Texas Bicycling News December 6th, 2022

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1 big thing: The Third Ward bike wars

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Construction on new bike lanes along Blodgett Street in Third Ward is already underway, but a Houston City Council member is holding up funds for nearby drainage improvements in an effort to slow down the bikeways project.

Catch up quick: Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ office is funding $11.7 million of the $12.1 million needed for improvements to Blodgett, Tierwester, Rosewood and Sampson streets deep in the heart of Third Ward. …

UPDATED – Bicyclist injured when struck by a vehicle

by Steve W Stewart | www.kjas.com

A bicyclist was injured when he was struck by a vehicle Monday night. Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Scotty Duncan says it happened at about 8:30 on Farm to Market Road 3414 near the Westlake Community.

Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Shana Clark later said that the bicyclist, 33-year-old Randle McShan, of Burkeville, was hit by a 2015 Jeep Patriot, driven by Hunter Montes, 18, of Jasper.

Clark said both the bicycle and the Jeep were traveling southbound and the driver of the Jeep slowed down to pass the bicycle, however, she said the bicyclist went into the path of the Jeep as it was passing.

McShan was rushed from the scene by ambulance to a Lufkin hospital. There’s no word on his condition.

Leander shop Drifted Cycles brings bike community together

By Zacharia Washington | communityimpact.com

Brent Skidmore, owner of Drifted Cycles, opened Leander’s first and only bicycle shop in late March.

Previously, Skidmore worked in the oil industry, and his wife, Stephanie, worked as a dental office manager. After getting laid off in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Skidmore family moved to Hawaii.

A few months into their time there, Skidmore and Stephanie realized they needed to focus on working again. Skidmore and his family always enjoyed riding bikes, and he thought if he were to ever open a business, it would be centered around bicycles.

Skidmore then acquired space for …

Upcoming Rides FWBA

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Burleson and Beyond
Thu, December 08, 2022 9:00 AM
Spokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, December 08, 2022 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Joe Pool Lake - Rusty (session 39 of 42)
Sat, December 10, 2022 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
FWBA Christmas Party 2022
Sat, December 10, 2022 6:00 PM
Vintage Car Museum and Event Center, 100 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, December 13, 2022 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, December 13, 2022 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, December 15, 2022 9:00 AM
Spokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX

9th Annual Christmas Light Tour of Pecan Grove

Amy Schendel | strava.com

The one time all year I can get my family to ride a bike with me. Huge thanks to Nicole Volek for putting this on!

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Which Muscles Go Soft First?

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When you are off the bike for an extended time which muscles go soft the most? I learned that my neck muscles went soft for me. The last time i wore a helmet riding out side was November 11th. Then I rode indoors on Zwift for several days before leaving on a trip to Ohio and New York City. Of course, I don’t wear a helmet when I ride my Wahoo Kickr Core smart trainer which meant it has been 24 days since I rode with a helmet. Not long after I started today’s bike ride at 12:34 PM my neck muscles had trouble holding my head up. My helmet doesn’t weigh very much but it was enough to sag my head a few times as I rode. I thought my legs would complain but if they did my neck shouted louder.

When I ran some errands earlier this morning I ran into some rain which caused me to think I would ride Zwift but the rain didn’t last long and the streets dried mostly. I changed my mind and rode my Cervelo Caledonia on the Atascocita – Walden route. I chose a shorter route with the late start and not wanting to challenge my legs too much after the long layoff. I finished the ride at 2:37 PM riding 25.38 miles. With December weather my road goal is a modest 200 miles. Based on the weather forecast today I might get all of those this week before a cold front moves in next week sometime.

Weather conditions for the bike ride: start 77 (humidity 81%, dew point 71), overcast, wind SW 8 mph; finish 80 (humidity 74%, dew point 71), mostly cloudy, wind S 8 mph gusts 16 mph. The wind felt stronger as the ride progressed but I didn’t pedal harder since I headed north to finish. The weather should repeat tomorrow (Wednesday) and I plan on riding again. I need to build up those neck muscles.

I thought during my absence the FM 1960 road construction would show more progress than I saw today.

Texas Bicycling Action December 5th, 2022

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Chuck’s Big New Adventure @ Rocky Hill Ranch

Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org

Don’t forget round #3 of the Hill Country Bicycle Works Marathon series is on Dec 17th! Chuck is on a big new adventure! Don’t miss out! Register today: https://my.raceresult.com/225294/

Alkek Velodrome Weekly Newsletter

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BellVelo #2 This Saturday!

HTXCX Lights is into the final 2 weeks and BellVelo #2 starts at 9am this Saturday! Remember registration closes at 5pm on Friday evening… DO NOT MISS OUT!

Upcoming Events CX Under the Lights – 7pm Dec 7th

BellVelo Gravel Race #2 – 8:30 Dec 10th

CX Under the Lights – 7pm Dec 14th

BellVelo Gravel Race #3 – 8:30 Jan 7th

HTX is Happening!

HTX CX Under the lights is kicking! Racing starts at 7pm on Wednesday nights there are 2 races left on Dec 7th and 14th… More info is available on the Facebook site! …

NWCC Trail

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Texas Bicycling Action December 4th, 2022

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Content: Instagram posts, 2 recurring bike rides, Santa Cops partner, YouTube videos, Strava photo

Monday Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride

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Come join us for a night ride from the Bicycle World shop to Cameron Park on Monday nights. We will meet at the shop and roll out at 7:15pm. Experience the night adrenaline from the trails! Helmets & lights are required!

Thursday Night Hills – Bike Ride in Cameron Park

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Join us every Thursday for hill repeats on the roads of Cameron Park. We roll out from Bicycle World at 6pm. We will ride 2-4 laps of the Cameron Park roads. This is 10-20 miles with 1,000-2,000 feet of climbing. This is a challenging but rewarding ride! A conversational, no-drop 2 mile ride to the park where the pace will transition to personal preference. Ride 1 lap or ride 4, it’s your choice. The Cameron Park out-and-back style road lap is only about 4 miles so you’ll see cyclist almost non stop. The hills can be challenging so make sure to bring water and your helmet, as helmets are required. Tail lights are a must as the evenings get darker and headlights are highly encouraged.

Lights and helmets are required. We also encourage you to have your own flat repair kit.

Tri bikes are welcome! If you’re on your Tri/TT bike, please don’t ride in the aero bars when you’re close to other riders. 50 meters off the front or slightly off the back is appropriate.

Video: Santa Cops partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Some Lubbock children experienced the joy of Christmas earlier than normal this year.

The Lubbock Police Department’s Santa Cops teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters on Saturday, spending the day with kids in the program. Officers dressed up as Santa helped celebrate the holidays by building friendships with the children, taking a trip around Lubbock and shopping.

Melissa Corley, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, stated this event is a great initiative for kids in the Lubbock area. Corley said about two thousand children participated this year.

“It pairs the kids in our program with a police officer for the day for just a lot of Christmas cheer and going out and just enjoying the season of giving and togetherness,” Corley said. “It is a lot of fun to see the smiling faces of the kids and also the officers. It is just a great day.”

The Santa Cops and their kids made stops at various locations, including the Lubbock National Bank and Cardinal’s. The final stop was at Yates Flooring, where each child was given a free bicycle. …

bb’s first half hugel

Monica Merced | strava.com

todays gal gang tho

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