I decided to ride to the north following my “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route. Monday I rode to the north and got caught in heavy rain. Looking at the weather radar no rain showed but the forecast listed rain. I hoped to get back without getting wet again. I watched two bike races before starting today’s bike ride: Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta del Sol and the Giro d’Italia. I missed biking the last two days because of rain so I wanted to ride today.
This was the 7th time riding this route in 2021. I biked 4 times on the Canyon Endurace and 3 times on the Lynskey R300.
Starting at 10:59 AM riding my Canyon Endurace CF SLX bike the temperature was 79 under a mostly cloudy sky. Wind was from the east at 9 mph not posing much of a problem while I biked to the north. Before leaving I checked the weather forecast and the chance of rain increased to 75% around 2 PM. I thought I would be back before that. I finished the ride at 1:36 PM.
There was an opportunity to stop at Pat’s Donuts in Porter on the way back to Kingwood for an apple fritter. I made good time and got to Pat’s about 12:50 PM, 10 minutes before they closed. But no apple fritters and no blueberry cake donuts so no snack to fuel the rest of the ride home.
That turned out to be somewhat of a blessing. If they had an apple fritter or the cake donuts I would’ve taken time to eat before continuing the bike ride. As I got closer to Kingwood the sky to the southeast looked threatening. Once I was back in Kingwood I felt a few sprinkles and around 3 miles from home light rain began. If I had stayed at Pat’s the rain might have moved closer to me and instead of 3 miles in the rain it might have longer. The big difference in today’s rain versus Monday, no lightning today and I was much closer to home. The last 3 miles I got soaked but not too gritty. I will wipe down the Canyon after it drys.
Today’s ride covered 35.98 miles, improving the week to 87.7 miles. No 200 miles this week. May totals 569.3 miles versus my 660 mile goal for the month. Here is how 2021 YTD miles stacks up to previous years. (This includes road and Zwift miles)
Thanks to more trails, better bikes and a rise of high-school interest, mountain biking has experienced a meteoric rise of popularity in the past decade. The pandemic added fuel to the fire.
Last summer, Cat Rainwater was overweight and going through menopause at an accelerated clip. That, on top of the stresses of pandemic lockdown, was leading to a mental health crisis.
“I was suicidal,†said Ms. Rainwater, 49, a mortgage underwriter based in Austin, Texas. “My sister was taking care of me and she said, ‘We have got to get you active.’â€
She started trail running, until she injured her knee.
“Meanwhile, all of these mountain bikers were just whizzing past me,†Ms. Rainwater said. “I found the bike community and it’s been …
On our team, everyone plays a critical role providing genuine, helpful and friendly service to help our athletes perform at their best and enjoy their sport. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. This role is an opportunity to make a difference and join the world’s greatest sports team. Bike Technician Duties: * Create a world-class customer experience by providing passionate customer service and selling through customer engagement, specifically (but not limited to) our Bike Department * Uphold company standards for merchandise presentation of the best apparel and …
At last. We got in a ride. Tours looked a little iffy earlier this year, but more and more rides are opening up as controls ease.
… Speaking of wind turbines, I forgot to mention that on three of the four legs of the ride, we had a 20 mph wind in our faces or on our shoulders. …
Back in November 2019 I wrote a post called The Bad Side of Good Habits. In it, I considered things that seemed good on the surface but looking deeper there were some negatives. Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty knackered (British English for tired) to the point where I can’t really ignore it. A quick search brings up the word “overtraining†and a host of replies with plenty of debate. As an amateur fathlete bicyclist, I’m not too worried about the semantics. You won’t see me entering any races, breaking any …
Abilene bicyclists joined riders worldwide Wednesday for the Ride of Silence, a short tour locally through the city’s center to remember those who have lost their lives on bicycles.
More than 30 began their route at McMurry University, the first time since 2019 after the global pandemic canceled the ride last spring. Cyclists wore reflective clothing, protective helmets and pedaled in silence as they were escorted by Abilene Police Department officers.
