Texas Bicycling News Digest August 6th
Folding Bike and Dallas Skyline
by Bill Chance      billchance.org
Trinity River Bottoms
Dallas, Texas
There is a contrast between the forlorn forgotten floodplain muddy muddle given a little shade in the brutal Texas heat by a rusty rundown railroad trestle bereft of train, ties laddering the…
‘Naked unicyclist’ dies in overnight traffic accident in La Porte
By Carol Christian      www.chron.com
A man who became known to the Kemah community as the “naked unicyclist” has died after an overnight traffic accident, police said.
Joseph Glynn Farley, 48, was riding his unicycle about 11 p.m. Tuesday in La Porte when he was struck and killed by a Jeep, Sgt. John Kreuger of the La Porte Police Department said.
Farley, who was wearing clothes and a safety vest at the time, was southbound in the 2000 block of Sens Road in a lane of moving traffic where the road has no shoulder, Kreuger said. He was hit from behind by a Jeep that was also southbound, the police department spokesman said.
Although Farley was following the law by wearing the safety vest and having lights on his unicycle, accident reconstructionists believe he might not have been visible to other motorists due to lights from…
Anybody Can Be Cool, But Few Are Born AWESOME
Words and Photos : Nicole Ortega      texasbikeracing.com
‘Cross is coming and sexy is in season. Team Super Awesome is stealing the sun that shines down on us all. Recently, they opened the doors to the wisdom of their ways so that I could share it with you. I was cordially invited to visit one of their super-secret, outdoor training locales in order to formally document some of the world-class athletes who comprise Team Super Awesome. Among them, you will find Belvedere, a hard man who ties the lot together; Kong, “The Cider Hound†and…
What Should They Do?
by Krista Carlson      urbanvelo.org
This short survey is part of a study designed to evaluate interactions between cyclists and motorists from North Carolina State University. It takes less than five minutes, and the results will be published in October 2014. The study is intended to contribute towards improving…
Can I get a one-handed zipper?
Bike Noob
Finally, we’re getting a real Texas summer, with daytime temps getting into the 100s (38+C). Not that I was looking for that kind of heat, mind you. But the really hot stuff has held off much longer than usual, and I’m grateful.
Now that it’s here, though, we still find ourselves out riding. It doesn’t take long before I start heating up, and I’m looking for relief.
Besides cold water (which doesn’t stay cold long at 100 degrees), I like…
Tweets
#Sep27 @ Waco — Waco Wild West 100 Bicycle Tour http://t.co/RRwepT81Fx #Waco
— Waco Events (@WacoEvents_) August 6, 2014
Franziska caught this shot of tonight's beginner ride. Too many riders to see the front or back of the… http://t.co/ltlmH7qrMx
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 7, 2014
Thursday – Friday – Saturday Summer Bash – Sunday Ride
* Thursday (East) side ride
Meet at 6:30pm "Park and… http://t.co/shdXcNoNM0— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 7, 2014
Smiles for miles! Mark your calendars #SundayFunday #2wheelsEP pic.twitter.com/18HiSVzVfw
— Crazy Cat Cyclery (@CrazyCatCyclery) August 6, 2014
It's 98 degrees in #Houston, but it FEELS like 102. Guess I'll go for a bike ride.
— Jeremy Ellis (@jeremyellis) August 6, 2014
Correction! Action Alert: Biking in Texas Could Lose $70 Million #constantcontact http://t.co/PyHUL69q4h
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 6, 2014
#Cyclist #Cycling #GhostFly #Ghostly #GhostFlyCyclingLife #CyclingLife #EPCyclists #Ghost #ElPasoTexas… http://t.co/34oYmlKOgD
— Adrian GHOSTFLY (@GhostFly99) August 6, 2014
Big thank you to the Hincapie Crew! Another successful 90 for Dad Bicycle Ride $48,344.99 raised for HOSPICE! @hincapiesports @richhincapie
— Dail Neely (@90forDad) August 6, 2014
We've been hard at work making improvements to the Southern Walnut Creek Trail #waystation! Enjoy! http://t.co/o45ajcXnMO
— Ghisallo Cycling Initiative (@GhisalloFound) August 6, 2014
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/497061000571404290
Happens too often these days: Almost getting clipped by inpatient driver trying 2 pass me. But she's on @YouTube now https://t.co/q5y1vJpO4S
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) August 6, 2014
So long Wee-Chi-Tah Trail, till next time. #crossisboss #cx @ Wee Chi Tah Mountain Bike Trail Head,… http://t.co/vLIhvHzHio
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) August 6, 2014
Got a photo of Tim Commerford (Rage Against the Machine) with The Hammer at the top of the #LT100 Powerline climb. pic.twitter.com/yvGbkcx5ZY
— Fat Cyclist (@fatcyclist) August 3, 2014
Trailer gets wrapped this weekend. Can't wait to pick it up. #CrossisComing @cxproject2015… http://t.co/3mqhJacyNn
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 6, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bike-Friendly Friday Breakfast – College Station, TX, Aug 08, 2014 07:00AM – 201 Dominik Dr, College Station, TX, 77840, Un
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2014
2 Day Alert: ATRA: Friday Night Omnium Series – Houston, TX, Aug 08, 2014 07:00PM – Alkek Velodrome, Saums Road, Houston, TX, United Sta
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 7, 2014