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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
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GoPro No Go, Cemetery Visit, Summer Still Here Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on September 13, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 13, 2019

Time to ride to the north on today’s bike ride as I chose the “New Caney – Roman Forest – Valley Ranch” route and biked 42.26 miles boosting September’s total to 190.03 miles, 27% of the way to my 700 mile goal for the month. To be on track to reach my goal I should be at 43% of the way. More days above 23.3 miles will get me closer.

Weather during the ride: start 87 (72% humidity, 77.1 dew point), fair, wind N 6 mph. Finish 94 (53% humidity, 73.9 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind NE 10 mph. I started at 10:15 AM and finished at 1:38 PM.

The route went by the cemetery where my wife was buried on Tuesday. I stopped and walked to the grave site. It will be 60 to 90 days before the marker is placed. More time to go over our memories while I biked.

No video from today’s ride. When I got ready to go the GoPro battery was at 4%. I also noticed the videos from yesterday’s ride weren’t deleted leaving smaller capacity for new video. Not sure what happened.

Some ride data: (Strava reports the ride was easier than your usual effort.)

  • average heart rate: 127 bps (73%)
  • max heart rate: 151 (86%)
  • average power: 104 watts
  • max power: 474 watts

The wind was favorable on the return from Roman Forest allowing me to get my average speed to 14.0 mph for several miles.

I stopped at the Circle K in Porter at FM 1314 but didn’t buy any drinks because they were empty so I refilled my water bottle and rode to the finish.

Saturday weather continues the summer. I plan on riding.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

9-13-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD to Date Bike Ride Miles

Strava Year Progressions YTD to Date Bike Ride Miles

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Posted in Bike Race | Tagged Canyon Endurace CF SLX, New Caney - Roman Forest - Valley Ranch, Road | Leave a reply

Texas Bicycling News Digest September 12th 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on September 12, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 12, 2019

Bicycle Campaign by Gospel for Asia Spurs Compassion on Wheels

missionsbox.org

Faith-based Agency Helps Bring Christ’s Love into Far-flung Villages, www.gfa.org/press/bicycles WILLS POINT, TX — Aiming to bring “compassion on wheels” into more remote villages in Asia, faith-based agency Gospel for Asia (GFA, www.gfa.org) today announced the launch of a new bicycle campaign. …


VCC Recovery Race

Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Andy Jobin wins the win in tonight's @DrivewaySeries P123 Race! #elbowzracing #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/r3y6wPAIsM

— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) September 13, 2019

Sadness is an empty @HoustonBCycle cycle rack…But also happy knowing people are enjoying themselves riding them pic.twitter.com/GoSADOrqOb

— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) September 12, 2019

The striping is in at the Monroe terminus on Phase 2B! Follow the bike paths to either Walnut Hill or Merrell. pic.twitter.com/GRguXXAd6O

— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) September 13, 2019

STOLEN – White Specialized Ariel in Austin, TX https://t.co/VCfM2MjmkV pic.twitter.com/OnTQZJ0emr

— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) September 13, 2019

All the feels of Fall 🍂 are starting to slowly creep in on us! Cross season is here and @obsoleteforms has added MTB Short Track to the mix out at Rowlett Creek Preserve in Garland. Congratulations to… https://t.co/scrKaK9Vqc

— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) September 12, 2019

Thinking about tackling a century? Check out these tips to make your first time a happy one. | Keep it 100 – Austin American-Statesman https://t.co/zCrWuyMx4o pic.twitter.com/moVYAepbNd

— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 12, 2019

STOLEN – Red Fuji Sportif 1.3 Disc in Austin, TX https://t.co/LE53ayFeOZ pic.twitter.com/vEyv5itomi

— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) September 12, 2019

Build it and they will come. #completecommunities @RodneyEllis and all parties involved, Thank you! pic.twitter.com/cfm9t52v6x

— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) September 12, 2019

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— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 12, 2019

Had to clean a couple of bikes after the ride this morning at Walnut Creek #ATX@woombikesUSAhttps://t.co/zmP7DbxYxS

— Martin Russell 🚲🐝🐿️ (@russell_dallas) September 12, 2019

Here are our @CHI_StLukes Health Momentum stats for the month of August:

😍: 6,828 unique riders
🚲: 18,538 trips
🍃: 89,801 carbon offset
🛣️: 94,657 miles traveled
⏱️: 734,751 minutes on bikes
😅: 3,774,459 calories burned pic.twitter.com/ys2zyYV5JE

— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) September 12, 2019

Today, I had to navigate two cars parked in the bike lanes of SOUTH LAMAR (a gauntlet of death with a paint stripe.) #atxcouncil when are we as a city going to start taking the safety of cyclists & pedestrians seriously. Preventable deaths in #Austin are at 60 for 2019. https://t.co/pMR0RQtIZe

— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) September 12, 2019

While riding the other day I witnessed a cyclist blast a red light with no helmet and head phones. I cringed and held my breath as they zoomed thru. Thankfully they didn't get squashed. Ride safe please. https://t.co/iUjdEOn9lw

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 12, 2019

We'll be enjoying the hills of our Toutant Beauregard Ride on Sunday! Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/opbn4wm8Fo pic.twitter.com/UKnVvzWGyF

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 12, 2019

This dude in yellow hopped on his first ever ride tonight. He picked an intermediate ride on accident.

The group dropped him quickly and Grant called out to me to help.

He insisted we stopped twice for beer in 20 miles.

He's my favorite person this week. pic.twitter.com/tnCApOVK5Y

— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) September 12, 2019

Every time I ride a @HoustonBCycle ebike I’m reminded that the solution to most of our local transportation woes is right in front of us.

— Super_Commuter (@texas_by_bike) September 12, 2019

Bike is the day!! Not afraid to go 1x!! #bikeoftheday https://t.co/VkBmTFSOyI pic.twitter.com/KMY6vqmcAB

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 12, 2019

Serious fun on the Allied Able! https://t.co/57SSU1f9AX pic.twitter.com/vMUpTqYJjT

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 12, 2019

Brian to lead DB1 weekly ride for Chris! (Sep 14, 2019 07:30AM)

— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) September 12, 2019

MJ's Cross of Ages is around the corner and registration fees increase this Friday. Sign up now and save.https://t.co/C5gS1AQcNk#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/VmNrqQNiRH

— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) September 12, 2019

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Camping and Mountain Biking at Cedar Breaks – Georgetown, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/oNaj9P1WkO

The plan is to trailer camp at Cedar Breaks from October 3rd to October 6th and ride the Goodwater … https://t.co/TPdZi19XIV

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 12, 2019

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Time For Reflection Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on September 12, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 12, 2019

After a hard few days I am back on the bike again riding. On Tuesday my wife’s Celebration of Life and burial took place. My two daughters, two grandsons and son-in-law along with many of her friends were here helping and mourning. One thing about biking, you have plenty of time to think and cry.

I rode the “Stroker Road – Huffman” route for a total of 43.35 miles. I am behind on my goal with only 147.8 miles towards my 700 mile goal. I should be at 40% of the way to my goal while I am only at 21%. I will ride some longer rides trying to get back on track. I rolled out the driveway at 9:59 AM and finished at 1:29 PM.

Weather during the ride: start 90 (70% humidity, 79.0 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind E 6 mph. Finish 96 (48% humidity, 73.0 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind E 6 mph. While it is still hot it feels different from the heat of a few weeks ago. Fall is only a few days away and I think the weather is changing ever so slightly.

There were numerous United States flags out along the route and I captured a few of them on the ride video probably in memory of the 9/11/2001 attacks. Also a couple of other bikers popped up along the route too.

I plan on riding Friday and the weather looks favorable.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

9-12-2019 SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

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Texas Bicycling News Digest September 11th 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on September 11, 2019 by Rick AnkrumSeptember 11, 2019

Friday event celebrates new Manor Road protected bike lanes

www.statesman.com

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

Friday event celebrates

new Manor Road bike lanes

The Austin Transportation and Economic Development departments will host a community event to celebrate the new protected bicycle lanes on Manor Road from Clyde Littlefield Drive to Dean Keeton Street.

The free event will be from …

EAST AUSTIN

Family bicycle event

Thursday at Govalle Park

Smart Trips Austin will host a family ride to a Day at the Races | Bike Ride from 5:40 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday starting at Govalle Park, 5200 Bolm Road.

Riders can explore the …


Student bikes across America to support people with disabilities

JULIA ARBUTUS | retriever.umbc.edu

Before Eric Shaner biked across America with the Journey of Hope, he had not traveled more than 50 miles at one time. But by the end of his almost 60 day trip, he had biked 3,670 miles, sometimes biking more than 100 miles per day.

“You can’t really prepare for something like that,” Shaner said.

