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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
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Second Ride Canyon Endurace CF7 Bike; Still Feels New

Texbiker.net Posted on June 13, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 13, 2023

Second day in a row starting the bike ride before 9 AM. This could be a trend. I wanted an early start to beat the heat and allow time to take the Cervelo Caledonia to the bike shop for the front brake. The lever is soft and in a few rides I won’t have a front brake. Don’t want to repeat the rear brake issue. Starting before 9 AM required me to not watch the Tour de Suisse live but on replay after the ride.

The Canyon Endurace CF7 was the bike of choice for today’s’ ride. I want to get to 100 miles and the only way to get there is to ride the Canyon. I rode to the south and east on the Atascocita – Walden – Spanish Cove Drive route out the driveway at 8:48 AM. I made one route change from the usual streets turning right from Pinehurst Trails Drive onto PineWind Drive and back to Pinehurst Trail on Twelfth Fairway Drive. This wasn’t planned but the extra distance would come in handy. I’ve biked this route a number of times this year almost exclusively on the Cervelo Caledonia bike. Today I rode 35.71 miles, about the average distance. June now totals 396.92 miles, 45 miles ahead of the daily average of 27 miles needed to reach my 800 mile goal.

6-13-2023 SportTracks 2023 Ride History Atascocita-Walden-Spanish Cove Drive
6-13-2023 SportTracks 2023 Ride History Atascocita-Walden-Spanish Cove Drive

The Canyon Endurace rode smoothly. I encountered some dirt clumps on FM 2100 on the way to Spanish Cove Drive from trucks exiting a construction site. The shoulder on the west bound causeway over Lake Houston is littered with rocks from road construction and they were no problem. I continue to enjoy the silence from the freewheel when coasting. I made one stop to adjust the GoPro mount. I didn’t position the way I wanted after yesterday’s ride.

6-13-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Atascocita-Walden-Spanish Cove Drive
6-13-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Atascocita-Walden-Spanish Cove Drive

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Texas Bicycling News and More – June 12, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on June 12, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 12, 2023

Laws govern vehicles and bicycles on public roads

Lynn Walker | www.timesrecordnews.com

Bicycle safety has become a topic of increased public concern in Wichita Falls lately.

The deaths of four people in the past year, including two in June, prompted bicycle enthusiasts to appear before a recent City Council meeting to advocate for greater safety awareness. The topic also sparked a wave of discussion on social media. …


Plano downtown thoroughfare standards update not so thorough, some say

By Myah Taylor | www.dallasnews.com

Since 1969, when his father bought Plano Barbers on 15th Street in Plano, James Russell has seen the city’s downtown area evolve.

Russell, who took over the business in 1992, said he even played a part in that evolution about 20 or 25 years ago. Downtown was suffering greatly, he said. Vacant buildings lined the streets. So Russell …

… He fears Plano’s Thoroughfare Standards update will erase that progress. City leaders say they want to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment downtown by adding on-street parking, wider sidewalks, street trees, bicycle facilities and reducing the travel lanes. …


Breezy cafe with bikes, wine, & coffee to open in Dallas Design District

By Teresa Gubbins | dallas.culturemap.com

A highly cosmopolitan new cafe is coming to the Dallas Design District that’ll bring food, bicycles, and epic coffee together in one place. Called The Meteor, it’s a concept with locations in Austin and Bentonville, and it’s opening in Dallas in late summer at 1930 Hi Line Dr.

The cafe will open as a temporary pop-up in The Urby, a 27-story apartment building across from the Virgin Dallas hotel, taking a space that was originally designated to be a restaurant called Charley.

Eventually, The Meteor will …


Upcoming Rides

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com

Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

CA Tuesday Brittmoore -Hempstead Loop Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday Night EH Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Trek West U Bridges Tame Tuesday Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

MCC Sugar Land Tue/Thu AM Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

MCC Tue/Thurs PM Ride Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

PW – Tuesday Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

Trek Wed. Night Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

CCC Gravel Wednesday Nights Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Active Cycling Ride Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Trek West U | Beginners Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

MCC SUGAR LAND TUE/THU AM RIDE Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:30 AM

NWCC Thursday Spring Creek Greenway Ride Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 5:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

MCC TUE/THURS PM RIDE Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

CCC Road Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Trek SL Sienna 47 mi Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

