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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.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest June 19th 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on June 19, 2019 by Rick AnkrumJune 19, 2019

Bike Friendly South Dallas Gets a Home Base

BY SHAWN SHINNEMAN | www.dmagazine.com

Dallas is getting friendlier to bikes thanks to a grant, a donation of space, and the continued efforts of one very committed nonprofit.

You might remember Alex Macon’s bike feature from last June, which skillfully examined our city’s hostility toward cycling while the tension over bike share riled City Hall and social media. It also illuminated the work of some committed cycling advocates. One of those advocates was Stan Hart, who started Bike Friendly South Dallas. …


Try Not To Drown Challenge | Mountain Biking in Austin, Texas

BKXC | www.vido.wiki

We’ve gotta cross this thing? Thanks to my Patrons for making this trip possible: http://patreon.com/bkxc I’ve been in Austin for a few days, working on a different video that you all will see soon. But I finally got out for a real ride with Eric from No Front Brakes and his buddy One Speed Seth, AKA Seth’s Bike Cracks. We went out for an awesome ride on the …


Captain’s Blog – 06/19/2019 Shabby to Chic team store is now open

by Sameer Gokhale | cycling.powweb.com

… Kick Off Ride This past weekend on a bright sunny and windy Saturday morning, a group of young motivated riders took to the streets of San Antonio and officially kicked off our training season for this year’s Bike MS ride. After the ride, they enjoyed some chicken and hot dogs cooked by our own chef – Carl Crawford. …


Do you think I can do this 63 mile ride? from cycling


Citywide Learn to Ride Event – Metz

www.austinfitmagazine.com

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s BikeStart program to be offered at four locations this summer June 29th Learning how to ride a bike has been a milestone in the lives of so many and is an age old tradition in families everywhere. With the speed at which the world is traveling at these days, youth bicycling has been suffered. Safety is a priority for every parent and caregiver, but the benefits of slow travel methods such as bicycling has helped maintain its place in our society.

On June 29th at Metz Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury Street, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative will conduct the first of four Citywide Learn to Ride Events. These events are a result of a partnership with the City of Austin and People For Bikes through the Big Jump Project. …


MTB Nice Morning Ride at Terry Hersey Park Houston Texas

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EDALING FOR PAWS BICYCLE TOUR COMING TO BROWNWOOD THIS SATURDAY

www.brownwoodnews.com

Brownwood News – If you’re ready for some HOT summer cycling, Brownwood is the place to be Saturday, June 22. The Heart of Texas Cyclists are hosting a bike ride to benefit the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center.

Bike rides will begin and end at Festival Park in Brownwood. There will be four routes with lengths of 8 miles, 25 miles, 40 miles and 63 miles. The routes will feature some rolling hills and beautiful countryside as you pass through central Brown County. The …


TREC Foundation Funds Renovations for the We-Cycle Resource Center to Promote Safe and Quality Transportation

BY NATALIE LE | dallasinnovates.com

Last week, TREC’s Associate Leadership Council Class of 2019, Bike Friendly South Dallas, and Cornerstone Baptist Church opened the We-Cycle Resource Center in the Forest District. It’s the latest milestone in TREC’s efforts to spur community-driven development.

As part of the Dallas Catalyst Project (DCP), The Real Estate Council (TREC)—in partnership with St. Philip’s School & Community Center, Cornerstone Baptist Church, and CitySquare—began its work to revitalize parts of South Dallas and Fair Park in late 2017. Last week, the project hit a milestone with the We-Cycle Resource Center becoming one of the first new storefronts to open.

Operated by Bike Friendly South Dallas, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting bicycle safety and …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Building Connections: #ATXCouncil approves a funding agreement with @TxDOT for a proposed 3-mile long trail for pedestrians and bicyclists between North East Austin and Manor. pic.twitter.com/cjvGSvyPFh

— City of Austin (@austintexasgov) June 19, 2019

Wednesday whips to get you through the week! Tag your photos of whips, tabletops, and tricks #spidermountain @ Spider Mountain https://t.co/jRMnvEhc26

— Spider Mountain (@Spider_Mountain) June 19, 2019

Inter-library book delivery! 🚲📚😎 ⁦@UTAustin⁩ ⁦@utlibraries⁩ ⁦@bikeut⁩ pic.twitter.com/iCBXV8vBDh

— Patricia Schaub (@Patricia_Schaub) June 19, 2019

Wondering where the Texas 4000 riders will end up today on Day 19 of their 70 day cancer fighting journey? Here's your answer – Sierra (Ridgecrest, CA), Rockies (Estes Park, CO), Ozarks (Memphis, TN) Follow their journey at https://t.co/DmOMabtzgD #Texas4000

