Texas Biking News April 1st 2021

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By Tom Gray | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 20 – Van Horn, TX to Marfa, TX

Wednesday March 31, 2021, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 1,056 miles (1,699 km) It was a very difficult day, with 25-35 mph winds and a slight uphill most of the way. At first it was a crosswind, sometims helping behind our left shoulder, other times hindering on our left shoulder. Then, after lunch, it became a full on headwind. Another rider and I traded 1 mile pulls for the last 20 miles.

We are now 1/3 across the US. …

Scenic Texas to host event for scenic byways and national destinations

By Megan Wehring | haysfreepress.com

Scenic Texas announced its first-ever “Ride for Scenic Texas,” a 21-mile loop bike ride and fundraiser to build awareness about the nonprofit’s work to designate Texas roads as official state scenic byways and to protect the Lone Star State’s visual environment.

This ride will take place on Saturday, April 10 in conjunction with the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society event to dedicate a stretch of road as the Travis Heritage Trail under state law. The event will be co-hosted with locally owned Vista Brewing.

Scenic Texas wants to build awareness about the need for a …

Katy Trail cyclists raise childhood cancer awareness

By Danielle Linton-Hatfield | www.marshallnews.com

Walking through his neighborhood, Craig Vial of South Carolina approached one house in particular where a table sat outside. On this table, there were many cards, as well as food donated to not just a family of seven, but a young girl named Lila Childs — who after she and her twin sister, Skyler’s, seventh birthday, became diagnosed with a rare type of cancer known as alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Vial, who did not originally know this little girl or her family, is a cyclist who — along with seven others — has reached out to the Fans of the Katy Trail Group on Facebook about their plan to ride their bikes on the corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT or Katy), which is roughly 240 miles. In doing so, the cyclists hope to not only support the Childs family and Lila, but also raise awareness to childhood cancer. …

Speeding vehicle strikes bicycle, crashes into wooded area off W. Cumberland in Tyler

By Stephanie Frazier | www.kltv.com

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Police are at the scene of a crash in South Tyler.

According to Tyler Police Department PIO Andy Erbaugh, a vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a ditch in a wooded area. The car crashed at 2400 Oak Creek Circle off W. Cumberland, near Old Jacksonville Hwy. The call came in to police just after 7 p.m. as a possible pin-in wreck.

A statement from Erbaugh at 9 p.m. said that …

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No Fooling With The Wind, It Was Strong

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I didn’t bike yesterday when the weather changed from warm and overcast. Today the weather was better in some respects but windy and cooler. I started the bike ride at 12:31 PM and finished at 2:46 PM. I wasn’t sure I had enough time to ride the route I chose but I made it. I rode north on my Lynskey R300 bike following my “New Caney – Roman Forest Blvd – Valley Ranch” route. My goal for April is 600 miles and today’s 30.53 miles is 5% of the way there. I need to ride an average of 20 miles per day to hit my goal. No Zwift miles this month. My week total stands at 96.12 miles and I am 27 miles behind my pace for last year.

The weather changed and biking north the headwind tried to slow me down but I kept on pedaling. I dressed like it was cold with shorts, leg warmers, a t-shirt under a long sleeve thermal jersey, windbreaker jacket, and full finger gloves that are too small. Weather conditions: start 64 (27% humidity, 29.5 dew point), fair, wind NE 16 mph; finish 68 (26% humidity, 31.9 dew point), Fair, wind NE 9 mph gusts 21 mph. the 21 mph gusts came in handy biking back to Kingwood. I built my average speed up 14.4 mph with its help.

Strava declared me a “Local Legend” on one segment.

A summary of March bike rides.

4-1-2021 March Bike Rides Summary
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Texas Biking News March 31st 2021

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Houston cyclist speaks out after arrest: ‘Don’t ride your bike on the freeway, kids’

Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com

Houston needs to bike more, but maybe not like this.

