Texas Bicycle Blog and News Digest May 30th
Day 16 – Lubbock, TX: Bailed Out by the Post
By Christopher Johnson      North By West By South By Far East
Woke up to an unexpected surprise this morning, but the frosty cold was actually not that bad given the fact that the winds were still calmed when I exited the tent. I was even able to change over the tube without wearing my gloves, but unfortunately the patch that I had put on in Anson the other day had developed a slight leak.
The leak didn’t seem that bad, so I proceeded only to find the tire soft again after roughly two miles. This is what I had been fearing all through last night, as I was forced to use my last patch to cover the old leaky patch. This didn’t help, though, but luckily when I reached the hamlet of Justiceburg once the tire went soft again I found a quaint country diner where I could…
For Houston Cyclists, Bike Plan is On the Way
By Aaron Reiss      blogs.houstonpress.com
Not much good could’ve come from Chelsea Norman dying in December 2013, killed while biking her way home from Whole Foods.
It was past 10 p.m. when she was hit by a car that did not stop. It wasn’t until February that the woman driving the car that hit Norman was arrested.
A tip to Crime Stoppers helped solve the case
On Thursday, Crime Stoppers was rewarded with a…
Uptown CiclovÃa shuts down Dallas streets to put bikes, pedestrians in the spotlight
By ANDREW SCOGGINÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.dallasnews.com
The training wheels had come off 6-year-old Gregory Cherry’s bicycle just two days earlier.
As his parents, Paul and Natalya Cherry of Rowlett, stood in an Uptown parking lot Monday, Gregory couldn’t wait to hit the road, pedaling around in circles. The fitness-focused family had planned to run as part of Uptown CiclovÃa, but Gregory’s two-wheeled revelation changed their minds.
“We like anything that encourages out-and-about family stuff,†Paul Cherry said.
Monday, thousands of people made their way to Uptown CiclovÃa, a car-less path traversing parts of…
Day 2 Winnie to Livingston (No, not MT!)
2 On a Tandem
May 29th 2014
86.7 miles
6 hrs 8 min saddle time (st)
14.1 avg
Well, isn’t that special- a flat tire. Yup, before we even thought about getting on the bike. We found a piece of wire on the inside of the tire. Must’ve picked it up when we rode to the store last night.
Yikes, it was hot today! 88 degrees. Not exactly the type of weather you’d normally choose to ride in for that long. But, we kinda didn’t choose…
We miscalculated. Based on weather predictions for today, we changed our route yesterday to try to…
Brownsville bicyclists will ride all the way to Austin
Marty Watson Reporter      www.kveo.com
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS (KVEO NEWSCENTER 23) — Some members of the Brownsville Bike Brigade will cycle all the way to Austin and back in an event called “Look Out Austin” beginning Sunday.
The 350-mile ride is an attempt to spread bicycle safety awareness throughout the state.
The Bike Brigade is also hoping to demonstrate the environmental benefits of community with bicycles rather than…
Summer Camp @ Ft. Lewis College: Calling all dirt-shredding high school boys and girls in Texas.
www.texasmtb.org
The 2014 Texas, Utah and Arizona Leagues are hosting 2 1 week summer camps at Ft. Lewis College in Durango, CO. These camps are intended to offer any high school student in the USA, the opportunity to fellowship with other student athletes in NICA leagues while riding mountain bikes in one of the best locations in America. The cost of attending the camp with…
Ride Interview – Collin Classic – McKinney, TX
www.wheelbrothers.com
Time for another awesome Wheel Brothers Ride Interview! We were lucky enough to grab a quick interview with Rob Scichili, the Marketing Director for the ride. He gave us the scoop on this long running, awesome ride on June 14th, out in McKinney, TX. Check it out!
Why join your ride?
The Collin Classic is a quality ride that offers something for both the serious cyclist and the weekend rider. With four different routes of 22 to 64 miles, we strive to provide riders with an exceptional experience, that supports an exceptional cause.
How long has your ride been around?
The ride has been around for 23 years now, but this is only the second year to be managed by us.
What was the motivation behind starting the ride and who benefits from it?
The original motivation 23 years ago came from the many North Texans who cycle and decided to start up the Collin Classic as an annual ride. City House is the sole beneficiary of the Collin Classic and is one of our primary…
The Ride that Shall Remain Nameless
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
It will, of course, remain nameless until it has a name. We have very exciting news about our Saturday ride offerings. Beginning Saturday, May 31 2014, we will have a regular 50-60 mile ride at a C Pace (15-17mph). It will leave at 8am, along with CPS, so come prepared to make a ride choice. This ride is 50-60 mi with a moderate hills, making the ride a challenge, but not overwhelming. I think you’ll enjoy the mostly smooth and…
Upcoming Rides and Events
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
June 8, 2014 8:00 am – June 8, 2014 11:30 am
Leon Spring to Shavano Park
June 14, 2014 8:00 am – June 14, 2014 1:00 pm
Rudy’s Ride
June 21, 2014 8:00 am – June 21, 2014 5:00 pm
Saturday June 21st Open Ride
June 22, 2014 8:00 am – June 22, 2014 5:00 pm
Sunday June 22nd Open Ride
June 28, 2014 8:00 am – June 28, 2014 5:00 pm
Saturday June 28th Open Ride
June 29, 2014 8:00 am – June 29, 2014 1:00 pm
Sunday June 29th Hay’s Ride
Spinning My Wheels On The Gateway Park Roller Coaster Before Getting Melons At Town Talk
Durango Texas
Today my mountain bike’s handlebars got rolled to a familiar location in Fort Worth’s Gateway Park, looking down a cliff at the green Trinity River.
