Weather was a big deal during today’s bike ride. I started the ride at 12:30 PM, a delayed time while I hoped the temperature would get closer to the forecasted high of 71. But it didn’t look promising so I bundled up and took the “New Caney – Roman Forest – Valley Ranch” route to the north. I biked 41.47 miles which was my goal for the day.
Bundling up consisted of shorts, a thermal long sleeve jersey, short sleeve jersey, leg warmers, wind jacket, and full finger gloves. I debated about the gloves but with no sun over ruled regular gloves because I don’t like cold fingers. As it turned out I probably overdressed because at the 3:43 PM finish the jacket sleeves were wet and the jerseys soaked when I took them off. Weather during the bike ride: start 67 (67% humidity), overcast, wind SE 8 mph. Finish 71 (67% humidity), overcast and breezy, wind SE 23 mph gusts 30 mph.
Not sure when the wind became so strong because I didn’t notice it on the ride north to Roman Forest and the tailwind helped. Riding into Tavola riding to the east I got the first taste of the strong wind. Among the trees in Roman Forest the wind got buffered and I enjoyed the wind helping me get back to I-69/US59 on Roman Forest Blvd. At the turn to the south on I-69/US59 service road the headwind took its toll. I thought my legs were tired from the ride yesterday but when I got home I saw how strong the wind was. That explains around 6 miles left on the ride my legs turned to jello and speed dropped to 13 mph or less. Struggling to ride through Kingwood the speed dropped more. Once I finished the ride my legs complained as I walked inside the house. Sitting as I write this they are recovering.
Thursday weather forecast calls for rain. If that turns out to be false I have a small window to go for a 22 miles ride.
SportTracks Bike Ride Summary (click the image to see more)
Strava Year Progressions YTD Miles Graph
2019 YTD miles finally is ahead of 2016 and 2018 but still trails 2017.
San Antonio’s culinary and cycling communities are mourning the loss of local entrepreneur Tito Bradshaw, who was hit and critically injured while riding his bicycle early Monday morning.
Bradshaw, 35, well-known as the owner of Bottom Bracket Social Club, worked in local restaurants and bars in addition being a fixture in San Antonio’s cycling community. He had …
SAN ANTONIO -For the second time in eight weeks, allegedly drunk drivers are being held responsible for causing accidents that killed San Antonio bicyclists.
Bar and bike shop owner Tito Bradshaw died Monday when 67-year-old Linda Collier Mason struck his bike at …
The seventh annual Ark-La-Tex Challenge bike ride will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Liberty-Eylau High School, 2905 Leopard Dr.
The ride benefits Texarkana Resources, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities.
"Everyone should come ride," Ride Director Jennifer Lewis said. "It’s our seventh year and it goes to a great cause. The Ark-La-Tex Challenge offers both …
When my wife and I started to travel together on the highways of the American West, we occasionally encountered cyclists. On mountain passes, in deserts, miles from any town, people pedaled their bicycles, often heavily laden with tents, sleeping bags and other camping gear.
We called them heroes. There is something grand and bold about striking out across a continent on a bicycle.
A few years ago we hosted a wonderful couple on their journey from the …
Cleburne police this afternoon released the name of the man killed in a Sunday traffic accident. The victim was Alfredo Rodriguez, 69, of Cleburne.
Police and firefighters responded to reports of a major accident involving a bicycle and pickup at 3:49 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Henderson Street.
Rodriguez was traveling eastbound, as was a Dodge pickup. At some point, the bicyclist turned across the lanes of traffic and was struck by the truck. …
A premier cycling event of elite U.S. cycling brothers George and Rich Hincapie were welcomed to Fort Worth to benefit #FitWorth for the inaugural 2019 Gran Fondo Hincapie Fort Worth that took place Saturday March 30 with Former Tour De France champion Lance Armstrong, former Tour De France domestique of Armstrong Christian Vande Velde, sponsored athlete of Rudy Project North America Lisa Christiansen, and may other celebrities were present to participate in this historic event including Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas Betsy Price. …
A juvenile high school student was charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash Monday near Spring, according to authorities.
The crash, reported about 6:50 a.m. in the 2500 block of Spring Cypress Road, left a cyclist with two broken arms, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office. The cyclist is believed to be …
This is a summary of my bicycle riding statistics on the Strava app for January through March. It shows my total miles biked so far for 2019 is 1,213. At 13.47 miles per day over the first 90 days, that isn’t bad. It’s only slightly off the pace of 13.75, which will put me at 5,000 for the year — IF I’m able to keep it up. That’s always the question. By the way, virtually all of these miles are being done on Sophie, the Fairdale Weekender Archer. …
While a national series in U.S. cyclocross is again on the shelf, there is a nation-wide cycling series doing well for itself at the moment.
