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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.

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Texas Bicycling News April 15th 2022

Texbiker.net Posted on April 15, 2022 by Rick AnkrumApril 15, 2022

Bike to Work Day 2022: Friday, May 20

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Bike to Work Day, part of Bike Month, represents a unified day of celebration across the United States where the nation comes together to celebrate the bicycle: as a mode of transportation, as a fun way to explore your city, a way to get to work or just get around your neighborhood. Houstonians are challenged to rethink how we commute to the places we live, work, and play during the month of May.

Join us in celebrating Bike to Work Day with a ride the morning of Friday, May 20. We’ll start at the …


The Old Stone Fort Bicycle Ride

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Saturday, Apr 23, 2022 Nacogdoches, TX, Nacogdoches Charity Ride, Kids, Metric Century

The Rotary Club of Nacogdoches invites you to come join us at The Old Stone Fort Bicycle Ride in the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas. This ride benefits several charities: polio eradication, local high school scholarships, park development and our mobile library to name a few. This event offers three routes ranging from a 10 miler, a 30 miler and the big 100K (63 miler). Lots of elevation allows this ride to serve as a fantastic training event for the both the MS 150 and Ironman 70.3. Our ride has an assortment of unique rest stops that will support and cheer you on all day. …


Dogwood Omnium – Circuit Race • Apr 3 2022 • Palestine, TX

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Categories » Master 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Master 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Cat 1/2/3 » Men Cat 3/4 » Men Cat 4/5 » Men Junior 11-14 » Women Cat 1/2/3 » Women Cat 3/4/5

Dogwood Omnium – Crit • Apr 2 2022 • Palestine, TX

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Categories » Master 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Master 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Cat 1/2/3 » Men Cat 3/4 » Men Cat 4/5 » Men Junior 11-14 » Women Cat 1/2/3 » Women Cat 3/4/5


Moving to Austin from Ontario. Gravel or road? from BikingATX

Cycling Teams Around Town? from BikingATX


Coast to Coast via the Southern Tier – Spring 2022

By Fletch Dobbs | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 37 – Austin to Bastrop

Friday April 15, 2022, 35 miles (56 km) – Total so far: 1,598 miles (2,572 km) Today’s ride was only 35 miles from the outskirts of Austin to Bastrop State Park. The hills are still here but they’re much shorter and much less steep. We are definitely headed for flatter terrain, though I think we have at least one more day (like tomorrow) of rollers. The countryside is still refreshingly green and spring is definitely springing. There are many flowers of all kinds of colors coming up everywhere. Very nice to look at. Beyond that, an unremarkable day on the bike. Short and sweet, and one day closer to Florida. Yay!

Thank you for reading!


Southern Tier Bicycle Tour – March 22, 2022 – ?

By cjlaskey | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 24 : Rest Day Austin, Texas: Rest? No such thing!

Thursday April 14, 2022 Today “Master Guns” as I so nicknamed Don given his rank in the marine corps once again delivered on his promise made the night before. Thus one was to make some scrambled eggs in the morning using the eggs provided by our host in the refrigerator. I was barely out of my stupor like slumber when Master Guns announced my eggs would be ready soon. I wondered if this guy could cook. I was pleasantly surprised. Breakfast was good. Don was meeting a friend today about 15 miles away today to get a package his wife mailed him with food and other sundries. I was headed back into the city to get my new …

Day 25 : Austin, Texas to Johnson City, Texas

Friday April 15, 2022, 62 miles (100 km) – Total so far: 1,529 miles (2,461 km) Ok Let’s get this out-of-the-way first. Today was not an easy day by any means. We were both up early and it was easy to prepare for the ride in the comfort of the cottage. Our host was awake so we said goodbye to him. He gave us printed directions on how to get to the bike path that would take us back to town and allow us to re-join the adventure cycling route that we have been following. We got there pretty much without any problems or that we did have to stop and ask a couple of people along the way to ensure we were going in the right direction. We slowly made our way onto the ACA Round and …


