Texas Bicycling News February 20th 2017

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Making the Break – Episode 6 : 2017 Fayetteville Classic

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2017 Fayetteville Classic – La Finale

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Texas bicyclist killed in Sunday morning collision

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A 51-year-old bicyclist from Houston was killed Sunday morning when she was hit by a car, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.
FHP reported that Katherine Macon Bryant was riding her beach bike on County Road 386 near the intersection with …

Simply on a Bike: the Southern Tier

By David Dalley | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Las Cruces to Fabens
Monday February 20, 2017, 80 miles (129 km) – Total so far: 999 miles (1,608 km)
Texas! We’ll be in this one for a good long while. Riding out of Las Cruces was uneventful and soon I was back in the rural desert southwest. The temperature was warming and the sun and air were crystal clear. A nice mild tail wind came along to keep me moving. Never thought there were so many pecan trees. Ran into the Canadians and chatted for a while. They took the alternate route, bypassing Emory pass and Hatch and looked great.
Coming into El Paso there’s a nice bike path that …

Texas bicyclist and dog pedal thousands of miles to support rescue animals

by Ciara Rouege | cw39.com


KINGWOOD, Texas — We’re fresh out of Forrest Gump references, but even the classic movie would do little to describe the cross-country pilgrimage of an adorable dog with a cause and dog’s best friend.
Bixby, a 6-year-old border collie mix, has been traveling across the nation on a bicycle pedaled by 38-year-old Mike Minnick as a part of a grassroots campaign to support …

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Harlingen’s first social bike ride brings families together

By TRAVIS M. WHITEHEAD | www.valleymorningstar.com


Riders left the City Hall parking lot and followed a 6.9 mile route and were escorted by Harlingen Police officers. Saturday’s event is the first of a monthly series of rides.
HARLINGEN — Lily Torres wore a face of morning smiles yesterday after finishing a bicycle ride through the downtown area.
“My daughter bought me a bike for my birthday and I haven’t had a chance to take it out much,” said Torres, 55.
She’d just completed the …

Clay Walker to Host ‘Band Against MS Ride’ In Texas

By Mike Thiel | tasteofcountry.com


Clay Walker and his nonprofit organization Band Against MS (BAMS) will host the fifth annual “Band Against MS Ride” in Humble, Texas on Saturday, March 25.
The bike ride will start and finish at the grounds of the Shell Houston Open and offers several route options. The event has had more than 1,000 participants in previous years and is still accepting registrants at BandAgainstMS.org
“This event is one of my favorite BAMS events that we hold each year as riders come …

Cycling in the Americas

By Sam Burchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 38: Del Rio, TX to Eagle Pass, TX
Saturday February 18, 2017, 51 miles (82 km) – Total so far: 1,872 miles (3,013 km)
I had a relaxed morning, lying in the tent and reading for a few hours. When I finally got up, I spent some time repacing my bags and doing xome bike maintenance. I didn’t start cycling until almost noon, which is unusual for me.
I’m trying to avoid having to wait around for the tyres to be delivered, so I’m taking it …

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Cycling in the Americas

By Sam Burchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 37: Seminole Canyon, TX to Del Rio, TX
Friday February 17, 2017, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,821 miles (2,931 km)
When I woke up this morning, I found that my Thermarest sleeping mat has delaminated again. Its not much so far, but last time it spread quickly. I will contact the manufacturer later. The first time I considered it a fluke, but this time I will be more careful – inflating it a bit less, for instance. …

NwAus- Austin Cycling Team Beginner Ride (Road) in Austin

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March 1, 2017
Wednesday 6:30 PM (on various days)
Bicycle Sports Shop North
10947 Research Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78759
Weekly beginner ride of the Austin Cycling Team.

Upcoming Rides

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River View
Sat, February 25, 2017 9:00 AM
Rio Vista, Tx
Toils of Tolar
Sat, March 04, 2017 9:00 AM
Tolar, Tx
Pokodot Jersey
Sat, March 11, 2017 9:00 AM
Springtown High School
Century of the Month
Sat, March 18, 2017 8:00 AM
Bikes Inc – Arlington
Azle Freindship Ride
Sat, March 25, 2017 9:00 AM
Azle, Tx
Century of the Month
Sat, April 22, 2017 8:00 AM
Bikes Inc – Arlington

3 & 6 Hour MTB Race by 787 Racing @ Reimers Ranch 2017

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Cypress Creek Mountain Bike Trails

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Group of 5 Ride Mostly Montgomery County Roads

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Today’s bike ride was a Houston Cycling Club Meetup ride. I met four bikers at Kingwood Park High School about 9 AM to ride the “New Caney – Gene Campbell Road” route. The weather was cool with some fog but that started to leave as we were getting ready to leave the high school. The other bicyclists:

We pulled out a few minutes after 9 AM riding through Woodridge Forest on the way to the I-69/US59 northbound service road. Traffic was light once we were on the service road as we made our way to New Caney. A sort stop at the Shell station in New Caney and we headed west on FM 1485. We moved to the shoulder about 1 mile from the Shell station and biked there until making the left turn onto Gene Campbell Road. The 18 wheelers did not come out while we rode west to FM 1314. I slowed the speed a couple of times on Gene Campbell Road to wait for a couple of riders to catch up after a water bottle fell out. The wind also hampered the speed as it came from the south at 8 mph with 16 mph gusts.

Once were on FM 1314 bicycling towards Porter the wind wasn’t in our face as much. We made a stop at the Sorters Road Valero station and then rode on to Old Sorters Road, turned right going to Briar Tree. Passing through Briar Tree a pair of small dogs came to the edge of the road to bark and maybe chase us but I think they gave up quickly as we passed. Entering Oakhurst we made our way to Northpark Drive, Kingwood Place and I-69/US59 to make the u-turn under the freeway to ride to Kings Manor. I changed the usual route to get us back to the high school where we pulled in a few minutes before noon. We said our goodbyes as everyone prepared to go home. One lived in Walden, one lived in Woodstream Village (Kingwood), one lived in Kings Forest and the other lived in west Houston.

By the end of the ride the temperature was approaching 80 degrees and the clothes I started with (long sleeve thermal jersey, leg warmers, jacket and shorts) were soaked. I was comfortable until about half way through the ride when I noticed the sweat coming out of the sleeves soaking my gloves. I hesitated to take my jacket off for fear the wind and wet jersey would feel too cold.

Links to RideWithGPS.com and Strava.com.

I am within 21 miles of reaching my February goal of 345 miles. Tomorrow’s (Sunday) weather could repeat today’s so I should be able to ride after church.

Today’s weather.

Home weather ride start
Home weather ride finish
Airport weather ride finish

Ride summary