985679. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!

Sunday is our usual …


The Bike Lane That Got Away

By Jessica Wiggins | bikehouston.org


In May 2016, a temporary two-way cycle track was introduced on Houston Avenue. TxDOT and City of Houston were proactive in designing and building this detour which linked the Heights Hike and Bike Trail and the White Oak Bayou Trail and preserved access to off-street trails during construction of a bridge over White Oak Bayou. Community members quickly began to use the temporary connection and made the new amenity one of their preferred routes.
Last month, during the week of November 12, an …


Get Around H-Town

bikehouston.org


BikeHouston soon will be launching “Get Around H-Town” (GAHT) a bicycle safety education program geared toward middle-schoolers, age 11-13 years (6th and 7th graders). The purpose of the program is to cultivate more confident and safer bicyclists.
Bicycling is an activity that is available to all ages and fitness levels. It is a healthy fun activity that can get curious minds out …


A Word From Our Director………. John Long

bikehouston.org

>>Thumbs up to the City of Houston for extending the Lamar Street protected bike lane southeast past Discovery Green along Polk Street. Once completed, it will connect the Columbia Tap Trail to the Buffalo Bayou Trail through downtown. Let me be clear: we’re not great fans of two-way bike lanes. However, we’re excited about the emerging network of bike lanes and trails connecting bayous, converted railroad lines and streets. Soon there will be unbroken connections along White Oak Bayou, the Heights MKT Trail, Buffalo Bayou, Lamar/Polk Street, Columbia Tap Trail and …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Fridays are chill ride days with Ali 🍑 pic.twitter.com/PnP3zWf7xp

— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) December 2, 2017

‘Twas a good day :3 pic.twitter.com/FuuZyWCxsa

— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) December 2, 2017

Off to Broken Bow for rutsnguts! #O3racing @ Dallas, Texas https://t.co/THD3iyraGg

— Philip Hiatt Haigh (@philip_inRL) December 2, 2017

Spoke&Word Newsletter: Pop-Up Bike Lanes & Other Bike Lanes – https://t.co/9oLCG8BT8f

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) December 1, 2017

It was good while it lasted and we hope to see you again…

Soon!https://t.co/gJx6Q7dGyX pic.twitter.com/QZROBwnARc

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) December 1, 2017

We need folks to send a letter to support bike facilities for the Blanco Rd/Loop 1604 project. It takes a minute and will make a big impact for cyclists who use this https://t.co/1ljCavt7cl

— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) December 1, 2017

#WellnessonWheels #LIVEfitEPC #NorthwesternMutual #EPCSaturday
Saturday Ride Information
Start 8:00am
Place… https://t.co/OPLABCvbME

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) December 1, 2017

Found on Reddit: Posting this because bike thieves are horrible human beings. "Friend had two bikes stolen from his apartment complex (south austin) and I figured posting here may increase his chances of getting them back." #BikeATX #Austin @stolenbikesatx https://t.co/lTVbmvOUSs

— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) December 1, 2017

We are extremely proud to announce that we've been awarded the @The_UMCA North American 24 Hour National Road Championship Event for 2018. Make plans now to join us in June! pic.twitter.com/NlrXet8n0O

— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) December 1, 2017

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Pace Bend Ultra – Spicewood, TX 2018 Pace Bend Ultra at Spicewood, TXhttps://t.co/n4i1AM7PPIhttps://t.co/4zd3lptYUQ

24 Hour – Starts Friday Feb 2 @6PM – All Categories are Non-Drafting

24 Hour Solo Female
24 hours
$225

Select bicycle typ… https://t.co/tslPt1vtkp

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 2, 2017

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November Biking Summary and First December Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on December 1, 2017 by Rick AnkrumDecember 1, 2017

Two days off the bike but today I was back on biking the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route for a total of 34 miles to start December. The weather was a little chilly (for me anyway) with 70 degrees at the 11:55 AM start. The forecast was for 75 degrees but when I finished at 2:27 PM it was up to 74. Being a temperature wimp I wore a long sleeve thermal jersey under a short sleeve one and bike shorts. At first I was chilled but by four miles into the ride I started to warm up and was comfortable the rest of the ride. I could tell when I biked in the shade though.

Now that it December Christmas decorations are coming out of hiding. In Bear Branch Village of Kingwood I took this photo.

No snow but they have the Christmas spirit. In Atascocita a few years ago there was a house with about every Christmas cutout you could imagine in the front yard. I didn’t know there was so many.

Today’s ride went well and no surprises. I missed getting stopped by the train on Old Atascocita Road by about 3 minutes and later at the FM 2100 crossing the crossing arms came down and I stopped but the train was parked west of the crossing and after a minute or two the arms went up and traffic moved across the tracks.

SportTracks Ride Summary

SportTracks Bicycle Ride Summary

Now that November is over this is a recap of my bike rides. My goal was 360 miles and I exceeded that by 118.8 miles.

RWGPS November Bike Rides Summary

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Texas Bicycling News Digest November 30th 2017

Texbiker.net Posted on November 30, 2017 by Rick AnkrumNovember 30, 2017

Longview group seeks public comments on biking, walking paths

www.news-journal.com

Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting public comments about two projects for walking and biking paths in Gregg County.

Residents have until Dec. 15 to give their input by mail or email about adding Phases 2 and 3 of the Guthrie Shared Use Trail as well as a White Oak Road sidewalk plan to the MPO’s 2017-20 Transportation Improvement Program. Its policy board opened the …


2018 Texas Senior Games Dates – April 5-15. See you in San Antonio!

www.texasseniorgames.org


General Information
ELIGIBILITY
All athletes must be 50 years old by December 31, 2018. Athlete’s competition age will be based on his/her age on December 31, 2018.

REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Special: $35.00 registration fee plus event fee if registered by Feb. 2, 2018.

$40.00 registration fee plus event fee if registered between Feb. 3 – Mar. 2, 2018.

Registration will close Fri., Mar. 2, 2018 at midnight.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
All paper entries must be postmarked by Fri., Mar. 2, 2018.

Mailed in paper registrations will be charged an additional $10.

NATIONAL QUALIFYING YEAR
The 2018 Texas Senior Games will be a qualifying year for the 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM. Please visit the National Senior Games website for more information and to see who qualifies in your event. …


CIP Plano Bike Routes – Arterial Jog Sidepaths – Project No. 6567

www.texasbids.net

The improvements under this contract include the following: side path construction at four sites. The work includes approx. 15,590 SF of 6 concrete sidewalk, demolition of approx. 855 SY sidewalk and additional associated labor, materials, services, and equipment required in construction with or properly incidental to the construction. …


Tour De Lites Bike Ride

myreporternews.com


Keep Pearland Beautiful’s 24th Annual Tour De Lites Family Bicycle Ride is Saturday, Dec. 9. The one and a half hour evening recreational ride begins at 7 p.m. at Shadycrest Elementary School and goes through the Green Tee Subdivision to view the Christmas lights. Participants in the bike decorating contest must check in by …


Need to brush up on bicycling law? Take a free City Cycling class

Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com


Laws pertaining to bicycling can get complicated.

That’s why Bike Austin, through a partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, is offering free classes to help people bike safely to work, the store, around the neighborhood or around the state.

Think of it as Driver’s Ed for cyclists, but useful to help motorists understand the rules of sharing the road.

League-certified instructors teach the classes, which …


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ARR – Walnut Creek Trail Work Day 12/2/2017 – Pay Dirt

Saturday, Dec 2, 2017, 9:00 AM

WCMP Trailhead, North Walnut Creek Trail
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park Austin, TX

5 Mountain Bikers Went

Help the Austin Ridge Riders Trail Crew keep the trail in shape for riding. Wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Bring water (Camelbak or water bottle) and gloves if you have them. ARR will provide tools (wheel barrows, shovels, buckets, etc.) and some gloves. We will be moving rocks and dirt to finish the erosion control work shown in the picture…

Check out this Meetup →

Bike Rides & Hikes Meetup

San Antonio, TX
1,685 Bikers & Hikers

This groups activities are: mountain bike rides, road bike rides, and hikes.The bicycling and hikes will be in several parks around San Antonio and sometimes out of town.  We…

Check out this Meetup Group →

Bike Rides & Hikes Meetup

San Antonio, TX
1,685 Bikers & Hikers

This groups activities are: mountain bike rides, road bike rides, and hikes.The bicycling and hikes will be in several parks around San Antonio and sometimes out of town.  We…

Check out this Meetup Group →


Cyclist Escapes Injury as Schwinn Mangled by Mercury in Crash

By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com


SAN ANGELO, TX — A bicyclist riding on the wrong side of the road escaped serious injury when he was struck by a man driving a lincoln on 29th Street near Walmart Thursday afternoon.

According to San Angelo Police Department Officer J. Welch, the cyclist was traveling against the traffic on his way to Walmart when the driver of a silver Grand Marquis failed to yield the right of way and struck the bicycle. …


Step-Up Ride for Dec 2nd, 8 AM Start

jtotaro | www.planobicycle.org

At this writing (Thursday, 3 PM, Nov 30th) the weather forecast for Saturday morning, Dec 2nd, across the ride area is very good — The Weather Channel has only a 5% chance of rain now through Saturday morning with ride-time temps in the mid-50s, with light Southerly winds. As always should conditions change from what’s now predicted, check the Step-Up page on the PBA Ride Forums webpage for any delay/cancellation notice that will be posted by 6:15 AM Saturday morning. If you don’t see a cancellation notice by 6:30 AM, then I’m …


Sharon McKendrick says police did nothing about driver who hit her

MichaelBluejay | bicycleaustin.info

Sharon McKendrick of the Downtown West neighborhood posted the following on Nextdoor.com, though you can see the post there only if you have a Nextdoor.com account and you live in a bordering neighborhood.

I was once hit & run’d and had a license plate plus multiple witnesses but the police had no interest in pursuing it, though in my case I wasn’t injured at all. Still, given my experience, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Ms. McKendrick’s account is true. I relayed it to the Austin Chronicle. They did a story once …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Meet us for our New Berlin ride. https://t.co/gJKh6DgUAG pic.twitter.com/NF3KjpaQYy

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) November 30, 2017

Are you ready for Sunday Streets this weekend? Let's get outside and be active. Walking, biking, dancing, we've got it all at the next #SSHTX. https://t.co/Wbl7MoJ2wK pic.twitter.com/tE2Vl5h2Ds

— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) November 30, 2017

This is a FrankenBike Houston Special Event and you will need to RSVP due to space limitations if you would like to set up a booth. To do so please call Kirby @ 281-703-3629.https://t.co/IiAhgJBDzr@indybrewing @BikeTexas @EnergyCorridor @KaliProtectives @Lezyne

— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) November 30, 2017

Chris to lead DB1 weekly ride! (Dec 02, 2017 08:00AM)

— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) November 30, 2017

Registration now open to everyone. https://t.co/6DlnNIikMA

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 30, 2017

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Pedal for a Purpose – Waller, TX Pedal for a Purpose at Waller, TXhttps://t.co/I6xtDhTglchttps://t.co/2pSSK7MNgF

Looking for a great way to get in some training miles before the 2018 BP MS 150?  Come out to the Boys and Girls Country 4th A… https://t.co/We9lzEDUNv

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2017

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