Texas Bicycling News Digest July 28th 2018

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Hugs & Shrugs

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SHRUGS go to … Garland-based VBikes, which couldn’t find all of the bicycles it had in Denton and simply abandoned them when company officials declined to apply for an operating permit. The city’s new bicycle-pedestrian coordinator, Marc Oliphant, took to social media for help rounding up the last of them, offering bike-friendly prizes such as T-shirts, helmets and bike lights for the trouble. VBikes are clearly marked, with silver frames and yellow wheels. Report abandoned bikes to Oliphant by calling 940-349-8954.

Q&A With Tour de France Cyclist, Texas A&M Grad Chad Haga

By Sam Peshek | today.tamu.edu


As the final stages of the Tour de France approach, 2010 Texas A&M University graduate Chad Haga took time between rubbing elbows with the world’s top cyclists, playing piano and posting his trademark #oversimpLeTour updates on Twitter to answer some questions via email about his journey from College Station to cycling’s biggest event.

The lone American on Team Sunweb ranked No. 72 overall heading into stage 19 of 21 in a …

Bid on Sims Bayou Hike & Bike Trail in Sims Bayou, Harris County, TX

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Bid Date & Time: 09/10/18 2:00 PM Owner Solic Number: W9126G-18-B-0038
Status: bidding Report: 8803452
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Sims Bayou, Harris County, TX
Est. Low Value: $500,000 Est. High Value: $1,000,000
Set Aside Types: Hub-Zone
Scope: Requires a construction contract for a hike and bike trail and installation of a parking lot.
Notes: THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BID. PLEASE CHECK THE OUTSIDE LINK FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THIS SOLICITATION. Total Hub-Zone set aside.
Plans: From Owner. See linked file.
Outside Link: …

Morning Ride

Rosanna Campos | www.strava.com

Kicaster with Cyclones

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com

HBC Sat Morning Ride. Good group.

Justus Kay | www.strava.com

Morning Ride

Hugh Miller | www.strava.com

Who is Tom?? Fkg Aggies

Amy Schendel | www.strava.com

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Texas Bicycling News Digest July 27th 2018

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‘Cross in the Bayou: Houston Short Track Series Provides Preseason Cyclocross Racing

Zachary Schuster | www.cxmagazine.com


With cyclocross season fast approaching, one of the challenges for athletes is adding intensity to their training that prepares them for riding all-out for 30 to 60 minutes every weekend this fall. This July and August, Houston’s Bayou City Racing team came up with a way to help: short track mountain biking.

With the addition of short track to the UCI Mountain Bike World Cups, we have seen cyclocross stars shine in the short, intense races. Mathieu van der Poel seems to win every race, Ellen Noble podiumed at U.S. Mountain Bike Nationals and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Annika Langvad and Jolanda Neff have been regulars on the Women’s podiums. …

Unicorn Fun Friday

Nicole Volek | www.strava.com

Thursday Training with Cyclones

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com

Hot Walnut + Antigua Cruz Tequila Primes

Raul E. | www.strava.com

HBC Tempo Beer Ride

Kevin Comeaux | www.strava.com

Don’t Miss The ‘Bicycle Safety Town’ At ‘Wild About Wellness’

Jim Weaver | kkyr.com

Wild About Wellness is coming up on Saturday, August 11 from 9 until noon at the Four States Fairgrounds and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. Be sure you get there early to take advantage of the Bicycle Safety Town sponsored by State Farm Insurance agents Kelli Ashbrook and Derrick McGary, with help from Irene Webster from TxDot Traffic Safety, and FREE bike helmets for kids, while supplies last. The bike helmets are provided by the Texas Medical Association’s program “Hard Hats for Little Heads,” Dr. Cindy Porter and Town Square Media. …

Video: Tyler architect maps out new vision for downtown

By: AnnaLise Coble | www.easttexasmatters.com


TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Steve Fitzpatrick looks at downtown Tyler and sees promise.

“Words are hard to describe to people, they can’t see what things might look like, but we thought, we can take what we’re able to do and we could create a vision for what downtown could be,” said Steve Fitzpatrick, a Tyler architect. …

Bid on Shadow Creek Bike and Pedestrian Trail in Pearland

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Bid Date & Time: 08/16/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 07/26/18 3:00 PM
Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: Shadow Creek Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Owner Solic Number: 0618-45 Status: bidding Report: 8801715
Country : United States State: TX County: Brazoria Location: Pearland
Scope: Construction of shadow creek bike and pedestrian trail; consisting of site preparation, concrete sidewalks, tree protection, plant material, and landscape amenities.
Notes: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the City of Pearland City Hall Annex at 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581 at 3:00 PM on July 26, 2018. …

Third Annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo charity ride to take place September 22

by Michael Lark | www.dallassportsfanatic.com

On Thursday, July 18, Pat and Emmitt Smith joined with friends, sponsors and cycling enthusiasts to celebrate the upcoming third Annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo charity cycling ride. This year’s ride will take place on Saturday, September 22 leaving from the Rough Riders Stadium in Frisco, TX. The Gran Fondo courses are designed to accommodate the most avid of cyclists to the casual weekend rider. There are five routes to choose from: a 100-mile Gran Fondo with a winner take all purse of $10,000, along with the Medio Fondo (100K), Piccolo Fondo (45-mile), Ride 22 (22-mile) and a …

Harlingen Police to host ‘BI-ESCUELA’ safety course

By Diana Eva Maldonado | www.valleymorningstar.com


Are your children going to be riding their bikes to school this year?

