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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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Lost Local Legend On Atascocita South – Walden – FM 2100 Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on June 16, 2021 by Rick AnkrumJune 16, 2021

Last night a surprisingly strong storm moved through the Kingwood area. I lost electricity for a couple of hours. This morning the temperature cooled several degrees from what it has been. When I began today’s bike ride at 9:43 AM it felt cooler but I knew it wouldn’t last through the afternoon. Riding my Canyon Endurace CF SLX bike I headed south and east on what I label the “Atascocita South – Walden – FM 2100” route. This was the 3rd time on this route in 2021, twice on my Canyon and once on my Lynskey R300. With the rain I didn’t ride north on the FM 2100 sidewalk because of the several low places where water stands.

Today’s bike ride was longer than the previous two on this route coming in at 35.38 miles. I altered the way through Kingwood swinging through Woodridge Forest before turning south. My week now totals 104.39 miles and June 521.04 miles. Getting closer to my 800 mile goal for June. Based on a daily average of 26.67 miles after 16 days I would be at 426.67 miles so I am almost 100 miles ahead of that pace. I lost ground to YTD 2020 with 2021 now trailing by 145 miles. Last year on June 16th I biked a longer route going 41.8 miles.

Weather Conditions at the start and finish today.

While I biking Strava sent me a notice that “You just lost the title of Local Legend on Kings View U. Mark Crosno’s 34 efforts set the new bar for the most attempts completed on that segment in the past 90 days.” This segment was on today’s route and I received the email about the time I was on the segment.

6-16-2021 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

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Texas Bicycling June 15th 2021

Texbiker.net Posted on June 15, 2021 by Rick AnkrumJune 15, 2021

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: San Antonio, Texas

By Kristi Benedict | bikerumor.com

Submitted by Jeremy Allred, “‘Dancing with the train.’ Taken outside of San Antonio, TX.”

We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in your pics with a description here.


Developers of huge McKinney community plan miles of trails to draw homebuyers

By Bill Hethcock | www.bizjournals.com/dallas

Oxland Advisors, the Dallas-based developers of the huge Painted Tree residential community in McKinney, is banking on the desire of homebuyers to take a hike. Or a bike ride. Or a run.

Some 69 percent of potential homebuyers in Dallas-Fort Worth and 54 percent nationwide rank walking and bike trails as the most desired outdoor amenity in a residential community, according to survey data collected by housing research firm Zonda.

Oxland Advisors is taking those statistics to heart with plans for 25 miles of looped paths and trails and outdoor-centric amenities in the development, plus pools and playgrounds.

Oxland brought in national trail design-build experts …


Proposed Walnut Creek Trail System Extension from BikingATX

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Witness tried to chase down driver who hit and killed man: ‘This person just doesn’t care’

By Shelley Childers | abc13.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A small memorial now sits on the side of C.E. King Parkway near Tidwell to remember the life that was taken on June 5.

Alex Cerda, 37, was a son, brother and uncle who loved to ride his bike. He was walking alongside his bike on the roadway when he was hit by an SUV, but the driver never stopped to check on him. …


University of Texas cyclists stopping in Estes Park on 4,000 mile ride

By Texas 4000 | www.eptrail.com

Saturday June 26, twenty-three students from the University of Texas cycle into Estes Parkfrom Denver. And the next morning, they will ride on to Steamboat Springs, and on to Dinosaur Monument in Utah the morning after that. But these are just three stops on their 70-day journey: the students are participating in the Texas 4000 to raise money and awareness for cancer.It is the longest annual charity bike ride in the world. …


Juneteenth Social Ride biking 8.46-mile route to honor George Floyd

By Terrian Spurs | www.fox7austin.com

AUSTIN, Texas – The Juneteenth Social Ride hosted by Black History Bike Ride in Central East Austin is bringing cycling and history enthusiasts together.

On Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m., participants will gather at the Texas African American Memorial, which is slightly west of 11th Street and Congress Avenue on the Texas Capitol grounds.

The ride guides participants on a historical tour of Black Central East Austin in an effort to preserve Austin’s history while pushing forward on the social justice movement sparked last year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. …


Video: Bike thefts climb as thieves target children, businesses

Joel Eisenbaum | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – It’s the summertime and the kids are out of school. While it’s a little warm outside, this is still the season for bike riding.

But Houston has a problem when it comes to bicycles, and the problem with bicycles is that they keep disappearing.