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 19, 2019

Check out Ozarks route riders interview on @3onyourside in Memphis talking about their cancer fighting 70 day ride to Alaska! https://t.co/foaZ68a2N4 #Texas4000 #T4KOzarks

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 19, 2019

Sneak Peak Alert! Check out the 2019 Mamma Jamma Rider shirts! Registration is open and we're waiting for you! Register today: https://t.co/QJNbgx3t1s pic.twitter.com/qLHouWTWF2

— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) June 19, 2019

Join us on Saturday for our Crownridge Ride. Wheels down at 7:30. https://t.co/A2w5Ur2GLM pic.twitter.com/suGZ0z2MUg

— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) June 19, 2019

#cycling #cyclingphoto #texascycling #sanangelotx #ironman #motivation #lifestyle #fitness #strava #stravacycling #bikeshop #outdoors #texas #sunrise #bicycle #bike #beaverracing #beaverlove #cyclingshot #cyclinglife
Check out my activity on Strava: https://t.co/8wZdbWBZzK pic.twitter.com/FQXInrlB35

— Randy Rangel (@Randysbike1717) June 19, 2019

The Office of Sustainability will open a student bicycle repair shop this fall 2019. Over the next summer, students will make impactful changes to improve the space beginning with a trail build on July 10th. Volunteers welcome! https://t.co/Ds5LXNxPZU pic.twitter.com/9ceo7Hu91p

— UTSA Sustainability 🍁🍂🌼🦋 (@UTSASustain) June 19, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event THE BOB Wiggs Birthday Ride – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/5mAW828Y4U

We will celebrate the life of our long-time friend and former EPBC President Bob Wiggs.

Bob is missed by all of us h… https://t.co/0SJWeht0IM

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2019

New Event First Annual Remembering Shane Boyd Bike Ride – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/lUcbflEJeO

First Annual Remembering Shane Boyd Bike Ride

Join us to celebrate Shane's Memory and his love for … https://t.co/NWKXJEcp81

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2019

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/5dOX2Kdm4A

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2019

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PowerPod Returned to Normal? Summer Weather Asserts, Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on June 19, 2019 by Rick AnkrumJune 19, 2019

Out the door and wheels rolling at 9:58 AM as I set off on the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route. I added extra streets at the beginning to push the miles to 37.18 miles and the week’s total to 101.19 miles.

Summer weather is starting to assert itself: start 88 (76% humidity, 79 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SW 7 mph. Finish 94 (61% humidity, 79 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SW 7 mph. My choice of clothing: shorts, short sleeve jersey, and arm sleeves. The higher humidity is still not a problem for wearing the arm sleeves but salt deposits collect on the surface.

PowerPod update: at the suggestion of the supplier from their forum I connected the PP to the Isaac software to download the data for the two rides since I had the problem but no ride data was available. Then I did a reseton the PP, extracted a profile from a ride file before the problem and transferred that to the PP. On today’s bike ride I hoped that fixed the problem and it looks like it did. The power readings are back to what I expected. Next I need to connect to the Isaac software to see if the ride data is there. Power data for the two rides that didn’t record in the PP were recorded in the TCX file on the Wahoo Elemnt so I have that but not all of the other data the PP collects.

As I prepared to enter Tavola from Loop 494 I stopped and took these photos.

  • Bike Ride Loop 494 Tavola-1
  • Bike Ride Loop 494 Tavola-2

Normally there is no traffic here but as soon as I stopped to take these photos cars appeared out nowhere. I guess they wanted to see what I was doing.

Getting to Tavola was easier than getting back thanks to the tailwind going and the headwind returning.

As I rode through Tavola this lake catches my attention most times and today I took these photos.

  • Bike Ride Tavola Lake-1
  • Bike Ride Tavola Lake-2
  • Bike Ride Tavola Lake-3

Leaving Tavola I rode west on Roman Forest Blvd. to I-69/US59. The headwind riding south required more energy and I saw the watts from the PowerPod on the Elemnt screen. My legs were up to the challenge as I made the turn onto Valley Ranch Parkway. I stayed on the parkway and was deep in thought south of the Grand Parkway overpass when I heard my name and looked to my left quickly to see Ronnie Clark, another cyclist, riding north and yelled hello back as we passed.

Before that I stopped in New Caney at the Mobil station for ice and water to carry me to the end of the ride. With the heat the cold water tasted great.

During the ride I built my average speed up to 14.3 mph and held it there until around 31 mile point when it dropped to 14.2 mph as I entered Kings Manor and riding slower on the residential streets. It dropped to 14.0 mph by the time I finished the ride at 12:49 PM.