Texas Ride 2022

By Barry Branham | www.crazyguyonabike.com

04/14/2022: Got to LaGrange and Colorado Landing RV Park

Thursday April 14, 2022, 81 miles (130 km) – Total so far: 875 miles (1,408 km) Ride went fine for first 70 miles, but then got turned around trying to find the right turn. Finally got back on course. Made it to LaGrange, used google to find a restaurant for dinner. Found a nice Italian one, had (I forget the name) but it was good sausage with spagetti and lots of cheese. Then went to the RV park and got a shower, then set up the tent as usual. So a longer day than I expected. The main reason is I followed the Adventure cyclist route which went through two adjacent state parks. It was pretty, the road was quiet, but quite hilly. It’s a trade off, quiet, senic, hilly versus the shoulder on a noisy four lane highway which was a lot of the ride.


Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt bike ride in North Austin

www.fox7austin.com

AUSTIN, Texas – Project Transitions is hosting its second annual Easter Egg Hunt Bike Ride on Sunday, April 17.

The bike ride is a fundraiser benefiting the Hill Country Ride for AIDS. A suggested donation of $15 registers adults to ride, and kids register for free, according to the event page.

The start window for the bike ride is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and during this time, riders will be able to pick up their rider ribbon and Easter Egg Bag-sket to carry prizes found along the way. Easter eggs will be hidden at each ‘Egg Spot’ along the route, containing a variety of candy and other prizes from Egg Hunt sponsors. Some sponsors include: Black Star Co-op, Top Drawer Thrift, Batch Kolaches, Bravado Dog Grooming, Little Deli, Third Coast Coffee, SRSLY Chocolate and LIFTATX.

Riders will begin the Easter route at Project Transitions, located at 7101 Woodrow Avenue. The ride will end at Black Star Co-op located at 7020 Easy Wind Drive. View the full route map here.

Easter festivities will commence at the end of the ride, featuring a Big Easter Raffle at 3 p.m. Donations are required to obtain raffle tickets. …


Biggest turnout yet at Caldwell Bicycle Rodeo

By Hope Merritt | www.kbtx.com

Caldwell, Texas (KBTX) -As spring hits and kids are starting to play outside more, learning about Bicycle safety is as important as ever. The Annual Bicycle Rodeo hosted by the Burleson County 4-H Program and Texas A&M Agri-life Extension was held today to give kids more bicycle knowledge.

More than one hundred people came out to participate in the Bicycle Rodeo in Caldwell, a record breaking number of participants within the last two decades.

Macy Narro, Burleson County 4-H Council President, grew up going to the Bicycle Rodeo and made it a priority to be involved with the event as she grew older.

”Its just a fun way to learn bicycle safety,” said Narro. “Also have …


2022/23 TMBRA XC & Marathon Seasons Overall

TMBRA | my.raceresult.com

2022 Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Series Standings

For individual race details and full results, click the points in the column associated to the event (opens in a new window). The 2022 Texas Marathon MTB State Championship Series include Paydirt Points and are tallied as follows: best six (6) of eight (8) races plus with a minimum of four (4) race starts to qualify for series awards (Pro/Cat 1, Cat 2 and Master Open) and best five (5) of eight (8) races plus with a minimum of three (3) race starts to qualify for series awards (Junior 14 and under and Cat 3). New for the 2022 season is the ability to earn double series points at the Abilene race weekend (Bent Wheel Bash). Ties are possible until there are enough races meeting the "best of" series criteria. Once the minimum number of races is met tie breaker rules will go into affect.

SPRING : Texas XC MTB State Championship Series …


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Video: Jeep driver swerves wrong-way into path of bicyclist outside Houston from bikehouston


Texas Biking from Twitter

131 miler marked and final. No changes but we did have a bridge closed scare. No problem, open until the 20th. https://t.co/JCTBz2fyZd

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 15, 2022

The second annual Easter Egg Hunt Bike Ride is being held in North Austin this Sunday and features a variety of prizes riders can find along the route. https://t.co/ECFjDmTMka

— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) April 16, 2022

Wow… pic.twitter.com/FYKHWhNwUm

— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) April 16, 2022

Group Ride Roundup!

