Texas Bicycling News July 9th
Across Central Texas
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Copperas Cove
Bike-Run Central Texas
Join the dozens of bicyclists and runners seen each weekend on the roads around Copperas Cove along with miles and miles of deserted roads perfect for avid bikers and runners – or beginners.
Taking advantage of the area’s popularity with bicyclists, Copperas Cove has long been recognized and promoted as the bike/run center of Central Texas.
On any given weekend in Cove, there are 100-200 bicyclists using Cove as a jumping off spot for bike and run tours on farm-to-market and county roads. Cove is in the middle of miles of scenic, well-maintained, traffic-free paved roads.
There are at least 25 bicycle routes ranging in …
FWMBA News
Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association      fwmba.org
Our next event will be the FWMBA FAT TIRE FESTIVAL. We are working on the details now and will have a date very soon.
This Week’s Activities
Fort Worth Bicycling Association      www.fwbaclub.org
Peach Pedal
Saturday, July 11, 2015 7:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Marina
Saturday, July 11, 2015 9:00 am
Joe Pool Lake Lynn Creek Marina
Country Cool Breeze
Sunday, July 12, 2015 8:00 am
Arlington: Sublett and 287
The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 9:00 am
Ft Worth: Christ Lutheran Church
Watermelon Waltz
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 6:00 pm
Everman: Jerry’s Place
Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, July 16, 2015 8:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street
The Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA
Bicycling Beaumont, Texas’ Tyrrell Park CatTail Marsh Fitness Trail
Bicycle Sports
Bicycling Public Lands in SE Tx
Bicycle Sports
Piney Woods of SouthEast Texas are beautiful year ’round for cycling. please, leave no trace out of courtesy to others.
Trinity River Bike Ride C 070515
John Kraemer
A JPKInxpot bike riding adventure along the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas.
Trinity River Bike Ride B 070515
John Kraemer
Mountain Biking CP TX
Robbin Mosher
Biking through the Cedar Park Cave Preserve Trail. Fork mounted GoPro Cam.
Mountain Biking Fail angle 2 – Jumping the drop at Boulder Park in Dallas Tx
Jared Parker
Here is a view of me going to slow and not actually jumping the drop at boulder park.
GoPro: Downhill Mountain Bike – Arbor Hills
Shaun Ehret
City Of Houston Looks At Ways To Get More People On Bikes
By: Gail Delaughter      www.houstonpublicmedia.org
The city has just wrapped up its first round of public hearings on proposed changes to Houston’s bike plan. As the city continues to grow, officials say one of the goals is to get more people to try cycling.
https://soundcloud.com/hpmnews887/city-of-houston-looks-at-ways
The proposed changes to Houston’s Bike Plan would be the first in over 20 years. Appearing on Houston Matters, Planning and Development Director Patrick Walsh says they’re looking at …
Bike Austin Spearheading Campaign for Right Sizing on More City Streets
www.twcnews.com
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Some cyclists are asking the City of Austin to invest in more bike lanes.
Bike Austin, which promotes biking as transportation, is spearheading the campaign for “Right Sizing” Austin’s streets.
Right Sizing is a safety improvement plan. It’s designed to make street lanes more narrow, install dedicated turning lanes, and put bike lanes where they’re needed.
A city study found these improvements could reduce accidents by as much as 38 percent.
Bike Austin estimates it could get 20-thousand cars out of downtown Austin every day.
“So you take four …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Nick's Mission Time Trials – New Boston, TX http://t.co/VEHvCPXCS5http://t.co/svNq63Ir2R
Nick's Mi… http://t.co/ttYBtFLvV4
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
New Event Dollar Night at the $uperdrome – Frisco, TX http://t.co/VLfrTxgRvvhttp://t.co/vrODrNuEDJ
5-LAP SCR… http://t.co/h1JnCjRVwY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
New Event Sun And Ski Summer Criterium – Richardson, TX http://t.co/j7u02IKotUhttp://t.co/LeYyv7ljU9
See the… http://t.co/5AJd6aasYV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/ElevateCycling/status/619347163533832192
Kevin and Colin take 2nd and 3rd behind Heath Blackgrove at the Driveway Bike Race Series #HeathySandwich Castelli… http://t.co/foJdny5rXp
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) July 10, 2015
Road racing is starting up again here in Texas next weekend, I guess my off season is over time to get back to business I mean riding
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 10, 2015
After being told for sever years to ride the Peach Pedal ride I will have my chance this Saturday, should be fun
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 10, 2015
3rd at the local Thu TT. Might need 2 break out the aero equipment next time! @PBMCoaching @CobbCycling @paragontrain pic.twitter.com/ZXsE3gfMHw
— Mark Saroni (@MarkSaroni) July 10, 2015
A Race Results
P 1/2/3
King Racing Week 18
Fair Park Series1 Jeff LaBauve 1 M Gs Tenzing
2 Grayson Keppler 1 M… http://t.co/CulzwtMYfJ— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 10, 2015
#bohemoes #badass #bike #ride https://t.co/SaKxNDCy3D
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) July 10, 2015
#bohemoes #badass #bike #ride https://t.co/Q3jtg6MHP5
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) July 10, 2015
B Results
Cat 3/4 Jrs 3/4 Women's Open
Fair Park Series
Week 181 Evan Bausbacher 3 M Matrix/Rbm
2 Shawn… http://t.co/CX6ycN8BoC— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/619293943021371396
Why do you bike? #WeLoveBetsy #BikeFw #WeRideHere #StopMs #BikeMS #FortWorth @mayorbetsyprice #LETSRIDE https://t.co/4oxMdPBDXa
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) July 9, 2015
Get inspired and start your own cycling adventure with us Saturday at #WomensRideDay!http://t.co/P2MzO2kSo9http://t.co/yjHCLMI9OJ
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 9, 2015
Foch St #fortworth #motherssign #cycling https://t.co/dJTn7GVSx8
— Kyle Istook (@kyleistook) July 9, 2015
This is first segment completed with TIGER grant funding. Five more to go.
