Texas Bicycling News December 4th
Cross Under the Lights Lap 1 Nov 19
by dirterDarryl
@331miles via Twitter
Video of course that I practice raced for 50 mins last night. 5 of these fast “A” guys lapped me, a “C”.
Trails North of Austin
AustinBike.com
Brushy Creek Regional Trail
The Brushy Creek Regional Trail is a great example of the trail builders working with the city to get more singletrack for biking cut into the Austin area.
The trail consists of multiple sections, including “Mulligan”, near the golf course, “Picnic” which is along the creek and “Deception”, the largest of the trails.
The Picnic and Mulligan are about 1.75M total between the two, with Deception being the …
http://www.austinbike.com/images/trails/brushycreek/trailpics/x-cover.JPG
Teen charged for bicyclist’s death in DWI accident
by Action 4 News Staff      www.valleycentral.com/
A teen remains behind under more than half a million dollars in bonds following a fatal DWI accident that claimed a bicyclist’s life in Mission.
Mission police arrested 18-year-old Fabian De Leon, Jr. on Thanksgiving Day.
Investigators reported that De Leon was driving a white Jeep Cherokee when he hit a bicyclist off 2nd Street and Conway Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Officers found 69-year-old bicyclist Miguel Gonzalez injured and bleeding.
De Leon allegedly told police that the elderly bicyclist “cut in front” of his SUV and …
Come Ride In Richardson’s 42nd Annual Christmas Parade
Bike Friendly Richardson
Bike Friendly Richardson will be participating in City of Richardson’s 42nd Annual Christmas Parade, and we want YOU to participate. Grab the family, decorate your bikes and meet us this Saturday morning. The pace is …
Trail Maintenance
San Angelo Bicycle Association
Date(s) – 12/13/2014
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: SA State Park South
Join the volunteer crew to do trail maintenance on the second Saturday of every month. Meet at the South Shore Entrance at the San Angelo State Park.
Burleson and Beyond
Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Club Weekly Ride
Every Thursday from January 05, 2012 to December 25, 2014 at 9:00 am
Next Ride: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:00 am
Enjoy the quiet, beautiful rural roads of Johnson County with lots of shade in the hot summer months. Routes of 40-54 miles are available and no one gets left behind. We usually eat after the ride. Fun had by all. Come join us. 8 am start during the summer (May through September); 9am otherwise (October – April).
Bike World – Monica Caban
Bike World
Bike World customer Monica Caban was struck by a car during a training ride two years ago. She was told she was paralyzed from the waist down and would never walk again. Monica has made a tremendous recovery which allowed her to regain the ability of walking. Now she is moving onto her next challenge, to get back on the bicycle. We have set her up with a new Trek and she will be riding in no time. Monica is …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: The Excruciation Exam – Warda, TX: When: Sat Jan 3, 2015 7:30am to 1pmÂ
CSTWho: Texas Bicyclin… http://t.co/EStvePmkik— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2014
Tweets
Bike thieves target of Austin police initiative: http://t.co/gLShy9mJOg pic.twitter.com/8a8xExMt1l
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) December 5, 2014
https://twitter.com/MitchellGSides/status/540713978079367169
Thanks @TTFAustin @austintexasgov @austinparksfdn @AustinCityParks for new Southern Walnut Creek Trail. Mostly bikers + a few of us hikers.
— Michael Barnes (@outandabout) November 30, 2014
Bike Shop Coordinator / Department Supervisor: Retail Concepts Inc., d.b.a. Sun & Ski- http://t.co/zDfWNBpn5a
— Bicycle Jobs (@bicyclejobs) December 5, 2014
I heard that the Quest ATX CX Challenge p/b Division One is going to have a flyover… It's going to be epic… http://t.co/kRtiqcFbjX
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) December 4, 2014
Route @SundayStreetHTX B-stations to check in and out bikes along route. Group ride here >>http://t.co/pOfHl3W4Tq pic.twitter.com/bSnfnH98dR
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) December 4, 2014
Who says riding through sand is easy? Bloopers from a mountain bike race. http://t.co/CM4nRGXgUt
— BikeRide (@bikeride) December 4, 2014
Check out Austin Post's December Bike Event Roundup – so many great rides scheduled! See y'all out there?http://t.co/Rk15G0kL22
— reQwip (@reQwip) December 4, 2014
A difficult challenge in bicycle education is trying to avoid victim blaming while at same time help others avoid preventable crashes.
— Eliot Landrum (@EliotLandrum) December 4, 2014
Come ride in the parade with us!
Builders, ride your bikes, let people see your work in action! http://t.co/1Ms8b1CBPC— Texas Bicycle & Beer (@texasbikebeer) December 4, 2014
All of these bikes are going on a road trip of their own-to 300+ deserving kids! The story on @KVUE… http://t.co/IuajeEyckO
— Tina Shively (@TinaShively) December 4, 2014
ATTENTION Sansom 66rrs…It looks like weather for this weekend will work out okay but we don't know for sure… http://t.co/qJGuMFLo0Z
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 4, 2014
Come Ride In Richardson’s 42nd Annual Christmas Parade http://t.co/NMwDplyVgf
— Bike Richardson TX (@BikeRichardson) December 4, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Sansom 66 – Fort Worth, TX, Dec 06, 2014 08:00AM – 2500 Roberts Cutoff Road, Inspiration Point, Fort Worth, TX(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2014
2 Day Alert: Mission to Mission Charity Bike Tour – San Antonio, TX, Dec 06, 2014 08:30AM – VFW Blvd, San Antonio, TX, USA(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2014
2 Day Alert: The Holidaze Marathon at Camp Eagle – Rocksprings, TX, Dec 06, 2014 09:00AM – 6424 Hackberry Rd, Rocksprings, TX 78880, USA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2014
2 Day Alert: CCCx Copperas Cove Cyclo-cross – Copperas Cove, TX, Dec 06, 2014 09:30AM – 1878 Post Office Rd, Copperas Cove, TX 76522, US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2014
2 Day Alert: Valley Loop, Dec 06, 2014 10:00AM – La Union (NM 28 at Mercantil / Vinton Rd, La Union, NM 88021)(CST) http://t.co/lFR9B6DZZL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2014
2 Day Alert: Volunteer Appreciation Ride Reimer's Ranch – Dripping Springs, TX, Dec 06, 2014 11:00AM – Hamilton Cross, Dripping Springs,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2014