Texas Bicycling News April 27th 2022

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Midland Trail Park to have opening Saturday

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The Permian Basin Bicycle Association and West Texas Trail Alliance are welcoming the public to the Midland Trail Park grand opening on Saturday.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park, 3215 Farm-to-Market Road 307.

The event will feature basic bike prep and maintenance clinic, bike gear clinic, lunch and speakers, a medium pace group ride of the complete trail, a women’s group ride and beginner and family group ride on the green trail. The trail park features a hiking and trail running area, disc golf, skills park and all skill level trails. There will also be a mountain bike raffle, bike clinics, burgers and hotdogs plus door prizes.

Park officials have stated there is not an entrance fee and if a person decides …

Video: Central Texas dad trains for 600 mile bike tour to raise awareness for organ donation

By Megan Vanselow | kwtx.com

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) – On May 7, Chance Sebek will join eleven other bikers to ride 600 miles through Texas, honoring transplant donors, recipients and those on the waiting list with the Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour.

“I was very fortunate to apply and be selected to be a rider in the tour,” Sebek said.

He says he got into cycling during the pandemic, but has had an interest in raising awareness for organ donation for the last 12 years, when it saved his daughters life.

“She had a liver transplant when she was 5 1/2 months old and she has been doing great ever since,” his wife Megan explained. …

Texas’ first ski-lift bike park takes mountain bike adventures to new heights in the Hill Country

By Celestina Blok | dallas.culturemap.com

At Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet, what goes up must come down.

Located on Lake Buchanan about an hour northwest of Austin in the Hill Country, the attraction is the only year-round ski-lift bike park in the U.S. (In fact, it’s the only place in Texas with a ski-lift, period.) Opened just before the pandemic, in 2019, the park draws mountain bikers from across the country for its year-round access to downhill, gravity-fueled biking terrain.

Here bikers (and their bikes) ride a chairlift called the Texas Eagle up 350 feet to the mountain’s peak, where they can choose from one of 10 different bike trails — from beginner to expert — to cruise back down.

“To have a chairlift in the middle of the Hill Country is really exciting whether you’re a …

Texas sisters with multiple sclerosis ready to bike the MS 150 this weekend

Lindsay Peyton | www.houstonchronicle.com

Saturday marks the culmination of a 10-year journey for Cypress resident Karen Adewale.

That’s how long it has been since she promised herself to tackle Bike MS: Texas MS 150, a two-day bike ride that is a major fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Adewale planned to compete, but COVID-19 canceled the 2020 event, and rain shut out the 2021 ride.

This is her year, she said. …

7,500 cyclists in county on Sunday

By Jason May | www.brenhambanner.com

The 38th annual Bike MS Texas 150 will bring an estimated 7,500 cyclists through the Burton and Somerville region of Washington County on Sunday.

On Saturday morning, cyclists will be departing from Houston and Austin before meeting up in La Grange.

Improvements from Bonnie Road to West 35th Street

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Austin Public Works and Austin Transportation have partnered to complete a transformational sidewalk project on Exposition Boulevard this month. The new improvements extend from Bonnie Road to West 35th?Street and include new and repaired sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossings, and intersection safety improvements. This work completes a fully ADA-accessible route on either side of Exposition Boulevard from Lake Austin Boulevard all the way to West 35th Street. The improvements also create a safer route for students to walk or bike to nearby Casis Elementary School and O. Henry Middle School and safer access for everyone to neighborhood day care centers, libraries, churches, stores, and parks.

“Every child should be able to walk or bike to school safely,” said Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter of Council District 10, where these safety and mobility improvements are located. “While these safe routes are created for …

Wounded warriors cycle into Killeen auto dealership

By Thaddeus Imerman | kdhnews.com

With the clanging of nearly a dozen cow bells and a police escort to aid them in, several wounded warriors and first responders rode their bicycles into the parking lot of Cleo Bay Subaru in Killeen on Wednesday afternoon. The riders were taking part in the six-day Ride 2 Recovery Challenge, organized by Project Hero, that spans 500 miles.

Officials from the dealership on East Stan Schlueter Loop organized a lunch for the riders to partake in, which is something it has done since 2016, save for two years the ride did not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“It’s one of the most rewarding things that we get to do as an organization,” said Michele Marquez, the assistant controller of Cleo Bay Subaru. “You’re looking at people that are wounded warriors and first …

Southern Tier Bicycle Tour – March 22, 2022 – ?

By cjlaskey | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 35 : Sierra Blanca, Texas to El Paso, Texas

Monday April 25, 2022, 145 miles (233 km) – Total so far: 2,347 miles (3,777 km) I was up later than usual or so I though as my iPhone did not update automatically to the earlier mountain time. I thought I was leaving at 7:30 but it was really 6:30. Oh well. Of all my days riding on this tour this was one of the easiest thanks to downhills and good tail winds. Along the access at …

Day 36 : El Paso, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico

Tuesday April 26, 2022, 45 miles (72 km) – Total so far: 2,392 miles (3,850 km)

Superflying the leeve

Superflyspin ? jack snider | strava.com

Cibolo Hump Day

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Wednesday

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | strava.com

Texas MS 150 to end in College Station for the first time

By Conner Beene | www.kbtx.com

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Expect a part of College Station to transform into one large bike trail on Sunday. The largest multiple sclerosis fundraiser in the nation the Texas MS 150 bike ride will end at Kyle Field for the first time in its over 30-year history.

