Texas Bicycling News April 28th 2017

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Rider Profile: Rosa Guerrero

by Christin Dietze | houston.bcycle.com


Houston BCycle serves a lot of different purposes for a lot of different people. Some riders just happen upon a station and decide a bike ride could be fun, others use our bikes every day for their commute to work. This month we met a rider who learned how to ride a bike using Houston BCycle and now she’s riding from Houston to Austin in her first BP MS150! …

Three Denton residents to cycle 500 miles this June for HIV/AIDS awareness

by Matt Payne | www.dentonrc.com

Karl Gossot of Denton will travel across four states this June on his way to California. But his reason for doing so hits home.
About 550 miles of cycling in seven days from San Francisco to Los Angeles will await him for the sake of HIV/AIDS awareness, which he calls a forgotten cause.
He’s chosen to support the cause since the death of his brother, Eric, who died at the age of 40 in 1992 from AIDS-related symptoms. When Eric …

Denton County Transportation Authority partners with North Central Texas Council of Governments to host 2017 Bike Everywhere Challenge

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The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is partnering with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to host the 2017 Bike Everywhere Challenge to encourage people to ride their bike instead of driving their car during the month of May which is National Bike Month! This free challenge is open to all Denton County residents to enjoy the benefits of biking while also getting a chance to win cool prizes.
The challenge starts Monday, May 1, and ends on Wednesday, May 31. Each …

Longview council OKs bike plan study, FM 2206 funding

By Jimmy Isaac | www.news-journal.com

Public engagement will be a key component in a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the Longview area.
The Longview City Council agreed Thursday to a $145,000 consulting contract with Toole Design Group of Madison, Wisconsin.
“Since we’ve done the bond in 2011, (sidewalk expansion) is something everyone wants in our entire community,” District 3 Councilwoman Kasha Williams said, “and …

On the Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald, a bicycle history tour

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30 April 11:30 – 13:30
The Grassy Knoll, Dallas Tx
Dallas, Texas 75248
BFOC is bringing back the On the Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald history tour bicycle ride on Sunday, April 30th at 11:30AM starting at Dealey Plaza in Downtown Dallas, and passing the infamous residences of JFK’s alleged assassin. This was the group ride that launched BFOC in 2008, and is one of our favorites. Our ride will take us over the 1912 Houston Street Viaduct, crossing into North Oak Cliff, and …

Trails to explore on foot or by bike

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Keith-Weiss Park: 2-mile walking and biking trail. 12300 Aldine-Westfield; houstontx.gov/parks/parksites. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. N
Halls Bayou Hike and Bike Trail: 2.3-linear paved trail withs four exercise stations and a picnic area. Little York at Halls Bayou; hcp2.com. Hours: dawn-dusk. N
George Mitchell Nature Preserve: Flintridge Drive trailhead has 3 miles of single-tract, natural surface bike trails with a wider 2-mile trail loop. 5171 Flintridge Drive, The Woodlands Village of Indian Springs; springcreekgreenway.org. N
100-Acre Wood Preserve: 2 miles of mountain bike trails through …

The Racing Post May 2017 Edition

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May 2017 Rides

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New Berlin Ride
Saturday, May 6, 2017
8:00am 11:00am

Garden Ridge-Gruene Latte Ride
Sunday, May 7, 2017
8:00am 11:00am

Cibolo Ride
Saturday, May 13, 2017
8:00am 11:00am

Phantom Crossing Ride
Sunday, May 14, 2017
8:00am 11:00am

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Clicking Bottom Bracket Bearing Fixed Bike Ride

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Today’s bike ride traveled the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route and I checked out the Blue Norcross AL bike’s replaced bottom bracket bearing. The bottom bracket turns smoothly with no clicking or hesitation. The bike went a total of 34.67 miles moving me to within 18 miles of my 772 mile goal for April. The weather during today’s bike ride almost felt like summer with 90 degrees at the 2:43 finish. The mostly cloudy sky kept the sun at bay but it still felt hot and I perspired like summer. The SSE wind at 21 mph with 26 mph gusts made pedaling into it tough especially difficult with the 700 x 32 tires on the Blue Norcross AL bike. It is almost like riding tall rim carbon fiber wheels as far as the wind goes.