Denton County Cycling is a great group for more advanced riders. The C Group rides 30-40 miles at a 12-14 mph pace. B Group rides 60-70 miles at a 14-20 mph pace. Start time varies.

Follow Denton County Cycling for more rides: https://t.co/FiHyO5bbkf pic.twitter.com/qhP2gIrkIZ

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) April 15, 2022

STOLEN – Purple Reid Ladies Classic 7 speed Retro Cruiser in Corpus Christi, TX https://t.co/Pp5tn7iKz3 pic.twitter.com/eqYxwOOA7z

— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) April 15, 2022

Join us for the first in-person Bike to Work Day in 2 years. Ride with us on Friday, May 20, at 7:15 a.m. starting at Buffalo Bayou Park Lost Lake visitor center, 3422 Allen Parkway, ending at the City Hall reflecting pond. #BTWD2022 https://t.co/1fXS4WEDRh pic.twitter.com/rT3i8eHNKy

— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) April 14, 2022

My wife & kid were biking home from pre-K, did an Idaho stop at an empty intersection, and a man in a huge truck revved up to scream profanities (eg "dumb b****") at them for a block. Both came home crying and are scared to ride. So sick of the constancy of this. Any camera recs?

— caitlingiddings (@caitlingiddings) April 15, 2022

Living (car-free) in my hometown of Houston for a bit and am SO impressed with all of the new protected bike lanes

The Austin St project in particular is amazing

Feels like we’re at a turning point- other car-free Houstonians, wdyt? @CarletonGeoff @AdamWillyums @BikeHouston pic.twitter.com/zvBrxbxcDF

— Lava Sunder (@LavanyaSunder) April 13, 2022


New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX April 19, 2022 at 09:00AM https://t.co/3u744qPWBn

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 15, 2022

New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club

It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling tradition!! Leaderless ride for all groups. Organize your group for your particular speed range. Ride as hard as you c… https://t.co/tIc5hynHgd

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 15, 2022

New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club

Meet at 8:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/hYd536zWWR

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 15, 2022

New Event Houston Bicycle Club BRENHAM Ride – Brenham, TX https://t.co/gbm0R3Y0vb

Starter: Brad Letney (281-705-4043) Brenham – corner of Blinn Blvd &amp; College Ave Description: 39 mile route with rest stops at Wild Bill&#39;s near Lake S… https://t.co/IpSweaYlji

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 15, 2022

New Event Ascension Seton COTA Bike Night – Del Valle, TX Ascension Seton COTA Bike Night: May 3rd at Del Valle, TXhttps://t.co/N5ledeDIZHhttps://t.co/Rm4rI9WLbd

        Open Track Ride         6:00 PM         $10

    Access to our full main tra… https://t.co/c614EnCKAR

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 15, 2022

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Misting Outside, Sweating Inside Biking Watopia Triple Flat Loops

Texbiker.net Posted on April 15, 2022 by Rick AnkrumApril 15, 2022

It finally happened. I got ready to ride outdoors but while I was doing that the weather decided to turn misty. I waited about 30 minutes for the mist to go away instead it hung around for more totaling 0.02″ on my home weather station. By now the streets were damp and and noon was upon me. I decided to ride Zwift and created a meetup riding the Watopia Triple Flat Loops route. The name was a little misleading because it wasn’t flat with 515 feet of climbing over the 21.77 miles I rode. But no big climbs, just numerous little ones. This will put a crimp on biking 200 miles this week with a total of 157.04 miles after today’s ride. Hopefully the weather dries out some for Saturday and I can ride 35+ miles and then make up the shortage on Sunday. This was my second ride on this route. I rode stage 2 of the Tour of Watopia on this route March 13th. Today’s ride wasn’t as fast or long as that one. Link to ZwiftInsider.com information about the route.

