Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 7th
Casey Sparks, 1978 – 2012
by bikedenton
On the night of April 27th, Casey Sparks was riding home from the Denton Arts & Jazz fest when he had a solo bicycle accident on Locust, near the North Branch Library. He passed away six days later on May 3rd. The police did not file a report, and the accident details are a bit vague, so I’m waiting to hear back from the Fire Department.
This tragedy marks the first bicycle-related loss in Denton since 2005. …
Richardson Bike To Work Day: Commuter Energizer Station
by jennyrilling      Bike Friendly Richardson
May 18th is national Bike to Work Day, and Bike Friendly Richardson has teamed up with BikeDFW, DART, and Richardson Bike Mart to get you energized and show appreciation for your bike commute.
Leave the house a few minutes early on Friday, May 18th, and stop by our booth at Arapaho Center Station for free coffee and Taco Republic breakfast tacos, water from Whole Foods, commuting information, free bike tune-ups by an RBM mechanic, Neuro energy drinks, AND, if you become a member of BikeDFW, we’ll hook…
I Bike Richardson – Warren Casteel
by dickdavidz      Bike Friendly Richardson
It’s time for another installment of the I Bike Richardson series, where we put a face on Richardson cyclists. We’d like to introduce our friend and BikeDFW advocate Warren Casteel. He took the time to answer a few questions about biking. Enjoy:
How long have you been riding?
I biked as a kid, doing paper routes, etc. It was my primary transportation. Then I biked in college for the first two (2) years out of necessity. Upon turning 40 I decided I needed some exercise. I have been seriously biking for the…
2012 Food Revolution Ride
by Ray Garza      Ciclistas Urbanos
This weeks ride was done a little differently. Normally, we meet for breakfast then ride on out. This time, we gathered at the Echo Hotel Cafe parking lot, then headed out to the restaurant to eat. We picked Kolache Factory in McAllen as the eatery to snack at. It was a good turnout with about ten riders. A few didn’t show up as planned but that’s ok.
This is April and that means an abundance of wind to test the legs of the several beginners on the ride. Along the way, Ray was coaching several riders on using the gears on their bikes.This helped the group move a little faster…
Ride To Work Day
by (John Hertel)Â Â Â Â Â Â Woodlands Cycling Club
Bikerumor Bike Shop Video Challenge: Bicycle Sport Shop – Austin, TX
posted by Kristibee         www.bikerumor.com
Commute Tracker Comparison
by Steve AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dallas Point-to-Point
At Least Tryparkingit Supports Its Site
I’ve kept a log of my bike commuting since May, 2008. Four years ago last weekend. It has come in handy for purposes of spotting trends and also in helping me keep up with bike maintenance. I keep it in an Excel format that was derived from the “tryparkingit.com†website that is maintained by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
On a number of occasions in the past, I’ve noted that the site has some shortcomings, such as here. Other posters have been less generous. However, the site does work consistently – like ALWAYS – and it has saved every bit of data I’ve ever input into it. Right now, it is one of two commute log sites listed in my sidebar. I’d…
Tim’s Treat Ride to Venus
Saturday, May 5, 2012
By Donna Steinke      Lone Star Cyclists
It was a glorious day for a ride: late Spring in Texas before it’s too hot, while there are still fields of wildflowers.
We had a great turnout with 16 riders including some new faces: John Roberson, Greg Coughenour, Andrew Jopling, Chris H., David Shuford, Melchor Acosta, Peter Baron, Bonnie Adams, Paul and…
AlkekVelodrome      @AlkekVelodrome      via Twitter
While I’m at it….! Youth Cycling League Dates:
AlkekVelodrome      @AlkekVelodrome      via Twitter
You’ve been asking….Track Certification Classes for May. Monday, May 14th and new date: Wednesday May 23rd….
CyclingATXÂ Â Â Â Â Â @CyclingATXÂ Â Â Â Â Â via Twitter
Half price racing this Thursday at the Driveway Bike Race Series for men and women ages 50+ courtesy of Udell Direct.
