Coming Soon: Jack and Adam’s Bicycles
www.visitfredericksburgtx.com
Josh Allen is joining the growing number of young up-and-comers bringing new ideas and businesses to Fredericksburg. Born and raised in Sweetwater, Josh spent most weekends of his youth at his family’s ranch in rural Gillespie County- Doss, Texas. His love for the Texas Hill Country and his love for cycling brought him back to Fredericksburg just a few months ago as he began the process of opening his own bike shop, Jack and Adam’s Bicycles.
After graduating from high school, Josh followed the road to the University of Texas. During college Josh was employed at Austin cycling shop, Jack and Adam’s, where he was able to expand on his love of the outdoors, cycling and triathlons. After graduating with a degree in Economics, Josh spent a few years as a banker, only to be drawn back to Fredericksburg by “good cycling and good people.â€
Josh’s goal is to establish Jack and Adam’s Bicycles as more than just a “bike shop†but more of a community hub- somewhere you meet up…
Caleb Fuchs Promoted to the Professional Ranks
press release      texasbikeracing.com
The Think Finance p/b Trek Stores Cycling Team proudly announces the promotion of Caleb Fuchs to the UCI Continental Bissell Development Team. The move will be immediate and will run the remainder of the 2014 road season.
“From one Trek sponsored team to another, I think this could be a great step for Think Finance p/ b Trek Stores Cycling. Caleb has been progressing steadily for some time now and we are extremely excited to…
Meet the 2014 Texas Poster Contest Winners
BikeTexas
Paul from Tyler
Texas’s first place winner in the poster contest is Paul from Bonner Elementary in Tyler. Paul’s teacher says, “Paul is a very talented artist. He loves biking but his bike was stolen out of his back yard a few years ago.” For his winning poster, Paul received a new bicycle, helmet, and light from Saris. …
Houston police bike riders finish charity trek in Tacoma
By Alexis Krell      www.thenewstribune.com
Tacoma saw an influx of police officers on bicycles Tuesday, off-duty and from out of town.
A group of 40 riders from the Houston Police Bike Relay Team picked Tacoma this year as the destination for their ride, which raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
The group left June 17, pedaling more than 150 miles a day to cover the 2,900 miles to Tacoma. Most are officers. Some are family or…
Dallas women on 3,000 mile bike ride to raise ovarian cancer awareness
By STEPHANIE EMBREE, Staff Writer      www.dallasnews.com
They met only four months ago, but this summer two Dallas women are spending every waking hour together as they bike 3,000 miles to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.
Amber Hill, 25, and Jessica Terry, 23, quit their jobs and left their homes to bike the East Coast Greenway, a path that runs from the top of Maine to Key West, Fla. They recently reached Washington, D.C.
“A lot of people joked that we may not be friends after this,†says Amber, “but we have honest conversations.â€
They use the same kind of honesty when explaining why they set off on this adventure in the first place.
Amber was 18 when her mother, Joy Hill, was taken to the…
Amtrak to welcome bicycling passengers by end of the year
Amtrak trains run across Texas. This could increase the bicycles traveling on them.
By Jon Schmitz / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Amtrak said it will begin to introduce new baggage cars equipped with bicycle racks on all of its long-distance trains, including the Capitol Limited serving Pittsburgh, by the end of the year.
“This is a service and amenity that we want to make sure we can offer,†Amtrak spokesman Craig Schulz said Tuesday.
“It’?s great to have Amtrak understanding how important the bike tourism industry is,†said Linda Boxx, board member and former president of the Allegheny Trail Alliance, who has worked for years to persuade Amtrak to provide better accommodations for bikes.
