Texas Cycling News Digest January 29th
Renaissance Man : Chad Haga’s Texas Racing Roots
by Anne Clarrissimeaux, photos compliments of Chad Haga      texasbikeracing.com
While road season in Texas gets set to make a triumphant return in the next few weeks, a Texas-born racer has already begun his season in earnest – and it’s in the upper ranks of international bicycle racing on cycling’s ProTour. Chad Haga, 26, rides for Team Giant-Alpecin (Germany) and spent some time chatting about his upcoming races in some of the sport’s biggest events, life on the pro levels, and how he got from here to there.
As a writer, I could spend hours trying to come up with the best ways to describe Haga myself. Studious, witty, conscientious, humble, quiet, driven, smart … but it’s his self-penned Twitter bio that is perhaps the best description of him: “Bike racer, pianist, book aficionado, mechanical engineer, and …
Denton Rail to Trail headed south.
Corinth Cycling
Bicyclist struck on Broadway taken to hospital
By Jacob Beltran, Staff Writer      www.mysanantonio.com
A man riding a bicycle was hit by a truck Wednesday night on the North Side.
The bicyclist was riding southbound at about 8:30 p.m. on Broadway Street at Burr Road when a pickup hit him on the side, said Mauro Neel, who witnessed the collision.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital to be checked for …
Man says he was hit by car while riding bike
By Annie Cosby      setexasrecord.com
A Harris County man is suing over claims he was injured while riding his bicycle.
Donald Loyd Harrison Jr. filed a lawsuit Dec. 12, 2014, in Galveston County District Court against Fredericka B. Samford, citing negligence.
According to the complaint, Harrison was riding his bicycle northbound on the eastern shoulder of state Highway 146 in Kemah on May 15, 2014, when he was struck by Samford’s vehicle, which was traveling …
Denton Bike-Pedestrian Czar Gets to Work
By Brian Scott      www.nbcdfw.com
(Video)
After only three days on the job, Julie Anderson was starting to realize her real office wouldn’t be in Denton’s city hall but instead on its streets and sidewalks.
“There’s always room for improvement,†Anderson said, looking over the sidewalks along McKinney Street. “You can always improve the connectivity. You can in-fill your sidewalks. You can always make …
Upcoming Events
San Angelo Bicycle Association
02/02/2015 | Mon Road Ride
02/04/2015 | Wed Road Ride
02/09/2015 | Mon Road Ride
02/11/2015 | Wed Road Ride
02/14/2015 | Trail Maintenance
Big Bend Tour
West Texas Cycling Association
Date: February 26, 2015 – March 1, 2015
Location: Big Bend, TX
Contact: JD & Jill Booker 806-473-xxxx
Details: Schedule:
Thursday, February 26- travel to Big Bend, dinner in camp
Friday, February 27- 72 or 45 mile routes with lunch mid-way, dinner in camp
Saturday, February 28- hiking, biking, or sight-seeing on your own schedule, lunch available in camp, dinner at the Basin
Sunday morning-break camp, breakfast at the Basin, travel home
As far as I know the Boquillas crossing is still open & you’ll need your passport to go across the river. The cost will be dependent on how many people go, but I estimate the cost will be $40 or $45/ person. This includes SAG support on Friday’s ride, breakfast and lunch Fri & Sat, dinner on Thurs. & Fri. and tent campsites. If you plan to bring a trailer, you’ll need to get your own site, but we’ll reduce your tour fee. Parking is limited for the tent camping so carpool if possible. Please let me know ASAP if you are planning to go.
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event added: COLLIN CLASSIC – McKinney, TX Jun 13, 2015 08:00AM http://t.co/lbZmeTeJsV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
New Bike Event added: Sun & Ski Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX Mar 10, 2015 05:30PM http://t.co/sPYGDQU8hI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2015
New Bike Event added: Wrangle in Warda – Warda, TX Feb 08, 2015 10:00AM http://t.co/NeSm0rTYTz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2015
New Bike Event added: Bent Wheel Bash – Abilene, TX Mar 29, 2015 08:00AM http://t.co/TVAok6ybpq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2015
New Bike Event added: Road 46.9M/P3/T1.8 Regroup – Sherman, TX Feb 07, 2015 09:00AM http://t.co/EvlRlSOSsz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2015
New Bike Event added: Road P1 and P2 Together – Sherman, TX Feb 14, 2015 09:00AM http://t.co/0tUwDd6BrK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2015
Tweets
Ill be racing in Ceader Hill Feb 8 for the Texas high School Cycling series. Its been since Freshmen year since I… http://t.co/NJ2r7oAJDl
— David Bender (@healthbender) January 30, 2015
I don't just commute by bike, I take the whole office with me… #bikeschool #awol pic.twitter.com/FlwFjIlcvf
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) January 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/560832139466653696
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/560824372995563521
EPC Rides for the upcoming weekend (depending on weather & road conditions)
Saturday, Jan 31 at 8:30 AM
Meet at… http://t.co/3LcYeEv5FS— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) January 29, 2015
#LETSRIDE Super Bowl Sunday from our Arlington Bicycles Inc! #constantcontact Earn your meal! http://t.co/yoVi4PgmiT
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) January 29, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Corinth Cycling Group Rides – Corinth, TX, Jan 31, 2015 08:00AM – North Central Texas College – Corinth, North Corinth Stre
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Clay Walker's Band Against MS Ride – Hockley, TX, Jan 31, 2015 08:00AM – 22602 Hegar Rd, Hockley, TX 77447, USA(CST) http:/
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Harden Dental Team Ride – Corinth, TX, Jan 31, 2015 08:00AM – Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – Houston, TX (West), Jan 31, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Houston,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Miles of DisComfort Marathon – Comfort, TX, Jan 31, 2015 09:00AM – Flat Rock Creek Rd, Comfort, TX 78013, USA(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – Houston, TX (North), Jan 31, 2015 09:00AM – (CST) http://t.co/fGA11fMFwZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Texas Chainring Massacre – Valley View, TX, Jan 31, 2015 09:30AM – 705 S Lee St, Valley View, TX 76272, USA(CST) http://zpr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Groundhog Gravel Grind G3 – Turkey, TX, Jan 31, 2015 11:00AM – Turkey, TX(CST) http://t.co/G4wskrsD9J
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2015