Texas Bicycling News Digest September 26th
Member Profile: Sen. Rodney Ellis
by Carolyn Szczepanski      bikeleague.org
Senator Rodney Ellis may represent thousands of Houston residents when he takes his seat at the Texas capitol in Austin, but when he gets on his bike, he’s an advocate for safe and healthy communities on a much grander scale.
A past speaker at National Bike Summit and champion for bicycling at the annual gathering of the Congressional Black Caucus, Ellis is a leading bicycling champion.
“Senator Ellis has been a vital partner in advancing bicycling, not only in Texas, but across the country,†says Robin Stalling, executive director of BikeTexas. “In addition to authoring critical legislation, he has opened…
2015 Big Thicket Bike Tour Dates and Location Announced
Bicycle Sports: Beaumont’s Best Bike Shop
Come join us on a ride through the beautiful rolling hills of the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Choose one of six routes from 14 to 100 miles and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch afterwards. Tent, camping sites (w/showers) are available at the Trade Days grounds for $10/night. All proceeds are being donated to the Hardin County Angels of Care program – a nonprofit organization helping the needy children of Hardin County with medical bills and supplies.
Online registration begins on January 1st and ends on March 11th, 2015 at www.active.com. Riders can also register at either of the locally owned bike shops in Beaumont, TX. (Bike…
ARR October Club Ride @ Flat Creek Crossing + Pedernales Falls State Park
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, October 11, 2014Â Â Â 8:30 AM
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
County Road 201 & Ulrich Road
Johnson City, TX 78636
Eli Baron will give a presentation about biking around the world
Dallas Cycling Trail Riders and Weekend Pub Crawlers
Tuesday, October 14, 2014Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:00 PM
REI
4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Dallas, TX
One of our members, Kirk Miller has invited the group to attend the Dallas Sierra Club meeting on…
Pearland Cycling Club 44 Miler
MAKE SH!FT HAPPEN!
Sunday, October 5, 2014Â Â Â 7:30 AM
Pearland Cycling Club
9330 Broadway St Ste 202, Pearland, TX (map)
44 miles through Pearland, Manvel, Alvin, and Iowa Colony. Lots of open roads. This is a good route that stops at about mile 18 at Froberg’s Farmers Market in Alvin. Bring some money so you can enjoy fresh fruit. Pearland’s cycling club says that it’s ok from 13-20mph. Our group will be focusing on keeping our numbers above 17mph and will throw in a few sprint zones to…
MTB TT 9-25-2014
San Angelo Bicycle Association
Start type: Â Â Â Individual start
Racers: Â Â Â 17
Timed on: Â Â Â iPad
Timed with: Â Â Â Webscorer PRO
Version: Â Â Â 1.6.3
Location: Â Â Â San Angelo, TX
Country: Â Â Â United States
Updated: Â Â Â Thu, September 25, 2014 …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Take no Prisoners – College Station, TX: When: Tue Sep 30, 2014 5:30pm to Tue Sep 30, 2014 7pm… http://t.co/LDU0NBDEEX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 27, 2014
Tweets
The cross-gravel grinder build is done. 20.8 lbs, and the only thing carbon are the steer tube spacers. Can't wait to ride.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) September 27, 2014
Christopher Stanton with Ghissalo Foundation, teaching our Cycling Club about bike safety!@GhisalloFound pic.twitter.com/nHLBCRjtd7
— BlackshearFineArts (@BlackshearArts) September 26, 2014
@Zamastil RT @USACcollegiate: A rider from @MSUCyclingTeam lines up for the minor final of the points race #Collnats pic.twitter.com/XWcSIX32eK
— Virginia Solomon (@SolomonVirginia) September 27, 2014
https://twitter.com/BrettRyan14/status/515566021441101824
#criticalmass @HoustonCM @mrsager77 #Houston #Texas #exercise #biking #nightriding pic.twitter.com/1WXnUwQVk7
— SummerRunner (@SummerRunner7) September 27, 2014
Sprint two: Cassin @CU_Cycling_Team, Clark @LUcycling, Chalmers @MarianCycling and Blanton @MSUCyclingTeam
— USAC Collegiate (@USACcollegiate) September 27, 2014
She lies in waiting. Tomorrow she'll get to play. #TXstateRRchamps #trekbikes @TrekBikes pic.twitter.com/g8IBEnFXKb
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) September 26, 2014
A rider from @MSUCyclingTeam lines up for the minor final of the points race #Collnats pic.twitter.com/HKkaJOLBQe
— USAC Collegiate (@USACcollegiate) September 26, 2014
6/6…Next Sat., 10/04, with Matrix cycle club, @CityOfMcKinney and @MakeAWishNT, we will put on the Wish 100 bike rally in @DTOWNMcKinney!
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) September 26, 2014
4/?… At Sigler Elem in Plano, TX. Rodeos are something we started with our oldest and best sponsor, @RichBikeMart. This is our 3rd at…
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) September 26, 2014
3/?…Friday, 10/3, with help from MV friends Steve Dean, @CourtneyBach and @m2montoya, several members of MV will help put on a Bike Rodeo
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) September 26, 2014
2/? Emerson (45-49); Cadena @JeffFene, @ScottGiancola & Howard (50-54), and @billshirer (55-59). Good luck boys-make us proud. Then next…
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) September 26, 2014
1/? Big, huge 7 days coming up for MV. Sunday we've got these guys lining up for age-based State road races @FortHoodTX: McKeller (40-44);
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) September 26, 2014
Cyclists: mark your calendar for 10.2.14 ride from @RiverCityMarket to San Antonio & @BIKEWORLDsatx @HistoricPearl RT if you're in!
— Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) September 26, 2014
Take to the streets on 2 wheels from @MarketSquarePrk with @HoustonCM tonight: http://t.co/Nzxwm68xj8 pic.twitter.com/KopjCgTEsQ
— 365ThingsInHouston (@365_Houston) September 26, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Road Championship Weekend ~ The Fort Hood Challenge – Copperas Cove, TX, Sep 28, 2014 08:00AM – Old Georgetown Road and Eli
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 26, 2014
2 Day Alert: Chile Pepper Challenge – La Union, NM (El Paso, TX), Sep 28, 2014 08:00AM – La Vina Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28, La Union
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 26, 2014
2 Day Alert: UT MTB Weekend – Comfort, TX, Sep 28, 2014 09:00AM – Flat Rock Ranch, Flat Rock Creek Rd, Comfort, TX, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 26, 2014