Texas Bicycling News June 29th
Z1 Rider Gimbal footage at Reveille Peak Ranch
by Cooper Sellers
My initial run using the Z1 Rider gimbal with my GoPro2. I need to tweak the mounting to keep the gimbal out of frame, as well as make sure the chesty mount is cinched down all the way, but all in all it has some promise!
Cyclists in the Borderland voice concerns
by Selena Madrigal      www.kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, TX- The city of El Paso says drivers, cyclists and pedestrians should all be treated with respect out on the roads. However, many cyclists feel their needs are not understood. El Paso cycle club president Rick Rivas says, “The city has done an excellent job in the progress of getting these bike lanes completed; they have some ways to go.†There are more than 100 miles of marked bike lanes in the city, but there are concerns on how to maintain them. Cyclists say trash on the bike lanes and …
Bicycle community rallies behind injured cyclist, push stricter laws
By: Ashlei King      FOX San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The bicycle community is pushing a message of safety after one of its own is seriously injured.
Friends said Devona Rodriguez, 22, was hit by a car as she tried to turn from Fredericksburg Road to North Flores Street on June 1. Rodriguez’s friends said the driver stopped, but there are conflicted reports on who had the right-of-way.
Rodriguez suffered head trauma and has undergone a number of surgeries.
“She is a really nice young lady, beautiful, cared about …
Biking in Houston; Connecting the Dots with Houston’s Bike Plan – June 30th, Last Formal Evening Meeting
by Christopher Andrews      www.cdandrews.com
It has been over 20 years since the City of Houston has made any changes to the city’s bicycle master plan. For many, the question will be asked “this city has a bike plan?!” For many years alternative infrastructure planning has not been on the radar of many leaders. While Houston’s roadways continued to receive a great deal of attention, alternative modes of transportation were …
Press Release: Texas Cyclocross Project- 2015 Free Cyclocross Program Registration & Kick Off Orientation Announcement.
texascxproject.org
Parents/Supporters,
Hello. We are excited to announce that we have opened our 2015-2016 Texas Cyclocross Project registration. Our free Junior/youth cyclocross clinics/training sessions and parent orientation will take place at our NW Park location on Sunday, August 30th at 10am, please make sure to attend as we will discuss all details of our 2015-2016 program.
Also, make sure to like our Facebook page as this is where we usually post all …
Katy Prairie Conservancy to host range ride July 18
By Carol Brejot, Special to The Rancher      www.yourhoustonnews.com
The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) presents Unplugged Adventure: Range Ride on July 18, where you can cruise historic ranch roads on your bicycle searching for wildlife, big Texas icons like oil wells and cattle and new adventures.
Bring your own bike for an evening range ride on the historic Warren Ranch from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This leisurely ride along ranch roads will be fun for cyclists of all ages, with groups welcome. As the sun goes down, watch the prairie come alive – you might even hear an …
Annual Fourth of July Ride – This Saturday
The Violet Crown Sports Association      violetcrown.org
Continuing the tradition of the last few years we will meet at Thunderbird Coffee at the intersection of Koenig and Woodrow in Beautiful Central Austin at 7:30 AM Saturday July 4th and ride down to historic Lytton Springs TX which makes a loop of around 70 miles. Please don’t park in Thunderbird’s itty bitty parking lot. Hope to see you there.
7/4 and 7/5 rides!
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
SRC!
This Saturday is the 4th of July! Some of us will be joining Nelo’s 4th of July ride — check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/1633783703502246/ If that isn’t your cup of tea, just show up at Cups & Cones for the usual 7:30 am departure to some destination that will be decided on the spot.
Sunday is the Coffee Shop Ride as usual. Last Sunday there …
Bike2Work story: Scott Guptill’s leap of faith
www.bikehouston.org
Are you interested in a good feel Bike2Work story? Let Scott Guptill inspire you. Scott Guptill took a leap of faith after joining BikeHouston’s Bike2Work day into the Galleria area on Thursday May 14th. After that first safe experience in a group, he decided to commute on his bike as much as he can. Multitasking Scott calls it.
Scott Guptill, 31, works as a financial advisor at a bank in the Galleria area. Cycling to work is multitasking for him: doing his daily work-out while getting to work at the same time. Scott says: …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Unplugged Adventure: Range Ride – Hockley, TX http://t.co/fgknjoOqex
Bring out your bike for an eveni… http://t.co/e0GX2MLcW6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 30, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/615699244008275969
Word from the Muenster area is that many of our traditional Red River Riot roads are closed because of washed out… http://t.co/XTguZYsqKi
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 30, 2015
Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate our tenth anniversary in Austin!
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) June 29, 2015
Stolen bikes do come home! Here's how eleven formerly #stolenbikes made it back to their owners, thx to @bikeindex – http://t.co/Ze8YJClHbB
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) June 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/615580842652499968
Proposed changes come to the Hemphill Corridor in District 9:
Tomorrow night, June 30, the Hemphill Corridor… http://t.co/LywlaIG31z
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) June 29, 2015
Pre ride, individual leg week. Burn baby burn, embrace the suck. #headsweat #cycling #mavic… https://t.co/HWSGrxJcno
— George Amen (@jore346) June 29, 2015
Alkek Velodrome schedule for the week and Races added for Friday:
Tonight Open Session 6-8:30ish
Tuesday Open… http://t.co/FTTDdEUosm— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 29, 2015
@BikeHouston #StLukes Health Cancer Center doesn't have bike racks. What can I do to encourage them to change? pic.twitter.com/nxQn2PfMBr
— Margaret Santucci (@santooch93) June 29, 2015
Register for Viva McAllen at http://t.co/06OAG3XXNE hosted by McAllen Crime Stoppers& Presented by H-E-B#LiveMcAllen pic.twitter.com/sVB56YXoX5
— City of McAllen, TX (@CityofMcAllen) June 29, 2015
Still time to register your perspective with the city on our cycling condition. https://t.co/gqxnrXphgJ
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 29, 2015
Last Friday saw many happy faces on 2 wheels. Keep on riding Houston! pic.twitter.com/Bk9JZQH85j
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 29, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Tour de Youth – Dallas, TX to San Antonio, TX, Jul 01, 2015 08:00AM – Southwest Region Conference Headquarters, 2215 Lanark
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Memorial Park Criterium, Jul 01, 2015 05:00PM – Memorial Park Picnic Loop @ Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Houston, TX, US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bicycles Inc. Wednesday Night Crits – Fort Worth, TX, Jul 01, 2015 05:15PM – Jack Newell Drive S and Gravel Road, Forth Wor
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Wednesday Intermediate Ride – College Station, TX, Jul 01, 2015 06:00PM – Military Walk, College Station, TX, 77845, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Easy breezy exploratory ride – UTD area – Richardson, TX, Jul 01, 2015 06:15PM – Mi Cocina – 1370 W Campbell Rd – Richardso
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Wednesday Night Ride – El Paso, TX, Jul 01, 2015 06:45PM – River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club, El PSO, tx(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2015