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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.

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Texas Bicycling News for December 23, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on December 23, 2023 by Rick AnkrumDecember 23, 2023

Marshall Texas bike giveaway

www.ktbs.com

MARSHALL, TEXAS. – Several organizations came together on Saturday to give away free bikes to kids, just two days ahead of Christmas.

It happened at New Vision Missionary Baptist Church. KTBS 3’S Bill Lunn was there as part of his Bill’s Bikes non-profit. The Marshall Police Department also took place in the event and donated several bikes.

In total 46 bikes were given away to children in Marshall. …


Mountain Biking at Lake Bastrop South Shore, Texas

Ken Simmons | www.youtube.com



Sam’s Birthday Rideabout – #CMOBepic #1 Houston, Texas

Brad Stauffer | strava.com

“Mixed Surface”

Picnic Loop Party w/ Pals Houston, Texas

Nate Eguia | strava.com


UPCOMING RIDES

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble Tue, December 26, 2023 9:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition Tue, December 26, 2023 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 Burleson and Beyond Thu, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX Rusty Romp Thu, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake – Rusty Chain Gang Sat, December 30, 2023 9:00 AM Grand Prairie, Texas Poolville Gran Fondo Sat, December 30, 2023 9:00 AM E Lake and Mikus Rd, Weatherford Texas 9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble Tue, January 02, 2024 9:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX


Ricardo’s Houston Tours Houston, Texas

Ademir Vazquez | strava.com

CRSA HELOTES Hills Ride. Helotes, Texas

Anthony Evans | strava.com


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Texas Bicycling News for December 22, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on December 22, 2023 by Rick AnkrumDecember 22, 2023

Wichita Falls man indicted for death of married cyclists

by: Darrell Franklin | www.texomashomepage.com

CLAY COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — A Wichita Falls man has now been indicted in Clay County on two counts of criminally negligent homicide after the deaths last June of a well-known couple in the local bicycling community.

On June 1, 2023, Lisa, 49, and Charlie McBride, 63, were struck by a pickup while riding their bikes on F.M. 2393. Michael Luttrell, 50, told investigators he was traveling south on 2393 and did not see the Mcbrides before striking them from behind. …

Video: Bike Wichita Falls speaks on the arrest of Michael David Luttrell

By Brayel Brown | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – A cycling organization is speaking out after a man was charged in connection with the deaths of two cyclists over the summer.

Bike Wichita Falls feels like this is a step towards justice for the family of Charles and Lisa McBride.

The McBrides were killed after being hit from behind. They were hit while cycling on FM 23-93 by a vehicle driven by Michael David Luttrell.

Becky Raeke, the Co-chair of Bike Wichita Falls said under …


Video: Houston Texans players give away 100 bikes to HISD students for the holidays

Erica Ponder | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – Houston Texans players and legends came together this holiday season to give away several bikes to Houston Independent School District students.

Following practice on Thursday, the Texans surprised 100 students with bikes and helmets at NRG Stadium. The giveaway was held at the Two NRG Park. Each December, the Texans give away hundreds of bikes to area children just in time for Christmas. The players also mingle with the children.


Trail connecting White Rock Lake, Great Trinity Forest opens, connecting divided Dallas

By Leah Waters | www.dallasnews.com

The Loop adds more miles, soft surface mountain biking trail fulfilling decadeslong promise of greenbelt to underserved areas

Anthony Fopp from Princeton jumps his mountain bike at a trail adjacent to the The Trinity Forest Spine Trail in Dallas on Monday December 4, 2023.(Nathan Hunsinger / Special Contributor)

Kelvin Reed, 47, and his son Judah, 9, walked along the newly opened section of The Trinity Forest Spine Trail and marveled at the mountain bikers soaring off hills at a training ground nearby.

“When I was a kid I grew up in the Spanish apartments,” Reed said. “And all of this was like dumping grounds, some walking trails maybe. But it definitely wasn’t developed for anything like this.”

Reed and his son, who both love biking, scouted the location before …


Video: Treat of the Day: San Jacinto County Sheriff Bike Giveaway

By Alex Egan | www.kbtx.com

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – San Jacinto County Greg Capers hosted a bicycle giveaway event. The bikes were given to children in the community.

There were around a dozen bikes the sheriff and his staff were able to give away and make the holidays a little merrier.


San Antonio ministry provides 10k toys and bikes to local children for the holidays

news4sanantonio.com

SAN ANTONIO – This holiday season a local ministry is making sure every kid on the South Side gets a present. For the past ten years, the Mora-vation ministry has been giving toys and gifts to families in the Alamo City and this year was no different.

