Texas Bicycling News Digest October 2nd
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Drivers vs. cyclists
By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe / Staff Writer      www.dentonrc.com
Former Denton resident Chris Cowdrey finally got a new bike about two months ago. He finds riding around his new home in Denver safer than riding in Denton, particularly since the Colorado capital has dedicated bike lanes.
Last November, he was hit by a drunk driver while riding his bicycle on Sherman Drive in northeast Denton.
“It was kind of weird,†Cowdrey said. “Usually when you see headlights and they get close, the driver changes lanes.â€
Cowdrey was riding near the edge of the outside eastbound lane a little after 2 a.m. The driver drifted from the inside lane toward Cowdrey, hitting him and…
TMA to Give Away 6,000 Bike Helmets
www.ourtribune.com
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) will give away 6,151 free bicycle helmets to Texas children in October, more helmets than TMA has ever given in a month, in celebration of the 20th birthday of its Hard Hats for Little Heads program.
TMA physicians, medical students, TMA Alliance members (volunteers who are TMA physicians and TMA members’ spouses), county medical societies (CMSs), and other volunteers will host free helmet giveaways in their communities. TMA also will underscore the importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet with parents and their children participating in events (see schedule below).
“This month represents 20 wonderful years of TMA giving and saving the lives of little Texans, one helmet at a time,†said Ernest Buck, MD, a Corpus Christi pediatrician and chair of TMA’s Council on Health Promotion, which oversees the Hard Hats for Little Heads program. “Fitting helmets at an…
Biking to the Festival
www.aclfestival.com
f you’re biking to the fest, check out a few tips from our friends at Mellow Johnny’s and Austin B-Cycle! Mellow Johnny’s will be set up on site outside the Barton Springs Entrance to help with any last minute cycle needs you might have and B-Cycle wants to make it easy for YOU to get to the fest using their bike share program. Bike parking is removed on Monday following each weekend, so be sure to remove your bike by then. Read below for more details from Mellow Johnny’s & B-Cycle! …
San Angelo Bicycle Association
Just a friendly heads up that our Friday night rides (8pm), and Sunday Shop Rides (5pm) have both been temporarily moved to the North Shore of the State Park for the month of October in preparation of the 6 Hour Dino Race! If you’re thinking of participating in the 6 Hour Race these rides are a great way to prepare for it!
#CXnats – Places To Stay
joeyTWOwheels      texascx.com
Welcome to the unofficial #cxnats guide
The very first day USA Cyclocross Nationals were announced, the emails started to fly in – “where should we stay?†After dibs on the spare rooms were declared, we started pointing people in the various directions. So we decided to lay it down for everyone and create a local’s view on #cxnats, starting with general course location and the best places to rent around it.
A little about Zilker Park
The slightly opaque section shows you the general location of the race and festivities.
The slightly opaque section shows you the general location of the race and festivities.
Nicknamed the “Crown Jewel†of Austin Parks, Zilker is our Central Park. It has amazing views of the skyline and is situated IN the city. No need to shuttle or…
Saturday 10/4 [Infamous Brewery] and Sunday 10/5 [Coffee Shop/Intro] Bikes Rides!
steinerranchcycling.com
INFAMOUS BREWERY RIDE – Saturday October 4th at 7:30am at Cups & Cones
We had quite the strange ride last Saturday. It rained the night before and the roads were wet but the turnout was good none the less. The entire group experienced a total of 9 flat tires. Steve Cummings had three flats and a wreck but is fine. Nevertheless, we all managed to have a few beers over at the Oasis Brewing Co. which we hope to make a monthly ride.
This Saturday we can meet at C&C at 7:30am and then ride over to Infamous Brewing Company and then roll out with the Lake Travis Cycling Club at 8:00am. They have a 40 mile route so if you add on the ride to and from Steiner Ranch you will easily be able to add another 10 miles. The will also have post ride beers and tacos. Below are the two routes leaving from Infamous Brewing Company (20 and 40 miler). When we meet at C&C at…
Safe Bike or Walk Route to Mitchell Elementary Opening Oct. 8
by Keith Hutchinson      news.georgetown.org
A sidewalk nearly a mile long that provides the only safe route for walkers and bicyclists to get to Mitchell Elementary School officially opens on October 8. A bicycle safety demonstration and ribbon cutting for the new sidewalk will be held at 2:15 p.m. on the north side of Mitchell Elementary School at 1601 Rockride Lane.
The opening event coincides with International Walk or Bike to School Day, an annual event on October 8 to encourage children to walk or bike to school.
The event at Mitchell Elementary starts with demonstrations on…
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Spooky Bike & Ball – Fort Worth, TX http://t.co/e95sdQyYO4
Are you ready for an evening of spook-tacular fun?… http://t.co/AIIwVlVePs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 3, 2014
Tweets
Catching up with @stefanrothe of @elbowzracing at @drivewayseries @ Driveway Bike Race Series http://t.co/QvxSHZAzpX
— woombikesUSA (@woombikesUSA) October 3, 2014
#TXCX: it's almost #SixShooterCX GO time! We'll be there w/#cx #coffeedoping & primes! https://t.co/dcxufosPiT
— Grimpeur Bros Specialty Coffee (@GrimpeurBros) October 2, 2014
A little course teaser for you guys. Still lots more updates to come! @usacycling pic.twitter.com/aSG5Fu6S6J
— AustinCX15 (@AustinCX15) October 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/517861941159944192
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/517841887273553920
We were very happy to have the Bear Cub Scouts attending Bike Masters McAllen shop's Safety and Bike Maintenance… http://t.co/JJOhVKhxl0
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) October 3, 2014
A little spin to get the travel out. #cali #santarosa #TFfondo14 http://t.co/Wyj5s9tXqU
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) October 3, 2014
https://twitter.com/m_vince/status/517825189078241281
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/517824633442410497
RAT Segment 1 Discussion is now live. We'll start with the map for everyone to digest. Start asking questions… http://t.co/2nq0NhrzJg
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 2, 2014
Event: Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour – When: Sat Oct 11, 2014 8am to 5pm CDT Where: 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, … http://t.co/pyrXijd6Ri
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) October 2, 2014
In 2015, please be aware that the required $400 minimum fundraising must be raised prior to picking-up your #BPMS150 Rider Packet.
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) October 2, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Camino205 Gravel Grinder – Palestine, TX, Oct 04, 2014 06:00AM – Palestine Library, 2000 Texas Loop 256, Palestine, TX(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 2, 2014
2 Day Alert: Bike Out Hunger – Bridge the Gap – Waco, TX, Oct 04, 2014 07:00AM – Baylor University, 1311 S 5th St, Waco, TX, United Stat
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 2, 2014
2 Day Alert: Texas A&M Cycling: Warda Race – Warda, TX, Oct 04, 2014 09:00AM – Bluff Creek Ranch, 537 Owl Creek Rd, Warda, TX, United St
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 2, 2014