{"id":33245,"date":"2016-05-31T22:58:46","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T03:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=33245"},"modified":"2016-05-31T22:58:46","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T03:58:46","slug":"texas-bicycle-news-may-31st-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/05\/31\/texas-bicycle-news-may-31st-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycle News May 31st 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

70-year-old bikes from Albuquerque to Humble for grandson’s graduation<\/a><\/h2>\n

Michelle Homer<\/h3>\n

www.khou.com<\/h3>\n


\nHUMBLE, TEXAS – A proud grandpa rode his bicycle all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Humble to watch his grandson graduate over the weekend.
\nKenneth Sidenblad, 70, left Albuquerque in mid-April for the 885-mile trek to Texas. He made many stops — and many new friends — along the way. …<\/p>\n

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Tristan Uhl wins pro 1 Crit race; local rider places 10th<\/a><\/h2>\n

David Claybourn Herald-Banner Sports Editor<\/h3>\n

www.heraldbanner.com<\/h3>\n


\nTristan Uhl took top honors while Greenville cyclist Jefferey May finished 10th in the USA Cycling pro category 1 race on Monday at the Texas State Criterium Championships in Greenville.
\nUhl, who is from Smithville, Texas, captured the 90-minute race on the streets of downtown Greenville, pulling away on the final lap to win by 10 yards at the finish near the Hunt County Courthouse. Uhl, who won the 2016 men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s singlespeed cyclocross national championship, attributed his Memorial Day success to the …<\/p>\n

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Boutique stationary bike company to open Houston showroom<\/a><\/h2>\n

Olivia Pulsinelli<\/h3>\n

www.bizjournals.com\/houston<\/h3>\n


\nPeloton, which sells stationary bikes and streams its New York City cycling classes to off-site riders, will open its first store in the Houston area next week.
\nThe 1,200-square-foot showroom will be in Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Galleria mall by Adidas and Coach. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s expected to open the week of June 6 and will be the company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 14th showroom nationwide. Peloton also has a location in Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 upscale NorthPark Center, which opened last year. …<\/p>\n

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Ride Interview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Katy Flatland Century 2016 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Katy, Texas (July 17)<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.wheelbrothers.com<\/h3>\n

On the surface of it, doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t the very notion of being in charge of rounding up volunteers for any large-scale event sound like a thankless task? Sure it does.
\nBut don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t tell that to Barbara Wu, volunteer coordinator for Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Northwest Cycling Club for 5\u00c2\u00bd years. Her mission takes her where few dare to go and she loves it!
\nWith five major cycling events every year plus 52 Saturday morning club rides, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s plenty on her plate. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s because NWCC is one of the largest and most active cycling clubs in the country. And one of the best \u00e2\u20ac\u201c it was …<\/p>\n

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Cyclists traveling across U.S. ride through Duncan<\/a><\/h2>\n

Max Terrell<\/h3>\n

www.duncanbanner.com<\/h3>\n


\nDuncan acted as host for a group of travelers Sunday evening as cyclists from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas made one of their many stops while they attempt to ride across the United States.
\nThe group of cyclists are part of a special class project for the Leadership Studies Program.
\nThe project started in 2013 and saw students and alumni bike across Texas, but now the project looks to go even bigger with the trip heading all the way to Canada. …<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcBicycle friendly\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 not enough: Frisco leaders plan for improvements<\/a><\/h2>\n

William Taylor<\/h3>\n

starlocalmedia.com<\/h3>\n


\nFrisco\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s already viewed as \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bicycle friendly,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d but city leaders want to keep that status and get even better as the community continues its rapid growth.
\nCity planners are working on a 20-year Hike and Bike Trail Master Plan that leaders hope will identify the short and long-range projects the city needs to move pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safely through the city. …<\/p>\n

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