{"id":63126,"date":"2023-08-23T22:55:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T03:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=63126"},"modified":"2023-08-23T22:55:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T03:55:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-events-august-23-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/23\/texas-bicycling-news-events-august-23-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News, Events – August 23, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rice renovates bike track<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Spring Chenjp | www.ricethresher.org<\/h4>\n

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Rice is currently renovating the bike track used for Beer Bike, which involves repaving the asphalt and repainting track markers, according to an Aug. 9 email from the Facilities and Capital Planning department. The project began on Aug. 8 and is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 6.<\/p>\n

According to communications and event specialist Faith Neyra, renovations are completed on an as-needed basis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe very nature of asphalt subjects it to wear and tear, especially when continuously \u2026<\/p>\n

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FEMALE CRITICAL AFTER BICYCLE CRASH<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Scott Engle | montgomerycountypolicereporter.com<\/h4>\n

1115pm-A woman in her 40\u2019s has been struck on a bicycle on Butera Drive and South Heaton in the Stage Coach area. Magnolia Fire responded to the scene. She has been transported to Memorial Herman in The Woodlands in critical condition with multiple multiple fractures.<\/p>\n

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Coffee & Bikes \u201cWhen We Give You Lemons\u201d Alleycat LAUNCH PARTY!<\/a><\/h2>\n

By EaDo Bike Co | www.eventbrite.com<\/h4>\n

Saturday, September 2 \u00b7 12 – 5pm CDT\nLocation\nEaDo Bike Co\n912 St. Charles St. Houston, TX 77003\nAbout this event<\/p>\n

We\u2019re throwing a party to celebrate Coffee & Bike\u2019s 2nd Annual Labor Day Alleycat!<\/p>\n

What you can expect:<\/p>\n

Food vendors<\/p>\n

Beer provided by our friends at Equal Parts Brewing and Bad Astronaut<\/p>\n

Vendor Market<\/p>\n

Swap Meet<\/p>\n

What is a \u201cSwap Meet?\u201d<\/p>\n

Well, back in the good ol\u2019 days people used to get together at the local school gym or community center with their belongings that they no longer have a use for to trade\/barter with others!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to set up a table sign up at this link: https:\/\/forms.gle\/qLNRv6zh2Cdwne4P7<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to bring items to swap and trade, you are free to do so without signing up!<\/p>\n

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Very Successful Bike Shop For Sale.<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bizbuysell.com<\/h4>\n

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Popular, Established Bike Shop in a Growing Bike Friendly Area\nSuccessful, popular, well established bicycle shop located just south of the DFW Metroplex in beautiful Cedar Hill Texas. We are only minutes away from the Cedar Hill State Park, which offers 1,200 acres open to bikers and Big Cedar Wilderness Trail that consist of twenty miles of single track mountain bike loops. Whether you are looking to hike or bike around Cedar Hill we have miles of trails and bikeways that are the most sought-after recreational amenities in the region. Our newest addition is the beautiful Balcones Trail that runs parallel to Joe Pool Lake and will eventually connect Cedar Hill to neighboring communities. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Hotter\u2019N Hell Downtown Criterium Race<\/a><\/h2>\n

happeningnext.com<\/h4>\n

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The 2023 Hotter\u2019N Hell Hundred Cycling Races will take place in Downtown Wichita Falls, TX from August 25th-27th. All three days of racing this year will be spectator-friendly criteriums in downtown Wichita Falls. Starting Friday afternoon at 5:30 p.m., hundreds of spectators will line the streets to watch some of the fastest professional male and female cyclists in the country race in a 1.2 mile loop taking sharp corners and hitting speeds up to 30mph+. The Saturday \u2026<\/p>\n

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Turkey Burn 100 Adventure Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n

Spinistry | www.bikesignup.com<\/h4>\n

Sun November 26, 2023 Euless, TX 76039 US\nFull Bird 100 Mile+ Challenge<\/p>\n

Light Weight White Meat Only 50ish Mile Challenge<\/p>\n

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Fort Worth Gravel Crits Week 1<\/a><\/h2>\n

Spinistry | www.bikesignup.com<\/h4>\n

Thu September 7, 2023 Fort Worth, TX 76164 US\nThis is a test ride\/dress rehearsal. Free for Club Spinistry members. Not a member yet? We offer a one month trial membership which includes access to all Spinistry rides\/events in September for only $30.<\/p>\n

2 mile loop all gravel with zero motorized traffic. This is meant to be \u2026<\/p>\n

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Dallas Gravel Crits Week 1<\/a><\/h2>\n

Spinistry | www.bikesignup.com<\/h4>\n

Thu September 14, 2023 Dallas, TX 75212 US\nThis is a test ride\/dress rehearsal. Free for Club Spinistry members. Not a member yet? We offer a one month trial membership which includes access to all Spinistry rides\/events in September for only $30.<\/p>\n

2 mile loop all gravel with zero motorized traffic. This is meant to be \u2026<\/p>\n

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Pflugerville secures 5-year contract for Texas Nationals BMX races<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Mike Christen | www.bizjournals.com<\/h4>\n

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The event will be supported by Texas\u2019 Event Trust Funds, a state initiative meant to attract events in the state. Funding from the program has gone toward major sporting events such as the annual Formula One U.S. Grand Prix outside Austin and the 2017 NFL Super Bowl in Houston. \u2026<\/p>\n

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MPC with a legit pro! Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Philip Shama | strava.com<\/h4>\n

3rd lap in I stopped for a team mate that crashed. Then got back in after he was picked up. Neilson Powless was probably nose breathing. Haha\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from X<\/h1>\n

Harris County Precinct One owns a fleet of 350 bicycles & is constantly moving around communities teaching children how to safely ride & showing adults that there are safe facilities in their community.

Terrific leadership from @RodneyEllis<\/a> & contribution from @woombikesUSA<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/Cse7Wpvu8w<\/a><\/p>— Jay Blazek Crossley (@JayCrossley) August 19, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>