— Janice Evans (@Jevansdavis) July 9, 2015
MYR @AnniseParker at opening of new hike & Bike trail segment along White Oak Bayou. Can't wait to use it! pic.twitter.com/3SFP5ZINqs
— Janice Evans (@Jevansdavis) July 9, 2015
With @parksbyyou opening New White Oak Bayou Bike Path. Beautiful & useful transportation options for Houston. pic.twitter.com/E90rKhlcO8
— Lane Lewis (@LaneLewis) July 9, 2015
Texas Cyclocross Project- 2015 Free Cyclocross Youth/Junior Program Registration & Kick Off Parent Orientation on… http://t.co/nNu7fxRnS0
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) July 9, 2015
Mayor @AnniseParker helps us open a new segment of White Oak #BayouGreenway
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) July 9, 2015
Houston's comfortable bike network continues to grow with today's ribbon cutting for new trail on White Oak pic.twitter.com/joal7RCg7Q
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) July 9, 2015
Hey, San Antonio! See you July 18th, 10am-4pm, at Christopher Columbus Italian Society – 201 Piazza Italia, SATX 78207. Save me a meatball!
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) July 9, 2015
5:00am donut ride #ReasonsWeCrawlOutofBed @OsbornesCycling @CrazyCatCyclery @VisitElPasoTX @velopaso @BikeTexas pic.twitter.com/GQQW4YodZR
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) July 9, 2015
Join the fun! 20 mile, No-drop Group Ride THIS Sunday! https://t.co/MSPq76cTOK pic.twitter.com/9y2IKbtvkz
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) July 9, 2015
A cycle & pedestrian lane on the Queen Isabela Causeway? Cameron County RMA chief Pete Sepulveda discusses the plan. @RGVPublicRadio 7:41AM
— Rio Grande Guardian (@RioGGuardian) July 9, 2015
Great ride tonight with my Dirt Side Sisters! Chipping away at the challenges Big Cedar has to offer,… https://t.co/7MgMUF3L5p
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) July 9, 2015
La Vuelta Juarez 2015 final mile #cyclists @velopaso @CrazyCatCyclery @crankbrothers @txbikeracing @AtomCyclist https://t.co/NzpDjpMhNu
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) July 9, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: David's Ride – McQueeny, TX, Jul 11, 2015 07:00AM – McQueeney Baptist Church, 201 Schumann Road, McQueeney, TX(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Peach Pedal – Weatherford, TX, Jul 11, 2015 07:30AM – Weatherford High School, 2121 Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX 76087, Uni
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Jul 11, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course – Hockley, TX, Jul 11, 2015 07:30AM – 17560 Roberts Rd, Hockley,, Hockley, TX(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Castroville Ride – San Antonio, TX, Jul 11, 2015 08:00AM – 15355 W FM 471, San Antonio, TX, 78253, United States(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Finish the Ride – Tulia, TX, Jul 11, 2015 08:00AM – Tulia High School, 501 Hornet Place, Tulia, TX (CST) http://t.co/4igzUjjPKj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour De Dallas – Dallas, TX, Jul 11, 2015 10:00AM – Ozona Grill & Bar – 4615 Greenville Avenue – Dallas, TX 75206(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Houston Sports Park Crit Series – Houston, TX, Jul 11, 2015 03:00PM – 12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045, USA(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Atomic Time Trial Series – Houston, TX, Jul 11, 2015 05:00PM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 9, 2015