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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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Texas Bicycling News Thursday – September 12, 2024

Texbiker.net Posted on September 12, 2024 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 12, 2024

Cyclists test their skills in Texas Road Race

By Janecze Wright | cavazossentinel.com

Editor’s note: At time of publication, all official results have not been announced. To see the results, visit usacycling.org.

Sweltering summer temperatures gave way to cooler fall breezes Saturday morning, providing ideal weather conditions for racers competing in this year’s Texas Road Race.

The two-day event saw cyclists from all over the world converge at The Great Place to test their skills.

Set against a backdrop of M1A2 Abrams and M1A3 Bradley static displays, the fastest racers kicked off the elite event, with more than 160 experienced riders in five groups competing at various skill levels.

Sunday featured the age-graded championships, as racers from young to young at heart showcased their skills. …


Must-Visit Texas Bike Trails for Every Type of Cyclist

By Macfox Bike | macfoxbike.com

Texas is a vast state with many different styles, offering a wide variety of bike trails, from rugged mountain roads to smooth forest trails. Whether you are an adrenaline-seeking mountain biker, a weekend road cyclist, or someone who just wants to take a leisurely ride on an electric bike and enjoy the scenery, there is always a perfect bike trail waiting for you.

In this guide, we’ll explore some of the must-visit bike trails in Texas, catering to every type of cyclist. …


City receives funding for ‘quick-build’ installs; padding ongoing street safety programs

Mason Hickok | www.ksat.com

Runway improvements, parking relocation for San Antonio International Airport also get funding

SAN ANTONIO – Over half a million dollars in funding is set to go toward enhancing San Antonio’s street safety programs, according to a city news release.

The city received a $520,000 grant from the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to install “quick-builds,” which will bring low-cost improvements to San Antonio’s roadways. …



Bicyclist dies after crash with pickup truck in Midland

By Trevor Hawes | www.mrt.com

According to the city of Midland, police responded at about 6:30 a.m. to a crash involving a bicyclist and a Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck. The incident occurred in south central Midland.

“The preliminary investigation indicated that (the victim) was traveling southbound on Johnston Street without proper equipment,” the Midland Police Department said in the release. “(The bicyclist) was struck by (the pickup truck driver) impacting (the truck’s) front quarter panel.”

Officers pronounced the victim dead at the scene. The victim has not yet been identified. No further information was available Thursday afternoon. The investigation is ongoing.


Last Conquer the Coast bike race over the original Harbor Bridge

Author: Melissa Mata | www.kiiitv.com

The big race will start at 7 a.m. Sept. 21 at Whataburger Field.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the city prepares for the annual Conquer the Coast bike ride on Sept. 21 organizers note that this will be the last race over the original Harbor Bridge.

Conquer the Coast is welcome to cyclists of all ages and will start at Whataburger Field, bright and early at 7 a.m.

There will be three race distances: 66 miles, 21 miles and the shortest being just 10 miles.

President and CEO of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Al Arreola encourages …


Robstown Police Department begin new bike recovery initiative

Author: Lidia Herrera | www.kiiitv.com

For the first time in Robstown Police history, the department is giving the community an opportunity to recover their bike if it was stolen or missing.

ROBSTOWN, Texas — The Robstown Police Department is starting a initiative to reunite residents with their stolen bicycles.

This program won’t only help the community recover their stolen items but will also reduce the number of bikes being stored at the police department.

Since taking over Robstown Police Department, Chie Mike Tamez said he noticed there were many bikes picked up by officers. He decided to change the way the department collected and processed evidence such as bicycles.

"I’m hoping that instead of having to auction all of these bikes – I’m sure there will be a few that …


As an experiment I used Google’s NotebookLM audio generation to create a podcast. This is the link to listen.

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Look At All Those Clouds! Francine Left Them Behind.

