Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest May 9th
Urban Texans Lead Nation in Not Biking to Work
By Terence P. Jeffrey      cnsnews.com
(CNSNews.com) – Among large cities with 200,000 or more people, according to a report released this week by the Census Bureau, five communities in Texas led the nation in having the smallest percentage of workers commuting by bicycle.
In the border city of Laredo, Texas, in the five year period from 2008 through 2012, 0.0 percent of…
Three inspirational days riding with President Bush, warriors in W100K (Video)
By Dr. Marc Siegel      www.foxnews.com
There are beautiful rocks of all varieties on the bike trails at Prairie Chapel Ranch, former President George W. Bush’s home in Crawford, Texas. The shifting terrain and slopes challenge riders. The single track weaves between the trees with just the width of a bicycle so there is little room for error.
I have come to Crawford for three days from May 1 – 3 to report on the fourth annual Warrior 100K, a three-day bike ride to honor service members injured in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Sixteen warriors, some of them veterans and some still on active duty, were…
Joaquin on Water
Words and Photos : Nicole Ortega / De Mis Ojos      texasbikeracing.com
Every now and then, a cyclist comes along almost completely under the radar at first and then consistently continues to impress. Often, determination and hunger for the sport set this cyclist apart. Joaquin Najar is one of these athletes. You’ve probably noticed him before during a race with his steady pace and bright pink jersey.
He started riding bikes two years ago by delivering food downtown with a little single-speed conversion bike and limited knowledge of cycling. These days, he rides a fixed gear and races road and cyclocross. It’s a rarity to see a young Hispanic man get engulfed by the competitive cycling bug, at least here in…
430-mile Bike Out Hunger ride raises funds, awareness
By Kalie Lowrie / Texas Baptist Communications
BOERNE—Forty cyclists from across the state pedaled at least some portion of the way from Boerne to Wichita Falls—with stops in Fredericksburg, San Saba, Brownwood, Abilene and Graham—to raise awareness about poverty and raise money for the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports 4.8 million Texans—17.9 percent of the population—live in poverty. Participants in the fifth annual Bike Out Hunger ride spent a week biking 430 miles, raising about $50,000 for the hunger offering.
“Riding across Texas isn’t nearly as hard as not having food to eat,†said Christopher Whitehead from First Baptist Church in Waxahachie. “This is a great ride to be a part of. It’s fun meeting…
Interscholastic Cycling April 2014 Recap
www.usacycling.org
USA Cycling works with several interscholastic leagues that allow athletes to compete for their schools in the tradition of collegiate cycling. Each league is unique with different disciplines during different seasons but all focus on allowing students to participate in a sport that until recently was not available within a school structure. Read the following recaps from our league directors to find out more about their league and the current racing seasons. If you are interested in starting a league in your area, or getting involved with an existing one please feel free to contact USA Cycling’s Interscholastic and Club Development Coordinator Emily Palmer or one of the league directors below.
Texas High School Cycling League: 8th Annual Scholastic Road Series
By: Andrew Armstrong, Texas High School League Director
Texas is currently three-fourths of the way through their annual scholastic road series
competition. Three weekends are completed with just the series finale state championships remaining May 10th-11th in Houston. To date, 57 student-athletes have participated, which is an increase from this time last year. There are also several new solo student athletes from schools new…
Ride To Dallas’ Uptown Ciclovia
Greater Dallas Bicyclists
When: Â Â Â Monday, May 26, 2014, 9:00 AM
Where: Â Â Â Forest Lane and Central Expressway Office Depot parking lot, SW corner of Forest and Central
2909 Forest Lane
Dallas, TXÂ 75234
Category: Â Â Â Special Impromptu Rides
Registration: Â Â Â Not Required
Join the Greater Dallas Bicyclists for an easy-paced ride to Dallas’ first large scale Ciclovia in Uptown on Memorial Day, May 26th. We’ll ride to the Katy Trail and take Cedar Springs Road, which will be closed to traffic, to Clyde Warren Park. There will be lots to see and do at the Ciclovia. We will pick a spot to stop for lunch on the way back. …
Anything Can Happen On A Ride – Be Prepared!
www.texasmountainbiketrails.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CX3wKo4eNvc
A fan of the site made this video for us as a reminder about being prepared when you go riding the trails.
You won’t believe what happens on this girl’s ride. …
BikeHouston is on a roll
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Bike Month May is going well for BikeHouston. The First Thursday at Mid Main on May 1 was a huge success. The BikeValet was executed with precision. Lots of raffle tickets were sold, around thousand people came to the Art Garden to watch the Gold Sprint Races, or mix a drink on a pedal powered blender. And this happened thanks to a large team of volunteers and some great sponsors. BikeHouston was able to sign up fifty new members.
This year’s sponsors included: BikeBarn, DeepEddy Vodka, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., HAM/Bici Bikes, Zip Car, Bici Action, West U Fitness, B-Cycle and Gold Sprints Races. MidMain Sponsors donating 5% of their daily take included: Natchee’s Super & Punch, The Tinder Box, My Flaming…
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Saturday Urban Ride – Houston, TX: When: Sat Jun 7, 2014 8am to 9:30amÂ
CDTWho: Texas Bicyclin… http://t.co/mO6ZooTZKl— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 10, 2014
New Bike Event: On the Road Bike Repair Class – Houston, TX: When: Sat Jun 7, 2014 8:30am to 9:30amÂ
CDTWho: T… http://t.co/DHMSThCfxH— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 10, 2014
Tweets
— Texas Bicycle & Beer (@texasbikebeer) May 10, 2014
Sunday is @CycloFemme! 9 TX cities are participating. Find a ride near you: http://t.co/PEw2JmlqNd #bikemonth
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) May 9, 2014
Next week, May 12-16, is Ride to Work Week! Try making your commute on your bike! And don't forget to take a selfie to post on our page!
— Peyton's Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) May 9, 2014
Recalls this week: magnetic boards, bicycles: DETAILS: 2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 … http://t.co/0pG3VgrSUT
— BicycleBrandsDirect (@bicyclebrands) May 9, 2014
Irving Bike Fest Tomorrow! http://t.co/OAe3idajZ9 pic.twitter.com/6HbUdep4a7
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) May 9, 2014
RAT page is finally up and running. It, like the course will be tweaked regularly going forward. Let me know what… http://t.co/VkSRUpTnsE
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 9, 2014
V… 2 weeks… and 45 minutes from 1st race of BtB presented by Fiat of McKinney. Whose racing? Whose consuming? pic.twitter.com/qycanUCoHe
— Bike the Bricks (@BikeTheBricks) May 9, 2014