The tiny bike parts can derail a bike ride. that almost happened before today’s bike ride. As I was about to lower my Cervelo Caledonia from the rack I squeezed the rear tire and it was flat. I repaired that tire last week and my first thought was that patch failed. Rather than switch to another bike I chose to work on the flat. I removed the tube, pumped it up and it held air. As I looked down on the floor I saw the removable Presta valve core laying there. Those removable valve cores have given me many problems. I screwed it into the valve stem and tightened with some pliers. I put the tube back in the tire and mounted it on the rim. Pumped up the tire held air while I got dressed. This delayed the start of the ride to12:27 PM. Stating later than I planned I still wanted to ride to Huffman on my Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route but left a couple of streets out. The rear tire held air for the whole ride which leads me to believe the problem was the valve core.
After finishing the ride at 2:53 PM I noticed the front derailleur wasn’t showing up on the gear page on my Bolt computer. When i tried to shift the front derailleur nothing happened. I messed with it but have not found the solution yet. I will look at later today.
PTR-MTB visits the newest mountain bike park in the US – Station Mountain Bike Park sitting about an hour northwest of Austin, Texas. Was an amazing day of skill training from literally hitting more jumps in four hours than we maybe hit all of last year. The Station story is truly inspiring and we think they are on to something truly amazing deep in the heart of Texas. Can’t wait to go back!
HOUSTON – Medians down the center of Houston Avenue, completed in December, are already set to be removed, according to Councilman Mario Castillo. A post on X shows the email sent out on Friday. Public Works said that the project will “improve traffic safety and mobility for travelers including first responders and metro buses.”
Also, they plan to study how to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
Castillo says the medians were completed in December using $100,000 paid out of the District H council district service fund.
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Waco small businesses are coming together to help bike repair and customization shop, Brazos Bike Lounge, recover from a recent burglary.
Brazos Bike Lounge is a bike repair and customization shop where cyclists and riders are welcome to come together.
“It’s a community, so I mainly do service work and custom builds for people,” owner of Brazos Bike Lounge, Floyd Colley, said “The big focus is education and a comfortable space for people to learn about bikes, work on bikes, anything that has to do with bicycles, I want this to be a space for it.”
Colley said, in November, he got a call from his landlord concerning a break-in. When he arrived, …
Recap: Here's what we know — and don't know — about the removal of the new Houston Avenue pedestrian safety improvements https://t.co/94BscYjsrj
Austin’s bike share network is set for a major expansion, reports Jo Clifton in the Austin Monitor. “Perhaps the most important news is that the agency plans to completely replace its full bicycle fleet to electric-assist bicycles, or e-bikes.” Cap Metro is partnering with PBSC Urban Solutions Inc. to upgrade 800 bikes and 80 stations in downtown Austin.
Stuart Gardner, Program Director – Greater Houston Cycling Foundation
With many successful youth an junior events in the books for 2023, we are looking forward to our 2024 seasons where the Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League (“LCYCL”) plans to expand on its offering. We are inviting your kids to come and join our fantastic program year-round.
What does LCYCL have to offer?
A year-round youth & junior program (age 9-18), trained by 2022 National Coach of the Year Carl Jones and his team of coaches
Camps during spring break (March 11-13th) and early summer break (June 10-12th & 17-19th)
Junior races throughout spring and summer ...
WESLACO, Texas – Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the commencement of work on the Precinct 1 Hike & Bike Trail, a portion of the countywide system that will eventually link Hidalgo County communities.
The groundbreaking event will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Harlon Block Sports Complex (1020 W. 18th Street) in Weslaco.
The flattest stretches of Watopia. 21.1 miles, 514 feet elevation gain. I wasn’t quite as fast as my last ride January 16th but decent. I appreciated the climbing was “only” 514 feet.
HPD Kingwood Division Bike officers were patrolling business parking lots, apartment complexes, and greenbelt trails. Several report cards were issued for both crime awareness and prevention tips.
Day 24: Austin to Bastrop: Longhorns, Hipcamp farm camp, and wind from all directions
Sunday February 4, 2024, 40 miles (64 km) – Total so far: 779 miles (1,254 km)
Leaving Austin should have been easier than it was. But the winds decided otherwise.
We considered taking a locals advice and head out towards Manor instead of by the airport but the huge wind forecasted told us to follow the ACA route which was shorter and established and supposedly had quiet roads.
I’m pretty sure we went off course because we were not on quiet roads, the shoulders disappeared and the traffic was dangerous. That and the wind made for a tedious day.
