New Feature at Texbiker.net

Now you can see the upcoming bicycling events on a map. In the menu at the top, mouse over the “Event Calendar” and you will see the link to “Upcoming Events Map”. Select this and a new page will appear with a map and pins for each event. Click on the map pin for the event details. The map can be moved with your mouse. Depending on your internet connection it may take 30 seconds for the events to be plotted on the map.

Cyclist clipped by truck: ‘I remember riding up the overpass and I don’t remember anything after that’

By Alex Osiadacz        www.wbtv.com

BULLARD, TX (KLTV) – A bicyclist was clipped by a vehicle while going over an overpass on Highway 69 in Bullard on Monday.
Bullard police say Mark Cathey, 57, of California, was riding on the northbound shoulder when a white Ford truck driven by 52-year-old Samuel Vercher, a Bullard resident, clipped Cathey. Vercher stopped and called 911. Cathey was taken to the hospital.
In the video from a camera mounted on the cyclist’s bike, the truck can be seen approaching from behind Cathey, before clipping him.
“I remember riding up the overpass and…

Rocky Hill Ranch Mountain Biking | Smithville, Texas

by Zane        blazeshack.com

Rocky Hill Ranch is one of the premiere mountain bike trails in Texas.  As you can see from the video posted below the first couple of miles are pretty much straight up hill. There is some fun sections in there, but it is a real leg burner. If you are close enough to make a day trip or weekend trip to this destination it is definitely worth the trip.

This Mechanic Is Making the Ultimate Commuter Bike for Everyone

By Mike Senese        makezine.com

If you’ve ever had to haul a 45-pound steel bike up and down the subway stairs, banged your knee on the handlebars because of a slipping chain, or smeared chain grease all over your slacks, you know (as I do) that bike commuting, as great as it is, can sometimes be a real pain. A reborn bike mechanic wants to fix those hassles with his unique two-wheeler that brings cutting-edge low-maintenance bike technology at an accessible-to-everyone price.
The project, called Priority Bikes, belongs to Dave Weiner, a New York-based software exec who realized he could no longer ignore his yearning for the…

Dirt Divas

by Bill Cullins        Team San Angelo

There’s a unique ladies group in San Angelo that meets on a regular basis for bike rides, trail runs, swim workouts, adventure races, paddling sessions in kayaks, after-workout yoga sessions and just about any other type of fitness activity you can think of.
You might spot some of the them riding the roads or trails in the State Park on Tuesday evenings, mountain biking at Middle Concho Park on Wednesday evenings, swimming around the buoys at the Lake Nasworthy swim beach, kayaking on local streams or competing in local bike, run, and multisport races.
Their ranks include housewives, business owners, veterans, nurses, fitness coaches, university
On any given day, the group will include all ability levels ranging from…

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— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) July 19, 2014

Cycling with my former intern Christian Taylor between events today! pic.twitter.com/jYEe25BG0I

— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) July 19, 2014

68mi with the better half. I'm tired. #jetlag http://t.co/5c6ku8y4Ic

— Dustin (@dashDustin) July 19, 2014

Back in Austin! Took the @ArgonautCycles out for its Texas maiden voyage. pic.twitter.com/IDpJl5uCAp

— the Radavist (@TheRadavist) July 19, 2014

45 mile maiden voyage in the Texas jersey complete. Quality. #cycling #texas @ McKinney Falls State Park http://t.co/5bhCmooZ1l

— Bobby Dixon (@klctve) July 19, 2014

Look who stopped by this morning! Thanks for coming by @batcity ! pic.twitter.com/4KRRCCOF4A

— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) July 19, 2014

Nice 35 mile ride to the Santa Teresa US/Mex border crossing, with a detour by the #WarEaglesAirMuseum for fun pic.twitter.com/o9X6tlhWHF

— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) July 19, 2014

MJ 100k ride this AM. One of the many rides that leaves from the shop. Check our website for a ride for you. pic.twitter.com/OwmSRERtd6

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Exciting exploration of South Walnut Creek Trail with Boneshaker Family Ride! http://t.co/gqB7hfQXok

— Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) July 19, 2014

Due to low enrollment our July 3 week training session has been cancelled, the next 3 week class will be offered… http://t.co/YZkO56SSZG

— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 19, 2014