Other than the wind nothing unusual about today’s bike ride. The little dog that chased me yesterday didn’t get a chance since I went on other streets. The only stop was a quick one at the Stripes store to refill my water bottle.

The PowerPod left here yesterday to go back to Velocomp to see what the problem is. It wouldn’t reset and appeared to be dead. Hopefully it is covered by the warranty.

RandomBikeParts.com reimbursed my cost to replace the clicking bottom bracket bearing on the Blue Norcross AL bike. They had great communications and responded to my messages promptly.

I plan on biking tomorrow to reach my April mileage goal. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

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3rd Annual Texas Peace Officer Memorial Bike Ride to be Held this Weekend

By: LNO News Report | localnewsonly.com


he 3rd Annual Texas Peace Officer Memorial Bike ride will be held this weekend. Police Officers from all over the state of Texas will be gathering in Fort Worth to prepare for their journey to Austin, traveling approximately 150 miles of that trip on bicycles. Also joining the police officers will be several family members of Texas Peace Officers who have lost their lives in the Line of Duty. Each year these survivors and officers raise money to benefit the families of fallen officers, then …

Cyclists stop in Gregg County to honor jailer who died

By Clare McCarthy | www.news-journal.com


Gregg County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Robert Eugene Ransom was a faithful and dedicated officer.
That’s how Sheriff Maxey Cerliano described Ransom during a remembrance ceremony Wednesday at the Gregg County Courthouse. Ransom died in September in the line of duty.
“Even the day that he died reflected that,” Cerliano said. “It was … his first day in a three-day work weekend; he worked 12 hours, and his shift was over at 6 o’ clock. But …

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run on Tidwell

Lisa Hernandez | www.khou.com

HOUSTON – Police say a man died in a hit-and-run in northeast Houston early Thursday.
The incident occurred shortly after 3 a.m. in the 3900 block of Tidwell about a mile east of Mesa Drive.
The male cyclist was …

Vehicles hit, kill bicyclist and pedestrian in northeast Houston

By Margaret Kadifa | www.chron.com


Two people were dead by early Thursday morning after being hit by vehicles overnight about a mile and a half from each other in northeast Houston.
The first happened around 10:30 p.m. A man was walking in the 10200 block of Mesa Drive when a vehicle traveling southbound on the road slammed into him, said Lt. Larry Crowson with the Houston Police Department.
“This is a kind of …

April Social Ride

by Shwimp | www.reddit.com

When:Sunday, April 30th
Where:The LOT Dallas (7530 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75214)
Time: 9:30am
We will be meeting up at The LOT (near the back trail entrance) for a casual no drop cruise around White Rock Lake and then grabbing some brunch and drinks after.
Wheels down and ready to roll by 9:30am so please show up just a little early.
We will be doing …

Are you a Houston cyclist doing the MS-150 this weekend? Wanna talk about it? I do!

by ThatGuyinHouston | www.reddit.com

This will be my 2nd MS-150, and my first TWO-DAY full MS-150 ride! I’m getting so excited about it!
Last year the Houston-to-La Grange ride was incredible because the wind was so ideal. I enjoyed it a lot, but was very disappointed the 2nd day was cancelled. Turned out it was a good call, because there was a lot of rain and wind. Riding back in the school bus (from La Grange to Houston), through the drizzle, I remember being very glad I wasn’t on my bike in that stuff.
I have been training and …

Police investigate armed robbery at Wells Fargo on New Boston Road

by Jim Williamson | www.texarkanagazette.com


The Wells Fargo Bank on New Boston Road was robbed about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday by a male who left the area riding a bicycle, according to Texarkana, Texas Police PIO Shawn Vaughn.
The suspect is a black male about …

Police Bikes

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Bid Date & Time: 05/03/17 3:00 PM
Owner Solic Number: 3B083-17AM Status: bidding Report: 7740206
Country : United States State: TX County: Dallas Location: Irving
Scope: Police bikes.
Plans: From Owner. See outside link.
Outside Link: https://cityofirving.ionwave.net/DeskTop.aspx?pid=15&bid=194&bcid=123&bwid=1&ret=37
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: Irving, City of – Purchasing Division
Address: PO BOX 152288 1st floor, 835 W. Irving Blvd
City: Irving State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 75060
TEL: 972-721-2600
Website: http://cityofirving.org/
Contact: Antonio Meza
Contact Title: Purchasing Assistant …

