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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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10-18-2023 Canyon Endurace CF 7 Valley Ranch

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Excessive Heat Warning Riding Kingwood Trails

Texbiker.net Posted on June 25, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 25, 2023

An excessive heat warning for today and I decided to ride the Kingwood greenbelt trails as much as possible. Starting at 1:35 PM after getting home from church and a quick snack I rode my Lynskey Helix bike away. Some of the trails were the same as last Sunday but I added a few different ones. I rode through River Grove Park at the south end of Woodland Hills Drive and Hamblen Road. The video shows all of the boat trailers there. Passing through the baseball fields and by the horse stables put me out in the open but it wasn’t long to return to the greenbelt trail. I stopped along the lake for video shots. Biking north beside W. Lake Houston Parkway on the greenbelt not traveled very often to Northpark Drive. I crossed over to Elm Grove Village to head to the finish at 2:52 PM after riding 13.32 miles to finish the week at 224.3 miles, the third week in a row of 200+ miles. Month to date I’ve rode 789.22 miles, only 11 miles short of my goal.

6-25-2023 SportTracks Week Rides Summary
6-25-2023 SportTracks Week Rides Summary
6-25-2023 SportTracks Month Rides Summary
6-25-2023 SportTracks Month Rides Summary

Weather: Start 95 degrees, 57% humidity, dew point 77.3, partly cloudy, wind SW 10 mph gusts 17 mph; Finish 97 degrees, 52% humidity, dew point 76.3, partly cloudy, wind S 7 mph gusts 18 mph. With the trees I didn’t notice the wind that much. Heat was another story.

Strava awarded me the Local Legend on Kingwood Drive.

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

Texas Bicycling Action – June 24, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on June 24, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 24, 2023

Walnut Springs Hike, bike trail officially complete

Felicia Frazar | seguingazette.com

For two years, Seguin residents Jack and Valerie Lanford watched as a portion of their backyard transformed into the last leg of the Walnut Springs Hike and Bike Trail.

“Everything came together,” Valerie said. “It looks beautiful down here.”

The couple joined dozens of residents, outdoor enthusiasts and city officials as they officially opened the extension for public use. Seguin City Council was able to complete the $5.18 million project with assistance from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Texas Department of Transportation, Seguin City Manager Steve Parker said.

“This is a great project that had partnerships between TxDOT as well as the Alamo Area MPO that …


Copperas Cove students build and keep bikes thanks to Texas Workforce

By Thaddeus Imerman | kdhnews.com

Twenty Copperas Cove middle school students and adult mentors rushed with excitement Thursday morning as they were given the go-ahead to grab their tools and bicycles the children could put together — and keep.

The Texas Workforce Commission purchased the bikes thanks to a statewide grant called Jobs, Y’all, according to Charley Ayres, director of industry-education partnerships for Central Texas Workforce Solutions.

Students were selected based on certain criteria and turned wrenches and tightened bolts and screws.

“I know that once it’s done, I’m going to feel real proud of myself,” said Kyleigh Weikum, an incoming …


SB250 Day 2 Freer, Texas

Kevin Highfield | strava.com

Ran with the A group which was a reasonable pace. 22.7 average up to the rendevous at mile 102. Siouxsie ran great – perfect rig for the job – comfy ride but not slow

Veloharmony – Bethel – Gruppetto di Berraras back The Woodlands, Texas

Thomas Anselmi | strava.com

Almost…. San Antonio, Texas

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com

Had a hard stop today, so no century….

Listen to the wind blow Kendall County, Texas

Brent Wells | strava.com

This was another amazing ride put together by David Patterson who we are all very thankful to have back riding with us again!? We had a fairly big group this morning, and the pace was fast, but “friendly” in that no one intentionally got dropped. I’m very thankful to chris meldner for doing a few extra miles with me toward the end. As always, I am ultimately thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for saving me both spiritually and physically, and allowing me to not only return to this sport, that I love, but to finish another ride safely with some great friends

A quick pic of our rather large group, as we stopped to regroup at the top of a fairly steep climb.