Texbiker.net Posted on September 12, 2024 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 12, 2024

Rain delayed the start on the bike ride until 11:25 AM. I tried to go earlier but was surprised when I went outside and found light rain. It didn’t last long and the streets dried quickly. Since I didn’t ride yesterday I chose a little longer route, one I haven’t done since May 30th, Atascocita – Walden – Indian Shores Road. I rode my Cervelo Caledonia bike for 39.51 miles, about average for this route. My curiosity got the better of me so I rode the greenbelt along Kingwood Drive passing in front of Kingwood High School to check on the tree limbs and brush blocking the way and found they were gone. That passage will return to my rides when needed. The sky was weighted with clouds as you can see in the video but no rain fell during the ride. Unfortunately the humidity returned to Houston “normal” and the temperature will ramp up for awhile starting tomorrow. Today’s miles pushed September to 351.6 or 41% of the way to my goal. I finished the ride at 2:23 PM.

FM2100 at Spansih Cove Drive southbound
FM2100 at Spansih Cove Drive southbound
FM2100 at Indian Shores Road southbound
FM2100 at Indian Shores Road southbound

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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 12, 2024
9-12-2024 Strava Summary Atascocita - Walden - Indian Shores Road
9-12-2024 Strava Summary Atascocita – Walden – Indian Shores Road

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Texas Bicycling News Wednesday – September 11, 2024

Texbiker.net Posted on September 11, 2024 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 11, 2024

9/11/2024

Former city manager pledges to complete Kilgore trail project at no cost to city

Lucas Strough | www.kilgorenewsherald.com

Kilgore’s former City Manager Josh Selleck struck a deal with the city to donate time and labor for significant improvements to the Bighead Creek mountain bike trail as he moves into the private sector after nearly a decade of city service.

Selleck proposed the deal, which was unanimously approved by the council, at his final meeting as city manager before retiring from city service and moving full time to his local mountain bike trail business, Vanguard Trailworks. The project will involve placing asphalt over a section of the trail known as a “pump track,” a section of hills that allows …


Austin Bicycling Ain’t So Bad Compared to the Suburbs

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

After almost three weeks staying next door from my long-time base of Travis County, I’ve concluded that deespite it’s many faults, Austin, Texas isn’t as bad as it is out here in the suburbs. Maybe the grass is always greener on the other side, but sometimes, the green, green grass of home ain’t all bad, either. Familiarity breeds contempt, but with no protected bike lanes and little connectivity between trails, the quote “better the devil you know than the devil you don’t” applies. (from Trish Doller, The Devil You Know). Some thoughts on this subject follow. PICTURES IN A LITTLE BIT. …


Man sentenced in connection with Lance Armstrong bike, storage unit theft

by: Taylor Girtman | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to community supervision in connection with a 2023 theft of famous cyclist Lance Armstrong’s storage unit in Austin.

Shaun Thompson, 37, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years of community supervision in August, according to court documents. He was charged with theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000. …


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When Sims Bayou is completed, you will be able to bike from the Southeast to the Southwest.

Today, I rode 11 miles and enjoyed seeing the progress from the bridge to just enjoying the sights of the bayou. #BikeHouston pic.twitter.com/RVcHNMVSMN

— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) September 11, 2024

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Texas Bicycling News Tuesday – September 10, 2024

Texbiker.net Posted on September 10, 2024 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 10, 2024

APD: One dead after crash between vehicle, pedestrian on bicycle in south Austin

by: Erica Pauda | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on a bicycle happened last week in south Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a news release Monday.

On Sept. 4, around 12:34 a.m., officers responded to the 5000 block of South Congress Avenue in reference to the crash. The pedestrian was riding a bicycle at the time of the crash, and police said they were pronounced dead on the scene. The pedestrian was not identified Monday.

The driver and the passenger of the vehicle were not injured and remained on the scene after the crash. Both are cooperating with the investigation at this time, according to police.

This is being investigated as Austin’s 61st fatal crash of 2024, according to police.



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