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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
Lynksey Helex at a Kingwood Lake
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Heat Lets Up For Sunday Ride. 7th Consecutive 200+ Mile Week

Texbiker.net Posted on July 23, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJuly 23, 2023

Today was the first Sunday bike ride in July. I rolled away at 1:21 PM after getting home from church. The temperature hovered around 90 degrees for a change and the wind was barely moving at 3 mph. My week mileage stood at just over 217 so I wanted to bike at least 13 miles to close out the week. I exceeded that goal by almost 5 miles with 17.97 miles. The ride stayed in Kingwood following streets and trails. The last time I did that was June 11th aboard the same bike, my Lynskey Helix. In fact, according to SportTracks all of the rides on the Kingwood Streets & Trails route has been on a Lynskey since 2021. Weather for today’s ride: Start 91 degrees, 59% humidity, dew point 74.3, partly cloudy, wind 3 mph; Finish 94 degrees, dew point 73.4, partly cloudy, wind 4 mph.

7-23-2023 SportTracks Recent Rides Summary Kingwood Streets and Trails
7-23-2023 SportTracks Recent Rides Summary Kingwood Streets and Trails

I rode each day this week finishing before the extreme heat each day except for today. Only 78 more miles to reach my 800 mile goal for the month. I rode the Canyon Endurace 3 times, the Cervelo Caledonia 2 days, and the Lynskey Helix 2 days. The average ride was 33.6 miles.

7-23-2023 SportTracks Week Rides Summary
7-23-2023 SportTracks Week Rides Summary

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Posted in Bike Ride | Tagged Bicycle, bicycling, bike, Biking, Kingwood Streets & Trails, Lynskey Helix Titanium bike, Road | Leave a reply

Texas Bicycling News, Experiences – July 22, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on July 22, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJuly 22, 2023

Cyclist conquers coast-to-coast adventure

Travis Rosenau | www.nujournal.com

Helget, right, stops inside the Bike World Bike Shop, now named the Trek Bicycles, in San Antonio, Texas during his ride on June 3.

NEW ULM — With two wheels and what he could carry with him, New Ulm’s Zach Helget recently completed a daunting bicycle trek that spanned eight states.

The avid cyclist and 2019 New Ulm Cathedral grad’s 39-day ride saw him begin by flying to San Diego, California.

Dipping his tire into the shores of the Pacific Ocean officially kicked off Helget’s ride, a ride that saw him cover more than 2,700 miles. The ride ended at Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on June 20 as Helget dipped his tire in the Atlantic, but the adventure was anything but a stroll — or ride — in the park.

Helget, 22, first got into cycling a couple of years ago, making this trip all the more impressive for the New Ulm native. …


We missed the break! – Tuesday Night Crit – Masters 40+ – 7/18/2023

Honest Tree | www.youtube.com

Some new racers scramble the tactics in the Tuesday Night Crit.


Haarvarks to Manvel 40 with Varks 80 Solo Hot n Humid ??? “?” Evo Hi Mod Pearland, Texas

Troy Serrano | strava.com

Almost Too Much Century San Antonio, Texas

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com

Started early. Met the Tacos. Found lots of elevation. Didn’t die.

DL – all of it Sam Houston National Forest, Texas

Kevin Highfield | strava.com

Forgot to start Strava, so missing first 8 miles of DLRA. Big loop was good – need to get some wheels on it. Had a great group – ladies outnumbering the guys 5 to 3!

Almost missed riding with the Domestiques Harris County, Texas

Christoph Klawun | strava.com

Was too ambitious with my ride before the ride, but met them on the course. In other news: 31 miles to lifetime 150,000 miles Century #12 this year

Sherm’s Big Loop Houston, Texas

J. Ramsey | strava.com

Around Houston’s Bayou and Reservoir Trail System. A Steamy Hot Saturday Ride.

HOT Chainreaction ride Bexar County, Texas

Dina Christal | strava.com

Different Bethel with Veloharmony The Woodlands, Texas

Peter Clark | strava.com

Lots of fun…had to push to the start having mislaid my Garmin…dropped on Mt Pleasant (can’t do hills)…spun back with Alejandro López before being passed by the Abi Adigun train…thanks for the pull on 1488…longest ride of ’23 so far

Morning Cibolo Ride Schertz, Texas

Samuel Vargas | strava.com

Saturday Morning Group Ride – power meter was not working the 1st 32 miles Kendall County, Texas

David Patterson | strava.com

Pleased with power numbers as it was the last part of the ride when I was getting tired.


Army Corps of Engineers plans cyclist bypass closure at Benbrook Lake

by Juan Salinas II | fortworthreport.org

The Fort Worth District of the Army Corps of Engineers plans to close a cyclist bypass near Benbrook Lake starting Oct. 1.