Keegan’s/Braeswood Bayous Saturday Morning Ride Sugar Land, Texas

Martha Morin | strava.com

Gravel bike ? Road bike Comal County, Texas

Ivan Reid | strava.com

45mm tires trying to hang with a group of 20 people on road bikes is a rough combination… especially with rolling hills ? that was a workout for sure, but an epic ride with the SA crew as always

Cypresswood Morning Ride Harris County, Texas

Michael St.Dizier Sr. | strava.com

Bellville with friends Austin County, Texas

Federica Arkadin | strava.com

I remembered why I used to live riding bikes

Tour de Boerne Kendall County, Texas

Dolores Becho | strava.com

My absolute favorite ride.. Enjoyed the pretty scenery and comradeship with fellow cyclists..

2023 Tour de Boerne Kendall County, Texas

Daniel Cruz | strava.com

Morning Ride Bexar County, Texas

Roger Ramon | strava.com

Saturday Tribe Ride Fort Bend County, Texas

William Mariano | strava.com

Its ? but enjoyed the suffering!! Harris County, Texas

Wayne Terry | strava.com

Major Taylor SA Rolling ~ San Antonio, Texas

Action Jackson | strava.com

SWCC Morning Ride Harris County, Texas

Active Cycling | strava.com


Bike Rodeo lets children wrangle their skills with TAMUSA PD

Xochilt Garcia | mesquite-news.com

Horns honked and bells rang as eight children on bicycles rode in a parade from Patriots’ Casa to the Central Academic Building at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

The University Police Department hosted Bike Rodeo, a safety and handling training program for children ages 6 to 12 June 23.

The participants were children, grandchildren and friends of A&M-San Antonio staff.

“We don’t get to do this kind of event throughout the year,” Officer Karen Tucker said. “We wanted to offer something to the campus community children.”

The young cyclists colored and …


Texas Biking from Twitter

Pics from today's @TourdeBoerne ride. pic.twitter.com/8Cspch8Lyu

— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) June 24, 2023

Sidewalks and bike lanes are * not * extra. The city must stop treating them like that. The sidewalk and bike lane on Waugh have been completely obstructed. This is ridiculous and dangerous. https://t.co/ZLpX2W9xoN pic.twitter.com/Yuixvxxlkp

— ?Prioritize people over cars #fatboyonabike (@gratifihouston) June 24, 2023

Rolling down Ave B ????? w/@RideSatx #socialride #bgdb #Juneteenth2023 #satx pic.twitter.com/sWm8NICri7

— Pedal SATX (@Pedal_SATX) June 24, 2023

Check out my activity on Strava: https://t.co/Kz3hrZXrNj pic.twitter.com/8tRBAHoaS5

— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) June 24, 2023

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My Cervelo Caledonia Is Back! 200+ Mile Week. Close To The Goal.

Texbiker.net Posted on June 24, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 24, 2023

My Cervelo Caledonia bike returned from Kingwood Bicycles with the disc brakes now working great. I almost had cake and ice cream yesterday when I picked it up but decided today’s bike ride would be the celebration. By the way, Kingwood Bicycles will close the store front and change to mobile bike repair in the next few days.

Being Saturday I started the bike ride early with wheels down at 7:49. I have fewer things to do on Saturday morning and get out the door early. The ride went south and east through Atascocita to Huffman and on the return looped into Walden, what I label the Atascocita – Huffman – Walden route. Some rides are on a similar route, Atascocita – Spanish Cove – Walden. I like the early Saturday start because other cyclists are out riding too. Today I saw numerous cyclists and caught them in the video. My ride made it a 200+ mile week (210.98) and got me to 775.89 miles for the month, 25 miles away from my goal.

6-24-2023 SportTracks 2023 Ride History Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
6-24-2023 SportTracks 2023 Ride History Atascocita-Huffman-Walden

Humidity can be heavy with the early start and today it was 92%. Almost like swimming. When I finished at 10:30 AM shorts and jersey were soaked. I thought my legs were tired but the wind increased to 13 mph and the headwind back across Lake Houston made pedaling hard. Weather: Start 81 degrees, 92% humidity, dew point 78.2, mostly cloudy, wind S 8 mph; Finish 90 degrees, 67% humidity, dew point 77.2, partly cloudy, wind SW 13 mph.

Speaking of pedaling, looking at my cadence data from rides can be enlightening.

