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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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Summer Like, More Greenbelt Trails Than Usual Required Extra Thinking

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

Summer weather moved into the area. After getting home from church, watching highlights of the prologue of the Tour de Suisse, eating a snack I got dressed for today’s bike ride. The new bike isn’t quite ready yet so I rode my Lynskey Helix bike. Today I biked Kingwood Streets & Trails adding more trails compared to when I bike Kingwood streets. It has been awhile since I rode some of the greenbelt trails and I had to think of which turns to take. The shade on the greenbelt trails felt cooler than out in the sun. A lot like when I bike on the Spring Creek Greenway. I wasn’t the only person riding a bike on the trails as you can see in the video. I started at 1:58 PM and finished at 3:46 PM riding 20.66 miles.

6-11-2023 SportTracks Ride History Kingwood Streets and Trails
6-11-2023 SportTracks Ride History Kingwood Streets and Trails

Weather: Start 90 degrees, 63% humidity, dew point 75.4, partly cloudy, wind W 7 mph; Finish 92 degrees, 56% humidity, dew point 74.3, partly cloudy, wind SW 9 mph.

6-11-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Kingwood Streets and Trails
6-11-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Kingwood Streets and Trails

The week closes out with 246.78 miles and the month at 326.91 miles. Nineteen days remain for me to reach the 800 mile goal for June. I overcame not riding the first two days of June and now am at a good pace to get there. Biking in Galveston on Thursday was the highlight of the week. I think I have found a work around for the bolt computer not displaying watts by re-starting the Bolt before the ride. This week’s miles got me back to 200+ miles after two weeks of about 100 miles.

6-11-2023 RWGPS Week and June Rides Summary
6-11-2023 RWGPS Week and June Rides Summary

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

Texas Bicycling Adventures – June 10, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on June 10, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 10, 2023

Wild Thing McAllen, Texas

Daniel Cruz | strava.com


The Bike Curious Ride – Sunday June 11 – 6PM – Mueller Hangar
by u/bikecuriousatx in socialcyclingaustin


Sizzling Summer Century Pearland, Texas

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com

Attempted century with the SB250 crew Harris County, Texas

Kevin Highfield | strava.com

Flats and bonks were the order of the day. Had to cut it short. Think my HRM is throwing a wobbler

We came, we saw, we rode MTCCSA invaded Houston. The 100~ MTHCC Summer Sizzle~ Pearland, Texas

Action Jackson MTCCSA | strava.com

Lunch Ride San Antonio, Texas

Steve Gutierrez | strava.com

MTHCC Summer Sizzle Pearland, Texas

Virgil Skinner | FBK Cycling | strava.com

Tough one today, 1st stop at 51 miles. Spent 30 miles solo before being picked up by Gear Monkey Race Team. Heat began to take its toll in the final miles.

Chappel Hill Road Washington County, Texas

Flavio Teures | strava.com


Texas Biking from Twitter

Whether on foot or on you bike, these local spots offer miles of trails.https://t.co/ZfHewWbIr9

— San Antonio Magazine (@SanAntonioMag) June 10, 2023

Escape the indoors today – it’s National Get Outdoors Day! Time to get out there and explore!

With close to 150 miles of trails complete, the Bayou Greenways are ready for you and your next outdoor adventure.#NationalGetOutdoorsDay #ParksByYou #exploreHOU pic.twitter.com/t0C4CUT8sN

— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) June 10, 2023

We won the national leaderboard for #bikemonth! pic.twitter.com/V36pNaRe75

— UHDBikeClub (@UHDBikeClub) June 10, 2023


New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

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

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2023

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Coyote? Swim Meets, Some Cyclists And Angry Dave

Texbiker.net Posted on June 10, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 10, 2023

I surprised myself with the early start at 7:53 AM. The motivation was I needed to go to Kingwood Bicycles at noon to pick up my new bike. He installed the Rival eTap Quarq power meter crank arm. Today’s ride (Atascocita-Huffman-Walden route)went south through Atascocita, across Lake Houston, south on Fairlake Lane to Old Atascocita Road. I went east of FM 2100 to check for other cyclists and 2 passed me at 2 J’s driveway. I made the u-turn and headed back to FM 2100 to ride north to Huffman. FM 1960 west was into some headwind but not terribly strong at 10 mph. Back over the lake. Atascocita Shores Drive south started the ride through Walden. Exiting Walden over FM 1960 and on to Kingwood to finish the ride at 10:36 AM. I rode the Cervelo Caledonia with fresh batteries in the cadence sensor and Quarq power meter. Ride distance came in at 34.06 miles. The week now totals 226.11 miles, the month 306.24. That averages out to 30.62 miles per day, above the 27 mile per day to hit my 800 mile goal for June.

Along the ride I think I saw a coyote on Tinechester Drive in Sherwood Trails. His head was down as I approached and he walked across the street. I have seen coyotes in Kingwood before but on the greenbelt trails. Swim meets were happening at the Elm Grove Village pool and the Bear Branch Village pool. Three vehicles were in the church parking lot on Fairlake Lane. Angry Dave was along for the ride too.

Recent ride history on today’s route. I ride the same streets on the Atascocita – Walden – Spanish Cove Drive route but in different sequence which reduces the number of rides on today’s route.