The 2019 USA Crits series kicked off on Saturday at the Sun City Crit in El Paso. While some people were launching campaigns of a different sort in the Texas city, crit racers were embarking on their 10-race crit campaign that continues through September.
USA Crits is now in its 13th year of what it dubs “American Street Track Racing.†…
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – The following is a news release from the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department:
Safety City will be hosting its 6th Annual Brain Injury Awareness Rodeo on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Protect your brain and put your skills to the test with this fun, educational event. Youth ages 4-12 will learn how to care for their bikes and how to ride them safely through an amazing obstacle course. Parents can …
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A dozen Episcopal School of Dallas seniors have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, many spending most of their scouting career together in the same troop.
The achievement by the 12 boys translates to nearly one out of every four boys in ESD’s Class of 2019 earning the rank. …
… Trey Brooks
Trey designed and led a team to build a 25-foot bridge in Harry Moss Park for DORBA (Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association). DORBA relies on volunteers to maintain and repair the biking trails in and around Dallas. …
SNYDER, Texas (KTAB) – The City of Snyder will soon see some of it’s Police Officers up close and personal. The Snyder Police Department has four new bicycles that will be used to patrol, work events and more.
The Snyder police officers have a new set of wheels.
"It came from the officers themselves. They wanted a bicycle unit," Snyder Police Chief Brian Haggard said. …
Day 38: Marfa to Van Horn
Tuesday April 2, 2019, 76 miles (122 km) – Total so far: 1,890 miles (3,042 km)
We had a peaceful and spiritual sleep last not in the First Presbyterian Church of Marfa Fellowship Hall. My sleeping area was on the stage. Jim was located near the kitchen. The accommodations were very nice. Thanks again Marshall Cook.
GALVESTON – The defendant in a February wrongful death lawsuit arising from a single-vehicle accident last year that claimed the life of a bicyclist has issued a formal response to the allegations against it, recent Galveston County District Court records show.
BOI Entertainment, LLC, doing business as Island Pier Club, argues that it bears no responsibility for the June 4, 2018 collision in which “a severely intoxicated†Gerilyn Weberlein allegedly struck a group of bicyclists in the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Public meeting 7 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at the Como Community Center. https://t.co/KJ2YpHdjy6
Sad news from SA today – My condolences to Tito's family. I got to experience and appreciate his passion for cycling community (shop/club Bottom Bracket Social Club ) during the last 3 years of #RedBullLastStand in @COSAGOV#dontdrinkanddrivehttps://t.co/jEa2iABduX
Join us for our Kick off Ride and Walk this Saturday! A light breakfast will be provided before the ride and walk start and a lunch will be ready after each activity. PLUS there will be a local "staycation" giveaway! https://t.co/xAsOHQk3G0
Meet our latest Commute Hero, Lee! “I used to bike to work regularly during my time at the Austin Chronicle, but that almost completely stopped once I started work at the Capitol. Today was my first time in about seven years to do so, and it felt incredible.†pic.twitter.com/suXKyoDeYf
We are excited to be setting up at the Near Southside Open Streets Event in Ft. Worth this Sunday!! Our friends at Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop and Pedego Electric Bikes Fort Worth will be there too!! We hope we will see you there!! https://t.co/Ln2pgDKbAN
With winter happening (by my definition) Sunday and Monday today it warmed up for me to go biking. Missing the first day of April I decided on the “Stroker Road – Huffman” route to make up for it biking 42.45 miles. I started biking at 12:41 PM hoping for some more warmth. This keeps me on track to reach the 600 mile goal for April at 20 miles per day.
Weather during the bike ride: start 69 (38% humidity), partly cloudy, wind 4 mph. Finish 69 (32% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind E 6 mph. I debated about wearing leg warmers and decided to wear them because of the wind chill, glad I did. In addition to those I wore a long sleeve thermal jersey, shorts, and a wind breaker jacket. The forecast called for 72 degrees but I don’t think it got there. Whenever I rode in the shade the wind had a chill to it making my choice of attire correct.
The wind seemed to switch directions whenever I did except when I rode south on Ramsey Road.
With the coolness no need for rest stops except for traffic lights and stop signs.
Average speed slowly built up to 14.2 mph which I held until the 40.2 mile point back in Kingwood.
No special sightings along the route. On Old Atascocita Road the road surface on both approaches to the new bridge near Fairlake Drive has the top layer of asphalt removed and is very rough. As I rode through that to the railroad tracks a freight train went through. There is an incline to the tracks and I got off the Canyon and walked closer to the tracks so when the train finished I could start pedaling easier.
Back in Kingwood I avoided the school traffic and finished the ride at 337 PM.
Wednesday it will be slightly warmer and cloudier according to the forecast. I plan on riding.
SportTracks Bike Ride Summary (click the image to see more)
Strava Bike Ride Summary (click the image to go to Strava)
Strava Year Progressions YTD Miles
Starting April 2019 YTD miles trails 2016 and 2017 while leading 2018 by 9 miles.