NWCC Zube Park Saturday Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

UBG Saturday Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Cycling Addicks Good Saturday (a couple of months late), Good Hills Ride- ZUBE – WHITEHALL Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

CA Alternate 50 Mile ride – Delices de Maurice stop Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

R3 Ride 33! Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Active Cycling – Saturday Ride Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

RRR-Saturday Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:00 AM

Bike Medicine – Blue Agave Racing Training Ride Series Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

CCC Gravel Chappell Hill 55 (with options) Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

I Cycle Sunday 35+ Miler w/Dan And Juan Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 8:00 AM

Sunday Miles 2.3 Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

Morning SBux Crew (Mon) Dulles Monday, June 19, 2023 @ 7:30 AM


Juneteenth Bike Rally, live music and more to do in Frisco for the week of June 11

Audrey Henvey | starlocalmedia.com

… Juneteenth Bike Rally

Soul Patrol of North Texas will host its 2023 Juneteenth Bike Rally on June 17 with a day of cycling, food, entertainment and small business shopping. The rally will feature four scenic routes throughout Frisco with police direction and hype stations along the way.

Non-cyclists can also enjoy the event with some classic R&B music and help cheer on the cyclists as they cross the finish line.

The first 200 cyclists to register will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. Sign-up is available at tinyurl.com/SPNTJ19fb.

Proceeds from the Juneteenth Bike Rally will provide academic and athletic scholarships to young rising leaders in the community.

The event price is $50, with options from 0 miles to 56 miles. Start time is 7:30 a.m.


18-year-old Garland woman on bike dies after struck by car in Royse City, police say

By Lana Ferguson | www.dallasnews.com

The woman was visiting family when she was killed. A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning in Royse City.

Officers responded to the crash about 12:10 a.m. and learned the bicyclist and vehicle were traveling the same direction on FM2642, near FM2652, according to police.

The bicyclist was taken to the hospital, where she died. Officials haven’t released her identity but said she was an 18-year-old woman from Garland who was staying with a family member in Royse City.

Police said the driver is a 24-year-old woman from Caddo Mills and she is cooperating with the investigation.


Austin to roll out first bike polo court in the city

by: Kelsey Thompson | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new kind of city-run recreation spot is rolling its way into Austin this summer.

Next month, the City of Austin will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of its first bike polo court, located at Metz Neighborhood Park in east Austin. The project was spearheaded by the Austin Texas Bike Polo Social Club (ATXBPSC), a group that has been playing the sport locally for more than a decade. …


Celebrate Independence Day, go for a group bike ride: 10 things to do in Katy

By Asia Armour | communityimpact.com

June 25: Take a gravel bike ride

Cool Cat Cycles is hosting a gravel bike ride for anyone who is new to the area, just got a gravel bike or wants to learn to ride gravel. Seasoned riders who are looking for more recreational or endurance miles can also attend. The bike ride is 20 miles at a speed of 12-14 mph. Riders are recommended to bring a bike with wide and cushy tires, such as a hardtail mountain bike or hybrid.

4:15-7:15 p.m.
Free
2010 Westheimer Parkway, Katy
281-944-9164. www.coolcatcycles.com

Video: Juneteenth Emancipation Trail Bike Ride: Houston retraces route freed slaves traveled from Galveston

By FOX 26 Digital | www.fox26houston.com

HOUSTON – Houston and Harris County residents and lawmakers gathered Sunday morning to remember the historic trails freed slaves crossed after learning slavery ended on June 19, 1865.

While the national holiday we know now as Juneteenth, is days away, Harris Co. Commissioner Rodney Ellis hosted the fourth annual Emancipation Trail Bike Ride, which covers the route freedmen and women traveled from Galveston to Houston.

"I will be proud to ride alongside other elected officials, activists, and community members as I reflect on how far we’ve come as a county," Commissioner Ellis said ahead of the race. "We will cover 60 miles across two counties on one of only two historic trails in the nation that celebrates Black history. We will retrace the path taken by formerly enslaved people as they walked to freedom." …


Alligator Creek Hike & Bike Trail project in Conroe pushed to FY 2024-25

By Cassandra Jenkins | communityimpact.com

The Alligator Creek Hike & Bike Trail project in Conroe will be pushed to fiscal year 2024-25, pending grant funding.

