Texas Cycling News May 31st
Spokes bring hope to needy students
By Kyp Shillam      www.crowleystar.net
Third-grader Arthur Hernandez said it best.
“I think my luck has turned around,†said the lanky 9-year-old as he waited for a gift he never dreamed he’d get. “I’ve never had a bike before.â€
As row after row of new bicycles were lined up in the Poynter Elementary School gymnasium, Arthur’s excitement grew.
“I don’t know how to ride a bike, but I know I want that green one,†he said, pointing to a bright green BMX which was obviously …
Walnut Creek PARD user survey and conditions update
by Tree Magnet      www.bikemojo.com
Took the family out for a stroll at WC today to check out the carnage and I saw several of these survey signs at various trail heads. I opened up the survey and it was a basic “what do you want in this park?” type questionnaire. I did notice that when it asked “Why do you come to this park?” that “Mountain Biking” was not an option. I filled it in the ‘other’ category but that was a bit of a bummer. If the PARD is asking the park users what they want, let’s tell them. If they only run this survey while …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Go for an easy beginner ride – W. Houston, TX You’re invited to join our Saturday morning, beginners gro… http://t.co/3Sc9tnbtSh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 31, 2015
New Event Saturday Beginner Ride – N. Houston, TX The ride starts from the Performance North Houston store locatio… http://t.co/yuqqyEoK5j
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 31, 2015
New Event Toutant Beauregard Ride – Helotes, TX http://t.co/x8D8yqRq8k
Take the “Scenic Loop†through Grey Fore… http://t.co/1isp6JJx04
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 1, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
A great turn out for the Georgetown Cyclewerx iamspecialized #womensrideday today. The weather was… https://t.co/DFT1kNMo0V
— Kelly Barrientes (@KellyBarrientes) June 1, 2015
Lab mates and Prof Amy Brock send off BME junior Sharwin Khot on his @Texas4000 journey! @AmyBrock_PhD pic.twitter.com/73APhH0eOO
— Texas BME (@UTBiomedical) May 29, 2015
About to hit the road with @Texas4000 on #AtlasRide. Let's #BeatCancer together. Wheels down! pic.twitter.com/GkIoPWqE5C
— Michael Lu (@Mike_413) May 30, 2015
Shout out to the FRI and @TexasScience @Texas4000 riders! #T4K2015 #alaskabound pic.twitter.com/bhygIYR83P
— FRI UT-Austin (@FRI_UT) May 30, 2015
Dylan has begun a brave journey-biking 4000 miles to fight cancer. http://t.co/jtEyE2qczv. @Texas4000 pic.twitter.com/jM2srHzbBt
— CarolynAlbertDonovan (@livingliturgy) May 30, 2015
Riders of all ages participated in the #AtlasRide @Texas4000 today! More pix to come! #Texas #CureCancer pic.twitter.com/HGSdfwKjKT
— Texas Legato Winery (@TxLegato) May 30, 2015
@Texas4000 #atlasride start @jackandadams @highfiveevents pic.twitter.com/HLCQgyWrlG
— Richelle Criswell (@ChelleCriswell) May 31, 2015
29r ride, was fast handled good… A good choice for street urban and flat out trails. About 30 miles… https://t.co/NSJ1Xfn9Bv
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) June 1, 2015
Finished the house move just in time to get in a quick #teamdreamsunsetchasingteam spin and capture… https://t.co/6Bz8cIKZQZ
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) June 1, 2015
We finally have some nice weather in the forecast! Join us tomorrow for our women's ride leaving from Bicycles… http://t.co/aRKOuzIMXS
— Courtney Bach (@CourtneyBach) May 31, 2015
This is how we roll to the domain farmers market. Me with my basket, @doncarlo with his growler… https://t.co/obGLHu6fwT
— Laura Feeney (@lfeeney) May 31, 2015
I'm proud to finish the Giro, 2-for-2 in Grand Tours!
— Chad Haga (@ChadHaga) May 31, 2015
This is how the ladies finished #BikeMonth strong! @ELPBikeMonth @velopaso @CrazyCatCyclery pic.twitter.com/xitYfGDPIr
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) May 31, 2015
Wearing the pink jersey in honor of last day of #Giro pic.twitter.com/lG5CoMoboH
— James Hamric (@HokieinSA) May 31, 2015
Are you ready to ride? @CrazyCatCyclery pic.twitter.com/3vzZGLynTI
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) May 31, 2015
Want a better city for biking? Provide input on discussion forums, interactive map, and take the Bike Plan survey. http://t.co/0EZGyjyhrt
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) May 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/m_vince/status/604997146073538560
Good morning, Austin. pic.twitter.com/wBq9J9wkhQ
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) May 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/604966807762575360
Helped the @BikeRangers clean the #HistoricBattlefieldTrail today! pic.twitter.com/X2y0zzquqX
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 31, 2015
#BikeRangers hicieron limpieza del #HistoricBattlefieldTrail hoy! pic.twitter.com/yh7StOVIE7
— BikeRangers (@BikeRangers) May 31, 2015
#BikeRangers cleaned the #HistoricBattlefieldTrail today! pic.twitter.com/0kxrRGaVaM
— BikeRangers (@BikeRangers) May 31, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Sun & Ski Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX, Jun 02, 2015 05:30PM – 501 S Plano Rd, Richardson Square, 501 S Plano Rd, Ri
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 31, 2015