My last Zwift ride was March 30th on stage 5 of the Tour of Watopia. My consecutive days of biking is still intact from February 17th to today.

On the good news side. This was the first livestream with my new ISP, Tachus, using the 1 Gbps synchronous connection. No drop outs or freezes like I experienced with my previous ISP, SuddenLink.

Strava recorded a 2nd fastest time on Rebel Route: Triple Flat Loops (1:17:40). When I started the ride my legs didn’t feel that great but they improved as the miles passed. Since it was a Zwift meetup instead of a group ride I think the competitive push wasn’t there today.

4-15-2022 Strava Zwift Watopia Triple Flat Loops Data Summary
4-15-2022 Strava Zwift Watopia Triple Flat Loops Data Summary
Watopia Triple Flat Loops map from ZwiftInsider.com

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Texas Bicycling News April 14th 2022

Texbiker.net Posted on April 14, 2022 by Rick AnkrumApril 14, 2022

Ken’s Man’s Shop Launching 2nd Year Of Preston Royal Pedal Charity Drive And Bike Ride

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Ken’s Man’s Shop is excited to announce the 2nd year of their Preston Royal Pedal charity drive and bike ride. The event benefits the North Texas Food Bank and takes place on Sunday, April 24th from 9:30am-1:00pm in the Preston Royal Village.

Dallas entrepreneur and owner of 2nd generation Ken’s Man’s Shop, Kory Helfman, is excited to announce the second year of the Preston Royal Pedal, a charity drive and bike ride which he hopes will become an annual tradition for many years to come.

The annual event takes place in the N.E. corner of Preston Royal Village on Sunday, April 24th from 9:30am-1:00pm. The event supports the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and there are several ways to provide support, whether as a participant, volunteer, or spectator.

To participate in the event, all that a single rider, a couple, family, or group has to do is bring two or more canned food items “per individual” to Preston Royal Village. All of the …


Around the Bend

By Bill Cound | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 1. Ft. Davis to Marathon: Peace and quiet

Sunday April 10, 2022, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 54 miles (87 km) Posted via email Mon Apr 11 04:31:02 2022 PDT

Today started with breakfast in the dark and a relaxed start for our ride. There were few vehicles on the road and the wind was calm for the first two hours. The only sound was birds greeting the new day. They were more heard than seen as we pedaled effortlessly down the secluded byway.

The temperature barely dropped below 60 last night. No need to wear layers this morning. Just a healthy dollop of sunscreen to protect my tender epidermis from the increasingly intense sun.

The ride to the town of Alpine was through a maze of the same dark, exposed rock we saw in the Davis Mountains. Shortly thereafter we reached a "geologic boundary". To the east is exposed limestone from an ancient seabed. These hills are lighter in color, less jagged and more covered with desert vegetation than the rugged igneous formations to the west.

We stopped midway for shopping in Alpine. This was the last grocery store we’ll pass before Theresa and I prepare dinner on Wednesday and …

Day 2. Marathon to Stillwell: Halfway to the Rio Grande

Monday April 11, 2022, 51 miles (82 km) – Total so far: 105 miles (169 km) Posted via email Tue Apr 12 02:59:02 2022 PDT

I woke up this morning staring into the star-studded sky, much as the same as when I retired last night. The setting moon left in its wake an ever darker sky, filled with stars that had previously remained obscured by its light. The Milky Way streaked across the sky until faded away with rising sun.

The Big Bend region is a certified as a International Dark Sky Place by the International Dark Sky Association. The paucity of ambient light, clean air and low humidity create nearly perfect conditions for star gazing. We anticipated this phenomenon on our tour, but reality exceeded my initial expectations.