The victim, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, was riding on a black bicycle in black clothing at about 12:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of East Houston Street when the woman ran him over from behind, police said.
A bicyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after he was run over by a woman on the East Side, police said.
The victim, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, was …
By Caleb Downs and Fares Sabawi | www.mysanantonio.com
Police on Monday afternoon identified the bicyclist struck and critically injured by a vehicle on San Antonio’s East Side and said the driver had been arrested.
Tito Harry Bradshaw, 35, was riding a bicycle around 12:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of East Houston Street when a Toyota Corolla struck him from behind, police said. …
The fourth TMBRA race of the season took place at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas. This is the largest mountain bike race in the San Antonio, Texas area with over 400 racers competing in the different age, gender, and experience-based classes. Congratulations to all the Tiger racers for their dedication. Dripping Springs had multiple podium spots again! A special shout out to all of the parents and volunteers for their support. …
THE 2019 LBJ 100 BIKE TOUR WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
The Friends of the LBJ Park welcomed 1,257 cyclists from more than 26 states for a day of cycling, food, and friends for our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Luci Johnson once again held a special tour filled with timeless Park memories. Thank you, Luci, and Ian Turpin for spending your day with us.
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED WHEN AUSTIN MONTHLY SENIOR EDITOR MEGAN KIMBLE GAVE UP HER CAR DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY.
Water drips from my helmet as I pedal up Rollingwood Drive. It wasn’t raining when I left my apartment near South Lamar Boulevard and Manchaca Road half an hour ago, but since then, the fog has thickened and cohered into droplets that roll down my jacket. As I glide under dripping oak trees and past million-dollar homes, I relax into the pace of my pedal stroke, enjoying the relative hush on this …
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s Christopher Stanton has more on National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and how to make sure you’re not distracted while driving.
Photos by Maricela Rodriguez | www.valleymorningstar.com
A bicycle procession Saturday morning followed the vehicle that carried the ashes of Henry Roberts, who passed away on March 17, from Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home to the First United Methodist Church.
His son Philip transported the ashes to the church followed by hundreds of cyclists from all over the Valley riding in memory of Roberts, founder and owner of Bicycle World. …
Day 37: Alpine to Marfa
Monday April 1, 2019, 28 miles (45 km) – Total so far: 1,814 miles (2,919 km)
Another chilly morning in the high desert of West Texas. Jim got up early and hightailed it to McDonalds for food and to just get out of the dingy room. I followed about twenty minutes behind. After breakfast we rode out toward Marfa. It turned out to be a beautiful cool morning ride into town. …
Electing bike-friendly candidates to Denton City Council on May 4 is critical to better bicycle infrastructure and policy. See what candidates think about biking and walking issues: https://t.co/rYHf2diGZYpic.twitter.com/0PYJDxXVqx
"As some of you know Tito Bradshaw was hit and critically injured by a car last night. Tito is a pillar in the San Antonio cycling community, a bike shop owner, a community activist, a loving father, a faithful… https://t.co/232lMPmcpy
2nd place for our athlete Said Assali (@Siznen) in Saturday's @suncitycrit Cat 2/3 race in El Paso, TX! And less than 2hrs later, he also finished 4th in the Amateur Finals! #suncitycrit#rothetraining
Mondays… When you realize you lead the Most Laps (19) during @usacrits@suncitycrit El Paso, TX but aren't allowed to get on podium or take that jersey because you're not on a official "USACrits" Team…🤔 (it's all in the fine print). Good to know I was right & I'll be back!💪
Wow! Thank you for supporting DORBA. Our fundraiser raffle of a mountain bike is almost here and the response has been overwhelming! The drawing will be held at our meeting on April 2nd. If the drawing hits $16K before… https://t.co/MtTUuvsLH7
With team names like Underwires and Tires, Titti Babies, Beer & Boobs, #savethenipple, you’d never guess we are a breast cancer charity. 😊 Register your team today and help women with breast cancer in Central Texas get the support they need! https://t.co/QJNbgx3t1spic.twitter.com/tS92jQHzOA
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) April 1, 2019
New Event ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek – Austin, TX Its spring and were back to 9:30 am Wheels down at 9:30 am. (this means arrive early and be ready to pedal at 9:30am) This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to abi… https://t.co/Cr9Juatc47
New Event Easygoing Ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/NNviuPCWFf
START TIME CHANGE: 9:00 am. This is a social, slow paced, no one left behind, ride of 14 to 20 miles. The ride is a good place to st… https://t.co/LSvAARoa4P
Ride starter: Ronald Nice hilly ride of 40-45 miles depending on weather. Several distances ranging from 33 miles to 59 miles, pretty hilly by HBC standards. Rest sto… https://t.co/hP11d9lFp6