Nine people have died riding bicycles in Taylor and Jones County since 2010, and …
Alison Tetrick, Ted King, Colin Strickland, Lauren Stephens, Peter Stetina and Laurens ten Dam headline
The North American gravel scene kicks up another notch this weekend with the inaugural Gravel Locos race taking place in Hico Texas. A host of high-profile names are set to take part in the daunting 155-mile (249 kilometre) race with Alison Tetrick, Ted King, Colin Strickland, Lauren Stephens, and Peter Stetina headlining the field. Laurens ten Dam has also ventured over from Europe to race his first major event since retiring from the WorldTour at the end of 2019.
The event is the brainchild of promoter Fabian Serralta who hopes to put down gravel racing roots in Texas, as well as build a …
SAN ANTONIO – As members of the bicycling community gathered at a City Council meeting Thursday, it didn’t take long for conversation to turn to how much is left to make San Antonio more bike-friendly.
While the cyclists were present at the meeting for a proclamation on May as National Bike Month and Friday as National Bike to Work Day, council members were quick to acknowledge the dangers those bicyclists face.
“We know that cycling in San Antonio frequently isn’t …
It's #BikeToWorkDay tomorrow! 🚲 Add public transit to your bike commute in the event of bad weather or long distances. 👇🼠https://t.co/NUxeqXA9MO
Want to know how to have some fun? Find a 3 yr old and ride some trails (Grammy’s back there someplace, too). Walnut Creek Mountain Bike Trails @woombikesUSA (we didn’t leave any ruts. The trail was tacky in a few spots. Fast except for some slick roots and rocks 😬 pic.twitter.com/sysLrk9sNs
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) May 20, 2021
If you are cycling on this route, stop by our Bike to Work Week hospitality table for free prizes from @bikebarntx and Westchase District from today at 4 p.m. Look for the orange exercise stations. #biketoworkweekpic.twitter.com/jYE808dCAY
Join us at Erwin Park for a team training ride to get ready for DFW Summer Series. Come ride with your teammates for a fast lap, or two, or three. Groups will be separated by the ca… https://t.co/XQGR3aQXii
Join us for our weekly group ride at River Legacy! This trail is mostly smooth with some roots. It is a mix of tight and twisty sections with a few dips and short punchy climbs.… https://t.co/6zlThyO3x8
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/Za4I31gTrP
… Crowdsourcing bike traffic data will make roads safer
Building better bike infrastructure in San Antonio starts with knowing where residents and visitors are cycling, Griffin said. "We’re working toward solving the problem of being able to identify where real safety problems are," he added.
Part of Griffin’s research involves crowdsourcing bicycle traffic volumes, using apps like
Strava
and other methods, and he’s published several studies on the subject. This uncovers where bike-related accidents are occurring and where bike traffic is increasing and decreasing.
The research could help the city know which intersections may need to be reconfigured or roadways need bike lanes to adapt to bike traffic. …
This appears to be one of those ‘Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t.’ situations. For several years now Wichita Falls has been working on becoming certified as a Bicycle Friendly City. The latest step in that process was the addition of Shared Use Lanes on some of our streets. You can spot them by the depiction of a bicycle and directional arrow painted on the street surface. …
It’s time to ride. Fort Worth Bike Sharing is rolling out two new bike stations on campus, giving Horned Frogs convenient access to electric and traditional bicycles.
Joining the existing bike station at the intersection of Cantey and Rogers, the two new stations are in Worth Hills and on Lowden Street near the Mary Couts Burnett Library — for a total of three locations serving the TCU community.
“We wanted to be in places where students could use our system to move around …
The League of American Bicyclists honored Fort Worth’s efforts to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community award. Fort Worth joins 487 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone.
The award recognizes Fort Worth for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices.
"Biking in America has shown great resilience in light of trying times and …
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The annual Ride of Silence, which honors cyclists who’ve been injured or killed, has become even more important in 2021 after a deadly 2020 for cyclists in Texas. Plus, the pandemic popularity of bikes has put more on the road.