City Council members discussed the project during a June 6 special meeting regarding the capital improvement program, or CIP, budget. The shared-use pedestrian and bike path was ultimately postponed to save money in this year’s upcoming budget.

Community Impact previously reported the project would include an 8- to 10-foot-wide shared-use path as well as a 14-foot-wide pedestrian and bike bridge.

Conroe Engineer Chris Bogert said …


Upcoming Events

Greater Dallas Bicyclist | gdbclub.clubexpress.com

Jun 13 6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Bike Ride A 30 mile ride through Las Colinas Jun 15 6:00 Mesquite Casual Ride A casual, moderately paced ride through Sunnyvale and Mesquite Jun 15 6:30 PM Downtown Gelato Ride Jun 17 Tour d’Italia Jun 17 9 AM Easygoing Ride Social, slow-paced, no one left behind ride Jun 18 9:00 AM Sunday Roll An "Explore Dallas" ride, starts at NW corner of Preston & Royal.


Trek Bicycle Houston June Rides of The Month

City ride of the month TH Trail – Long

Mountain ride of the month Brazos River Trails

Road ride of the month Spring Creek Greenway

Gravel ride of the month Spring Creek Greenway – Long


Velodrome Update!

Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com

Unfortunately rain got in the way of TNR last week and with this being an off week the next racing will be Tues 20th when we have Sprint & Keirin night with special NJS prizes! The YCL started back today with a good turnout, registration is open for next week until 5pm Friday! Check the Calendar for more!

Upcoming Events

9am June 19th-21st – Lawson Craddock YCL Week 2 5:45pm Tues June 20th – TNR Sprint Night with NJS Prizes! 8am Sat June 24th – Atomic TT Series #2.5 11am Sun June 25th – Intro to Track Cycling Class 5:45pm Tues June 27th – TNR Aussie Team Racing July 5th-9th Elite, Para & Jr. Nats (Carson, CA) 5:45pm Tues July 11th – TNR Bunch Races …


Texas Biking from Twitter

Great news! After more than a year of being blocked by construction fencing, the trail connecting Hinkle to North Lakes Park is open again! pic.twitter.com/LPEYb5yEst

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) June 13, 2023

The project was spearheaded by the Austin Texas Bike Polo Social Club (ATXBPSC), a group that has been playing the sport locally for more than a decade.https://t.co/xqDZE9WM6m

— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) June 12, 2023

The owners of this Government Hill Brewery have created a community gathering place that fuses their love of craft brewing and biking.https://t.co/rlScNfQ0BJ

— San Antonio Magazine (@SanAntonioMag) June 12, 2023

Thank you for having us, Commissioner Ellis! pic.twitter.com/wwYIF0J7IG

— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) June 12, 2023

"Like emancipation, inclusive transportation is a slow-moving wave," @RodneyEllis said.  "And though we are free from slavery, we are not free from… policies that continue to decentralize, dehumanize and demoralize our communities." https://t.co/augM9GLx2w

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 12, 2023

New double-duty infrastructure going in all along @HoustonTX bayous. for flood control AND transportation. Creating a more livable and connected city. pic.twitter.com/E4et70JrF5

— Dave Seeburger (@daveseeburger) June 12, 2023

New @HoustonBCycle Station at EaDo Pastries & Provisions on the Columbia Tap Trail (Polk & Velasco)! Let's pray that Houston BikeShare has the funds to activate it! pic.twitter.com/g97HZe0STS

— Ed Pettitt, MPH (@edpettittmph) June 12, 2023

Hey @BikeHouston , the Cavalcade bike lane could use some work during your bike lane cleaning events.

Also, Lemme know when the events will be. I’m down to help. pic.twitter.com/eX5UG8MGbj

— Nicholas Valdez (@Mexicrackerish) June 11, 2023

First time 228 rider alert ?
Also, first time with bike.