My inferior photographic skills are unable to adequately photograph something like a…
RIDE SCHEDULE – Georgetown Cyclopaths
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| Day | Date | Time | Meet at | Miles | Map | Miles | Map |
| Saturday | 5/31/2014 | 8:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 31 miles | B9 | 40 miles | B6 |
| Sunday | 6/1/2014 | 9:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 35 miles | B23 | 41 miles | B58 |
| Saturday | 6/7/2014 | 8:00 AM | Catholic Church in Andice | 35 miles | A3 | 48 miles | A4 |
| Sunday | 6/8/2014 | 9:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 33 miles | B59 | 42 miles | B49 |
| Saturday | 6/14/2014 | 8:00 AM | Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg | 32 miles | WA11 | 46 miles | WA12 |
| Sunday | 6/15/2014 | 9:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 20 miles | B37 | 35 miles | B24 |
| Saturday | 6/21/2014 | 8:00 AM | Gravel Parking Lot in Weir | 27 miles | WE2 | 51 miles | WE8 |
| Sunday | 6/22/2014 | 9:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 20 miles | B36 | 31 miles | B61 |
| Saturday | 6/28/2014 | 8:00 AM | Union State Bank in Florence | 29 miles | F5 | 40 miles | F6 |
| Sunday | 6/29/2014 | 9:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 20 miles | B42 | 34 miles | B55 |
DATES Events
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
Sunday June 1st @ 8:00 AM
DATES Tour of the TV Towers
Wednesday June 4th @ 6:15 PM
Round and Round the Lake Ride
Sunday June 8th @ 9:00 AM
DATES Van Alstyne Ride
Day 3. Livingston to Lufkin
2 on a tandem
May 30th 2014
44.5 miles
3:03 ST
14.8 avg
A couple minor things from yesterday:
We did a good job of hydrating yesterday. I drank almost two Camelbaks (45 oz each) plus a 20 oz bottle of sport drink. Gerry drank about a gallon. Looking back we’re pretty sure that my issue of not feeling well on Wednesday was lack of liquids. In the excitement of getting going and riding along the Gulf, I just forgot to drink.
My fortune cookie from last night said, “You will soon be crossing desert sands for a fun vacation.” I had to laugh, thinking “if we cross any desert sands, we have taken…
Tweets
Ride of Silence 2014 Upper Rio Grande Valley: http://t.co/UBevST8bPU
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) May 31, 2014
Congratulations to MV friend Michelle Montoya who made the podium in the women's race up @OKCProAmClassic
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) May 31, 2014
Chihuahua's newest bike shop. Soon to be Chihuahua's best bike shop pic.twitter.com/b7gMeySqxw
— Crazy Cat Cyclery (@CrazyCatCyclery) May 31, 2014
Texas Cup racing Saturday and Sunday this weekend means no racing at Alkek tonight. See you in Frisco tomorrow… http://t.co/Tm6CtZ6PIr
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) May 30, 2014
Saturday Ride
Cat B Meet @ 8:30am
Big 8 Parking Lot Edgemere and Yarbrough
Riding to Scenic Drive, Mesa, paisano… http://t.co/d34wZgu1BU— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 30, 2014
Don't miss out on another @BikeHouston Kidical Mass bike ride at 11AM from 2115 Washington Ave (at Hemphill)! http://t.co/eXPWtzGnvx
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) May 30, 2014
The opener of 2014's #ThermalThursdays went great last night. Thanks to @hotternhell100 and… http://t.co/MtuIysTnxT
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) May 30, 2014
Loved the @FWBikeSharing race at the @FtWorthSoccer game! Well done #fortworth #WeAreFortWorth pic.twitter.com/zeoWb9t4aX
— Ascend Concepts (@ascendconcepts) May 30, 2014
Family-friendly fun Share the Trail w/ @StreamsValleys Sat 10 AM- FREE @FWBikeSharing-info@fortworthbikesharing.org pic.twitter.com/376LA3EYB8
— Julie Hatch Fairley (@ccjhatch) May 30, 2014
She made it! 2 years in a row riding to school EVERY day! #Kate #bikeTexas. #awesomekid #lastdayofschool http://t.co/T6rIHnap2v
— Danny (@OneSockDan) May 30, 2014
@cadencecyclery controlling the race for a lap or two. #crit #cycling http://t.co/m7jEhwICyd
— Logan DeBorde (@logandj) May 30, 2014
Great Thursday evening club ride – oak trees, rolling hills and calories burned! pic.twitter.com/qetTiBZhYp
— HP Bicycle Club (@hpbikeclub) May 30, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: 24 Hours in the Canyon – Amarillo, TX, Jun 01, 2014 12:00AM – Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX, United States(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 30, 2014
2 Day Alert: Fayetteville Good Old Summertime Classic – Fayetteville, TX, Jun 01, 2014 08:00AM – Fayetteville Town Square, Fayetteville,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 30, 2014
2 Day Alert: Little River Challenge – Texarkana, TX, Jun 01, 2014 08:00AM – Texarkana, TX(CST) http://t.co/dxJM7lv6Ui
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 30, 2014
2 Day Alert: One SFI Criterium@One De Zavala Center – San Antonio, TX, Jun 01, 2014 10:00AM – 12770 Cimarron Path, San Antonio, TX, Unit
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 30, 2014