Keller Williams (KW) Southwest Cycling Team Joins Forces to Raise Funds for MS 150, “Don’t Just Ride, Bike MS”

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Captain Joe Rothchild, along with Co-Captain, Norman Lew, and the entire KW Cycling Team ready to take the road from Houston to Austin
Houston, TX – The Keller Williams (KW) Southwest Cycling Team is ready to hit the road for a cause, yet another example of the company’s mission to “Giving where we live.”
Heading the 19-member team are veteran riders, Captain Joe Rothchild and Co-Captain Norman Lew. Rothchild, organizer of the KW Southwest team, rides his 7th year for MS 150 team. In addition to the KWSW agents and brokers, numerous other friends and family support the efforts by riding along with the …

Video: Man on lime-green bicycle robs Central Texas store with baseball bat

By Kelsey BradshaW | www.mysanantonio.com


Central Texas law enforcement officials are searching for a suspect that was seen on surveillance video robbing a store using a baseball bat and then fleeing on a bicycle, they said.
Around 7:45 p.m. Monday, a man carrying a baseball bat entered the Country Grocery at 322 Mesa Drive in Del Valle, Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office officials said on Facebook. After threatening a store employee, the suspect took money …

Reply to Council Members voting against the Bike Plan

Mary Blitzer | bikehouston.org

The City of Houston passed its first Bike Plan in over 20 years on March 22nd. The plan was passed by City Council with a 11 – 4 vote. For those Council Members that voted no and remain skeptical about who the Bike Plan is for, what it’s value is, and how it will be implemented – here are the answers. We are publicly providing these answers to help everyone better understand the issue.
Brief Background: What is the Plan and Who is it for? …

Summer is a perfect time to get rollin’

By Steve Escajeda | www.elpasoinc.com


So you’ve got a bike, you’ve got great weather and you’ve got a ton of energy. Now all you need is a safe place to ride.
Safe bike paths are essential for today’s riders, especially kids.
In an effort to improve biking around town, the City of El Paso recently completed three “hike and bike” projects. One at Independence Drive parallel to the Border Highway between …

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Cyclin’ with the Mayor kicks off with ride through Mike Lewis Park trails

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A large group of bike riders kicked off this year’s Cyclin’ with the Mayor Tuesday evening at Eisenhower Elementary school.
The ride took bikers through the miles of beautiful trails in and around Mike Lewis Park.
Part of the Get Fit GP initiative, the rides are between five to six miles set at a leisurely pace to allow people meet their neighbors. …

Bike lanes on Broadway, ‘complete street’ up for Lubbock council consideration

By MATT DOTRAY | lubbockonline.com


Texas Tech students could be coming back for the fall semester to a neighborhood that’s a little friendlier to bikers.
The beautification project along 19th Street will include an extended sidewalk for biking on the Texas Tech campus. Now on Thursday the Lubbock City Council is set to vote on a construction contract to re-stripe Broadway for bike lanes from University Avenue to just east of …

Lawmen pedaling across Texas honor ambush victims with stop in Dallas

Eline de Bruijn | www.dallasnews.com


Four policemen pedaling thousands of miles across the state to honor Texas officers killed in the line of duty last year stopped Tuesday in Dallas to honor the victims of the July 7 ambush.
The cyclists representing the annual “We Remember” Memorial Bicycle Trek presented Dallas police with plaques bearing the names of …

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Texas tour

By Liam Healy | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Stillwell Store to Rio Grande Village
Tuesday April 4, 2017, 56 miles (90 km) – Total so far: 382 miles (615 km)
We rode back a few miles (through the limestone cut) to US385, then turned south to head into Big Bend National Park. It was a fairly flat route until we got to Panther Junction and turned left, where it went downhill to the river. I stopped at the visitor center in Panther Junction to have lunch. At night, some of us went in the van to the hot springs, a few miles from the …

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