More than 10 thousand toys and nearly a thousand bikes were gifted out to all children from newborns to teens.

The founder of the ministry says it’s all bout putting a smile on those little faces.


Dallas bicyclist hit by car, killed, police say

By FOX 4 Staff | www.fox4news.com

DALLAS – A bike rider was hit and killed on the streets of Dallas on Friday morning.

Dallas police were called to S. Good Latimer Expressway and Dawson Street in South Dallas at about 7 a.m. for the crash.

Police say a driver hit a man on a bicycle, who later died from his injuries.

The driver stayed on the scene and talked to police.

No charges or information about the bicyclist have been announced at this time.


60 bicycles donated during RCSO annual toy drive

by: Zachary Bordner | www.yourbasin.com

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office recently held their annual toy drive thru.

Sheriff Art Granado and the Sheriff’s Office say they are grateful for Republic Energy, the WES IMFL team, and all the community members who donated toys.

RCSO says this year was the most generous, with the donation of 60 bicycles and helmets from Republic Energy and the WES third annual Bike Build.

All of the bicycles and toys were given to the children of Reeves County.


The @ATXJustice Urban Santa Bike Drive is underway through this Sunday 12/24, Christmas Eve. "Bikes represent more than just a mode of transportation. They symbolize freedom, joy, and the spirit of exploration."
Learn more: https://t.co/V74z8vE4Zn pic.twitter.com/ndBY5RE5bh

— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) December 22, 2023

Did you know that we have a Bike Facilities Map on our website. This interactive map shows you bike share locations, trails and facilities throughout #SanAntonio. Visit https://t.co/IjsNy4l3Lr to plan your route today. ? #COSATransportation pic.twitter.com/TQEDGNm4Ze

— COSATransportation (@COSATranspo) December 22, 2023

Really appreciate @HoustonTX making the best holiday bike lane in Texas. pic.twitter.com/wuryRSxQke

— Simon (@simontrose) December 20, 2023

Jack Carter Park Update: The bridge between the central portion of the park and the playground will be closed Dec. 27-29 to make the trail connection to the bridge. Follow the project progress and review the master plan at https://t.co/2Z5vVvcG4L. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/AJzyi9v0a7

— Plano Parks & Rec (@PlanoParksRec) December 22, 2023

ARR Monthly Ride Dana Peak Park https://t.co/EjvVSnLJdw #Meetup via @Meetup

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 22, 2023

Happy holidays from the SunCycle team & our title sponsor, @ElPasoElectric !
Let EPE light up your holidays and enjoy a magical night ride under the twinkling stars and the sparkling lights. #RollwithEPE pic.twitter.com/zipzPudJsI

— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) December 23, 2023


Most Texas Thing Ever: Behold the Whataburger Lowrider Bicycle

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Revving Up Texas Style: The Whataburger Lowrider Takes Biker Culture to a Whole New Level.

Forget about traditional bicycles; the bad boy in the video at the bottom of this article takes the love for Whataburger to a whole new level, merging fast-food fandom with the flash of a custom lowrider bike. …


Mountain Biking Memorial park Houston Texas

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Upcoming Rides

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

Rusty Romp Thu, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126 https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-5494570

Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake – Rusty Chain Gang Sat, December 30, 2023 9:00 AM Grand Prairie, Texas https://www.fwbaclub.org/event-5494556


Marfa Marathon canceled

DAVE BELLANTE | www.tmbra.org

The 2024 Marfa Marathon at Cibolo Creek Ranch has been canceled. As of Dec 22 there were 12 people signed up. We are two weeks out from when the event was scheduled. The prospect of enough people signing up to make the race worth (let alone break even) the ranch’s time, the food vendor’s time, and the promoter’s time was slim at best. We’ll try again in the future. Everyone who signed up has been issued a full refund and should start to see those dollars returning to their respective accounts in the coming days. Andrew Willis Holland Racing


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Texas Bicycling News for December 20, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on December 21, 2023 by Rick AnkrumDecember 21, 2023

Need Something For The Kids To Do On Break? Check Out Midland’s BMX Park!

Gwen | lonestar923.com

We hear people all the time saying there is nothing to do in Midland and Odessa so when we come across a gem we didn’t know about, we have to share it.

A few years ago Altitude Trampoline Park opened in Odessa and most recently Urban Air and the Little Gym opened in Midland. We all got our hopes up thinking Water Wonderland would be resurrected to discover that it was demolished and turned into a commercial property.