6-10-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride History Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
6-10-2023 SportTracks Recent Ride History Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
6-10-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden
6-10-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Atascocita-Huffman-Walden

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Texas Bicycling News – June 9, 2023

Texbiker.net Posted on June 9, 2023 by Rick AnkrumJune 9, 2023

Trails

Frisco Texas | www.friscotexas.gov

Trail Map

Use our interactive Frisco Trails Story Map for hike and bike trail locations across the city. More hike and bike trails and walking loops can be found at individual neighborhood parks. Before you go, watch these videos for a sneak peek of our trails! Beavers Bend Trail (1.2 miles)

This trail is located in Beavers Bend Park, extending from Beavers Bend Park to 4th Army Drive. It will eventually connect with B.F. Phillips Sports Complex. Big Bluestem Trail (2.2 miles)

Big Bluestem Trail is a natural, unpaved trail that winds its way through the undeveloped Grand Park land. Parking and the trailhead is located off Cotton Gin Road between Legacy Drive and Dallas Parkway. The trail extends through Grand Park to Stonebrook Parkway. View the trail map. | View the kid-friendly trail map. Caddo Trail (1.1 Miles) …


Chasing Watts makes it easier than ever to create rides with your GPX files

www.endurancesportswire.com

Chasing Watts, the leading group ride app for cyclists, has just made it easier than ever for ride creators to build a ride within the app using their GPX route.

Now you can quickly create a ride using a route you have created with a third-party program, a previous recorded ride, or a route you’ve received from a friend.
The latest update also adds the Ride Log feature that allows ride creators to keep an eye on how the ride is trending with views, complete event log, current roster map view, and post-ride ratings.
It is now easier to find a start location when creating a ride. You can search for a place or drop a pin on the map to get the most accurate starting location; including ///what3words integration.
To keep ride logistics streamlined you can message friends from within the app directly.

According to co-founder Scott Minard. …


Bike Path Phase Plan?
by u/jhrogers32 in dfwbike


Denton Rail Trail
by u/alyssaishness in dfwbike


Video: New signage will help medics find people injured at Gateway Park in Fort Worth

Author: Matt Houston | www.wfaa.com

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth firefighters on Saturday will install signage on biking trails at Gateway Park in an effort to improve emergency response times there.

Medics have had a difficult time finding injured people in the park, especially on bike paths that wind through dense foliage and trees.

Dozens of Gateway Park visitors require medical attention each season, Fort Worth Fire Department battalion chief Christian Harvey said.

"We’ve really just had to do the best we can and that was taking more time than we were comfortable with," Harvey added.

In some cases, first responders have considered deploying helicopters to try and locate people who need help. Navigating backwards from the trails to a waiting emergency vehicle can be difficult for medics carrying a rescued patient, too.

Harvey and the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association began working on a potential solution about four years ago. Together, the team decided the park’s trails need locators. …


Legion program provides special sports equipment to vets

By: Gina Keating | Editor | www.olneyenterprise.com

The Possum Pedal Bike Ride drew a big crowd in spite of rain this year, including at least three plucky participants from Olney this year American Legion Post Commander Chris Garcia and his son James and Len Bernhardt. The race also allowed Chris Garcia to road test the recumbent trike he was awarded through an American Legion program that provides adaptive sports equipment to veterans.

The Possum Pedal offers an array of routes tailored to different skill levels, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the experience. From leisurely rides perfect for families and casual cyclists to challenging routes for avid riders seeking a thrilling adventure, the event caters to a wide range of abilities and preferences.

Participants can choose various distances, from a family-friendly 6-mile ride to a 76-mile route. …


Houston Heights gears up for 18th annual bicycle rally and scavenger hunt

By Shawn Arrajj | communityimpact.com

Houstonians from around the city are invited to join Heights residents for a two-day bicycle rally and scavenger taking place over the June 10-11 weekend.

Hosted by the Houston Heights Association, the Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt has been taking place in the Heights for 18 years as a way to celebrate the neighborhood and promote community engagement, said Emmanuel Núñez, who chairs the event for the association.

Participants can choose either a 15-mile ride or a 5-mile ride designed for families with children, both of which also feature a scavenger hunt in the community. Entrants will be emailed a rally map and scavenger hunt clue list the day before the event begins, according to the event website. Clues describe sights or objects that can be seen along the rally course. …


1st Real Ride on New Bike! Fort Worth, Texas

Brian Waldrop | strava.com

Lunch Ride – nice, fresh asphalt on FM 2004. Smooth as butter!! Pasadena, Texas

Rick Hernandez | strava.com


Texas Biking from Twitter

Pedestrian bridge across I10 on Post Oak near Northwest Transit Center is almost done. This is great and opens up a lot of bike commute options for me. Plus safe access to the transit center. pic.twitter.com/Fjt5RFPpS0

— Simon ? (@simontrose) June 9, 2023

And so the movement grows… https://t.co/PWMGv1DD8y

— urbanist (@JRDNLTHMS) June 9, 2023

Which is why, I suppose, that we continue to "just come out of nowhere" or "appeared to be riding irradically" or "insert-any-invalid-excuse-for-not-paying-attention-here."https://t.co/5sirIhuZr5

— Houston Bike Guy (@BCycle_Myles) June 9, 2023

REMINDER: #CycleNation takes place June 15 — Join Team KXAN and register now to raise money for the American Stroke Association. MORE DETAILS: https://t.co/I8y1tFUTlR pic.twitter.com/U2NhsFq88l

— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) June 9, 2023

Early Morning Rides….
Edinburg / McAllen Areas. pic.twitter.com/ZmWQN74CjS

— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) June 8, 2023


New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/WcdaPt0Nc4

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 9, 2023

Event added to the Texbiker calendar. https://t.co/KZLDtX9rWT

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 9, 2023

Event added to the Texbikercalendar. https://t.co/vFn6CeHa7i

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 9, 2023

Event added to the Texbiker caldendar. "Trek Hurst Ice Cream Social Ride" https://t.co/D11QEFh7gE @Eventbrite

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 10, 2023

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