Texas Bicycling News Digest November 28th
72-Year-Old Bicyclist Survives Hit and Run; Family Searches for Driver
by DeAnn Lopez      cbs7.com
The bicycle enthusiast was involved in a hit and run off Kermit Highway (302) Tuesday morning.
Carl Murdock was riding his velomobile, which is basically an enclosed tricycle, before he was struck by the pickup truck.
Murdock was on his way to meet a group of other cyclists at their regular coffee shop in Goldsmith when…
“Wham! He was hit, and he looks up, and sees a white …
Join us for Cranksgiving on Nov 29th!
by June Bug      forums.mtbr.com
Thought I’d post this here to help get the word out to anyone who might want to participate.
Each year Austin Ridge Riders holds the Cranksgiving Event on the Saturday after Thanksgiving; this year’s fund raising recipient is Boneshakers, a group that works to develop a healthy and active lifestyle for kids….on bikes: www.boneshakers.org
We are at a new venue this year (Flat Creek Ranch and adjacent Pedernales Falls State Park), but the format is the same: the event lasts 6 hours and a rider gets a raffle ticket for each 7-mile lap completed. A total loop on both properties would be ~16 miles, and yes, the trails on each property connect. The closest towns to the …
ARR Free Beginners Skills Clinic
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Sunday, December 7, 2014
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX
On the island in the Pool Parking Lot – Look for the ARR Banner and ask for Paulette
Join ARR this Sunday morning (December 7) at Walnut Creek Park for a free beginner skills clinic before the regularly scheduled Sunday morning ride. Arrive early enough to prepare yourself and your bike, the clinic starts promptly at 10:30 and runs until the 11:00 start of the ARR ride.
This months clinic will be conducted by Claire Melton who is …
Single Speed Mountain Biking: My New Favorite Thing
A Bicycle’s Point of View
No shocks, no gears, no clipless pedals, no carbon. “What are you thinking…” some might say, bewildered that I would find such enjoyment out of this bike setup. As backwards and pain inflicting as it seems to want to ride a single speed mountain bike, it really isn’t, my single speed has actually become one of my favorite bikes. Despite not having the benefit of granny gears and suspension, after a month of riding this way I honestly do not miss those perceived advantages. Today I did an 18 mile mountain bike ride and experienced no pain whatsoever afterwards. I chose Northshore Trail, located in Grapevine, Texas which is the hardest trail in my surrounding area. I wanted to see if a single speed bicycle could stack up to the most monstrous climbs and rock gardens that I could throw at it. Surprisingly, I did a lot less …
Pics And Recap Of The 6th Annual Black Friday Ride
Bike Friendly Richardson
For the 6th year, bike riders from all over the north Dallas area gathered for Bike Friendly Richardson‘s annual Black Friday Ride. Each year, to celebrate the anniversary of our bike group, we launch the holiday season with what matters the most: having a nice, casual ride around town. No pressure. No shopping malls. No discount stores. No long lines. No angry people. Just a bunch of folks, enjoying the fresh air and a beautiful day.
Today, over 20 people gathered in front of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Richardson. We took a slow, mostly flat, ride around some of the …
Thursday Nights Under the Lights with TCW
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Thursday, December 4, 2014
6:00 PM
Texas Cycle Werks
5300 South Mopac Expressway #501, Austin, TX
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Thursday leaving from the shop in south Austin and heading out to the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Rides vary in length and difficulty based on who all shows up and wants to do what.
These rides happen every Thursday with wheels-down at 6pm, weather permitting. Of course in the Winter months, you will …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Volunteer Appreciation Ride Reimer's Ranch – Dripping Springs, TX: When: Sat Dec 6, 2014 11am … http://t.co/pPIl2kjagL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 28, 2014
New Bike Event: Highlander 'Cross Cup – Waco, TX: When: Sat Dec 13, 2014 10am to 4:30pmÂ
CSTWho: Texas Bicycli… http://t.co/MSRnBE7HT0— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 28, 2014
New Bike Event: Highlander 'Cross Cup – Waco, TX: When: Sun Dec 14, 2014 10am to 4:30pmÂ
CSTWhere: 4601 N 19th… http://t.co/801Symd3Rt— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 28, 2014
New Bike Event: Mountain Biking Social Ride – Millican, TX: When: Tue Dec 2, 2014 6pm to 8pmÂ
CSTWho: Texas Bi… http://t.co/W7pBLzFPL0— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 28, 2014
Tweets
Austin FrankenBike # 112 ~ November 29th, 10am-4pm – at Bikealot, 4418 Pack Saddle Pass, ATX 78745 – This Saturday!
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) November 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/thejurgy/status/538440204441620480
Another super successful black Friday ride with @ShamaCycles ! My third one and not my last!
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) November 28, 2014
Come work your turkey off on the Katy Trail! It's a gorgeous day out here. pic.twitter.com/6KDLMZw1sl
— Katy Trail (@KatyTrail) November 28, 2014
Great day when you run into the @rocketelectrics tour with @BikeTexas at Butler Park. pic.twitter.com/bVvvhLYzhB
— woombikesUSA (@woombikesUSA) November 28, 2014
https://twitter.com/bikenoob/status/538414746358513664
Notification: Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Friday Ride (Road) @ Weekly from 9am to 12pm on Friday (Austin Bike … http://t.co/hTH1njwOUo
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) November 28, 2014
All details for our Austin Cyclocross Cup Finale, Quest ATX CX Challenge. FREE Food for all registered racers,… http://t.co/PO4kGfSzQ4
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) November 28, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Guided Mountain Bike Ride – Smithville, TX, Nov 30, 2014 10:00AM – Buescher State Park, Park Road 1-C, Smithville, TX 78957
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 28, 2014
2 Day Alert: Four Pedals of the Rose Endurance 150 Series – Tyler, TX, Nov 30, 2014 02:00PM – 3900 University Blvd, The University of Te
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 28, 2014