Today was a short ride. Nearly everyone arrived at our destination by noon. I took a …

Day 3. Stillwell to Rio Grande Village: Bluffs, buttes and badlands

Tuesday April 12, 2022, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 166 miles (267 km) Posted via email Wed Apr 13 02:50:01 2022 PDT

The wind blew all last night, filling our tent with dust (and our eyes, noses, mouths and lungs). It was somewhat calmer when we rolled out a little earlier than the past two days. The first hour of riding is my favorite. It’s just magical…low light angles and long shadows combined with the cool morning air.

Those optimum conditions didn’t last for long. The first 30 miles of our ride to Panther Junction was moderately uphill and against the wind. Everyone was exhausted when the reached the top of the hill.

After guzzling a Gatorade and enjoying a quick snack, I set off alone for today’s final destination. A turn toward the southeast meant the wind was no longer in my face. And, mercifully, the road to Rio Grande Village was mostly downhill. The biggest challenge was …


Coast to Coast via the Southern Tier – Spring 2022

By Fletch Dobbs | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 35 – Johnson City to Austin

Wednesday April 13, 2022, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 1,563 miles (2,515 km) We finally rolled into Austin today and saw most of the last of the hill country. More killer climbing too. I actually psyched myself out and had to walk the last 20 yards or so of Bee Cave Road, just before arriving in downtown Austin. I shouldn’t have kept looking up I guess.

We visited Mellow Johnny’s bike shop, home to …

Day 36 – Rest Day 4 – Austin Texas

Thursday April 14, 2022 Today was particularly nice day off spent wandering aimlessly through downtown Austin, beginning with a visit to the capitol building. Austin is a beautiful, vibrant city. I really enjoyed spending a day there. …


Southern Tier Bicycle Tour – March 22, 2022 – ?

By cjlaskey | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 19 : Merryville, Louisiana to Silsbee,Texas: Welcome to Texas!

Saturday April 9, 2022, 53 miles (85 km) – Total so far: 1,175 miles (1,891 km) It got cold last night. Good thing Don and I had the cabin at the town of Merryville’s park. It had a bed with a trundle so we both slept comfortably inside. Don was nice enough to give me the bed and he took the trundle. I was glad I didn’t step on him when I got up in the middle of the night. There was a separate bathroom and shower with lukewarm water that was luxurious for a mere $5 per person donation to stay. Don was up early but he’s quiet so I slept a little later. We headed to the diner across the street that I ate at last night. I had pancakes and bacon that really hit the spot. It was cold when we left at …

Day 20 : Silsbee, Texas to Coldsprings, Texas

Sunday April 10, 2022, 73 miles (117 km) – Total so far: 1,248 miles (2,008 km) Last night before dusk I went next door to the Honky Tonk Bar for some dinner. The ladies at the front desk said they had very good burgers at their grill, so I thought I’d see for myself. When I pulled open the door to enter this joint it was almost as if I was transported to a movie set for something like Urban Cowboy. This was the real deal. There weren’t a lot of people in yet so I wasn’t too too embarrassed to be wearing my bathing suit and flip-flops and T-shirt amidst tight jeans cowboy boots and cowboy hats. I did order the burger and fries to go and I have to say it was pretty darn good. Later that night I was cursing the Honkytonk as the music lasted until 1 AM. Our tents were pierced in perfect proximity so that we could hear every sleep disturbing beat of the base from the band that was playing that evening. It was only on …

Day 21 : Coldsprings, Texas to Navasota, TX

Monday April 11, 2022, 66 miles (106 km) – Total so far: 1,314 miles (2,115 km) When we got up this morning there was a cloudy sky with warm and slightly humid temperatures. As we were preparing to leave the Coldsprings Inn we met Bob and his wife from Rochester, New York. Bob was cycling the southern tier west to east and his wife was providing SAG support. We chatted briefly before heading west to the final destination on maps five of the Southern Tier, Navasota, Texas. we still have maPs 4, 3, 2 and 1 to go! Soon after we started we moved to sunny skies and rolling Hills in a mostly pastoral setting with crosswinds and headwinds ar times. Not too bad of a day. Highlights were …