Thursday biking will be interesting as I ride around two different appointments. Weather looks like repeat of today.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

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 June 18th 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on June 18, 2019 by Rick AnkrumJune 18, 2019

Remembering Shane Memorial Ride

by El Paso Bicycle Club | www.facebook.com

Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 7:15 AM – 12 PM MDT River Run Plaza El Paso, Texas 79932 First Annual Remembering Shane Boyd Bike Ride

Join us to celebrate Shane’s Memory and his love for cycling and the outdoors.

We will meet at River Run Plaza at 7:15 am ready to roll to Memory Gardens of the Valley for a prayer at Shane’s grave site.

From there, we will have several rides to accommodate all levels. 11 miles, 26 miles, and 41 miles. Maps will be posted. No one left behind. …


A Mellow Evening at Austin’s Cool Yellow Bike Project

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com

A friend who did me a big solid the other day has had a bike in a storage unit collecting cobwebs for a while. He’s been wanting to fix it up but was a little intimidated by going to the community shop, Austin’s own Yellow Bike Project. So I figured I’d help him out by assessing the situation and then get him going while I paid some attention to the neglected brakes of Sophie, my Fairdale. He’s shy and didn’t want his photograph or name mentioned, but I can still talk about the evening. …


Tuesday Night Crits • Jun 11 2019

www.road-results.com

Categories » Men Cat 1/2/3 » Men Cat 3/4 » Men Cat 4/5 » Men Juniors


Coach died Mtn Biking at Stephenson Preserve

Bartman | www.bikemojo.com

I met coach at Zavala Elem school many years ago when I had volunteered for their reading rally day where we would ride around the best readers on some borrowed pedi cabs..last month, Coach and I were talking about how much fun the trails in south Austin have gotten over the last several years where he died while doing what he loved. He was a good dude and loved the trail. RIP Coach. …


Video: Man biking across country to bring awareness to ‘K9s for Warriors’

By Erika Fernandez | www.kbtx.com

COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) — One man and his best friend are biking across the country with one mission in mind. He wants to help those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

John Tate and his best furry friend Jax are taking a small break from their country-wide trek in College Station on Monday.

“He goes where I go. We’re together,” Tate said.

Tate has been traveling for two months from Oregon. He says he’s making his way to Florida while fighting for those who struggle every day. …


Video: Cyclist ready for Wichita Falls City Council to approve Bike Safety ordinances

By Tila Grant | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) -Wichita Falls is continuing their efforts to make the city a more bike-friendly community so at tomorrow city council hoping the city approves some changes.

Cyclist and many others are in support of two ordinances that will improve cyclist safety, including the mother of a cyclist that was almost killed last year after being hit by a motorcycle. She says she wishes more could be done, but this is a step in the right direction. …


Plans Call for Pedestrian Bridge at Longhorn Dam

BY VICTORIA MARANAN | spectrumlocalnews.com

AUSTIN, Texas — If running, biking or walking along Longhorn Dam is part of your daily routine, this story is for you.

Longhorn Dam only offers narrow walkway Plans call for pedestrian bridge Residents asked to weigh in on plan Austin Transportation and Public Works are working together to make some changes along the dam.

On top of keeping water levels in Lady Bird Lake, the dam is also a popular route among joggers and cyclists. However, the walkway is pretty narrow; enough for only one person or cyclist to come through. …


COLDSPRING RR

by Roberto Castano | chasingwatts.com

Training/Group on Normal Road Sunday, June 23, 2019 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 21.68 miles @ 18 – 20 mph 301 FM 2025, Coldspring, TX Coldspring RR route. Do it as many times as you like.

DOUBLE LAKE GRAVEL

by Roberto Castano | chasingwatts.com

CX/Gravel on More Dirt Sunday, June 23, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 29.71 miles @ 12 – 15 mph 301 FM 2025, Coldspring, TX


Spots filling up for new HHH race

By Christian Hamilton | www.newschannel6now.com

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – Registration is filling up for the newest addition to the Hotter’N Hell Hundred weekend – the “Grava del Fuego” gravel grinder race.

More than half of the 400 total race slots have been filled. As well, only 51 spots are left for the “Chupacabra 200," which includes the endurance ride and the gravel race. …


MPO study highlights trail route options

By Courtney Borchert | www.oaoa.com

The Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization has identified trail routes that could be established between Midland and Odessa to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety.

MPO concluded the first phase of a multi-use corridor study last month and shared findings with the Permian Basin Bicyclist Association on Monday during a …


‘Bike and Build’ stops in Amarillo to help Habitat for Humanity

www.myhighplains.com

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A cycling group is traveling across the country to raise money and awareness for affordable housing.