Corps of Engineers officials made the decision to maintain safety because of an uptick in recurring incidents with cyclists and campers. Fort Worth cycling community members say they are trying to find alternatives to the closure. …


Texas Biking from Twitter

Started the morning with a 6:15 bike ride with @TravisCoJudge @RodneyEllis @BikeTexas and 100 or so elected officials @NACoTweets in @TravisCountyTX ?
What do you get when that many policy wonks ride together? A few good ideas to take back home? pic.twitter.com/OI8oKcFc7d

— Clay Lewis Jenkins (@JudgeClayJ) July 22, 2023

3rd Ward is a @HoustonBCycle desert, but they complain that residents don't welcome new bike lanes. Who are they building them for? ? pic.twitter.com/CpJFjQsJyI

— Ed Pettitt, MPH (@edpettittmph) July 22, 2023

Busy week on campus and Saturday morning the woods call. I love the flow and rhythm, through trees and over rocks. Just enough scratches to connect to the moment and recall later today. pic.twitter.com/JHwVlDcF5P

— Michael Pyrcz? (@GeostatsGuy) July 22, 2023

Good ride with the fellas, cooler temps and a rain cloud hovering over for the first 5-7 miles, hoping my endurance is finally coming back pic.twitter.com/QaiylaOq5N

— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 22, 2023

The “cold” front came through (76 degrees!) this morning and I gave the road bike a go. Think this is the first time on the bike this year…my heart and lungs may be in Peloton shape, but definitely not in road bike shape!!! The struggle was real!
Happy Saturday. #fitleaders pic.twitter.com/mo4PQeJrHy

— Chris Glasscock ?????????? (@ctopher73) July 22, 2023

Had a chance to take this C2 Koko out for the a short spin. I honestly should have just invested in building the orbea frame sitting on the floor.

It's essentially a cervelo with the dumbest seatpost and most fragile mana bar combo.

Thank God I still have my Pinarello. pic.twitter.com/2SUE5SeZL0

— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) July 22, 2023

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Biking Adventures: Overcoming Tech Glitches and Surpassing Weekly Mileage Goals

Texbiker.net Posted on July 22, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJuly 22, 2023

Saturday bike rides have a ring about them as the week winds down and the anticipation of seeing other cyclists along the route. Most Saturday rides follow one of two routes, Atascocita – Huffman – Walden or Atascocita – Spanish Cove – Huffman. Today I rode the first route. These routes get me to FM 1960 sooner delaying the loop through Walden until returning back over Lake Houston to see other cyclists. I started seeing other cyclists as I neared the east side of Lake Houston on FM 1960 then on Fairlake Lane and Old Atascocita Road. Back in Kingwood 4 cyclists passed me. The week total stood at 183 miles as I began the ride and the route averages 34 miles. Starting at 7:46 AM, the earliest start this week, aboard my Canyon Endurace bike the Bolt computer failed to record the first 1/2 mile until I pressed the paused button. To compensate I added a few streets to get the distance closer to what it should’ve been. At the 10:32 AM finish the total distance came at 34.07 miles. This put the week at 217.25 miles and 703.99 for July, 97 miles to reach my 800 mile goal.

Starting before 8 AM the humidity was higher than the temperature, 85% versus 82 degrees. For a few miles it felt cool but once I warmed up and the sweating started my kit was quickly soaked. The wind was light as first but increased to 10 mph when I finished punishing my legs some. It wasn’t my fastest ride on the route but I was okay with it. Weather overall: Start 82 degrees, 85% humidity, dew point 76.5, a few clouds, wind W 4 mph; Finish 88 degrees, 67% humidity, dew point 76.1, partly cloudy, wind W 10 mph.

7-22-2023 SportTracks 2023 Rides Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
7-22-2023 SportTracks 2023 Rides Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
7-22-2023 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
7-22-2023 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden

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Texas Bicycling News, Experiences – July 21, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on July 21, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJuly 21, 2023

Big Country Cyclists gear up for 40th annual Tour de Gap

by: Ashly Ibarra | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Local cyclists are gearing up for this weekend’s Tour De Gap. This year is a huge milestone as the race celebrates 40 years. All proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene.

Steve Hare has been participating in Tour de Gap for more than a decade.

“Great support, great encouragement, it’s a lot of fun,” said Hare.

He shared that he …


Study names San Antonio as one of the worst bike cities in US

By Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com

The study based its findings on fatal bike crashes.

In a study that named the best and worst cities for cycling, San Antonio came out on top and ended in the bottom 10. Clever Real Estate released its report on Monday, July 17, naming the Alamo City as the 7th least bike-friendly city in the United States.

Clever Real Estate ranked 50 of the most-populous metros using 15 different factors, which were weighted and combined to produce the final results. Some of the factors included the number of bike trails per 100,000 residents, the number of …


William Henry Wilson March 18, 1945 – July 9, 2023

www.ntxe-news.com

Dallas, Texas – William Henry Wilson, a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, accomplished Commercial Real Estate Broker, and dedicated health and fitness enthusiast was killed tragically and unexpectedly on a routine bike ride July 9, 2023 in Honey Grove, Texas at the age of 78. Born on March 18, 1945 in Northern Ireland, he lived a life with a deep commitment to his beliefs and passions. …

… He was a lively conversationalist, took pride in his classic Mercedes cars, and passionately prioritized his health focusing on a holistic lifestyle including bike riding and organic foods. Henry will be remembered for his zest for life, attention to detail and adventurous spirit. …


Top recruiter sends off cycling team to represent Air Force

By Andrew C. Patterson 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office | www.jbsa.mil

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, sent off the Air Force Cycling Team’s Texas riders with encouraging words on July 20, 2023, at the command’s headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

“We are excited to see this great crowd of professional riders out representing the Air and Space Forces and speaking about all the opportunities available in the Air Force, whether that be active duty or in our Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve, as well as in our Space Force,” Amrhein said. “These volunteers are out telling their story, and that’s what we need. Most Americans are unfamiliar with the Air Force and Space Force and our opportunities, so we appreciate the Air Force Cycling Team spreading the word.” …


Texas Biking from Twitter

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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2023


New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/2yWgUSizIL

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2023

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