Texas Biking News March 2nd 2021

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Video: Cyclist says he was badly beaten, robbed on Buffalo Bayou trail

Rose-Ann Aragon | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – One local cyclist is sharing a word of caution after being attacked by two men in daylight Thursday night.

Brett Gehring said he was riding his bicycle down the bike trail along Buffalo Bayou headed south towards the Elysian Street Bridge near 255 when he was brutally attacked by two strangers.

“It’s one of those trails where you only have one in and one out so there’s nowhere to go,” Brett Gehring said.

It happened around 6 p.m. Gehring said two men in their late teens or early twenties were near the trail.

“These kids were hanging out right behind the …

Our Favorite Shops in Third Ward

By Catherine Wendlandt | www.houstoniamag.com

Third Ward Bike Shop lead mechanic Angelo and owner Veon McReynolds.

Third Ward Bike Shop

This community bike shop can bring your broken-down bicycle back to life. Technicians provide full servicing, including puncture repair; plus, they’ll teach you how to do it, too. The store on Wheeler also sells used bicycles and bicycle parts. Be wary, though: a quick stop here can easily turn into an hours-long chat. facebook.com/tour-de-hood …

Bicyclist dies after being hit and dragged 600 feet by vehicle

By Bailie Myers and Ryan Cross | www.newschannel10.com

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Police said a man was killed after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle yesterday.

Officers were sent at 9:08 p.m. on reports of a person in the roadway in the 100 block of S. Eastern Street, near the intersection with SE 3rd Avenue.

“As a responder, it’s hard to show up on these scenes. You show up, and the first thing that goes through your mind is, ‘How can someone just leave this person out here like this, and this is a human being that has just been left out here to die?’, and it’s hard for me to fathom as a person how I could just leave somebody there like that,” said Jeb Hilton, PIO for the Amarillo Police Department.

Upon arrival, police found 36-year-old Dallas Blake McBeth in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …

Looking to bike around San Antonio? Here’s how SA B-Cycle works

Author: Lexi Hazlett | www.kens5.com

If you’re in the spur of the moment and want to cruise around, it’s $3.25 for every half hour.

SAN ANTONIO — Rent, ride, return, repeat. That’s how nonprofit San Antonio B-Cycle works.

With more people spending time outdoors because of the pandemic, you might have seen white bicycle docking stations around town.

But we wanted to know exactly how this all works. Also, how much does it cost? And honestly, how much fun can it be?

So we spoke to Executive Director JD Simpson about the rental process.

"You download the app and you can look at all of the stations locations. You can find out how to …

TxDOT Approves Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. 75

Bethany Erickson | www.prestonhollowpeople.com

Runners, cyclists, and walkers wishing to take Northaven Trail to the White Rock Creek Trail will soon be able to within the next two years, Friends of Northaven Trail president Jeff Kitner said Monday.

The organization, which oversees the volunteer effort to maintain and beautify the commuter and recreational bike and hike trail, got word late last week that the Texas Department of Transportation had approved a project that will connect the Northaven Trail to White Rock Creek Trail, Cottonwood Creek Trail, and other trails east of the …

Easter Hill Country Tour: Virtual Event

Presented by Schreiner University | www.bikereg.com

Thu Apr 1 – Fri Apr 30, 2021 Event Website: http://ehct.com We are not able to offer a supported ride, but we still want you come to Kerrville and enjoy our beautiful country roads and river trail! We have changed from the traditional tour to a Virtual Tour, but unlike other virtual events that expect you to ride the same routes you always ride in your own community, we offer you “the keys” to our town for the full month of April to come ride the routes we had planned for the Tour weekend. Not only will you be able to enjoy the wildflowers, but many of our local businesses will offer you perks when you show them your EHCT key.

How this will work when you register with a $25 fee

  • Offer good for April 1 – 30, 2021

  • Gain access to the maps for the Tour routes (either on a ride app or as a downloadable map)

  • Acquire a “key to the city” which garners you various perks at local restaurants and other services

  • Receive a $10 discount applied to the 2022 tour.

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Zwifting With The HERD Tuesday Social Ride in France on The R.G.V.

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As I ate breakfast I watched the Le Samyn Dames and Le Samyn races on GCN+. The weather looked warmer there than here with our forecasted high of 60. After I finished watching the races I checked Zwift for an event. I chose The HERD Tuesday Social Ride Group D. Today’s route followed the France R.G.V or as ZwiftInsider.com aptly describes it, ““R.G.V” stands for route grand vitesse, or “high speed road”. A fitting name, since this route is definitely one for the sprinters. Though only 24km in length, it includes three timed sprint segments!” Route Basics: Length: 24.1 km (15.0 miles), Elevation: 107 m (351‘), Lead-In: 1 km (0.6 miles). The ride was 60 minutes rather than distance based. I finished with 22.42 miles which put me at 45 miles towards my 75 Zwift miles goal for March. Road miles are zero but the weather is supposed to get above 60 tomorrow so I should get outdoors.