Residents can expect to see over 7,000 cyclists near Texas A&M’s campus on Sunday. The event was supposed to come to College Station a few years ago but things out of the committee’s control put a stop to their plans. “2020 we had the pandemic and last year we, unfortunately, had some thunderstorms, so we’ve ordered some unbelievable weather for Saturday, April 30th and May 1st so …

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Blue Sky, Light Wind, 70’s. What More To Ask For?

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For Wednesday’s bike ride I chose the “Kingwood – SH 242 – Kingwood” route going north. After watching a tight finish of stage 1 of the Tour de Romandie I was ready for a good bike ride. Before leaving I did a couple of yard chores and then got dressed. I thought it is was a little chilly so I wore shorts, a long sleeve T-shirt, and a short sleeve jersey. This was one of the few kits where I have matching shorts and jersey. You can see them in the video.

Wheels down on my Lynskey R300 bike at 11:20 AM and finishing at 2:02 PM. I biked 36.71 miles per Strava’s calculation improving the week’s mileage to 105.44 miles setting up a potential 200+ mile week. April totals 884.8 miles, well over my 650 mile goal. If I add the one Zwift ride in April the total goes up to 906.64 miles. YTD I biked 2193.2 road miles plus 679.9 Zwift miles.

Today was the third bike ride on this route in 2022. Below shows how the rides compare.

4-27-2022 YTD Bike Rides Kingwood-SH242-Kingwood
4-27-2022 YTD Bike Rides Kingwood-SH242-Kingwood

Weather: start 74 (humidity 47%, dew point 53), a few clouds, wind E 9 mph; finish 78 (humidity 49%, dew point 58), fair, wind SE 10 mph. Space City Weather thinks today might be the last spring like day with “summer lite” coming tomorrow. The light wind was a welcomed change for my legs. I was able to get my average speed up to 14.6 mph on the return to Kingwood.

No AXS.SRAM.com ride report since I rode the Lynskey R300. I forgot to include the link in yesterday’s ride post.

4-27-2022 Strava Kingwood-SH242-Kingwood Data Summary
4-27-2022 Strava Kingwood-SH242-Kingwood Data Summary

Texas Bicycling News April 26th 2022

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Project Hero ride for PTSD awareness making pit stop in Austin

Author: Drew Knight | www.kvue.com

The 300-plus-mile ride will include breakpoints in Austin and Georgetown.

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 50 wounded veterans are currently rolling across the state of Texas as part of the 2022 Project Hero: Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge in hopes of raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The riders are biking from San Antonio to Arlington, with a stop in Austin and Georgetown on Tuesday and Wednesday.

"Long-distance bike rides are interesting and demanding physical and mental challenges for even the ablest riders – but this one, in particular, achieves great things for the riders and in raising awareness of the challenges many veterans face daily," said organizers. "The Texas Challenge is offered by Project Hero, a nonprofit organization, that was founded in 2008 with …

Fort Hood to welcome injured vets cycling in Ride 2 Recovery

By Jana Lynn Kilcrease | kdhnews.com

More than 40 cyclists and their supporters will be welcomed by officials at Fort Hood Thursday as they stop on their way from San Antonio to Fort Worth. The six-day ride Ride 2 Recovery Challenge spans 500 miles and is a part of Project Hero, a national nonprofit organization.

Founded in 2008, Project Hero is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders affected by post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and other injuries achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives.

The group began the ride Monday and made their first stop in Austin. From there cyclists rode to Georgetown Tuesday and will arrive in Killeen Wednesday. Riders will depart at 10 a.m. Thursday from the …

Doing the MS-150 Houston-to-College Station: How much thunderstorm threat does it take to cancel the ride? from bikehouston

A new trail will link Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and more cities. What should it be called?

By Sarah Bahari | www.dallasnews.com

A long-awaited pedestrian and cycling trail will soon span Dallas to Fort Worth, connecting several cities along the way.

Completion of the 66-mile trail is expected in 2024, but it’s still missing one big thing: a name.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments has narrowed the name to two possibilities — DFW Discovery Trail and DFW Trinity Trail — and is asking people to choose their favorite.

An online survey will be available for the next month.

In addition to the name, participants are asked to choose between two logo options. Both the name and logo choices were developed with public input through a virtual open house last year.

Once complete, the trail will link Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie. More than 50 miles are …

Texas Renaissance Festival’s King and his Court to Volunteer at the Annual Bike MS on Saturday, April 30

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TODD MISSION, Texas, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Renaissance Festival today announced that a Bike MS: Texas MS 150 Rest Stop will be taken over by The King and some of his subjects on Saturday, April 30.