6-24-2023 Strava Cadence Chart Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
6-24-2023 Strava Cadence Chart Atascocita-Huffman-Walden

6-24-2023 Strava Weekly Relative Effort
6-24-2023 Strava Weekly Relative Effort

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Texas Bicycling Adventures – June 23, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on June 23, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 23, 2023

A week ago, Clutch City Cruisers were described as a ‘mob.’ Now, HPD is escorting them on rides.

Ryan Nickerson | www.houstonchronicle.com

Every Thursday evening, dozens of bicyclists convene at Market Square Park in downtown Houston to prepare for their weekly bike ride with the Clutch City Cruisers. Everything was normal for cyclists Thursday except for one crucial detail — the Houston Police Department tagged along for the ride.

As the bicyclists gathered downtown, many were surprised to see so many police officers. Even Chief of Police Troy Finner was spotted shaking hands with the cyclists and said he might one day join them.

The ride started with smiles, but there was an undercurrent of tension from the beginning.

Just a week ago, the …


Construction scheduled for Brownsville, Los Fresnos hike and bike trail

by: Steven Masso | www.valleycentral.com

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The construction of a new hike and bike trail in Brownsville and Los Fresnos is scheduled to begin later this year, licensing records show.

The project, titled “Brownsville – Los Fresnos Hike & Bike Trail,” will be located at FM 1847, from Hwy 550 to S. Alvarez Ct. The trail will cost an estimated $3 million, according to Texas Department of Licensing records.

The funds will go towards a 10-foot concrete sidewalk, a prefabricated pedestrian bridge, boardwalk, pedestrian rails, riprap, drainage and a guard fence.

Construction is scheduled to begin in November, with an expected completion date of March 31, 2024.


Video: Valley cyclists raising money for Spina bifida awareness through 250-mile long bike ride to San Antonio

By: Brenda Villa | www.krgv.com

A group of cyclists left the Valley Friday morning to spend the next 48 hours riding to San Antonio.

The 250-mile-long bike ride is being conducted to raise money and awareness for those with Spina bifida, a rare birth condition when the spine isn’t fully formed.

This is the 12th annual SB250 ride, according to Suzannah Smiles President and Founder Casey Swanson.

Swanson said he started the group to …


Texas Biking from Twitter

Block Party!!! ???? pic.twitter.com/o33k1wgqdw

— Ed Pettitt, MPH (@edpettittmph) June 23, 2023

Being near a pool during Summer is pretty good. Having a protected bike lane to get there is?. pic.twitter.com/66cNxgWClI

— Stephanie Brooks (@StephCycle) June 23, 2023

A week ago, Clutch City Cruisers were described as a 'mob.' Now, HPD is escorting them on rides. https://t.co/TIk0znChwT

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) June 23, 2023

Join us tomorrow morning for a pop-up to learn about the Barton Springs Road safety pilot!? ? ? #VisionZero
?? Saturday, June 23, 2023
? Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
? 1720 Barton Springs Rd
Learn more about the project: https://t.co/LdWOuSdUAc pic.twitter.com/CKrSw2s5yq

— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) June 23, 2023

The short Holman Street bike lane, which leads to the passage (colloquially known as "the hole in the wall") that connects the Montrose and Midtown street grids, is an important link in Houston's bike network.

If it's going to be shut down, there has to be a proper detour. pic.twitter.com/FQo4YlzCsV

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 23, 2023

We had the opportunity to teach young riders with a local Cub Scout group about the importance of Bicycle Safety this week. Thanks for letting us promote safe riding for our future cyclists! ??#BWRides pic.twitter.com/nfiZih4mJY

— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) June 23, 2023

TEI is proud to support @houparksboard with design of this delightful neighborhood bikeway through Kingwood's Living Forest! #Sustainability #resilience https://t.co/mxu7C5HDJq

— TEI Planning + Design (@TEI_PlanDesign) June 23, 2023

Thank you to Don Richards for sharing this:

"I wore three different HHH jerseys during the 2023 Ride The Rockies tour. This is one of my favorites. The tour was six days this year, starting and finishing in Fort Collins. https://t.co/nL8MMyUnM7 to shop HHH jerseys pic.twitter.com/sAVl0Klvia

— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) June 23, 2023


New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Out for the Summer Ride https://t.co/azRYkIWFpZ #Meetup via @Meetup

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2023

Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/8R369b9EaH

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2023

Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/by72jJunPo

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2023

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