Texas Bicycling News and Blog Digest July 17th
Erwin Park Mountain Bike Trail | McKinney, Texas
by Zane      blazeshack.com
Erwin Park is a great trail located in McKinney, TX roughly 30 miles north of Dallas. This is a fun trail with open field trails, whoops, roots, and much more. Check out this video, and get out and ride Erwin. If you need to check out a bike shop in the…
Bicycling, fitness center, rooftop bar coming to Clearfork’s Trailhead
By Scott Nishimura      fwbusinesspress.com
An 11,000-square-foot, two-story bicycling and fitness center is headed for the Trailhead at Clearfork on the Trinity River in west Fort Worth, Cassco Development said Wednesday.
Mayor Betsy Price helped make the announcement before her Wednesday Tour de Fort Worth bike ride, which began at the Trailhead, Cassco’s outdoor recreational venue on…
Third Thursday Time Trial Series Race 5
West Texas Cycling Association
Date: July 24, 2014
Location: Lubbock, TX
Contact: Brian Alger
Details: DATE CHANGE: JULY 24, 2014. Chapparal Cycling Club, as a part of the West Texas Cycling Association, will be hosting the 2014 Third Thursday Time Trial series. We will be looking for a few volunteers to help at each event as the series can not happen without you. No experience necessary. Meet at the intersection of CR7300 & CR3600 (Horseshoe Bend) at 6:00pm. Race starts at 6:30pm. The course is an 11 mile counterclockwise circuit heading east on CR7300, then north on CR3860, then west on CR6950 and finally south on CR3700 back to the start. Be sure to bring bug spray with deet as the mosquitos are thick after the recent rains.
Killer Hill Time Trial Series
Tyler Bicycle Club
It is time for the Killer Hill TT Series. Again this year, we will be giving our riders a choice of one lap, 13 miles, or two laps, 26 miles. We will have a volunteer supported “feed zone†for those who ride two laps. The dates will be July 24th, 31st, August 14th and August 28th. We will be giving away a Bontrager Aeolus D3 Carbon Clincher wheelset, sponsored by the TBC, ETT and Simpson’s Adventure Sports, to one lucky participant. You must ride in three of the four events to qualify for the drawing.
Finish the Ride
by hubzone37Â Â Â Â Â Â West Texas Recumbent
This is a dedicated ride to Aaron Ross a young man of the Tuila community who lost his life riding his bike.
Routes were also reorganized, and we were provided with excellent rest stops.2014-07-12 07.41.37
We started out heading east and I rode with Tom Speed for about the first mile or two. Our pace was good but I got the need for speed so I caught up with the pace group, and I was all smiles drafting the group while my music loud provided…
Join us for Bicycle-Friendly Fridays!
by  Rebbeca Clark      Brazos Valley Cyclists
Every Friday, a group of bicyclists meets up at the Blue Baker on Dominik Drive for breakfast and conversation about all things bicycling. We would love to have your company! People generally start appearing a few minutes after 7 am, and then filter out sometime between 7:40 and 9 am, depending on the amount of time it takes to get to work. Bike-Friendly Fridays are a great way to…
Road Bikers vs. Mountain Bikers
Bike Noob
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a conversation we had while on a mountain bike ride. Another mountain biker had stopped to chat with us, and we talked for a good 15 minutes before he moved on.
“That’s why I like mountain bikers,†said my friend Maggie. “They’re more sociable than road bikers.â€
Are they?