"It’s important that everyone shows support for each other, in and out of the Kingdom" says The King. "Hosting a rest stop for cyclers to stop by, refresh and hydrate, and continue on their noble journey is an easy way for the court to show their support to the MS community." …

DPS investigates a deadly bike crash

by: Dean Wetherbee | www.fox44news.com

McLennan County – (FOX 44) Texas DPS troopers are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicycle rider and a Ford Expedition.

Troopers say at 10 p.m. Monday night, the Ford going south on FM 2490 near Childress Creek Dr. hit a bicyclist who was in the roadway northwest of Waco.

The rider, 32-year-old Sara Castillo of Waco, died at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

As this is an ongoing investigation, no charges have been filed at this time.

DPS reminds bicyclists to wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials and/or use a flashlight at night.

Billy Roy Smith 1959 – 2022

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Billy Roy Smith, 62, of San Antonio and formally of Dallas Texas, went to join in the heavenly party on April 3rd, 2022, due to a bicycle accident. Born June 7, 1959, in Portales NM, Billy lived in Dora and Causey NM (‘1960-63), Crownpoint NM (’63-70), Gallup NM (’70-77), Lubbock TX (’77-84), Portales NM (’84-89), Dallas TX (’89-21) and San Antonio TX (’21-22). Billy graduated from Gallup HS, where he ran track, was in the National Honor Society, NM Boys State representative, was on the Senior Executive committee and was voted "Mr. Spirit". Billy was a graduate of Texas Tech University (BS "84 in Education) and Eastern NM University (MA ’88 in Communication). While at Texas Tech, Billy was a Saddle Tramp (’80-84), Raider Red- Spring of ’81 and a Texas Tech Cheerleader for 3 years. He was a NCA instructor from 1980-86. While in Lubbock, he was employed at Devault Floral and the Copper Caboose Restaurant. Billy taught English and coached basketball and track at Portales Jr. High from 1985-88. He started and sponsored the "Red Rockers" and …

Spring 2022 Tours

By Doug Yotty | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 11: Wrap up and miscellaneous

Tuesday April 19, 2022 My ride totals for this Adventure Cycling Big Bend Spring II are:

Total miles for the 9 days , 374.4 miles in 30 hrs, 53 minutes, an average of 12.1 mph. Maximum speed was 41.7 mph we went up 15,249 feet. Averages were 41.6 miles/day in 3:26 minutes with an average climb of 1,694 feet/day.

Now for miscellaneous pictures taken by various people during the trip.

Increasing Cycling Speed 4232022

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Narrated group ride cycling with tips for improving your cycling through drafting, pre-ride preparation and post ride recovery. Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 00:51 Leaving Crust Pizza & Warming up on Research Forest Blvd: 02:17 FM 1488 West – The open Road: 16:54 Hwy 149 Northbound: 38:28 Jackson Road North: 46:17 FM 1486 North: 1:00:00 MT. Mariah Road: 1:07:20

Tuesday Night Hustle.

Adrian Williams (So. Elite) | strava.com

Evening Ride

Freddie Randolph | strava.com

Boerne Express with MTCCSA

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com

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Knock Out Roses. Aftermath Of Biking In Rain.

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Not in a hurry to start today’s bike ride because the temperature was in the low 60’s. While I waited I watched the Prologue of the Tour de Romandie. Yesterday’s rain brought the cooler temperatures for the next couple of days. Finished watching the bike race I got ready and rolled the Cervelo Caledonia out the driveway. As I waited for some cars to pass another car pulled up on the other side of the street. They noticed the new plants and cleaned up front flower bed. They asked me what were the tall red roses because they wanted to plant some in their backyard. I told them Knock Out roses and where I bought them. They thanked me and drove off. I pressed the start button on the Bolt computer at 11:15 AM and started the ride on the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route.

By the time I finished at 1:53 PM I biked 33.47 miles. Checking SportTracks this was the ninth time biking this route. Today’s ride was the average of the other 8 rides in distance, time, but higher in effort, and average power.

4-26-2022 YTD Bike Rides Atascocita - Walden - Huffman
4-26-2022 YTD Bike Rides Atascocita – Walden – Huffman

The route took me to Atascocita Shores Drive at FM 1960 where I checked the construction progress. You can see that in the ride video. I also saw another cyclist in the parking lot of the church on Fairlake Lane and he is in the video. He told me his wife rides a bike just like my Cervelo. We chatted about the headwind and he told me where he rode to and back.

Weather conditions: start 69 (humidity 75%, dew point 61), mostly cloudy, wind NE 12 mph gusts 18 mph; finish 74 (humidity 66%, dew point 62), mostly cloudy, wind E 9 mph. The wind actually decreased during the ride for a change. I needed to dress warmer because of the wind and temperature: shorts, long sleeve jersey, and a short sleeve jersey.

4-26-2022 Strava Atascocita - Walden - Huffman Data Summary
4-26-2022 Strava Atascocita – Walden – Huffman Data Summary