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Texas Cycling News Digest November 27th

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Bicycle World co-owner to buy tract next to Cameron Park, maintain public access

By J.B. SMITH        www.wacotrib.com


A Waco businessman announced Wednesday that he will buy a 27-acre private tract next to Cameron Park and keep its trails open to the public.
Todd Behringer, whose Behringer Group LLC owns Bicycle World in downtown Waco, said he intends to close on the Weber tract in December.
“We are excited about the opportunity to purchase this unique, pictorial piece of Waco,” he said in a statement to the Tribune-Herald. “Being a cyclist, trail runner and …

Race Across Texas ride report

by  Peter Rajcani

Introduction
I have always enjoyed Spinistry gravel grinder events – from challenging Red River Riot to shorter fun rides like the
Northeast Texas trail ride or the Midnight Massacre night ride. Kevin Lee, the race promoter always puts on great
events with well-marked course, neutral support and great food afterwards. When I found out that he is
organizing a Race Across Texas during the first week of November, I was very excited. I always wanted to try a
multi-day stage race and the Race Across Texas (aka RAT) was the perfect opportunity. The race was divided into
8 segments/stages (about 100 miles each) for total of 880 miles of dirt, gravel and paved roads from Texarkana on
Texas/Arkansas state line to Tucumcari, NM. I signed up for the supported option in which Kevin would haul our
camping gear and food between stages since I did not want to carry all my gear on the bike. With the supported
option all I needed to take with me was food/water and gear that I usually carry on day rides; also the bike would …

Cyclists, dog rescue group team up to help Houston’s homeless

By Steve Campion        abc13.com

(Video)
HOUSTON (KTRK) –  Members of the HTX Bike Social club and Jurassic Bark rescue teamed up on Thanksgiving to help the homeless. They met at Hermann Park near the Medical District to bring food and clothing by going directly to them on their bicycles.
Kellye LeBoff said her work with the dog rescue for bigger breeds, provided an unique insight into the ongoing issue. LeBoff said often homeless people are unwilling to give …

Wednesday Walnut Creek Social – NEW WINTER TIME 6:30pm

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
6:30 PM
We will be meeting at 6:15 pm to air up, tune and hit the Walnut Creek trail wheels down at 6:30 pm for an 8 to 12 mile circuit, this will be an Advanced Beginner ride for folks who want to ride Walnut at a group pace and we will do a varying loop of the trails.
HELMETS AND LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED, NO HELMET NO LIGHTS NO RIDE!
Here is a suggestion of …

This Week’s Activities

Fort Worth Bicycling Association

The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 9:00 am
Fort Worth: Columbus Trail City Building

Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, December 4, 2014 9:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street

The Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, December 4, 2014 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA

New bike path extension in The Heights – but bad concrete? (See comments)

by ThatGuyinHouston        www.reddit.com

Congratulations To The 2014 Scavenger Hunt Raffle Winners

Bike Friendly Richardson


Before we announce the winners of this year’s Ride and Seek Scavenger Hunt, we would like to thank a few people. First, our partners: Richardson Bike Mart, Alamo Drafthouse, Ten50 BBQ for donating the prizes. If you happen to visit one of these places, thank them for supporting Richardson cyclists.
Next, we’d love to thank YOU, the awesome bike riders of Richardson, for participating in our little fun ride event and submitting such amazing …

1/12: Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Biking 101 (REI)

houston.craigslist.org


Monday, January 12, 2015 – 7 PM — 8:30 PM
Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Biking 101
REI — in the back of the store
7538 Westheimer Houston, TX 77063
Houston has it all when you’re looking to bike!
If you want to cruise, commute, mountain bike or road bike, we’ll show you where to go and how to get started. Who needs to drive when Houston has over 80 miles of trails in the parks and 345 miles of street trails?
Don’t own a bike yet? No problem, we have …

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Event Reminders

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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