Texas Bicycling News Digest July 22nd
Annual Tour de Goatneck bike race set for Saturday
By Nicole Luna      www.cleburnetimesreview.com
Event attracts out-of-towners
As cyclists at the Tour de France finish their race, cyclists from all over Texas will compete in Tour de Goatneck.
The 27th annual Goatneck Bike Ride begins at 6 a.m. Saturday with registration at Cleburne High School. The race benefits local nonprofits such as the Children’s Advocacy Center, Family Crisis Center, East Cleburne Community Center and more.
“Last year we gave away $27,000 in donations to many local charities,†said Jennifer Jones, one of the rider’s organizers. “We don’t really set a goal but every year the amount…
Munson: Texas mayor serious about biking for public health
by Kyle Munson      ragbrai.com
TERRIL, Ia. — Y’all may not believe this, but I’m willing to bet that the mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, puts most RAGBRAI riders to shame in terms of pace and fitness.
Mayor Betsy Price, 64, downplayed her Lone Star grit Monday as I huffed and puffed behind her and her carbon-framed Cervélo bike into Terril early in the second leg of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.
“It just happens to feel really good this morning,†she claimed.
She also runs half-marathons.
And what about Monday’s heat index that was predicted to…
Ride Interview – Miles 4 Marce – College Station, Texas
www.wheelbrothers.com
Why join your ride?
Have you ever cycled a course raced by Cale Yarborough and A.J Foyt? Miles 4 Marce is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Held at the Texas World Speedway, it is the best Texas cycling venue for 2014! Perfect for first timers, experienced riders, and those training for longer rides like the Hotter N Hell. No cars, traffic, construction, or stop signs on the three mile loop keeps you rolling at top speeds, but always close to restrooms, food, and great bike support.
How long has your ride been around?
This is the inaugural year for Miles 4 Marce, and likely the last time this venue will…
Rapha Women’s 100K Bicycle Challenge
by De Mis Ojos / Nicole Ortega      texasbikeracing.com
75+ Austin lady cyclists of all ages joined thousands around the world to promote solidarity and the love of long distance riding. With freshly pumped tires and the route mapped, together we pushed off from Cycleast Bike shop to embark on a central Texas spin. Our halfway point/waterstop was full of healthy fuels to keep us on the path to completion. Women of all ages pushed hard and finished the…
Bicyclist visiting from China struck and killed by pickup in Plano
By Valerie Wigglesworth      planoblog.dallasnews.com
A bicyclist from China who was visiting relatives was killed on Friday after being struck by a pickup truck in Plano, police reported Tuesday.
Plano police responded to the intersection of Alma Drive and West Spring Creek Parkway at about 4:45 p.m. Friday. Investigators said a pickup traveling southbound attempted to…
Getting Hot
Bike Noob
We’ve had a real break so far this summer. It wasn’t until last week that we had our first 100 degree (38C) days of the season. We had enough rain in June that the grass in my yard is uniformly green.
These conditions are markedly different from the summers we’ve had around here in recent years. The worst was the summer of 2011, when we hit 100 nearly every day for three months straight.
The problem is, the severe drought conditions that began that year have never abated. We’re still in extreme to exceptional drought conditions. But riding has been great.
We decided to add some miles to our usual B ride, and go south to 5-Mile Dam. That’s a county park on the north edge of San Marcos, about 28 miles south of Austin. We knew the heat would be a…
Escaping The Humidity Via Bike Enabled Wind Chilling In Arlington’s Interlochen
Durango Texas
I was unable to get humidity relief via the swimming method this morning because the pool is getting a shock treatment. It takes about a day for the pool to get over being shocked.
To get myself some outdoor wind chilling I used the rolling my wheels method.
That’s bike wheels, not motorized vehicle wheels with windows down and A/C at full blast.
The wind is cooling whilst pedaling, til one stops for a…
Monday Night Social Ride and Picnic Fun
Brazos Valley Cyclists
Thanks to Karen and Klayton for organizing, and for everyone who came out last night. We had a good time at my final Monday Social Ride and the picnic afterwards.
City OK’s plans for new hike and bike trail
By Manuella Libardi      www.beaumontenterprise.com
Runners, walkers and bicyclists will soon have the option to go from the Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike trail behind West Brook High School onto a new trail linking Major Drive to Dowlen Road along Folsom Drive’s south side.
The trail isn’t a straight line between the two thoroughfares. Folsom runs 1.3 miles between Dowlen and Major.
Beaumont council members on Tuesday approved construction for the new 2.44 miles trail, which will curve around…
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Miles 4 Marce – College Station, TX: When: Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:30am to 5pmÂ
CDTWhere: 17529 Sta… http://t.co/WXUOziAbL4— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2014
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— HiddenDFW (@DfwHidden) July 22, 2014
Rush Hour Road Rage Ride with McAllen Bicycle World http://t.co/bX0gzktfIw #strava
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) July 23, 2014
All wired up for lighting the night time ride! Night ride starts at 8:45pm at Town Hall. pic.twitter.com/awkoR7ikfc
— HP Bicycle Club (@hpbikeclub) July 23, 2014
Press Release: Texas CX Project 2015 will host an orientation Session for our 4 training locations (NW Park,… http://t.co/6klNEl65at
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) July 23, 2014
Fort Worth Critical Mass finally has it's own FB page, just in time for this month's ride on Friday. It starts at… http://t.co/QTsxZUs5jv
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) July 22, 2014
Fitting helmets for the little ones. @IgniteWH Seton's healthcare pic.twitter.com/yWbBsQsj7p
— W Preston Tyree (@SmartCyclist) July 22, 2014
Thurs. 40k/20k TT, park in lot @ top of Killer Hill. Hwy 69 & fm177. Please don't park @ water dept. Sign in @6:00. 1st rider off at 6:30.
— Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) July 22, 2014
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/491662447447531520
Want to have a say in #ElPaso's Transportation budget? Join @velopaso on Friday at City Hall http://t.co/HISfaig9T1 pic.twitter.com/wpemqXZKbO
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) July 22, 2014
Footage from last Friday's Taco Ride, the drone footage is amazeballs! https://t.co/SkjvC7u020
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 22, 2014
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/491576148040511489
Looking fwd to tomorrow night's night ride with @hpbikeclub! My mountain bike's turning into a cruiser–added head & tail lights, a bell…
— ✨Shannon ðŸ³ï¸â€ðŸŒˆ (@ageekmom) July 22, 2014
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