To make sure they know how to operate their bicycles safely, the Harlingen Police Department is hosting its First Annual “BI-ESCUELA” Free Bicycle Safety Course. …

This weekend’s rides and SPECIAL EVENT TODAY: Liberty Hill! Lamppost!

by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com

SPECIAL EVENT: not super special, but I had some extra capital letters on my keyboard. Anyway, join us for FREE BEER AND SNACKS at Lakeside today at 5pm. It’s just an excuse to hang out and talk about The Tour, SRC future, whatever.

Saturday we will go, in a fast fashion, to Liberty Hill to see if they have any more potato …

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Goal for July in the Book Bike Ride

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The goal for today’s bike was to ride at least 14.3 miles to put me at my 800 mile goal for July. I rode the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route and when I made the turn into Tavola my Elemnt computer showed 14.3 miles. Mission accomplished. The whole ride totaled 34.92 miles and the month is at 820.66 miles. To mark the moment I stopped and took these pictures.

Now I can add on to the month’s total going forward.

Weather during the bike ride: start 85 (64% humidity), a few clouds, wind W 9 mph. Finish 94 (42% humidity), a few clouds, wind 7 mph. 800 mile goal reached.

Ride started at 9:39 am and finished at 12:14 pm.

One stop at the Stripes on FM 1314 for ice and water and then back on the Canyon. Just before I arrived at Stripes a lady cyclist passed going north on Valley Ranch Parkway and we exchanged hello.

I decided to ride by the house where I had the dog chase earlier and the dog wasn’t outside. Now I can ride by there but be attentive.

Overall average speed was up 14.5 mph for most of the ride until Kings Manor and entering back into Kingwood.

No bike ride on Saturday, have another activity with my wife and relatives. Probably back biking on Monday.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest July 26th 2018

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Video: Elderly man’s project keeps cyclists and drivers on the same page

By: Victoria Larned | www.everythinglubbock.com


LUBBOCK, Texas – Loa Fair, a 77-year-old military veteran and avid cycler, realized the dangers both drivers and bikers faced when sharing the road. A couple years of research later, he created a guide he hoped would keep everyone on the same page. …

Visually impaired cyclists get creative to compete in coast-to-coast race

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Caroline Gaynor was all smiles as she helped blind athlete Randi Strunk complete the Texas Ironman Triathlon last spring.

“I love incredibly long endurance challenges,” Gaynor said. “But to me, the motivating factor is: I love guiding blind and visually impaired athletes. That’s the thing that keeps me training every day.”

While she was swimming, biking and running with Strunk, Gaynor’s future teammates were nearly a thousand miles away training for an even more rigorous …

Evening Ride

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Trek Recalls Bontrager Line Pro Bicycle Pedals Due to Fall Hazard

Associated Press | www.oaoa.com

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Trek-Recalls-Bontrager-Line-Pro-Bicycle-Pedals-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Bontrager Line Pro flat bicycle pedals

Hazard: The spindle of one or both of the pedals can break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and take them to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact:

Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 9,630 pairs (in addition, 600 pairs were sold in Canada) …

For Houston bike safety laws, education trumps enforcement

By Elizabeth Myong | www.chron.com


Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo on Thursday urged motorists to observe – or exceed – the city’s Safe Passing Ordinance requiring drivers to give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing them on the road. …

Cycling group stops in 100 Mile House on 70-day journey from Texas to Alaska

BETH AUDET | www.100milefreepress.net


Twenty-four cyclists slept on the floor of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School’s music room on Sunday, July 22.

The group stopped in 100 Mile House on day 50 of a 70-day bike ride from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska.

Samantha Finkenstaedt, director of the Sierra route, said each rider has been impacted by cancer in some way and is riding, …

Bicycling Helps Round Rock Teen Gain Confidence And Get A Handle On Independence

By BIANCA PAZ | www.kut.org


Eduardo Labastida just got his first bike. It’s silver with training wheels and a frame that dips low in front of the seat to help him get on and off. His mother, Yamilet Labastida, runs alongside him in their Round Rock neighborhood, helping to push and steady him.

Eduardo pedals with all his might. Every turn is an accomplishment, because he has …

PREVENTING INJURY: UMHB STUDENTS GIVE AWAY HARD HATS AT H-E-B

By Lauren Lum | beltonjournal.com


University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Physical Therapy program partnered with the Texas Medical Association to hold a Hard Hats for Little Heads bicycle helmet giveaway at the H.E.B Plus in Belton on Saturday, July 14.

According to physical therapy student and event organizer Deborah Chandler, the PT program purchased 50 helmets, and Texas Medical Association matched them with …

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