Today, members of the Philadelphia group "Bike and Build" made a stop at Amarillo Habitat for Humanity to help build their 113th home.

Each bike-and-build group raises money that they distribute to the people they help along their route. …


University Of Texas Cyclists Stopping In Estes Park On 4000 Mile Ride

www.estesparknews.com

Twenty-nine students from the University of Texas will arrive in Estes Park on Wednesday, June 19 by bicycle from Denver. And the next morning, they will head on to Steamboat Springs. But that is just part of their journey – the students are participating in the Texas 4000, a ride from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska, to raise money and awareness for cancer. It is the longest annual charity bike ride in the world.

After Wednesday’s ride (about 100 miles, climbing 4300 feet) the students will be hosted in comfort thanks to the Estes Park YMCA of the Rockies. Volunteers will …


Biking across America

Jesse Cosens | www.am-news.com

BLACKFOOT– Most people have heard the song "500 miles" by The Proclaimers, proclaiming love would make him walk five hundred miles twice, but how about 4000+ miles on a bicycle? A group of students from Texas are doing just that. A labor of love is driving them to ride thousands of miles across the country from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to give hope to those that have been touched cancer. Texas 4000 was founded by Chris and Mandy Condit in 2004. Chris a cancer survivor was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when he was eleven years old. Cancer free, Chris along with his wife Mandy have continued the fight against cancer by founding Texas 4000 who’s …


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Bike Houston's Education Director Inge Ford's powerful cycling advocacy statement was capture by the Houston Chronicle.
“One car-one person is not an innovative way to go for a city,”
Read the full article here:https://t.co/KPBG6QJmL9

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 18, 2019

Measure mark clean seal assemble bake #freshkermit pic.twitter.com/4RfwcKpGxx

— James Llamas (@JamesLLlamas) June 18, 2019

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— James Llamas (@JamesLLlamas) June 18, 2019

Bike is life! https://t.co/jItCm1RBRl

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 18, 2019

Ozarks route riders continue their cancer fighting journey w/ a stop in Little Rock. #Texas4000 #T4KOzarks https://t.co/c2VmLulB8T

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 18, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Houston Bicycle Club HEMPSTEAD Ride- Hempstead, TX https://t.co/r2GXNAP3OA

Starter: Ron
About 35 miles to be back at 11 because of the heat. No store!
One of our prettiest rides. Routes of 23, 37, 41 and 50 miles, mostly on back-roads and… https://t.co/fLGse8KCIs

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2019

New Event Dawg Dazed 2019 – Franklin, TX https://t.co/GIn9YSqvSQ
It's summer in Texas but folks still gotta get out there and ride. We've got just what you need…fun and twisty dirt/gravel roads through lots of shade and canopy. Marked route options o… https://t.co/DRQ36tADIb

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2019

New Event Hell of the North Texas – Paris, TX https://t.co/PLzVH2uVCN
Self-supported races.
Originally inspired by the Paris-Roubaix Classic on the cobblestones, the Hell of the North Texas is please to now be hosted out of Paris, TX!

Already a Classi… https://t.co/y5gLCYmbcb

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2019

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Long Train, No Flats, Hot Weather Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on June 18, 2019 by Rick AnkrumJune 18, 2019

No flat tires on today’s bike ride. With the rain gone the weather was good for biking today: start 86 (75% humidity, 77 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind W 7 mph. Finish 91 (60% humidity, 75 dew point), partly cloudy, wind W 10 mph. It fits my definition of Texas summer. I decided to ride the ” Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman” route for 35.71 miles. Wheels rolled at 10:37 AM.

The last time I rode this route was May 21st but the ride was about 1 1/2 miles shorter. Today I added a couple of streets at the beginning for the extra mileage. I have several errands this week in the afternoon so it will be difficult to ride 40+ miles so every mile counts if I am to get to 200+ miles for the week.

It was warm enough to consume 2 water bottles today with a refill at the Huffman Chevron.

I was delayed at the railroad crossing on Old Atascocita Road by a very long freight train arriving a few seconds before I did. I should’ve counted the cars but I am guessing 100+.

The PowerPod still does not seem to be working the way it sued to. I got a response to my forum message at Velocomp with some instructions that might help: do a reset and reinstall a profile from earlier. I will try that later today and see if that makes a difference on Wednesday’s ride.

On the way back to Kingwood I stopped on the Lake Houston causeway and took these photos.

  • Bike Ride Lake Houston West-1
  • Bike Ride Lake Houston West-2
  • Bike Ride Lake Houston West-3

I made good time from the photo shoot finishing the ride at 1:21 PM.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

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