“Whether it’s for exercise or whether it’s to avoid public transportation, those cyclists that are out there are now going to encounter motor vehicles at the normal pre-pandemic levels, and injuries and deaths are going to occur,†Paul Friener, secretary of the West Texas Cycling Association said.
Every year around the globe cyclists …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Such a moving experience to participate in tonight’s #SATX Ride of Silence & to reflect on those who are riding on in paradise or may have serious injuries from a crash.
Let’s continue to honor cyclists involved in roadway crashes by advocating for safer driving & bike lanes. https://t.co/KTUexDAI1J
Send your child on an exciting adventure this summer! #DallasParks is offering an Outdoor Adventure Camp at Samuell Farm! Your child will experience a week of thrilling adventures including kayaking, mountain biking, archery, survival skills and more! https://t.co/H22kxkJIP6pic.twitter.com/vr4nUUxkhD
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) May 19, 2021
Each race starts with 0 miles. Keep riding and learn about the coming rides on our website.
I'm telling you, you're going to want to get out and enjoy this weather today! I did a quick 2 mile trip between offices and was able to avoid emitting over 808 grams of CO2 and saved $12 on parking. Plus, I got a little energy boost and it only took me 8 minutes. pic.twitter.com/9UNXNAZeG0
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) May 19, 2021
DON'T WASTE FUN! Join us on Nov. 13, 2021 for our inaugural Tour de Camps (62mi/100k) century ride down scenic River Road into an… https://t.co/DmoUQiuRlz
New Event Stinson Airport Trailhead Ride – San Antonio, TX Hill Country Bicycle Touring and Adventure Club  Sunday, May 23 at 8:30 am. We'll start at Stinson Airport Trailhead. We’ll ride to US-281 and perhaps to the Pleasanton Trailhead and return (~2… https://t.co/EnGd8OcpFw
New Event 6th Annual Ride to Remember – Dallas, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/MDLDUqQ01n
Saturday, June 5, 2021, the Dallas Police Cycling Team will ride the 6th annual Ride to Remember. This year’s unity ride will be 88 miles i… https://t.co/c9vXGPneEI
Friends of Beatrice Gonzalez dedicated a temporary memorial to her four weeks ago, just a few yards from the spot where she was killed, near Central Catholic High School.
The 44-year-old loved cycling, often competing in organized events. For 15 years she rode several days a week. Her bicycle was prominently displayed at the home where she lived.
Now a white-painted bicycle sits prominently where she died. …
When Alexander junior Daniel Musquiz was in sixth grade, he fell in in love with mountain bike racing after watching his uncle Pedro Malacara compete. For the next two years Musquiz worked on his craft, and it was not until he was in eighth grade that he started competing and really enjoyed the sport.
“I started to get more immersed in the community and I started seeing other people from my school that would also go out and compete, so I asked …
Thanks to today’s hectic and busy society, getting residents — of all ages — involved in charting the course for their city requires more creative approaches than the typical town hall meeting.
Mayor Betsy Price founded Walking, Rolling and Caffeinated Town Halls to break the mold of that traditional, worn-out and sometimes boring town hall meeting with a casual — and active — way for residents to connect with this city’s elected leaders.
Come on out to our next town hall gathering to meet your representatives and have your voice heard! You might even have some fun with city leaders while you’re at it!
It’s Your Fort Worth, and we want to hear from you! …
… Rolling Town Hall
Sat., May 22
7:30 a.m. arrival, 8 a.m. start
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, 1304 Military Pkwy
Attendees should park their vehicles across the street at 7050 Ridgmar Meadow Rd. and enter the base through the South Gate by cycling across at the light at Ridgmar Meadow Rd. and Alta Mere Dr.
The route is a loop around the base runway, which cyclists can choose to complete once or multiple times.
