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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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Roman Forest Revisited: A Cyclist’s Tale of Familiar Signs

Texbiker.net Posted on June 4, 2024 by Rick AnkrumJune 4, 2024

I rode north today with the wind and paid the toasted legs price getting back to Kingwood. Rolling out at 10:34 AM on my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike the route, New Caney – Roman Forest – Valley Ranch, was one I had not rode since October 20th, 2023. I nibbled around the edge of Roman Forest on recent rides into Tavola. After a long absence I wondered if anything changed. Biking through Tavola brought me to Roman Forest Blvd. As I turned right and crossed Peach Creek the Roman Forest sign in the median was the same as the last time. I rode Magnolia Bend to Willoway then Dogwood Lane to Appian Way. Galaxy Blvd. south to the first crossover and then a u-turn crossing Appian Way was how I rode to Roman Forest Blvd. to begin the journey to US59. Up that point the wind wasn’t much of an issue though I felt it was stronger than the 12 mph when I started. The ordeal began as I made the left turn under US59 into the wind. My legs had no zip and I shifted to the 35×15 gears to try and compensate. Making the turn onto Valley Ranch Parkway gave me a short relief until passing the Randall Reed Stadium. Under TX 99 I took a 15 minute break to rest, eat a granola bar, and enjoy the breeze in the shade. Back on the bike the 2 miles to FM1314 was a slow ride into the wind. A couple places with tree on the left side of the road helped. Through Briar Tree and entering Oakhurst I watched the spot where the dog spring happened Sunday but thankfully the dog was absent. My legs were doubtful if it was there. I pedaled on back to Kingwood and finished at 2:29 PM.

Photos from the Tavola pool. A lady was kind enough to take the one with me in it.

6-4-2024 Canyon Endurace Tavola Pool-5
6-4-2024 Canyon Endurace Tavola Pool-5
6-4-2024 Canyon Endurace Tavola Pool-2
6-4-2024 Canyon Endurace Tavola Pool-2
6-4-2024 Canyon Endurace Tavola Pool-1
6-4-2024 Canyon Endurace Tavola Pool-1
6-4-2024 Strava Summary New Caney-Roman Forest-Valley Ranch
6-4-2024 Strava Summary New Caney-Roman Forest-Valley Ranch
6-4-2024 Strava Matched Rides New Caney-Roman Forest-Valley Ranch
6-4-2024 Strava Matched Rides New Caney-Roman Forest-Valley Ranch

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Texas Bicycling News Monday – June 3, 2024

Texbiker.net Posted on June 4, 2024 by Rick AnkrumJune 4, 2024

Disability-inclusive bike camp begins in Wichita Falls

By Spencer R. Smith | www.newschannel6now.com

Camp still looking for volunteers to participate

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The iCan Bike Camp began at the Bill Bartley YMCA – Isaiah 40:31 Sports Complex on Monday morning.

The Miracle League of Wichita Falls, The Buddy Walk of Wichita County, and the YMCA of Wichita Falls are excited to host this inclusive camp from June 3 to June 7.

This camp is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities learn to ride conventional two-wheel bicycles.

The organizations involved are asking for volunteers to join. Those interested can contact Jason and Janell Stewart at miracleleagueofwichitafalls@gmail.com to get involved. …


San Antonio parks see improvement in national report

Mason Hickok | www.ksat.com

City is ranked 53 out of 100 most populous cities in US; up four ranks from past report

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio has improved its park system ranking among the 100 most populous cities nationwide, a new report from the nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL) shows.

The report published in May suggests that across the 100 most populous U.S. cities, “residents of cities with the highest ParkScore rankings are more socially connected and engaged with their neighbors than those with lower-ranking park systems.” …


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Intro to Mountain Biking

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Join us for a fun outdoor adventure in nature at BLORA.

Jun 22 2024, 12 pm – 3 pm

Participants will learn bike/safety basics (gear shifting, types of terrain, wildlife, tips, etc.). Staff will then lead them on the green trail starting at the high ropes course. The green course consists of about 3 miles of trails. This will take approximately 3 hours.

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TNR Review – Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling Summer Camps Start June 10th

Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com

After a week off we are back with TNR tomorrow! Also coming up we have two weeks of free Youth Cycling Camps and USAC Weekend #2 featuring Atomic Age Based State TT Champs and more State Championships as part of Super Sunday! Plus Alkek Velodrome has been awarded USAC Center of Excellence Status for the second year running! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements & photos. Also you can see my silly marketing strategies which I ask you to share and help us grow our track community.

Upcoming Events

6:45pm Tues 4th June – TNR Bunch Racing

11am Sun 9th June – Intro to Track Class

9am 10-12th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk1

6:45pm Tues 11th June – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night

9am 17-19th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk2

6:45pm Tues 18th June – TNR USAC Sanctioned

8:30am Sat June 22nd – Atomic Age Based TT Championships

8:30am Sun June 23rd – Super Sunday #2

6:45pm Tues 25th June – TNR feat. YCL Finals


Upcoming Rides

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YEE-HAW!! Girls Only. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

Trek Sugar Land Telfair Loop (Wed) Wednesday, June 5, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, June 5, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Hump Day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, June 5, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, June 5, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

New Magnolia Bikes & Beers Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

JL Ride thru Pearland Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Bridgeland Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MCC – Spectators Thursday Night Ride Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