Arnoldo Peña II pedaled down U.S. 59 on a bicycle last week as a Houston police officer wailed his siren in an apparent attempt to pull him over. It’s quite the sight: …

What Your Bicycle Mechanic Wishes You Knew

Lisa Tilley | wheelbrothers.com

“Hi, I need a new tube.”

“We’d be glad to help you. What size tube do you need?”

“I don’t know. A regular one.”

Hint: There are no “regular” parts when it comes to bikes!

Believe it or not, knowing the simple details of your bike will help you and your bicycle mechanic understand each other far more quickly, and with a happier result. Let’s start with those tubes…

When purchasing tubes for your bike, know the tube size you need, and whether you need Presta or Schrader valves.

Your tube size is listed on the tire itself, usually in black. You can save a photo of the size so …

Southern Tier with a friend in 2021

By Chris Bradshaw | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 30: Austin – Buescher State Park (50 miles)

Tuesday March 30, 2021 Austin was a great city, but it was time to hit the road again. Eastbound and Down through the town of Bastrop was super cool. The ACA route takes you through the state park which is beautiful and hardly any cars, however, get ready for hill repeats and steep climbs. Some have asked what is in the …

Fully supported, CA to FL

By Tom Gray | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 19 – Ft. Hancock, TX to Van Horn, TX

Tuesday March 30, 2021, 75 miles (121 km) – Total so far: 982 miles (1,580 km) This was our warmest day so far, with temps getting into the mid-80s under a partly cloudy sky. Mostly flat, with a climb out of the Rio Grande valley in miles 20-30. …

Bent Back on The Southern Tier

By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 7 – Austin: Last Day in the Texas Hill Country

Tuesday March 30, 2021, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 302 miles (486 km) Walked over to the same Mexican restaurant I had dinner last night for breakfast this morning. I had a breakfast burrito. Headed out a little before 10. This morning it was overcast and the temperature was about 60F. Most of the route today was on ranch roads until I go closer to Austin. There was little traffic so the riding was pleasant.

As I got closer to Austin there was many turns to follow. I use the Komoot phone app for navigation. It works well. I was able to input the Southern Tier route in Komoot and then save it for off line use. Komoot navigation has the ability to … The road was pretty steep after crossing the stream

Grind & Gears: Houston’s Coffeeneuring Challenge

BikeHouston | grindandgears.org

Each weekend in April, ride your bike to get coffee.

This April, BikeHouston is challenging you to get outside and get some coffee — every weekend.

Houston has no shortage of great coffee shops, many of which are easily accessible by bike. Not that you needed another excuse to get out and ride this spring.

GROUP RIDE – Pop A – 3/30/2021

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A few subtitles in this video. Split at intersection of Los Rios and Jupiter. Had a couple of fast visitors this ride.

High Intensity Intervals 3272021

Veloharmony | www.youtube.com

Learn how to handle high intensity while riding in a group,. Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 00:20 Warming up to meet Team RR at Crust Pizza in the Woodlands, Texas: 01:53 Starting out with Team RR from Crust Pizza-Paul H Returns after his accident: 08:14 FM 1488 – the ride begins in earnest on the open road: 24:17 Attacking MT. Magnolia Overpass: 40:25 Climbing hard on Jackson Road & Bridging back to the front group: 47:00 Pulling the Group to MT. Mariah Road after the Jackson Road Efforts: 54:24

Old Stone Fort Ride returns April 24

BY NICOLE BRADFORD | www.dailysentinel.com

A multi-route bike ride for all skill levels will be followed by a live band and fajitas April 24 at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center.