Day 22 : Navasota, Texas to La Grange, Texas

Tuesday April 12, 2022, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 1,388 miles (2,234 km) I couldn’t fall asleep last night. The wind blew fiercely and at one point my tent seemed like it was going to uproot and take flight. The sound of flapping parachute material was not lulling me to sleep. Bud was the sound of the nearby night train that seemed to run, oh, say, every ten minutes. When the train wasn’t making noise (why do they have to sound a horn at 4 am? Nobody’s driving across a train track at that hour. And they have the crossing gates to keep vehicles off the tracks! The horn is overkill.), the firehouse siren was going off. And that isn’t a soft whisper in your mother’s voice that says …

Day 23 : La Grange, Texas to Austin, Texas

Wednesday April 13, 2022, 79 miles (127 km) – Total so far: 1,467 miles (2,361 km) Last night I slept well despite the humidity (I opened my rain fly on the tent) and my irrational fear of a tree branch breaking and falling on me during some gusty winds that fortunately dissipated as the moon replaced the setting sun. I went to sleep with one mission. Tomorrow I will get out extra early and pack my tent and be ready to go well before Don. I wanted him to feel the same sense of incompetence foods filled when we left Navasota. When I woke however Dunn was already up and he made his coffee and was drinking it in the lounge. Before I went there I hurriedly packed up my tent. I went inside change into my bike gear in the bathroom and …


Texas Ride 2022

By Barry Branham | www.crazyguyonabike.com

04/11/2022: Kerville to Perdenales SP

Monday April 11, 2022, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 750 miles (1,207 km) Rode to Perdenales Texas State Park. Camped. Good ride as usual. Nice camp site.

04/12/2022: My rear derailleur broke, but made it to Austin

Tuesday April 12, 2022, 44 miles (71 km) – Total so far: 794 miles (1,278 km) The rear derailleur broke but I made it to Austin using the 3 front chain rings for gears. 3-speed. Staying at an airbhb that Jan set up for me. Thank you Jan. Will get the bike fixed tomorrow.

04/13/2022: Got the bike fixed

Wednesday April 13, 2022 Jan researched and sent me info on good bike shops in Austin. Went to one and they directed me to another called Eastside Pedal Pushers. I thought it was just the derallieur but they found I needed a new cassette and 3 chains. Took all day but they got it done and now the bike shifts great. Tested it on the 3.5 mi ride back to the airbhb. I highly recommend Eastside Pedal Pushers. Staying one more night at the airbnb. Justin the owner has been really great. Was nice to meet him. All is well for the 74 mi ride to Lagrange tomorrow.

04/14/2022: Got to LaGrange and Colorado Landing RV Park

Thursday April 14, 2022, 81 miles (130 km) – Total so far: 875 miles (1,408 km) Ride went fine for first 70 miles, but then got turned around trying to find the right turn. Finally got back on course. Made it to LaGrange, used google to find a restaurant for dinner. Found a nice Italian one, had (I forget the name) but it was good sausage with spagetti and lots of cheese. Then went to the RV park and got a shower, then set up the tent as usual. So a longer day than I expected. The main reason is I followed the Adventure cyclist route which went through two adjacent state parks. It was pretty, the road was quiet, but quite hilly. It’s a trade off, quiet, senic, hilly versus the shoulder on a noisy four lane highway which was a lot of the ride.


