Nathan Aikele – Six Week Update

by Nicole Ortega        texasbikeracing.com

Nathan Aikele is scheduled to graduate from Podiatry Medical School on May 28th with his fellow colleagues despite a horrific bike crash that left him paralyzed from the nipples down. When the accident occurred, he had seven weeks of school left, and the incident left us all in shock.
The cyclist was working one of his clinical rotations in San Antonio and decided to drive down to participate in the Driveway Series criterium here in Austin on April 10th. Aikele recalls, “As soon as we hit the last lap, I took off pretty hard. I remember looking back a few times. Then I remember waking up in the ambulance and being in a lot of pain, but I passed out again.” He was in the lead and was projected…

Five laws you should know when you ride a bike

by Nikki Henderson        www.arklatexhomepage.com

If you have a bike there are several things the Texarkana, Texas Police Dept, wants you to keep in mind before you hit the streets.
Here are five important laws all bicycle enthusiasts should know:
Riders must obey all traffic control devices such as stop signs and red lights.
Riders are required to use hand signals for stopping and turning and are required to ride the…

3rd Annual Hurricane 100

Corpus Christi Cycle Club

On Saturday, May 31st, we will kick off the hurricane season with the “1st Hurricane 100?. This is a 100 mile ride around the bay (see map in this
post). The ride also has a shortened 65  and 30 mile course.
All riders are welcome.
This ride will be a fully supported sag ride with 2 sag stops for the 65 mile group and an additional 2 sag stops for the 100 mile group. Sag points
are designated to stop at the Ferry, Aquarium, River and Rann Morgan Rd. Remember to bring your lights for the early weekend start time.
All riders will start at Lamar and travel around the bay (counter clockwise) and travel over the Kennedy causeway bridge to Port Aransas.   A shorter route will take you to the Kennedy causeway turnaround.  The 65 and 100 mile group will continue to Port A and we will get on the Ferry at Port Aransas and continue traveling through…

Sold the Red Baron

West Texas Recumbent

Well when Angie had me sell her Expedition a couple of months ago it was a sad day as riding the trikes was our thing we did together 108_0213and she will never be well enough to ever ride again.
I may have rode my trike less then five times since I purchased the Musashi so it was just taking up space and…

Sign the petition to stop bike theft

www.peopleforbikes.org

As the popularity of bicycling in the US continues to grow, unfortunately so does the problem of bike theft.
To help combat this crime, tech startup Project 529 launched a petition requesting eBay and Craigslist to require serial numbers on all bike sales.

Ride Interview – Spindletop Spin 2014 – Beaumont, Tx

www.wheelbrothers.com

June is right around the corner, and so is another great ride! We were lucky to grab a quick interview with Cindy Torrans, to learn more about this awesome ride. If you are looking for an awesome ride for the weekend of June 7th, get your info here!
Why join your ride?
Approaching its ninth year, the impact of the Spindletop Spin continues to exceed our expectations. This cycling adventure is one of the most successful events in Southeast Texas.
For those who have never experienced riding in an organized event, you do not know what you are missing.  Along the routes you can make new friends and get a first-hand view of the willingness of many working for one common cause.   What that cause may be varies among individuals, but for one day they are all riding to benefit the citizens of Southeast Texas by supporting our programs.
How long has your ride been around?
The Spindletop Spin started spinning in 2006.
What was the motivation behind starting the ride and who benefits from it?
The Spindletop Spin is the annual fundraiser for the Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation which is charitable…

Castroville-Lytle Ride Sunday May 25, 2014

Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club

Castroville-Lytle Ride starts at 8:00 from Sammy’s Restaurant in Castroville (202 US Highway 90 East).  We will meet on the west side of Sammy’s.  This is a 30 mile ride that goes down through Lacoste onto Lytle and back on mostly flat country roads.  Directions:  From San Antonio take 90 West. At the third traffic light you will see Sammy’s on the left (intersection with FM 471) or follow…

Rolling My Wheels On Gateway Park’s Mountain Bike Trails Before Getting Ribbed At Town Talk

Durango Texas

Today I was back rolling my bike’s wheels again. This time at Gateway Park.
Yesterday when I blogged about Fun Town in the River Legacy Park’s mountain bike trail maze I mentioned the first steep drop-off one comes to whilst pedaling the Gateway Park trails.
That would be the aforementioned steep drop-off my handlebars are pointing at in the picture.
Why is it a photo of something steep never looks steep when it is a photo I have taken?
When one zips down this particular drop-off ones speed rapidly accelerates. I saw a guy have a…

Tweets

https://twitter.com/ThinkTrekTeam/status/469660297356390400

Damon Hyde mixing it up at the @DrivewaySeries – 5/22 Driveway 3/4 – 2nd Place.

— 787 Racing (@787racing) May 23, 2014

V…Jr girls pic.twitter.com/gsfgyMlitT

— Bike the Bricks (@BikeTheBricks) May 23, 2014

Jr boys 4/5 pic.twitter.com/07mPvmzn0b

— Bike the Bricks (@BikeTheBricks) May 23, 2014

Women 40+ 3/4 pic.twitter.com/bIPi2eXlWV

— Bike the Bricks (@BikeTheBricks) May 23, 2014

Women 4 pic.twitter.com/jcTTDHEzSV

— Bike the Bricks (@BikeTheBricks) May 23, 2014

"Saturday Ride" going on tommorow from our Mission location
Wheels down at 7am
Distance 40/60
Pace 18-20… http://t.co/G5MIi3LuRs

— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) May 23, 2014

Great time racing @bikethebricks. Not the best finish, but food tru… http://t.co/thpZK9Dhk5 pic.twitter.com/neNBh5Hw4w

— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) May 24, 2014

No placings I wanted, but it was a great experience! Thanks @BikeTheBricks 4 a great evening! #ParkPlaceDevo pic.twitter.com/RwOO23HApp

— Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) May 24, 2014

And tomorrow we do it again! State Age-Based criterium championships in Richardson! Fastest juniors in TX! #NTXSPEEDWEEK #ParkPlaceDevo

— Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) May 24, 2014

https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/470057551015735297

Biking on Houston pavement feels an awful lot like mountain biking

— emilyhiggs.tar.gz (@emilyhiggs24) May 23, 2014

https://twitter.com/kobyspurgin_/status/469990407393144832

Cruising the crowd at #bikethebricks in lovely downtown McKinney, Texas. #cycling #festival pic.twitter.com/84sUbmH3vq

— Lori Battaglia (@LoriBattaglia) May 24, 2014

Bike the bricks podium #cycling #Texas #racing #bikes http://t.co/SErLzcg0el

— Caffeinated_African🇿🇦 (@GraysonKeppler) May 24, 2014

Don't feel so hot today. Better feel better in the morning, because I'm riding my bike 100 miles to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday.

— Jeff C. (@331miles) May 24, 2014