11 Below Social Ride Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

MCC Thursday Morning Habanero Ride Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

MORNING KICKSTART – THE WOODLANDS Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 5:30 AM

MCC Sienna ride up Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:05 AM

JL/MTHCC Thursday Power Hour Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

Stonebridge Thursday Intervals – Cimarron Loop Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

Fast First Friday @ Spring Creek Greenway Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

JL Friday Power Hour Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

MTHCC Summer Sizzle 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

Saturday Miles – Half Century Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

Cycling Addicks CA 18: 70 Fulshear – Brookshire Loop Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

MTHCC Summer Sizzle 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Trek Bicycles Memorial 26mile C group ride Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

MTHCC Summer Sizzle 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

MTHCC Summer Sizzle 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Zube Saturdays with NWCC Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

MTHCC Summer Sizzle 2024 Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

R3 Ride 33 Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

R3- 38 mile Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

SB250 Century 6-9-24 Sunday, June 9, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Sunday, June 9, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Blockhouse Coffee Ride_Modified Sunday, June 9, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Bikes & Bagels Recovery Ride Sunday, June 9, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

JL Sunday Funday “Recovery” Ride Sunday, June 9, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

UBG Sunday ride – 35-50 miles Sunday, June 9, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday, Sunday Structured Training Rides – Spring & Summer Sunday, June 9, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday and Sunday Training Rides – Spring & Summer Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

JL Monday Power Hour Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 6:00 AM


? At H-GAC, we are constantly seeking innovative ways to improve commute options for our team members and the entire region. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the League of American Bicyclists @BikeLeague has recognized our efforts by advancing us from our 2019… pic.twitter.com/B1nEp2ihNL

— H-GAC (@HouGalvAreaCog) June 3, 2024

Celebrating the Power of Two Wheels
Every year on June 3rd, cycling enthusiasts around the globe come together to celebrate #WorldBicycleDay. This ? day highlights the bicycle’s unique, enduring contribution to sustainable transportation, health, and environmental preservation. pic.twitter.com/Do4iaeGM7T

— Pedal SATX (@Pedal_SATX) June 3, 2024

Promises for safety improvements along Columbia Tap Trail remain unfulfilled, advocates say https://t.co/dq1qs7nyr8

— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) June 4, 2024

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Wind And Dogs Test My Legs: Kingwood – Stoker Road – Kingwood

Texbiker.net Posted on June 3, 2024 by Rick AnkrumJune 3, 2024

Monday bike rides normally go north but today I rode south and east on the Kingwood – Stoker Road – Kingwood route. I should’ve started a little earlier than 10:35 AM but I watched the end of stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphine. Glad it wasn’t that foggy here. It was almost a month since my previous ride on this route though last week I traveled nearly to Stroker Road on FM2100. I rode my Cervelo Caledonia bike. Before the ride I used the Fanttik portable electric pump to air up the tire. I want to get familiar using the pump. I added a side street off Pinehurst Trail Drive to the route increasing the distance from the previous ride with 45.65 miles today. This gets me a little above the pace to reach June’s goal. Some exciting moments riding west on Stroker Road around mile 29 when two dogs chased me. I didn’t record this sprint audio because I was pedaling hard to get ahead of the large barking dog. The small one was more of an observer. That’s two dog sprints on the last two bike rides. That’s plenty. I took a rest break at the Dollar General on FM2100 around 32 miles. The ladies at Dollar General were very friendly helping me find the Gatorade and asking about my ride. I needed energy replacement after the wind on Ramsey Road and the dog sprint. I finished the bike ride at 2:34 PM.

6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-6
6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-6
6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-3
6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-3
6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-2
6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-2
6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-1
6-3-2024 Cervelo Caledonia Ramsey Road-1
6-3-2024 Strava Matched Rides Kingwood-Stroker Road-Kingwood
6-3-2024 Strava Matched Rides Kingwood-Stroker Road-Kingwood

Weather: Start 87 degrees, humidity 72%, dew point 77, mostly cloudy, wind S 16 mph gusts 27 mph; @ Ramsey road 89 degrees, mostly cloudy, wind S 14 mph gusts 23 mph; Finish 87 degrees, humidity 72%, dew point 77.2, mostly cloudy, wind SE 16 mph gusts 25 mph.

6-3-2024 Strava Summary Kingwood-Stroker Road-Kingwood
6-3-2024 Strava Summary Kingwood-Stroker Road-Kingwood

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Texas Bicycling Adventures Sunday – June 2, 2024

Texbiker.net Posted on June 2, 2024 by Rick AnkrumJune 2, 2024

The Trailist: Stinson Field, San Antonio’s small airport on the South Side, has a 1-mile hike and bike trail

by Brendan Gibbons | sanantonioreport.org

People riding bikes and hiking along the Mission Reach on the San Antonio River will often notice small planes circling the area, taking off and landing from the city’s tiny Stinson Field airport on the South Side. Connecting to the airport is a 1-mile concrete loop trail through a 63-acre patch of city-owned forested property. While the trail itself is short, its connection to …


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Bikepacking Bingo Day 2: Quite the Contraption San Felipe, Texas

Richard Ryder | strava.com

Made it to the domes. No mishaps today, just hella shortcuts because of the HEAT! ?? ? The ground was sizzlin’! ? ?? 52 cars, 1.9/mi, 0.4/min, 22.5mph(avg), 63.7mph(max)


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