Woman Tours Southern Tier

By Shelly Nevard | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 35: Rest day in Navrasota, TX

Wednesday April 13, 2022 Today is a rest day in Navrasota, TX. After breakfast I walked to the Post office with Laura. It was a little over a mile. I mailed my taxes and a box of warm clothes I don’t need any more. We had coffee in the Classic rock coffee shop and stopped in Walmart on the way back. It was drizzling slightly but no big deal. I saw a tarantula on the sidewalk but it quickly jumped into its hole. They warned us not to walk on …

Day 36: Navrasota,TX to Cleveland, TX

Thursday April 14, 2022 Todays ride took us to Cleveland, TX. We are out of Texas hill country and into East Texas. We started out from the Best Western after our map meeting and snack table. Alison is our SAG driver today. The first 20 miles were similar to the end of the previous ride with Fields of cows, truck traffic and rolling hills. After the first SAG stop we turned left and rode through Sam Houston National forest. There was still traffic but the road was lined with trees and the roadside was covered in flowers which were mostly yellow but a few purple too. We exited the national forest and passed through two traffic circles into …

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Trails Day Event rides into Austin to celebrate 32-mile parkway from downtown to Leander

By Melissa Gaskill | austin.culturemap.com

Austin’s Redline Parkway Initiative is joining Celebrate Trails Day on April 23 with an event that includes a bike ride along the Red Line Parkway, Boggy Creek Trail, Crosstown Bikeway, Shoal Creek Trail, and through downtown, visiting several parks along the way.

Along with a chance to explore part of Austin, the ride offers an opportunity to learn more about the concept of a planned linear park and public space extending more than 32 miles along Capital Metro’s Red Line from downtown to Leander.

“People can see what is completed and how to piece it together,” says Redline Parkway Initiative executive director Tom Wald. …


Director, MSU Cycling Team

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Employer Midwestern State University Location Texas, United States Salary Salary Commensurate with experience Posted Date Apr 14, 2022 Combining teaching and active cycling team coaching, the Director of MSU Cycling oversees a nationally renowned collegiate cycling program. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, home to the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred, Midwestern State University is a residential university of 6,000 students, equidistant from Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.

Reporting directly to the Department Chair of Athletic Training & Exercise Physiology, with substantial Student A!airs collaboration, the Director of MSU Cycling is responsible for the overall daily operations of the cycling program to include team management, coaching, training, recruiting, sponsorship procurement and public relations activities. The Director will also …


Who Stole the Soul?

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Texas Biking from Twitter

I really love my bike commute, especially on a perfect afternoon like today. Thank you Houston! ???? #bikehouston #Houston #carfree #bike #bikecommute pic.twitter.com/PYWMlyRKLq

— adam j williams (@AdamWillyums) April 14, 2022

Post-ride beer on our cabin’s back porch overlooking Palo Duro Canyon after 8 miles on the GSL and Little Fox trails. pic.twitter.com/iJKLPVLpRm

— JWall (@jwall4) April 15, 2022

100+ mile of trails connecting Austin to San Antonio to finish by 2036 https://t.co/m32cOcFIpr pic.twitter.com/IrnQqIs3mH

— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) April 15, 2022

Get out and ride! This shot comes to you from our women's team who was out at the Veloway last weekend practicing their cornering skills and showing some newer riders the ropes. Super fun day on the bike! pic.twitter.com/5nOaOOmOJ6

— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) April 14, 2022

Don't miss out this Saturday! https://t.co/CEQOUCDtlY

— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) April 14, 2022

Saturday 4/16/2022 The Bagel Ride
8:00am; Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
54mi (86km); a longer option may arise
Store stop at 30mi. Plan accordinglyhttps://t.co/IZDDWFRG8Y

— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) April 14, 2022

We are pleased to share the official maps for the 2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride! Check out the routes for our 15, 25, 50 and 70-mile courses. ???????https://t.co/QADbXtoCea pic.twitter.com/Vw0vXCvUn0

— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) April 14, 2022

Team Biking to Remember is riding from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL as part of #TheLongestDay benefiting @alzassociation & they are in ATX! The next leg of their ride leaves from our shop Saturday right after we open at 10 am. Come wish them well!#rideyourbike #ENDALZ pic.twitter.com/xQ52AGMm35

— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) April 14, 2022

I'm stopping in Houston for this soirée and a bike ride around town on my way back from DC next month. Come join us for some fun! I hope to see all the young urban planners of Texas on May 20th! #HoustonBIkeSummit https://t.co/95Dn2VaQ2U

— Mayor John J. Bauters (@JohnBauters) April 14, 2022

HHH features well-supported routes for everyone: 100mi, 75mi, 100k, 50mi, 25mi & 10k. Pick a distance and start training now. You may find yourself upping your mileage (or kilometers) this August 27.