Whether you ride a bike for fun or rely on your bike to get to work, thieves are coming after our bikes.

KPRC 2 Investigates breaks down where it’s happening most often, one man’s who making a difference, and something you haven’t thought of when it comes to protecting your own bike. …


Texas Biking from Twitter

Obviously, be nice to all fellow trail users, I also hike, run, etc on singletrack too.. but at least in Texas, majority of singletrack is built, legal battled, and maintained by cyclists. So politely remind hikers this when they have attitude and invite them to a workday. https://t.co/qG1RZAuPW7

— AustinCyclist (@AustinCyclist) June 16, 2021

The Slam Jam is back! https://t.co/HYOQ6y6ouW @RedHornBrew @PeddlerBike

— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) June 15, 2021

more from the fun ride out to Surfside 🤙🏄 @VictoryChimp #chimpeur pic.twitter.com/vSkxsqxO2s

— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) June 15, 2021

This group didn't let the heat or humidity keep them from stopping at EVERY station to complete the Tour de Fort Worth last week! Interested in taking on this challenge yourself? Better get to it before we drop three more stations into the mix! pic.twitter.com/OrwYaqZqRh

— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) June 15, 2021

How many pedestrians and bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in Texas in 2019?

A)Less than 100
B)100-500
C)501-999
D)More than 1,000

#TriviaTuesday pic.twitter.com/o4sST2WQhP

— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) June 15, 2021

STOLEN – Red Trek 1000 in Central Austin https://t.co/GjSEQiumhH pic.twitter.com/Bn0xthR7Ky

— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) June 15, 2021


New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/DJAvVAPeFJ

Start time 8 AM sharp!

NOTE: We're meeting at the GOVALLE PARK parking lot.
Look for the open hatch of my silv… https://t.co/VhGcfIuypg

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 15, 2021

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Avoiding Some Heat, Update On Soft Tire, Out & Back to Tavola

Texbiker.net Posted on June 15, 2021 by Rick AnkrumJune 15, 2021

With no live bike racing I decided to start today’s bike ride a little earlier than yesterday’s ride. I rolled out of the driveway at 9:29 AM on my Canyon Endurace CF SLX bike to bike my “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route. When I finished at 12:14 PM that marked the 8th time using this route in 2021 (5 on my Canyon and 3 on my Lynskey).

6-15-2021 Bike Ride Canyon Endurace
My Canyon Endurace at the finish of the bike ride

Today’s bike ride covered 35.37 miles increasing my week’s total to 69.01 miles and June to 485.67 miles. The Canyon has registered 22,546 miles since I bought it in 2018. YTD miles in 2021 compared to 2020 trails last year by 139 miles, a slight increase from yesterday.

Heat continues to dominate the weather scene which is one reason I started early. Weather for today’s bike ride: start 88 (69% humidity, 76.4 dew point), a few clouds, wind N 4 mph; finish 91 (59% humidity, 74.5 dew point), partly cloudy, wind N 5 mph. The humidity dropped helping to offset the lack of wind movement.

Yesterday I wrote about my other bike, the Lynskey R300, having a soft rear tire before the ride, pumping up the tire before the ride and finishing the ride with no problems. After the ride I looked at the rear tire and found this wire sticking in the tire. I don’t remember seeing it before the ride.

6-15-2021 Lynskey Rear Tire Flat Tire Cause

When I removed the tube the wire penetrated another patch. I tried removing the old patch but it was glued firmly and wouldn’t peel off. Not wanting to put a patch on a patch I put a new tube in. Checking today the rear tire is firm.

6-15-2021 Strava Bike Ride Summary

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Texas Bicycling June 14th 2021

Texbiker.net Posted on June 14, 2021 by Rick AnkrumJune 14, 2021

Construction near city hall to improve pedestrian, bike and transit safety

Author: Maeve Ashbrook | www.kvue.com

The City of Austin cited the construction at the intersection of Guadalupe and Cesar Chavez Street for clearing homeless camps near City Hall Monday morning.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Transportation Department is planning to start construction to improve bike, pedestrian and transit safety at the intersection of Guadalupe and Cesar Chavez Street. The city cited preparation for the project when the Austin Police Department cleared homeless camps near City Hall Monday morning.

The construction project includes modifying the curb line and rebuilding the curb ramp on the northeast corner of the intersection. The department is also planning to repair the west/eastbound crosswalk, according to a City of Austin spokesperson.