The railroad has ordered 55 new baggage cars with bike racks, and the cars will be placed on all 15 long-distance routes, including the Capitol Limited, which operates between Chicago and…
Cyclist Awareness Ad Campaign
Tyler Bicycle Club
The Tyler Bicycle Club, through the Bicycle Advocacy Committee of East Texas, is embarking on a cyclist awareness ad campaign in Smith and Cherokee Counties. The ads will be print ads in the newspaper and on billboards on the major roads in the areas that we ride. We need volunteers to be in the print ads. We will need two males and two females, age groups of 17 to 23 (students) and 35+ (professionals or…
Have You Seen The Ghost Bikes In Katy?
coveringkaty.com
White bicycles, completely white—tires, frame, seat and handlebar can be seen chained to a tree, maybe a sign post along the streets in Katy and Houston. The bicycles are part of an international effort, Ghost Bikes, in which Houston and Katy are part of. The bikes recognize the victims of fatal bicycle accidents.
One of the Ghost Bikes in Katy is in memory of Larry Lott, killed March 30, 2009 after being struck by a car at the intersection of South Fry and Shillington. Counting fatality markers on the map found at shows over 50 bikers have lost their lives on Houston streets, including Katy.
Richard Tomlinson, who lives in Silsbee, is a member of the Houston cycling community and a big part of the…
Flagpole Ride
Brazos Valley Cyclists
June 28 @ 8:45 am – 11:00 am
55-mile roundtrip, intense endurance ride with sprint sections out to Caldwell. Be prepared to ride home solo if you cannot keep pace with the group.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4985387
Ladies Rock Le Driveway
Bicycle Austin
If there are any ladies out there that are curious about trying out criterium racing, there is a wonderful opportunity to do so NEXT week, Thursday, July 3rd, at the Driveway. The Driveway is located at 8400 Delwau Ln, Austin, TX 78725.
You can access it by using the Southern Walnut Creek Trail. The great thing about this event is that ladies can try out the course for free from 4-5. So, if you ever wanted to just try riding on a race course, this is a great opportunity to do so (no strings attached and very low risk). They are also offering discounted rates for female racers if you’d like to give racing a try. The beginner race starts at 5pm. You can learn more here: <<www.drivewayseries.com/>>
Below is the blurb about the event.
This year the ladies have been showing up in force to race the Driveway and we want to take this opportunity to recognize the sport of women’s cycling and celebrate what Holland Racing has done to…
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Tour de Clairevista Challenge (Dallas): When: Sat Jul 5, 2014 to Sun Jul 27, 2014Â
Who: Texas … http://t.co/XspMlFuabr— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 25, 2014
Tweets
Hobby Lobby, you need a better bike rack with more capacity. One that is less of a joke. pic.twitter.com/kS7dTyq9aQ
— Su Wilcox (@cheekysu) June 26, 2014
Top Ten Reasons We Ride http://t.co/UqrC863BEu
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) June 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/Texas4000/status/481873496176197633
Evening Austin Bike Tour even more special as guests from Serbia purchased special shirts to ride. Love that! pic.twitter.com/YwEkeSLgNV
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) June 25, 2014
Got to ride with some pros yesterday in Wichita Falls! #hotternhellhundred #cycle #swimbikerun #triathlete #triharder pic.twitter.com/cTHywhaABl
— Sarah King (@SarahinTraffic) June 24, 2014
@METROHouston unanimously passes Bike Plan. The Bike & Ride plan is good to go for implementation! Let's Do it #HOUSTON! @christofspieler
— larry (@larry_htx) June 25, 2014
RT @MayorBetsyPrice: Our next Rolling Town Hall is set for July 2 at Poynter Elementary School! Register on Facebook here:…
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) June 25, 2014
Her first time on a @FWBikeSharing . I hope she figures it out. pic.twitter.com/4kgRYVsPPA
— Brian Ketcham (@CoachKetcham) June 25, 2014
Anyone going to #memorialparkcri @BikeBarnTX tomorrow who would be will to show me around? My first time out.
— HTownendurance (@HTownendurance) June 24, 2014
Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: SB250 San Antonio Ride – McAllen to San Antonio , Jun 27, 2014 05:30AM – McAllen, TX, United States(CST) http://t.co/aHO0qNv52G
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 25, 2014