The ride began at 11:55 AM with a quick pace. I wasn’t sure how long I could stick with the front group, especially after we rode through the fence and away from the leader. I found a group that I kept up with for a long stretch. According to the ‘Nearby Zwifters” board my position ranged from 143 to 165 out of the 752 on course. As the timer moved passed the fractions of 60 minutes I thought I might drop back behind the fence because the pace was so quick but I told myself to wait until the next milestone and before I knew it the finish was coming up. This time I used my powerup but I don’t think it made much difference other than not letting it go to waste. Several stats pointed to a consistent ride helped by not too much climbing: average speed 21.7 mph, average power 144 watts, max power 290 watts. Only 18% of the 60 minutes was in power zones 1 and 2, a very low number for me. Zones 3 and 4 accounted for 59% of the 60 minutes. ZwiftPower.com results placed me at 142 out of 278 with profiles.

  • 3-2-2021 Zwiftpower Results-1
  • 3-2-2021 Zwiftpower Results-2

In Strava I notched 4 personal records, 3 on sprints and 1 on a KOM.

3-2-2021 Strava Zwift Bike Ride Summary

Texas Biking News March 1st 2021

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Construction imminent for Longhorn Dam bridge

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The Austin Transportation Department decided last month on Longhorn Dam’s new bike and pedestrian bridge, which is designed to increase safety on Pleasant Valley Road and connect trails and parks in the area.

The bridge’s design is “wishbone style” and will be located near Guerrero Park on Pleasant Valley Road. After removing the current pedestrian bridge, new walkways will connect Holly Shores Park, Longhorn Shores Park and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. The bridge is expected to be completed in 2025.

Construction was scheduled to begin in …

It appears the Baytown YMCA Gator Ride 2021 on March 6th is cancelled. The page on the YMCAHouston.org website is not there and the registration on Active.com is closed. A friend that worked at a rest stop last year said it was cancelled.

Upcoming Rides

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wicked boxer thirsty thursday Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 6:30 PM

Nite Bike! Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

Tuesday Morning Sprint with MCC Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 6:00 AM

MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 6:30 AM

Active Passion Sunday Roll Sunday, March 7, 2021 @ 8:00 AM

Active Passion Sunday Short Loop Sunday, March 7, 2021 @ 8:00 AM

Mid west short loop Sunday, March 7, 2021 @ 7:30 AM

MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Monday, March 8, 2021 @ 6:30 AM

Video: Mountain bike racing season kicks-off with the Reveille Peak Roundup

By: Joel Lopez | www.kxxv.com

BURNET, TX — Sunday kicked off the 10th annual interscholastic mountain bike racing season with the Reveille Peak Roundup in Burnet.

600 student racers from throughout Texas battling the elements as they make their way to the finish line.

"What I like most about today was probably at the end when I was cramping up but I was like neck and neck with this kid and we went through the finish but I barely beat him and that was really fun." says racer Samuel Pole with the Heart of Texas Cycling Team

Racing along the tracks were 30 local boys and girls with the …

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Zwifting With ZZRC Group D On Watopia Tempus Figit

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The string of days with the temperature above 60 to almost 80 ended this morning so my bike ride moved to Zwift. I picked the ZZRC Sub 2.0 Group D ride starting at 12:40 PM. The route was Watopia Tempus Figit lasting 60 minutes. In that time I biked 22.58 miles with 177 feet of climbing. According to ZwiftInsider.com the course, ““Tempus Fugit” is Latin for “time flees (or flies)”, and this is certainly a flat, fast route. Released as part of Zwift’s Fuego Flats desert expansion, it is designed as an out and back TT race course, with the lead-in from the desert start pens making the course come in right around 20km in length for one lap.” Route Basics: Length: 17.3 km (10.7 miles), Elevation: 16 m (52‘), Lead-In: 2.4 km (1.5 miles)

February 15th was my last Zwift ride making me a little rusty on setting up computer, livestream, and warming up. No glitches hardware wise. My legs needed to warm up and get my Wahoo Snap trainer humming along. At first I wasn’t sure I could stay with the group but I did. Getting the “Return To The Group” warning several times meant I was near the front. The flat course helped me stay with the group. I kept the camera mostly on #1 for a view of those around me and the fence up front. At the finish the Fuego Flats Reverse results put me 325th out of 769. At 59:30 the ride leader released the people who wanted to sprint. I still had some power left so I increased my speed but I forgot to use my powerup. ZwiftPower.com results list me as 30th out of 71 users with profiles.

A new personal record on the Tempus Figit segment in Strava.

3-1-2021 Strava Zwift Bike Ride Summary