Texas Bicycling News July 11th
Mad Duck Cyclery
Nothing but suffering and sacrifice on the bike at The Peach Pedal! #thepeachpedal #bikelife #rideabike
Bike safety advocacy group hosts first Bike Safety Saturday
www.timesrecordnews.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Bike maintenance and safety for children was the main focus of the Bike Safe Wichita Falls committee inaugural Bike Safety Saturday at the Hotter’N Hell Hundred building at Second and Scott streets.
For nearly three hours Saturday morning, the committee spent time with children and their parents in attendance teaching them about various cycling techniques such as using hand signals when on the road, safe riding etiquette and proper bicycle care before letting them …
Commuter Stories
BikeHouston
Veon McRenolds uses his bike to go everywhere, but no longer to work. “I am retired, I don’t have to go to work anymore,†he says while standing in the backyard of the Compound on Wheeler Ave, most people will consider to be his workplace.
Veon doesn’t own a car anymore. He takes his bike to go shopping, to meet friends, or even to do long distance traveling. “The only thing that keeps people from cycling to work, school or other destinations is time, but if you are not in a big hurry you can go everywhere you want on a bike in Houston. I even go on my bike when I need to travel out of state and take a plane. I take my bike on the …
The Green Bicycle Initiative of Houston Monthly Workshops
BikeHouston
Hosted by: The Green Bicycle Initiative of Houston
Date and time: The last weekend of every month (check website for specific times).
Location: Bohemeo’s
Cost: $5 for nonmembers, FREE for members
TGBI-logoThere is nothing worse than pulling the old bike out of the garage to realize your chain is rusty or a spoke is broken. Learning some of the basics can keep your bicycle at it’s peak performance and also keep breakdowns from happening and Keep you safe! And whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just beginning, one of the unfortunate aspects we have to deal with is …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Trail Ride And Lunch At On The Border – Plano, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP s… http://t.co/o6uGUFyrxb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 12, 2015
New Event Cresson City Classic – Benbrook, TX http://t.co/Yq9mqz0hOu
***BRING A DOLLAR TO GET THROUGH THE PARK*… http://t.co/mHQtjqbcaI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 12, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/elementina1122/status/620067230643040256
Thank you to everyone that came out for #WomensRideDay! We'll see you next month on August 8 for the next one! pic.twitter.com/NbnxCO62vP
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 12, 2015
Here is a shout out to Daniel Menendez for completing the Triple Bypass today. Wind, rain and hail did not stop… http://t.co/KyztWeJskM
— Pedal Hard (@pedalhardatx) July 12, 2015
Sunday Ride! 8:00 AM Rollout from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. ~60 miles. Chill pace.
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) July 12, 2015
Back in the saddle and remembered how much I missed mountain biking while in Texas. #velocityworx… https://t.co/osV65tm8Zq
— Shearer Lifestyle Solutions (@ShearerSonia) July 12, 2015
It's possible that 20 miles in 95 degrees wasn't such a great idea. Summer bicycling in Texas. Ugh.
— Kathy Vetter 👩ðŸ¼â€ðŸ’»ðŸš´ðŸ¼â€â™€ï¸ðŸ¶ðŸ¥¾ (@30bike) July 11, 2015
Saturday's at the Earn-A-Bike Coop… Fixing it up and learning how to clean my cassette!… https://t.co/VjLaDnNcci
— ELE (@E_Lopez_E) July 11, 2015
So on my ride this morning at the Peach Pedal ride I got a flat, found it to be 5 tacks on my front wheel, several others got flats too
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/pitvins/status/619943829051838464
70 miles of salt. @ La Grange, Texas https://t.co/YdW1C8WYtH
— Caroline Gaynor (@carolinebikes) July 11, 2015
Peach Pedal ride this morning, big crowd pic.twitter.com/nrjEWoxP8W
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 11, 2015
We had fun talking to kids about bike safety and taking them on a group ride in Georgetown this morning… http://t.co/bu3eft6cL5
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) July 11, 2015
Caught up with 2 great friends today. This is something I love about the bike, you can exercise while… https://t.co/BXyVstMplY
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) July 11, 2015
About to go do this fun ride called the Peach Pedal, people have told me its peachy, but I have yet to see a peach pic.twitter.com/8GeYcIiIiZ
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 11, 2015
This sign always makes me #smile ! #mtb #mountainbiking #texasmtb #houston #htx #htown @ Memorial… https://t.co/kqfYrtil80
— David Sanchez (@dondavi) July 11, 2015
Meanwhile…#weekend #getaway #lakepk #possumkindgom #texas #biking https://t.co/qLHxB4o3JU
— Jordan R. (@jordan_chazz) July 11, 2015
Post-biking selfie. @ Spring, Texas https://t.co/pWG5JO87ta
— John P. Needham (@johnpneedham) July 11, 2015
Updated results in the Pedal Hard Tour Challenge. We have some tight races! http://t.co/Aarn2RBg9B
— Pedal Hard (@pedalhardatx) July 11, 2015
Ride bikes – drink beer! #saturdayFraturday @amplifiedaustin rcmhitsquad phenomcycleclub https://t.co/ifn7qGHmj4
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) July 11, 2015
Oh we cute. #bikeCL https://t.co/cI8XK6CUHN
— Allen Kuo (@kuotient) July 11, 2015
Great RIDE with the Velos, Max speed 26MPH thank you Muñoz for the invite. Thank you Mike Ortiz for riding … http://t.co/sEpZc88Qv5
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) July 11, 2015
Morning ride at PK… @SunAndSki @Orbea pic.twitter.com/rYnY0o00T1
— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) July 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/619853163076657152
Mad Duck Crew live & rolling at the peach pedal! Another great ride #ridetolive #rideabike #cycling #bikefamily http://t.co/pFTvSCoQOc
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/619802689212448768
Ian Anderson 3rd at the Driveway in the 3,4's!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) July 11, 2015