Shaner joined the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s chapter of Pi Kappa Phi as a sophomore because one of his …

… Now, over the course of about two months during the summer, three teams of fraternity members bike three separate routes from the west coast to Washington, D.C. Shaner participated in the south route, taking him from Santa Barbara, California to Fort Worth, Texas and then up the east coast. Each cyclist is expected to …


ATHLETIC CLUBS FOR GETTING OUTSIDE AND BREAKING A SWEAT WITH OTHER DALLASITES

GEFEN KUSIN-KLINE | dallas.labellocal.com

The motivation to workout isn’t always there. In fact, it rarely is. The reason for this, I suspect, is twofold. First, working out isn’t really that fun; we’d rather get an extra hour of sleep or just hang out binging “Bad Girls Club.” Second, self-motivation is tough to come by. Without anyone or anything to hold us accountable (we’re independent …

… 6-Pack Trail If you’d rather stay on land, and want to rock a buzz while getting in some miles, check out the 6-Pack Trail — a bike ride and craft beer tour. These tours are offered twice a month and each ride is about ten miles and will take you to an assortment of …

… Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association If you want to dust off that mountain bike that’s been hanging in your garage for years, the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA) can help. Started in 1988, DORBA is a local institution. Membership in the group provides access to …

… Bicycles Plus Group Rides Bicycles Plus has four shops throughout DFW with group rides every week. We’re particularly fond of the rides out of Snider Plaza that take you ..


And One More Stolen Bike…

By RidingAgain | austinmountainbiking.com

Is it my imagination, or is theft of mtb bikes on the rise again here in Austin?

This was posted on South Austin Trail Network Facebook page a couple hours ago…


Luis Valenzuela struck and killed by two cars in San Antonio

By JASON RODRIGUEZ | www.thelegaladvocate.com

SAN ANTONIO, TX, (September 10, 2019) – Luis Valenzuela was tragically killed after being struck by two cars while walking his bicycle across a street in San Antonio on Tuesday, September 10th.

Valenzuela, 43, was hit by a Ford F-150 while crossing the 1900 block of South WW White Road. The force of the collision sent him into the …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

https://twitter.com/DPDBikeSgt/status/1171917510029041664

Big changes are coming to #TexasMS150 next year! A new finish line in College Station AND a new starting line in #AustinTX . I'm excited to check out the new route & support @mssociety. #BikeMS #IRideWithMS #MSWarriors #multiplesclerosis https://t.co/mUxbr6Cj2H pic.twitter.com/w9Bc3jXBip

— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) September 12, 2019

@HoustonBCycle is making sure community members across the city have increased access to bikes. Learn more about how they are taking action here: https://t.co/FFZJ7i4Ysq pic.twitter.com/IjMDNyoC5v

— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) September 11, 2019

in dallas, this is the surface of a bike trail. have a great ride! pic.twitter.com/LJVCG2ih8w

— mark lamster (@marklamster) September 11, 2019

Feel the wind in your hair and feed your competitive spirit during the trike races at Pedal to the Prom! Come show us what you got next week. #FortWorth #visitfortworth

Get your tickets now! https://t.co/Y4sQbDeiqb pic.twitter.com/lCkExJxHtp

— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) September 11, 2019

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— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 11, 2019

Morning ride at the dirt park? ✔️
Load bikes, pads and helmet ✔️
Slurpee on the way home. ✔️
Nap time 4 hour later? OOPS!
Monkey (Kiki) and Baby were fine@woombikesUSA pic.twitter.com/RWGPhXHHQI

— Martin Russell 🚲🐝🐿️ (@russell_dallas) September 11, 2019

Meet one of our board members, Chris Knapp. Instead of driving a car across the city, he chooses to ride his bike. Interested in how how gets across a city like Houston on only two wheels? Check out this article in @buzzmagazines to learn more! https://t.co/f7etnwdjnt

— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) September 11, 2019

So exciting!! https://t.co/NW0OAIoe79

— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 11, 2019

Somebody just got faster!! Bike of the day! #bikeoftheday #cervelop3 https://t.co/UVwsvj7yBe pic.twitter.com/BbEOla4fLT

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 11, 2019

One of the best parts of #SSHTX is the expanse of street that makes biking smooth and fun without the worry of cars. Want to learn more about safe streets perfect for biking? Visit BikeHouston for more info: https://t.co/J8ijRGLAep pic.twitter.com/M7dbgQpht8

— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) September 11, 2019

Make plans to come out and ride with us from Cibolo! Wheels down at 8. https://t.co/yrXQmPEesw pic.twitter.com/lGBPeb8jXq

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 11, 2019

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop in south Austin and heading out to the South… https://t.co/C4HivEvabl

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 11, 2019

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