All ages and skill levels are welcome at this family-friendly event. …
For 10 years now, Carry the Load has been on a mission to remember fallen military members and first responders.
Since 2011, Carry the Load’s mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has grown into a national movement.
Founded by U.S. Navy SEALs Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry the Load includes a national relay that reaches all 50 states, split up into separate sections. …
… During that relay, the participants walked and cycle across the 4,600 mile journey, stopping and setting up tents at times to talk and hear people’s stories about loved ones who have also served.
For National Bike Month, the city of Sugar Land has put together four self-guided tours of the city—and it is not too late to join.
Each week, a bike route through a different part of the city is featured, and each route comes with detailed instructions and safety tips.
National Bike Month was established in 1956 with the goal of showcasing the benefits of bicycling. On the local level, the bike tours are designed to raise awareness about …
GRAHAM (KFDX/KJTL) — Many cyclists have begun training not only for the Hotter Hell Hundred in August but for other area bike rides this summer.
The Possum Pedal Bike Ride will have routes of six, 27, 42, 54.5, 61, and 76 miles traveling through the rolling hills of southwestern Young County including Graham, Olney, and Fort Belknap.
High school senior Caden Filler said everyone who donated to his fundraiser helped him serve a bus driver who always serves others.
A special bus driver at Keller ISD, who says her calling is to bless every kid who gets on her bus, received a very special surprise from one of the students.
With the help of the community, Keller High School senior Caden Filler was able to raise more than enough money to buy Gail McDaniel a brand new bike, helmet, water bottle, and a gift card for shoes.
"I saw a need and acted on that need, and was able to bless Ms. Gail’s life," Filler said.
Not only did the North Texas community pitch in for the surprise, but people from other states got involved. And it all stemmed from a …
Read one parent's letter to the @elpasotimes on how the Paso del Norte Trail provides a safe transportation option for kids in the region at https://t.co/5R2GdC1S12.
It's Bike to Work Week! Regardless of your destination, biking is a fun, safe, convenient and connected form of transportation and recreation in #Plano. There is likely a trail near you! Visit https://t.co/Fl5fMulVZw for maps, resources, videos and more 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ #bikeplano#loveplanopic.twitter.com/Nz5l5im5vZ
Huge thanks to Amelia with @BikeLeague for an incredibly informative hour today!!! BikeDFW is excited to be able to promote and assist businesses, communities, and colleges with getting started with the Bicycle Friendly America program, so reach out to us if you are interested!! pic.twitter.com/MuYyNvqyHs
An image of cyclists riding the HHH! Our 1984 entry form said: "The 100-mile route may not take you to the end of the world, but you can see it from there."
The image courtesy of Times Record News Collection at the Wichita County Archives pic.twitter.com/ezyT64WMtV
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) May 18, 2021
Shoutout to @BikeHouston from Council Member Karla Cisneros on @HoustonMatters in response to a question on bike lane maintenance.
Council Member Cisneros has been a champion of a more bike-friendly Houston, and supported last month's #BikeLaneCleanup on Cavalcade Street. pic.twitter.com/gye5z4DHrz
It's #BiketoWorkWeek and Friday is #BiketoWorkDay! Besides lack of safe routes, a top concern of would-be bicycle commuters in Texas is…what to do about sweat? There are things you can do to both reduce sweat and address it once you get to work: https://t.co/DBdvY2NmZI
Happy Bike to Work Week! With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours? Tell us in the comments below!
Bike on over to the Tito Bradshaw Bicycle Repair Shop today from 9-11am and Thursday from 11am-3pm! pic.twitter.com/G48zD2YV3x
— UTSA Sustainability ðŸðŸ‚🌼🦋 (@UTSASustain) May 18, 2021
Where would you like to be able to access dirt trail? We've had some great suggestions in the past and are working on identifying where and when we can start planning for grant applications and the upcoming 2022 bond.#MoreTrailsMoreThanEver#MoreTrailsClosetoHomepic.twitter.com/BKILuqeOWW