There are all kinds of little hidden gems around the Basin that you may not know about. I recently discovered …


Cyclists, pedestrians concerned city’s digital billboard in Montrose neighborhood is creating hazard

By Lileana Pearson | abc13.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – A digital billboard near the intersection of West Alabama and Shepherd has some walking and cycling advocates upset, saying the placement of the billboard is creating a hazard. The board is supposed to make navigating the area easier but seems to be doing the opposite.

Need to know when the bus is coming? The IKE smart board can tell you. Want to know …


Day After the Fall – Post OTB Ride at Marion Sanson Park Fort Worth TX

Just Me MTB | www.youtube.com

So, the day after my OTB at Aledo, I decide to get back on the horse and do Marion Sanson Park, but just the green line. Still skiddish from the fall, it was a nice ride in the woods. Very pretty views and decent trail for a green line, hate to see the blacks though. Will come back later for more. This video is a little late cause I was …


Volunteers building bikes for kids in need this holiday season

KXAN | www.youtube.com

Throughout the month of December, groups have gathered together and volunteered their time to the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s Holiday Bike Build.


5 BIKE PARKS THAT ARE OPEN IN THE WINTER

mbaction.com

You may find a few surprises in here. Most of them are in places that we thought would be too cold for mountain biking in the winter, including Wyoming, Canada, and Minnesota, but it looks like the riders in these locations think differently

…Spider Mountain Bike Park – Burnet, TX Despite the common saying that everything is bigger in Texas, Spider Mountain stands as a unique exception. It proudly holds the title of being the first and only bike park in North America with year-round lift-accessed trails. However, it distinguishes itself by its modest vertical drop of just 350 feet from top to bottom, making it one of the more compact bike parks in the running. Nevertheless, if you happen to find yourself in central Texas with a day to spare, a visit to Spider Mountain is a must.


Lance Armstrong’s storage unit burglarized, over $100K in bikes stolen

by: David Barer | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Two Austin men are accused of stealing more than $100,000 of high-end bicycles and parts from the storage unit of famous cyclist and former Austin resident Lance Armstrong, according to arrest affidavits.

Police allege Shaun Thompson, 36, and Ethan Harms, 33, burglarized Armstrong’s ExtraSpace Storage Unit sometime between Dec. 10 and 12 and took four Trek road racing bikes with clear markings identifying Armstrong as the owner. A silver and black Cannondale Super Six Evo racing bike and a Ventum GS-1 gravel racing bike were also taken, police said. …


Christmas News and Announcements

Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org

… Registration is open: https://my.raceresult.com/270386/ for our big return to the Big Bend region with the first annual Marfa Marathon! It’s an entire weekend of bike fun, with hill climb challenges, short track racing and of course the Marfa Marathon . The course is a clover leaf shape in the rugged Chinati Mountains south of Marfa at the Cibolo Creek Ranch . There is discounted registration thru Dec 23rd. The ranch has a limited number of high end hotel rooms available. Visit website/call for details/room block. 432-729-6654. Camping and RV (no hookups) available at ranch. Sign up for camping/RV spots at the registration link. There are showers available, (no hot water) for camping. For sale food vendor/caterer will be on site. Help us celebrate our return to Big Bend. Register today!

Registration will be opening soon for our last two races of our Marathon series . The Excruciation Exam at Bluff Creek Ranch on January 13th and The …


1st of Month Trail Change….ARR All Level Ride @ SATN 2:00 pm https://t.co/YemFD1G8nX #Meetup via @Meetup

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 19, 2023

1st of Month Trail Change….ARR All Level Ride @ SATN 9:00 am https://t.co/Xc3eNOQ0KQ #Meetup via @Meetup

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 19, 2023

https://x.com/texbiker/status/1737596433849545199?s=20

ARR Trail Crew at Walnut – Hardcore in '24!! https://t.co/BV64OteSXc #Meetup via @Meetup

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 20, 2023



Homeless Camps on BMX Loop at Walnut Creek

By June Bug | austinmountainbiking.com

I haven’t been riding much at the far reaches of WC over the last year, sticking closer to the trails near the Lincolnshire entrance.

Late yesterday afternoon, I did Inner and Outer Log Loops and headed over to the BMX Loop. First, I got semi-lost on the way over, ending up somewhere in a tangle of social trails at the end of Severe Consequences.