The club we’re in is a road biking club, although some of the members mountain bike, too. We never organize any mountain bike rides to…
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Ride United Parker County – Weatherford, TX: When: Sat Sep 20, 2014 8am to 1pmÂ
CDTWho: Texas … http://t.co/HHcFSZ0hlB— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
New Bike Event: BTX Roundup & Ride – Bowie, TX: When: Sat Oct 4, 2014 9am to 2pmÂ
CDTWho: Texas Bicycling Even… http://t.co/w8ZU7vNOZw— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
New Bike Event: Cross the Basin – Odessa, TX: When: Sat Oct 18, 2014 8am to 5pmÂ
CDTWho: Texas Bicycling Event… http://t.co/A1E4X0BE4C— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
New Bike Event: Tyler Grit and Glide Dual Cycle Event – Tyler, TX: When: Sun Oct 26, 2014Who: Texas Bicycling … http://t.co/27NYoZ9fj6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
New Bike Event: Just Ride for a Just Cause – Simonton, TX: When: Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:30am to 3pmÂ
CSTWho: Texas… http://t.co/urFw3N589s— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
Tweets
Unbelievable. Few small sprinkles but mostly dry till 10min after last race. Then… Noah's Ark. We'll take it! @PureAustin #drivewaylife
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) July 18, 2014
Meanwhile back in texas marla gets 2nd in the @DrivewaySeries !
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) July 18, 2014
GT recalls 2014 GT Fury Team and Expert models: GT Bicycles has issued a recall for all 2014 GT Fury Team and … http://t.co/QjZSjD919d
— BicycleBrandsDirect (@bicyclebrands) July 17, 2014
Rob Gray 2nd in the 3,4's and Dylan Gray 9th in the 1,2,3's at the Memorial Park Crits in Houston!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) July 17, 2014
Biker Riding Across America Stops In North Texas: Kurshot Akyuz is biking across the country, from New York City… http://t.co/5c7a7z0e9M
— Fort Worth Now (@FortWorthCP) July 17, 2014
Killer Hill TT has been postponed til' next thurs. 07/24 due to the weather forecast. Same time, place. Check TBC website for details.
— Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) July 17, 2014
Our Rosewood Camp teens explore Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk Thank you!Parks & Rec @txdotaustin @coabikeprogram @rns_law pic.twitter.com/RFnEYNlFQ9
— Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) July 17, 2014
https://twitter.com/jackmott42/status/489844751382740993
Training for the 100 mile cycling race @HotternHell100 for the second time. Finally bought a true road bike and looking forward to it!!
— Gerald A (@GmorganJr) July 16, 2014
Enjoying the beautiful weather 🙂 #ElPaso 😊 (@ Saul Kleinfeld Park) http://t.co/dxeWeyiHAA pic.twitter.com/zUv50Iovgp
— Transportation Enthusiast (@EPPRTrans) July 16, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: "90 for Dad" Bicycle Ride – Wichita Falls, TX, Jul 19, 2014 06:30AM – 3410 Taft Blvd #12501, Wichita Falls, TX(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
2 Day Alert: Bike MS: Cactus & Crude – Midland, TX, Jul 19, 2014 07:00AM – Apache Corporation, North Financial Building, Midland, TX(CST
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
2 Day Alert: Tour the Peanut Country – Gorman, TX, Jul 19, 2014 08:00AM – City Park, Gorman, TX(CST) http://t.co/B4lZzQezDi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
2 Day Alert: Atomic TimeTrials at Alkek Velodrome – Houston, TX, Jul 19, 2014 08:00AM – 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX, United States(CST
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
2 Day Alert: Texas A&M San Antonio Circuit Series – San Antonio, TX, Jul 19, 2014 08:15AM – Texas A&M One University Way, San Antonio, T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 17, 2014
Critical Mass Houston
Friday, July 25, 2014
Market Square Park
301 Milam Street
Downtown Houston Corner of Travis and Congress
Houston, TX
DORBA Beginner Clinic
Sunday, August 10, 2014
8:30 AM
LB Houston Nature Trail East Trailhead
Wildwood Drive, Dallas, TX
Hotter’N’ÂHell Simulation Ride
Sunday, July 20, 2014
11:00 AM
Cycling Center Dallas
1373 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX
Wednesday Walnut Creek Social – NEW TIME 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 23, 2014Â Â Â 7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday, July 23, 2014Â Â Â Â Â Â 5:45 PM
River Run Plaza OR Rio Plaza
1071 Country Club (River Run) or 6205 Upper Valley (Rio Plaza), El Paso, TX