Click here to sign up https://t.co/N5atbYfl4X pic.twitter.com/5i3SmLkzAe

— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 14, 2022

Meet us in Bulverde for a ride on Sunday morning. Wheels down at 8:30. https://t.co/aCoiqX6Dke pic.twitter.com/V5ccUx3Lad

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) April 14, 2022


New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Easter Egg Hunt Bike Ride – Austin, TX https://t.co/Bm6Dj8ppy4

Come ride your bike along a fun Easter Egg Hunt Route through the Crestview & Northloop neighborhoods!
About this event

Follow the map to find the Egg Hunt Spots along the Eas… https://t.co/uoBaJwIkhF

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 14, 2022

New Event Rolling into Fall Bicycle Rally – Corinth, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/xqio01TXqW September 24, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/kc2HBUgYzj

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 14, 2022

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New GoPro Mount, Sunshine, Huffman – Liberty County Line Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on April 14, 2022 by Rick AnkrumApril 14, 2022

A cool front passed through during the night lowering the temperature into the 50’s. While I waited for it to warm up I watched the Tour of Turkey and Giro di Sicilia. By then I finished eating breakfast and it warmed up to the mid 70’s. I got dressed and readied the Cervelo Caledonia bike for the ride on the “Huffman – Liberty County Line” route. The ride began at 11:35 AM.

After yesterday’s short for a weekday bike ride I needed some extra miles to stay on a pace for a 200+ mile week. Today’s route fit the bill. This was the 3rd time riding this route in 2022 and on 3 different bikes. I biked 40.17 miles upping the week’s total to 135.17 miles. I have 3 potential biking days to ride 65 miles. I’m at 481.16 miles for the month, 74% of my 650 mile goal.

4-14-2022 YTD Bike Rides Huffman - Liberty County Line
4-14-2022 YTD Bike Rides Huffman – Liberty County Line

I thought the wind would be lighter for today’s bike ride when I started. It was from the east, where I was heading, at 13 mph. But it increase to 14 mph with 20 mph gusts when I finished at 2:57 PM. I could feel the gusts as I rode east on FM 1960 from Huffman to the county line. Once got there and made the turn around the wind became my friend as a tailwind for most the way back to Kingwood. Overall weather conditions: start 75 (humidity 36%, dew point 46), partly cloudy, wind E 13 mph; finish 80 (humidity 22%, dew point 38), partly cloudy, wind E 14 mph gusts 20 mph. I wore shorts, a long sleeve jersey, and a short sleeve jersey over it. I was comfortable, enjoying the sun after two days of clouds.

Riding the Cervelo I got data about gearing and shifting at the AXS.SRAM.com activity report. I spent 1:24:11 riding time in the 35×13 gearing and 1:14:58 in the 35×15. 45 RD shifts during the 3:01:25 overall biking time. Riding into the wind on FM 1960 I used the 35×13 but when I had a side or tailwind my legs pedaled the 35×13.

During the ride through Walden I saw a church member outside so I pulled over we chatted for about 10 minutes. He just got home from playing golf.

I used a new GoPro mount during the ride as you can see in the video. The GoPro has a Garmin connector/adapter which put in a Garmin computer mount behind the handle bar. Tomorrow I will try putting the mount in front of the handle bar to see if the bike computer doesn’t get in the way.

I regained the Strava Local Legend on Huffman Eastgate Rd with my 3 rides in 2022. I wonder how long I can keep it. I have a number of other local legends too.

4-14-2022 Strava Huffman - Liberty County Line Data Summary
4-14-2022 Strava Huffman – Liberty County Line Data Summary

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