The curb ramp on …


Manu Ginobili adds 40-mile bike ride to his post Spurs retirement achievements

Madalyn Mendoza | www.mysanantonio.com

Manu Ginobilli hung up his Spurs jersey years ago, but he’s still getting applause for his athleticism, especially after completing a 40-mile bike ride.

The beloved Spurs legend shared his latest achievement on Instagram this past Sunday.

"First 40 mile ride! Tired & Excited," his caption reads.

The trip took him about 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Fabricio Oberto, his former teammate, took the photo, according to his caption. …

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EMS: One dead in SW Austin after vehicle collides with bicyclist

by CBS Austin | cbsaustin.com

One person is dead after a vehicle collided with a bicyclist Saturday morning in Southwest Austin, EMS officials said.

It happened at around 8:15 a.m. in the 1300 block of northbound S. Capital of Texas Hwy. That’s near the intersection with Westbank Dr. …


Monday HEB Ride

Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com

The heat was the competitor tonight!

Afternoon Ride

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Texas Biking from Twitter

Good news!

Repair activities on the MKT hike-and-bike bridge, which connects the Heights Hike & Bike Trail & White Oak Bayou Greenway, are beginning soon. (The bridge was damaged by a fire in August 2020.) Repairs will take 60 to 90 days, weather permitting. pic.twitter.com/g5bkbNIcRm

— greaternorthside (@GNMDistrict) June 14, 2021

"Pedals for compassion" is back this year hosting another benefit bicycle ride for the Compassion’s Foundation, Inc.

👉 More information: https://t.co/yCcZ8FWwtB

#bicycle #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclinglife #roadbike #cyclist #mountainbike #cyclingphotos #cycle #texas #usa pic.twitter.com/yrxNW2UX3v

— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) June 14, 2021

Bike Report from Dallas– A view of Harry Moss Mountain Bike Trail from my hospital room.I've been feeling bad since Wednesday but it took me until yesterday to tap out. #dorba My 1st bike trail I ever rode & the only place I've ridden through a 2' river of dry plastic bottles. pic.twitter.com/7wDBzw0R9D

— Martin Russell 🚲🐝🐿️ (@russell_dallas) June 14, 2021

Thank you to all who came out Saturday for our 1st annual Bikin’ with the Blue. Thank you, NPOs! Also want to thank @Target for donating the bike that was raffled, @Walmart, @CoServ, Frisco’s @BikeMartStores, our Citizens on Patrol. Can’t wait to do it again! #Community pic.twitter.com/zSdjr53oVl

— McKinney Police (@McKinneyPolice) June 14, 2021

Let's build the @HoustonBikePlan through the Galleria area! @AbbieKamin @TravisDistrictG @PollardforHTX @BikeHouston pic.twitter.com/AkuzXdpdus

— Neal Ä’hardt (@NealEhardt) June 14, 2021

Please help us help others. We survive on donations and buying much needed supplies from our Amazon list will help tremendously https://t.co/gNtijPg72N

— RecycledCycles of TX (@RCOTX) June 14, 2021

#DallasParks & local cycling groups are providing "Rest, Ride, & Repair" stations along Dallas trails. These stations provide #cyclists a safe place to rest & tools to make minor bike repairs while out on the trails. @BikeSouth @BikeDFW @dpdcyclingteam https://t.co/vCDCSnghU5 pic.twitter.com/9KZhFks6vw

— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) June 14, 2021

We had a great turn out for the Fifth Ward Summer Festival bike ride this weekend! @hcpct1 provided 30 bikes and helmets.

Remember to stay hydrated if you are out in this Houston heat☀️☀️ pic.twitter.com/WsbMBG6Naf

— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) June 14, 2021

Denton’s Bike Plan was not incorporated during planning and budgeting for the current N Texas Blvd project, potentially delaying bike lanes for several more years.

Read more: https://t.co/J18ZTIei8A pic.twitter.com/XGQFmghXau

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) June 14, 2021


New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

***2021 Protocol for ride- Please wear a mask when meeting up for announcements. We will break the groups into 10 or less people and maintain social distancing for the r… https://t.co/SbLorv3lao

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 14, 2021

New Event HBC Columbus to Fayettville Ride – Columbus, TX https://t.co/8optB8ju7d

Ride Starter: Ronald
Out and back ride to Fayettville including a couple of loops to make it 35 miles, rest room in Fayetteville. Ride depends on weather, mixed foreca… https://t.co/It3al9LK5X

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 14, 2021

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