The Nacogdoches Rotary Club introduced the Old Stone Fort Bike Ride in 2016, with proceeds from rider entries funneled into programs such as Polio Plus, Rotary Scholarships, Lake Naconiche park development, Mobile Library and the Nacogdoches Interact High Club. …

Shadow Of The Thin Tree On New Section Of Wichita Falls Circle Trail

Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com

No, that is not the Shadow of the Extremely Thin Man you are seeing above. My plan to lose the COVID 30 I gained in the past year ran awry for various reasons in March. I am hoping April does not go awry. The thin shadow you see above is from a leaf-free tree hovering over the Circle Trail.

Today I drove my bike to the east entry parking lot access to the Wichita Bluffs Nature Area. Before pedaling west to the Nature Area I pedaled east to see the current state of the Circle Trail extension to Lucy Park.

The new trail has added a lot of …

Video: Texas MS 150 bike ride back on and ending in Aggieland

By Mekena Rodriguez | www.kbtx.com

Riders will bike 150 miles from Houston, Austin and La Grange to Kyle Field COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -The largest fundraising event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is back on this year after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

The Bike MS Texas 150 ride has several changes this year, including the ride ending inside of Kyle Field.

For 37 years the ride has raised millions to help with research towards MS.

“Multiple Sclerosis is a disease, neurological and autoimmune disease, that impacts different people in different ways,” said Linda Bates, National MS Society South Central Chapter President. “It impacts peoples ability to walk, sometimes their ability to see. It creates lesions whether it’s on their brain or on their spine so the impact can vary.”

Through years of research and …

2 big Austin-area highway projects are done — here’s how they might help your drive

by: Russell Falcon | www.kxan.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two major highway construction projects are now complete: the U.S. 183 south toll and the U.S. 290 toll roads.

The 183 south toll will be a key north-south alternative to Interstate 35. It includes $25 million worth of bicycle and pedestrian improvements.

Meanwhile, the U.S. 290/State Highway 130 …

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Day Twenty Four – 2021 Epic Cross Country Southern Tier Bike Tour

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Day Twenty Four | March 23, 2021

Fredericksburg, TX to Austin, TX

We had a thunderstorm last night, but today was sunny, warm and not windy! We are still in “Hill Country“, but it is our last day of over 80 miles and over 4,000ft of elevation! We got our new jerseys last night.

Elli’s super friend and guide, Susan, from Austin, joined us from Fredericksburg today. She knows the area well and just loves the camaraderie of a group ride. Though we are still in the “Hill Country”, where there is plenty of the beautiful limestone rocks, the trees are green here because …

Bent Back on The Southern Tier

By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 6 – Johnson City: The Battle of the 1800’s

Monday March 29, 2021, 44 miles (70 km) – Total so far: 252 miles (406 km)

It was 39F in Fredericksburg at sunrise this morning. Got up just after sunrise and started getting packed up. Left the campground around 8:45 with fleece pullover, cycling jacket, balaclava, and winter gloves on to stay warm. Rode 2 miles to breakfast at Hilda’s Tortillas. After breakfast it had started to warm up so I was able to start removing layers.

Today’s ride was mostly on ranch roads. Still has climbs today but not as steep as previous days climbs but some how managed to climb 1900 feet today. During the first 25 miles must of seen 1800 feet elevation at least 5 or 6 times. I would climb to over …

Fully supported, CA to FL

By Tom Gray | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 18 – El Paso, TX to Ft. Hancock, Tx

Monday March 29, 2021, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 907 miles (1,460 km) Our first chore this morning was to get through El Paso and its environs. Most of us rode in small groups to help each other navigate and to make ourselves look big. I rode sweep in one group because I’m not particularly bothered by traffic. …

Southern Tier with a friend in 2021

By Chris Bradshaw | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 29: Rest Day #2 in Austin

Monday March 29, 2021 Rest Day #2 in Austin, TX … was a day of walking around downtown … a quick stop at Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop where Lance Armstrong was part owner back in the day, then onto the infamous 6th Street where all the cool cats hang out, so we moved along … then it was time to get some Texas BBQ at Terry Blacks and the brisket was as good as they are known for. Then it was zipping around on some of the …

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