Kudos to the operator for letting me put my bike in the back. pic.twitter.com/YmUKMsqQDl

— Simon ? (@simontrose) June 12, 2023

Sneak preview of an updated dashboard:
Below shows all bicycle crashes in @COSAGOV from 2022. The red lines are bicycle facilities within the city. Notice how many blue dots (crashes) are on those red lines…unacceptable#SATX @peopleforbikes @Pedal_SATX @BikeSATX @ActivateSATX pic.twitter.com/2e0smv8c4L

— Jack T. (@UncommonHistory) June 11, 2023

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New Bike Day Finally Arrived. Only One Redo

Texbiker.net Posted on June 12, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 12, 2023

The new bike day finally arrived. I finished setting up the bike yesterday evening. I received the Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road Rival eTap on June 4th and have been adding the finishing touches as the parts arrived. The video goes over the various parts I added or changed. The tires look very wide compared to the 28c ones on my other bikes. I wasn’t sure how they would ride. Would they feel heavy and hard to get up to speed? All three bikes have the same drive train, crankset gears, and cassette gears for the least mental work shifting.

With summer heat in the forecast and an afternoon appointment I wanted to start the ride early, before 9 AM. I just made it rolling out at 8:59 AM. I also wanted to allow time for any adjustments that needed to be made. The only problem I had was the seat post sliding down. I stopped several times, went back home a couple of times before getting it to stay in position after applying the paste Canyon provided and tightening the setscrew extra. Near the end of the ride the handlebar rotated a little when I rode over a bump. I fixed that and was back riding and finished at 112:14 PM.

Not knowing what I might encounter on the initial ride I chose the New Caney – Roman Forest Blvd – Oakhurst route with the option to change it if anything happened. No route change though the early miles included going back home to fix the seat post. I biked 34.29 miles, a little more than usual for the route with those trips back home. The average distance is about 33 miles. The wider tires rode well, enough that I ordered the parts to make up the original wheelset for the Cervelo Caledonia with 700x32c tires. A major difference is the quietness of the freewheel on the Canyon compared to my other bikes. I think the original wheelset for the Cervelo will be quieter too.

6-12-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride History New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
6-12-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride History New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst

I stopped at Valley Ranch Parkway under TX 99 and took these photos.

6-12-2023 Canyon Endurace CF7 at TX99-1
6-12-2023 Canyon Endurace CF7 at TX99-1
6-12-2023 Canyon Endurace CF7 at TX99-2
6-12-2023 Canyon Endurace CF7 at TX99-2
6-12-2023 Canyon Endurace CF7 at TX99-3
6-12-2023 Canyon Endurace CF7 at TX99-3
6-12-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst
6-12-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary New Caney-Roman Forest Blvd-Oakhurst

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Texas Bicycling Adventures – June 11, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on June 11, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 11, 2023

Video: Juneteenth Emancipation Trail Bike Ride: Houston retraces route freed slaves traveled from Galveston

www.fox26houston.com

HOUSTON – Houston and Harris County residents and lawmakers gathered Sunday morning to remember the historic trails freed slaves crossed after learning slavery ended on June 19, 1865.

While the national holiday we know now as Juneteenth, is days away, Harris Co. Commissioner Rodney Ellis hosted the fourth annual Emancipation Trail Bike Ride, which covers the route freedmen and women traveled from Galveston to Houston. …


Bicycle lanes could connect downtown with Trail de Paris

By Nic Huber | theparisnews.com

Downtown Paris could soon be connected to the Trail de Paris via bicycle lanes if reimbursement is approved by the Texas Department of Transportation.

"This bike lane would be a crucial link from the Northeast Texas Trail to downtown, so the public support for this project was broad," said Todd Mittge, an engineer for the City of Paris.


Evening Ride Houston, Texas

Jose Perez | strava.com

Sunday Afternoon Ride Sugar Land, Texas

Martha Morin | strava.com

Haarvarks in Manvel and some Solo was Hot as Frick! Pearland, Texas

Troy Serrano | strava.com


Texas Biking from Twitter

Emancipation ride! pic.twitter.com/cGnIxIzDvB

— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) June 11, 2023

Emancipation ride today! Lots of time to reflect on real meaning of Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/tim6iRXQMz

— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) June 11, 2023

People are saying putting an elevated multi-use path in Buffalo Bayou is crazy, but how many of you know the city has a big project to connect up the Galleria with Memorial Park?
The West Loop Shared Use Trail and Bayou Bridge. pic.twitter.com/WxXIQuQKMX

— Simon ? (@simontrose) June 11, 2023

The new digs are coming along! Looking forward to being in the new spot come mid-July. Until then, swing by Nueces and Fourth and say hello.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/HJ65P0jvbj

— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) June 11, 2023


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

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 12, 2023

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