When I got close to the entry trail to BMX Loop, I noticed a guy approaching on a bike with squeaky rim brakes and a nice front basket, blasting music. He dismounted and started walking his bike up the trail, so gave him …


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Texas Bicycling News for December 18, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on December 18, 2023 by Rick AnkrumDecember 18, 2023

Texas’ Lone Lift Served Bike Park Building New Trail

Alex Butler | www.bikemag.com

We’re going to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon, Willie, and the boys

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Winter isn’t the time when most people expect to see new trail updates, but in Texas, that’s the prime season for digging. Spider Mountain, a bike park 60 miles northwest of Austin, Texas, boasts a bold claim of being the only year round lift access park in the United States.

Part of the deal with being a year round park means that new trail is getting cut in all the time. Take a look at their latest line and race course update below. …


Critical Mass El Paso brings cycling for the whole family

byy Priscilla Totiyapungprasert | elpasomatters.org

Decked in helmets and hoodies, Santa hats and tinsel, a group of almost 20 bicyclists made the gradual climb over Scenic Drive on Wednesday night.

They parked their bikes at the main overlook point on Franklin Mountain, taking selfies with the glittering backdrop of El Paso and Juárez lights, before continuing their ride. The 15-mile trip ended with a posada and toasty fire pit at El Paso Vintage Bicycle Shop.

Jacqueline Castillo, wearing a Grinch sweatshirt, brought her 13-year-old son Angel. They …


Bike donation made to annual ‘Christmas Blessings’ program

www.panolawatchman.com

Waste Connections’ management team recently came to Carthage to spread some holiday cheer. Each year the employees at Waste Connections donate funds to purchase bicycles for the “Christmas Blessings” program sponsored by the First Methodist Church and Mission Carthage.

They were able to collect enough money to provide 21 bicycles plus riding helmets. They also get together and make sure all the bicycles are assembled and ready for the children to ride.

City Manager Steve Williams says, “We appreciate what Waste Connections does for our …


Bike Houston hosts Heights Family Bike Ride Dec. 22

www.theleadernews.com

Bike Houston is hosting a family friendly bike ride though the Woodlands Heights on Friday, Dec. 22. Riders of all ages are invited to join. …


Today, we brought holiday cheer to Lincoln City Park and the families that use it. With support from @HPARD, @RodneyEllis and @Cheniere, we invested more than $1.7M for:
? Tennis court repairs, added pickle ball lines, and new fencing
? Resurfaced asphalt trail
? Swimming pool… pic.twitter.com/zf4n4hmef6

— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) December 17, 2023

https://t.co/fz2iCkQjlp

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2023

I joined Mayor @SylvesterTurner in cutting the ribbon on the new and improved Lincoln Park. pic.twitter.com/1Zfjn0AT3p

— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) December 19, 2023


Texas Rio Grande Valley Cycling Orchards, Farms, Tres Lagos

Tigerholm | www.youtube.com

Texas Rio Grande Valley Cycling McAllen Texas. Part of a 14 mile bike ride. Video shows parts from State Highway 107 to Rooth Rd to Monte Cristo to Shary to Tre Lagos to Ware Rd. Passing by citrus groves, farms, a pack of dogs, and Texas A&M University and Tres Lagos Park. Video is edited and almost all of the ride video has been double+ speeded up.


Video: More than 640 bikes and scooter given to children by Men Making Moves

By Heather Kovar | www.kbtx.com

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – More than 640 combined bikes and scooters were given away by Men Making Moves in Navasota on Saturday.

There was quite a crowd in the Navasota High School parking lot.

President and Founder of the non-profit Men Making Moves, Earnest Jefferson, said it was a wonderful turnout.

There was face painting, pickles, soda, water, chili dogs, cotton candy, and snow cones.

More than 200 door prizes, including two 43-inch and two 32-inch TVs, were also given away.

This second annual Christmas Bike and Scooter giveaway was free to all children, regardless of where they live.

Jefferson was previously presented with a Be Remarkable award.


Free First Fri-YAY Bike Sharing in Fort Worth

fwtx.com

For the fifth consecutive year, North Texas Healthy Communities (NTHC) and Fort Worth Bike Sharing are partnering to provide free all-day bike rental passes on the first Friday of each month throughout 2024. Residents and visitors can pick up a standard or electric-assist bike at more than 60 Fort Worth Bike Sharing stations and pedal their way around the city. Whether you’re a regular cyclist or a casual rider, these no-cost passes offer a great way to get outside and move naturally.

Riders can access the free passes by using promo code 92020APP on the BCycle app when checking out …



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