Texas Bicycle News July 10th
A journey of hope: Reaching mile 1,700
By Josh Harville      www.yourstephenvilletx.com
Stephenville had the pleasure of hosting the southern route of The Journey of Hope’s philanthropic bike race sponsored by the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity. So far the men have raised $560,000 of their $600,000 goal to raise awareness of Americans with disabilities.
The Journey of Hope started in Los Angeles and crosses the country ending in the nation’s capital of Washington D.C. The fraternity members each pledge to raise $5,500 to ride in the 62-day, 3,700 mile journey across the …
Texas Man Asks Cop Why He’s on His Property, “It’s My Property Right Now,†Cop Says Before Assaulting Him
by: Cassandra Fairbanks      photographyisnotacrime.com
An Orange, Texas police officer was caught on his body camera assaulting a homeowner, when the man questioned why the officer was on his property.
Officer Dylan Mulhollan had pulled over a man on a bicycle over on Ronald Warnell’s property for not having a reflector. When Warnell wanted to know what was going on, and why the officer was there, things escalated quickly. …
Bike Safe Rodeo In Downtown Wichita Falls This Weekend
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Wichita Falls, TX – Bicyclists young and old are invited to the Wichita Falls Bicycling Club and the Wichita County Medical Alliance Bike Safe rodeo this weekend.
The event comes as hundreds, if not thousands, of riders are beginning to train for the Hotter’N Hell 100 bike race.
In the city there are no designated bike lanes and in recent months, bicyclist have found riding on city streets to be dangerous.
Les Akins, an avid cyclist in Wichita falls is the latest victim.
“I’m alive and I understand that I shouldn’t be,” said Les.
We first told you his story in February after being struck by a …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Take no Prisoners – College Station, TX http://t.co/B774mlbo9D
Smokin’ fast, hard ride at an aggressi… http://t.co/eJ2SYCwa8r
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 10, 2015
New Event Toutant Beauregard Ride – Helotes, TX http://t.co/69R99SQhyR
Come join us for a farewell ride for And… http://t.co/rV2PU10FUs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 10, 2015
New Event FREE CLINIC BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE – Houston, TX (West) July 16, 2015 at 06:00PM http://t.co/VpiTI1cJ49
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 11, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Raul Alcala Challenge-Gran Fondo Brownsville August 23, route will go to South Padre Island crossing causeway twice! pic.twitter.com/W3fxBeTuox
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) July 11, 2015
Rolling with the neighbors #bicycle #biking #commute #cycling #random #ride #adventures #Houston @… https://t.co/3iPiLIrsQi
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) July 11, 2015
It was build-your-own-bike-rack-day at the @elbowzracing #bcsuperweek HQ today. #diy #chevy… https://t.co/YCZoAVmfV8
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) July 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/619679270789640192
Today in the Duval bike lane: a UPS truck. And some trash cans. And somebody's freaking SUV, despite the No Parking signs. Reading is hard.
— Su Wilcox (@cheekysu) July 11, 2015
#fbf to this spring, the first year I ever fully committed to the #tmbra #mtb series and had an… https://t.co/RM4ffdom2w
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) July 10, 2015
Hello Texas! Welcome to TrailHUB – Austin Ridge Riders for Mountain Biking in Texas via http://t.co/pf6a1s2gSQ @texastourism @ARR_MTB
— TrailHUB (@trail_hub) July 10, 2015
If you like jalapeños, biking, and 100 degree Texas days, this is the ride for you! pic.twitter.com/Gih76gxjIn
— Sarah Nelson (@Sarah_E_Nelson) July 10, 2015
Another great long with great company. Rode 50 miles with a stop at the Donut place, hat to get some fuel t… http://t.co/UfvmKnG768
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) July 10, 2015
@BikeHutto Finds a Home in Creekside Park through Local Adopt-A-Spot Program http://t.co/4lkzNEhnAI pic.twitter.com/PiDmfuZL54
— Jessica Romigh (@JessicaRomigh) July 10, 2015
#ChallengeAFriendFriday! Challenge a friend to ride this wknd.Enter your miles http://t.co/cYnKbPQFtf @peopleforbikes pic.twitter.com/p9bv56cSZS
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) July 10, 2015
Packing for #MTBnats! Race day #kitgrid. https://t.co/jtnCpCA8BD
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) July 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/619568701390589952
What bike is right for you, and where can you buy it? via @sarahrufca @HoustoniaMag http://t.co/6JxsiBZdEQ
— Critical Mass Hou (@MassHouston) July 10, 2015
A Guide to Houston’s Bike Clubs http://t.co/GZ1LVaxH4K @MassHouston @BikeHouston
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 10, 2015
Hotter 'N Hell Training Series: Part 1 http://t.co/ojfJkWz69S
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) July 10, 2015
After a nice ride a little break to chat. ..more trail riding on last night's group ride http://t.co/gqh4PLAlL7
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) July 10, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Tour de Cypress Creek "Beginner" Saturday Ride – Cypress, TX, Jul 12, 2015 07:45AM – 10935 Glenway Dr., Cypress, TX(CST) ht
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 10, 2015
2 Day Alert: Comfort Ride – Comfort, TX, Jul 12, 2015 08:00AM – Comfort City Park, Comfort, TX(CST) http://t.co/AX40Dvrkqd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 10, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mystery Ride – Who's leading this ride? – Dallas, TX, Jul 12, 2015 09:30AM – The Lake House – 7510 East Northwest Highway D
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 10, 2015