{"id":49405,"date":"2019-05-21T00:07:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T05:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=49405"},"modified":"2019-05-21T00:07:53","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T05:07:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-20th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/05\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-20th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 20th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Bastrop to Columbus TX\nMonday May 20, 2019, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,198 miles (1,928 km)\nWe were up early to start out on our ride for the day. For most of the day it was an overcast day. What we did have all day were head winds of 9-18 mph. With the rolling hills along with the head wind made for a challenging ride to.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Red Star Wednesday Gravel Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

by RED STAR Bicycle Shop | www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n

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May 22 Wednesday at 6:30 PM\nRED STAR Bicycle Shop\n155 Parkhouse St, Dallas, Texas 75207\n12 gravel miles along the Trinity River levees. This is a great ride \u00f0\u0178\u2019\u00aa for those who are looking for a great workout Ride.<\/p>\n

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Eastside Taco Ride (May) REDUX<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Eastside Taco Ride | www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n

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May 25 Saturday at 10:30 AM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 2:30 PM\nThe LOT Dallas\n7530 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75214\nWe opted not to brave the torrential rains on Saturday. We’ll make up for it next Saturday.<\/p>\n

Here’s the description for the original event:\nArepa TX. It’s at Royal and Preston and I can’t even count how many times I’ve ridden past it. Then I found out that it is owned by the aunt of one of our regular Taco-Riders! Well, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring the taco ride in and check out her offerings!<\/p>\n

It is just over 10 miles to tacos this month, but worry not. We are absolutely a no-drop ride. We’ll take our time and rest when we need to.\nWe will ride rain or shine. Here is the route we’ll be on.\nhttps:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8TSTWTKXteZYphQ88<\/p>\n

We’ll start gathering at 10:30 with kickstands going up at 11:00.<\/p>\n

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Outdoors Calendar – Austin Wednesday, May 22, 2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

austinscalendar.com<\/h3>\n

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7a – 8:30a\t\tGruppo VOP (Adv)
\n7a – 8:30a\t\tSwAus- Wednesday Gruppo VOP Ride (Road)
\n7:30a – 10:30a\t\tCenAus- Wednesday Morning Blazing Saddle Ride
\n9a – 12p\t\tGeorgetown- Sun City Cyclists Wednesday Ride (Road)
\n11:45a – 2:45p\t\tCenAus- Hump Day Nooner Ride
\n2p – 4p\t\tCAMPO: Technical Advisory Committee
\n5p – 9p\t\tCenAus- Gears for Beers Happy Hour Pricing at Club De Ville
\n6p – 9p\t\tFlorence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time
\n6p – 7p\t\tCenAus- Weekly Bike Maintenance and Flat Repair Classes hosted by Mellow Johnny’s
\n6p – 7p\t\tNwAus- Wednesday Night Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop
\n6:30p – 8p\t\tNAus- Austin Cycling Team Wednesday Night at the Nut Ride (MTB)
\n6:30p – 8p\t\tNwAus- Austin Cycling Team Beginner Ride (Road)
\n7p – 11p\t\tEAus- Bikes Across Borders Community Bike Shop Hours
\n7p – 9p\t\tSAus- Social Cycling Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s The Heavy Breather Ride
\n8p – 10p\t\tEAus- Fast Folks Ladies Ride<\/p>\n

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FrankenBike San Antonio #106: SATURDAY<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Chris | frankenbike.net<\/h3>\n

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FrankenBike San Antonio #106 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Presented by BikeTexas and Independence Brewing Company will be held on June 15, 2019 from 10am-4pm at the Mission Marquee Plaza located at 3100 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214. (scroll down for a map)<\/p>\n

Michelle and Rob will be your event host so be sure to ask for them when you arrive if you need any help. Please take note [that] each of the 2019 FrankenBike San Antonio events thus far have been booked and\/or managed\/co-managed as a collaborated effort by Jamie Santillan, Niki Medrano-Escamilla \u00e2\u20ac\u201c aka the …<\/p>\n

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Mesquite Rotary\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Rodeo Road Rally slated for June 1<\/a><\/h2>\n

starlocalmedia.com<\/h3>\n

Register now for the Mesquite Rotary Club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 23rd annual Rodeo Road Rally, presented by Panera Bread. The annual charity fundraising bike ride will start at Mesquite\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Rodeo Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive (near Military Parkway and I-635 L.B.J. Freeway) at 8 a.m. on June 1. Cyclists will be able to choose the controlled route that best suits their abilities, including the choice of 24, 40, or 63-mile courses.<\/p>\n

In addition to the controlled ride, those registering will get breakfast food and a catered lunch from Panera Bread of Mesquite, Whataburger of Mesquite and more. The first 1,300 to register will also …<\/p>\n

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Pickup hits bicycle on rural road, killing Central Texas cyclist<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

LAMPASAS, Texas (KWTX) Authorities Monday identified a Central Texas man who died after a pickup truck hit his bicycle Sunday as he road along a rural road northeast of Lampasas.<\/p>\n

Douglas Wheeler, 56, of Kempner, was riding south on FM 2527 about three-tenths of a mile north of FM 580 at around 12:15 p.m. Sunday when a southbound 2003 Chevrolet pickup that was behind him struck his bicycle, Department of …<\/p>\n

KEMPNER BICYCLIST ON RURAL ROAD<\/a><\/h2>\n

ktemnews.com<\/h3>\n

Central Texas authorities have released the identity of a man killed over the weekend when a pickup truck hit his bicycle.<\/p>\n

KWTX reports that Douglas Wheeler, 56, of Kempner was struck while riding his bicycle south along FM 2257 just three-tenths of a mile north of FM 580 around 12:15 PM Sunday afternoon.\nTexas Department of Public Safety Sgt. John Roberts said …<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n

Tuesday Night Intervals w\/ South Texas Cycling Club\nTuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

MPPPL\nTuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 5:30 AM<\/p>\n

Smackdown TNE\nTuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Paperclip\nTuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 5:45 PM<\/p>\n

Bear Creek Crits: Week 5\nWednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 5:00 PM<\/p>\n

Sugar Land WNW 2019\nWednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Wednesday UBG\nWednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

South Texas Cycling TT Series Event #5 – 4 Person TT\nThursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Paperclip\nThursday, May 23, 2019 @ 5:45 PM<\/p>\n

Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles\nThursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Smackdown TNE\nThursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles\nThursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

Round Robin Match Sprints\nSaturday, May 25, 2019 @ 9:00 AM<\/p>\n

Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups\nSaturday, May 25, 2019 @ 7:30 AM<\/p>\n

Wheels for Wells Gran Fondo\nSaturday, May 25, 2019 @ 7:00 AM<\/p>\n

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MEMORIAL DAY HUNDY<\/a><\/h2>\n

chasingwatts.com<\/h3>\n

Training\/Group on Normal Road created by Jason C\nMonday, May 27, 2019\n7:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n100.77 miles @ 20 – 25 mph\nCVS 4523 LJ Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Monday RRR Ride down South with old and new friends! #rothetraining<\/a> #rideyourbike<\/a> #austin<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wp8Pevi7Wl<\/a><\/p>— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) May 21, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>