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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest June 5th

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Adults soon may be able to leave bike helmets at home

By TOM BENNING, Staff Writer        www.dallasnews.com


The Dallas City Council is poised to scrap a helmet requirement for adult bicyclists.
A majority of council members voiced support Wednesday for retaining the helmet law only for riders younger than 17.
Two council members who are avid cyclists, Lee Kleinman and Philip Kingston, said they’d like to see the helmet rules eliminated altogether.
A formal vote is scheduled for next week.
Dallas officials have been looking for ways to encourage more cycling while also promoting safety. The discussion got a jump-start from a plan to open a bike rental program this summer at Fair Park and to…

Group Bike Ride

www.beaumontcvb.com

June 07, 2014
Every Saturday
8:00 am
Colonade Shopping Center
6410 Phelan Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77706
409-656-3372
Three levels of ride, fast-greater than 20 mph; medium, generally a no drop ride 17-20mph; no drop 10-15 mph. Rides generally last 3-4 hours through the countryside around Beaumont and surrounding communities. The no drop group meets closest to Elena’s restaurant at the Colonade Shopping center, the others in front of Goodwill. Rides may start later when weather is colder. Helmets required

National Trails Day- Guided Mountain Bike Ride

events.austin360.com

Saturday, Jun 7 9:00a
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Austin, TX
Come enjoy the rugged trails at Colorado Bend on two wheels. Meet at the park office at 8:40 am to fill out and sign release forms.
You need to have experience and endurance and be able to handle the heat for this loop of 18-22 miles. The pace will be moderate and you will be led by one of our trail builders.
You will need your mountain bike, helmet (required), hydration backpack, self-sealing (slime) tubes in your…

Man critically injured in downtown bicycle crash

By Alia Malik, San Antonio Express-News

SAN ANTONIO — A man was critically injured early Thursday when he ran a red light on a bicycle and hit an SUV downtown, according to police.
Sebastian Alaniz, 20, was riding northbound on South Main Avenue just after 1:30 a.m. and failed to stop at the red light at East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard, according to police. Alaniz hit the passenger side of a Ford Expedition, which was driving eastbound on Cesar Chavez, police said.
The Expedition’s driver stopped to…

Henderson cyclist riding to Dallas in memory of 4-year-old niece’s battle with brain cancer

By MICHAEL LYLE, View Staff Writer        www.reviewjournal.com


Keith Davis is ready to do his part to end cancer.
The 50-year-old Henderson resident pledged to complete a bike ride from Las Vegas to Dallas in hopes of raising $10,000 and awareness about the disease. He plans to start June 13.
“I’m doing this in honor of my niece Holland (Young),” he said. “I enjoy cycling, so I thought I could turn it into a fundraiser.”
Cancer has touched Davis’ family periodically throughout his life.
“It has definitely made our children, my children, more aware of cancer,” he said. “Everyone is more conscious.”
Davis’ mother died of pancreatic cancer eight years ago.
Last year, his 4-year-old niece died of brain cancer.
“She had a tumor on her brain,” said Bryan Young, the girl’s father. “They removed it, but…

Owens Ride Time Change

Tyler Bicycle Club

The Owens Ride is changing to an evening ride for the summer.  The long route, 40+ miles, will start at 5:00 pm and the short route, 23 miles, will start at 5:30 pm.  We will be adding an additional route that will start at 5:30 pm.  The new route will follow the 23 mile route to Teaselville, but we will be adding an additional loop that will add about 5 miles to the ride, for a total of 29 to 30 miles.  Hope to see everyone on Sunday!

Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills

Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 6:15 PM

15200 Memorial Dr
15200 Memorial Dr Houston, Te

1 cyclists Went

This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there

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TPWD Announces New Rec Trails Projects

BikeTexas


Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has recently announced $5.25 million in federal grants will be used for 38 recreational trail projects (chosen from the 82 proposals submitted) across the state.
Riding a trailBikeTexas is proud to have been part of this process. In a collaborative effort with national bike and trail organizations and bike organizations from other states, BikeTexas worked with members of our congressional delegation to keep Rec Trails funding in the federal transportation bill in 2012. BikeTexas then worked with leaders at TxDOT and TPWD to save Rec Trails funding from being…

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

Austin, TX
3,937 Mountain Bikers

Meet other local mountain bikers to organize rides, review trails, gear and trade tips. All skill-levels welcome. We’ll try to organize rides that fit all experience levels. M…

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Riding a Double Metric Century (Part 2)

Bike Noob

Guest poster Don Blount continues his account of his metric double century, a ride he’s using to prepare for his killer “death ride” next month.
BlountOnBikingI was nearly halfway through the Tierra Bella Double Metric Century in Gilroy, Calif. as the voices began getting louder in my head. I had been riding for nearly 4½ hours, which is a long time to spend with your thoughts. When doubt takes a seat in there, strange things happen.
And as I thought about being able to stop if I had a mechanical problem with my bike, an unsettling crunching sound came from my cranks and they jammed.
I got off the bike, looked and tried pedaling them again. Nothing.
The front derailleur had fallen into the big chainring. As I fiddled with it, one rider stopped to help and another. One held the bike, while the…

Wednesday Night Ride

Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 5:45 PM

Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Road
at Artcraft (parking lot next to Little Caesars_ El Paso, TX

1 Cyclists Went

These are leaderless rides of 17-22 miles leaving from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The most popular route is a 19-mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Riders begin around 6:00 p.m. this time of year; some may leave earlier. And if it’s really hot, you may want to leave as late as possible since it stays light until about 8 p.m.Optional di…

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Tour de Cure rolls again September 20, training kick-off June 14

BikeHouston

The American Diabetes Association will hold the 6th Annual Houston Tour de Cure on September 20, 2014, at Katy Mills Mall in Katy, Texas. Families, friends and co-workers in and around the Houston area are all invited to join in a nationwide campaign to raise money to help fund diabetes research, education and advocacy. Tour de Cure is the only cycling event in Texas dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes. This event offers a memorable day of cycling and fun through beautiful country, as well as the personal satisfaction of completing a challenging ride and doing your part in the fight against diabetes.
Whether you’re a novice, an occasional rider or expert cyclist, we have a route that matches your ability. All riders will enjoy a safe and well-marked route, superior SAG (support and gear) and medical support, and outstanding volunteer support. We have improved routes, increased safety…

John Evans wins 24hour Endurance Ride

Plano Bicycle Association

Visiting cyclists fight cancer on two wheels

By JOSIE MUSICO        lubbockonline.com


Andy Escobar is cycling for his grandmother.
Kirby Orosco rides in honor of her stepfather.
Twenty-five Texas 4000 cyclists are about a week into their cross-country cancer fight. And when temperatures soar and energy levels drop, they know the loved ones they’re riding for have faced even…

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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