Texas Bicycling News July 5th
Cycle Miles for Smiles
cyclemilesforsmiles.org
Support us in this 7943 km/4964 mile cycle tour over 58 days (11 rest and 47 cycling days) from Times Square, New York in two big smiles to Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, June 3 to July 28 as we care for the less fortunate and take essential surgical care where it is most needed …
4 July, Saturday Paris, TX
5 July, Sunday Arrive approximately 17:00Â Mercy Ships Tyler, Texas
6 July, Monday Tyler, Texas (Not cycling)
7 July, Tuesday Dallas, Texas*
8 July, Wednesday Ranger, Texas
9 July, Thursday Sweetwater, Texas
10 July, Friday Midland, Texas
11 July, Saturday Pecos, Texas
12 July, Sunday Sierra Blanca, Texas
13 July, Monday Sierra Blanca, Texas*Â (Not cycling)
Wichita man offers help, tools and a willing ear for homeless cyclists
By Oliver Morrison, The Wichita Eagle      www.kansas.com
If each functioning bike speeds along in basically the same way, each broken one has a unique story.
This is a lesson that Alan Kailer, 61, has learned in his first months repairing bikes for the homeless in the parking lot of Open Door on Wednesday mornings. This is the first time in recent memory that bike repairs have been offered at the shelter. Kailer doesn’t see the fancy bike-shop bikes – with expensive parts finely tuned by silver screwdriver – that he rides and was used to fixing. …
… Kailer retired to Wichita last year after 35 years as a corporate lawyer in Dallas, where he was a member of the local bike club. So it was natural for him to join Bike Walk Wichita, the city’s bicycle advocacy organization. When someone asked if anyone would be willing to help repair bikes for the homeless, Kailer volunteered. …
Stick to the Plan
by Ray Garza      rgvcycling.com
We all have good intended plans to do this or that. Mine so happens to be to lose the weight. I really need to do this for medical reasons as I mentioned in my other post (2015 New years Resolution Follow Up). We all struggle to stick with it and sometimes it’s easy for me and other times it’s not. The month of June has been hard for me. Doctor or family visits have taken my off my rhythm but the one thing that I have noticed is that I have developed a battle cry or mantra, “Stick to the Plan!â€.
June has been several Dr Visits to the urologist and that means getting off the bike prior to and after the visits. Add wet weather and family dropping in for visits and you get a recipe for disaster. It’s during these time that I tend to eat more than I should and of the wrong things too. I know I gained two to three pounds and that is the direction I do not …
Cyclists tackle conquer Louisiana terrain in ‘La Vuelta d’Acadiana’ road race
BOBBY ARDOIN| Special to The Advocate      theadvocate.com
ARNAUDVILLE — Many cyclists arrived Sunday shortly after dawn to unload lightweight racing bikes and contemplate their impending attack on the flat St. Landry Parish terrain.
Hours later, smeared with bug spray and sunscreen, the riders gently glided past the starting line along languid Bayou Fuselier, ready to battle a breezeless Acadiana morning smothered in July heat.
Engaging roads with near sea level elevations, the 200 or so riders in the annual La Vuelta d’Acadiana road race weren’t challenged by the steep climbs typical of so many competitive races. …
… Mark Barnett, 49, of Houston, was among a large Texas contingent. Barnett said he too was attracted by an inviting course. …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Mystery Ride – Who's leading this ride? – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSV… http://t.co/4Y1cQcCY3w
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 6, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/617908306913427456
Guess you can call me a sprinkler head. #CoolDown #cycling #biking #houston #texas #pun https://t.co/htCjH0v8Qz
— Margaret Santucci (@santooch93) July 5, 2015
#cycling #BuffaloBayou #downtown #Houston #HTown #texas #runner #triathlete #ironman #TeamShama https://t.co/94nomJXezD
— Ryan Korsgard (@KPRC2Ryan) July 5, 2015
.@jsriggs44 attacking on the final lap! #summercritseries #localbikeracing @ Houston Sports Park https://t.co/6Q1tJuSWXJ
— Allen Kuo (@kuotient) July 6, 2015
Last weekend ride before the work week: went for a 23.5 mile ride. https://t.co/zgrKua5tKS #Strava #Cycling #Specialized
— Maurice Peterson ðŸƒðŸš´ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ (@OregonPioneer) July 6, 2015
Cat 4/5 men! #summercritseries #localbikeracing @ Houston Sports Park https://t.co/Bq6ZLUM2a4
— Allen Kuo (@kuotient) July 5, 2015
Winner winner chicken dinner #summercritseries #localbikeracing @ Houston Sports Park https://t.co/EK7IOZfBai
— Allen Kuo (@kuotient) July 5, 2015
Road bikes off-road and waterfalls and swimming and tacos and mimosas. #adventureAlways… https://t.co/upjjhTnmfB
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) July 5, 2015
Thanks @BSSCX @BSS_Austin for starting and ending your ride with us this morning! #espresso #cycling #longride pic.twitter.com/LLWHmz7WpH
— Stouthaus Coffee Pub (@stouthauscoffee) July 5, 2015
Had an awesome #4thofjuly weekend starting with the #fairparknighter and doing sound for some great… https://t.co/1UGMWQSilS
— Logan DeBorde (@logandj) July 5, 2015
Tour de Fort Worth Kickoff was #Awesome @fitworth @mayorbetsyprice #WeLoveBetsy #BikeFw #WeRideHere… https://t.co/ilB8ciYNm8
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) July 5, 2015
#kolopromo Sunday board meeting #sugartoshiner training https://t.co/Jlf1wFnSOr
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) July 5, 2015
Friends, this is our new logo! Thank you for voting! We're ready to make t-shirts, pins, and stickers! #BikeRangers pic.twitter.com/qTWIUCpfdu
— BikeRangers (@BikeRangers) July 5, 2015
Sunday funday. Out with the Deana and Steve for a morning ride, then watching The Tour. #cycling… https://t.co/ir25OQTwiw
— George Amen (@jore346) July 5, 2015
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Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: KIDS’ MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Austin, TX, Jul 07, 2015 08:30AM – 9901 Farm to Market Rd 1826, 9901 Farm to Market Road 1826, A
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Sun & Ski Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX, Jul 07, 2015 05:30PM – 501 S Plano Rd, Richardson Square, 501 S Plano Rd, Ri
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mountain Biking Social Ride – Millican, TX, Jul 07, 2015 06:00PM – 19851 FM 2154, Millican, TX, 77866, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Jul 07, 2015 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) http://t.co/GMqzBX5rmi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 5, 2015