Texas Bicycling News August 6th
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 …
Awaiting expansion, B-Cycle continues to grow in Houston
By Dug Begley      blog.chron.com
Cyclists still face an uphill battle in Houston for better car-free facilities and safer streets, but if bike sharing stats are any indication, the city is picking up speed.
From meager beginnings in 2013 with only three stations, Houston’s B-Cycle system grew quickly because of a private partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, which kicked in $750,000. So far in 2015, city and B-Cycle officials have again reported …
The End Is Near: Texas 4000 Riders Close In On Anchorage, Alaska
by Virgil Howell      www.amitetoday.com
Heads turned as uniformed cyclists peddled their way up Highway 51 through Amite, Louisiana back in June. Who were these strangers? Where were they headed? Was this a flash mob thing? Weren’t flash mobs over?
It was, in fact, the Ozarks team of the Texas 4000 riders. They were making their way—the long way round— to Anchorage, Alaska. Their journey was one of hope, and a mantel new sets of college students took up every year. Over eighteen months, dedicated individuals with strong ties band together to fight a commonality afflicting our species, cancer. Many members of the Texas 4000 have endured the pain of watching a …
Giant USA ‘studying’ online bike sales through dealers
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NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Days after Trek Bicycle announced a plan to sell bikes online, Giant USA told dealers that it is studying a similar “Click and Collect” program in the U.S., but said it has not made a decision about going forward with the plan.
Giant Bicycle already has Click and Connect sales in other markets, including the U.K., where it has operated the system for two years.
“Yes, Giant USA is studying the ‘Click and Collect’ business model that is working very well for Giant retailers and consumers in other countries – so in a way, we already have a good head start in this arena. The way consumers buy bikes and gear is rapidly advancing and we want our retailers to win as the environment changes here in the USA,” read a …
West Alabama Public Meeting Re Cap: Two Choices, Lets Think Carefully…
BikeHouston
It was a full house at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church the evening of July 30th. The crowd was there to hear from the City’s Public Works and Engineering Department on the future of W. Alabama Street, especially how the street will be better designed for people on bicycles. W. Alabama is being re-built all the way from Weslayan to Chenevert. This won’t happen all at once but will be done from 2016 – 2018.
This rebuild is a chance to build a Complete street that is a critical part of Houston’s current and future bicycle network. West Alabama runs east – west through many different neighborhoods and has schools, grocery stores, and …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Battle of San Jacinto Criterium – LaPort, TX http://t.co/xxFFQmRO5Qhttp://t.co/48ULGDfA4l
Sat 9/19… http://t.co/Oj5mwID837
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 7, 2015
New Event Chase the Ace Criterium – Denton, TX http://t.co/e0sJRp1T0Ghttp://t.co/31cB3L0YUc
Sun 9/6/15
7:30 … http://t.co/SODTFyghrJ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 7, 2015
New Event Eagle Ride Day – San Antonio, TX Eagle Ride Day – San Antonio at San Antonio, TX
… http://t.co/zpTUvKqxwg— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 7, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
First time ever I flatted, got lapped @DrivewaySeries. But at least we took care of biz & @elbowzracing won! pic.twitter.com/7pKay4qbSQ
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) August 7, 2015
Men's Pro A Podium
King Racing Week 22
Fair Park Series1 Corey Ray
2 Matt Brady
3 Tyler Cloutier http://t.co/8ZIfBx35p2— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 7, 2015
Women's C Race Results
King Racing Week 22
Fair Park Series1 Ashley Hiatt
2 Whitney Springer
3 Natalie Bartal— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 7, 2015
Men's Pro A Race Results
King Racing Week 22
Fair Park Series1 Corey Ray 1 M Cadence Cyclery
2 Matt Brady 2 M… http://t.co/EyIdj1GbcC— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 7, 2015
Registration is now open for the Texas Cup Battle of San Jacinto Criterium @usacycling #crit #tx #racing @txbikeracing @ElevateCycling
— Local Bike Racing (@RaceLocalHTX) August 6, 2015
Women's B Race Results
King Racing Week 22
Fair Park Series1) Ashley Weaver
2) Carla Keeton— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 7, 2015
Women's C Race Results
King Racing Week 22
Fair Park Series1 Ashley Hiatt
2 Whitney Springer
3 Natalie Bartal— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 7, 2015
Caught these fine fellows grazing this morning. Get out and do work!! #pearlizumi #fujibikes #mavic… https://t.co/3hgFdKmjhQ
— George Amen (@jore346) August 6, 2015
Next #HuttoGroupRide is 8/12! Meet Ride Leader, @camillebap1 for a 6.5 mile ride along #CottonwoodCreekTrail.
RSVP: https://t.co/R53kSK3HWT— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) August 6, 2015
5:00am amazed on my bike #ReasonsWeCrawlOutofBed @velopaso @BikeTexas @VisitElPasoTX @cycling pic.twitter.com/zfSiQwgm86
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) August 6, 2015
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/629297861365108736
Looking for a hot #ride this weekend? How about @bikeaustin​'s Hottest Day of the Year Ride! Ride, eat, party & more! http://t.co/4sbVyXJrXU
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 6, 2015
Have you been riding the trail and noticed some of the changes? Our volunteers are the best! We've been working… http://t.co/CtqoUzyypm
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) August 6, 2015
Paul Waller takes 2nd in the 4's at the Ft Worth Criterium! Dwayne Evans in there for 6th, too!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) August 6, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Red River Bike Rally – Pottsboro, TX, Aug 08, 2015 07:00AM – Tanglewood Resort Hotel • 290 Tanglewood Circle Pottsboro, TX(
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Aug 08, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: Hot Rocks Bike Ride – Rockwall, TX, Aug 08, 2015 07:30AM – Wilkerson-Sanders Stadum, 1201 T.L. Townsend, Rockwall, TX(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: DORBA Beginner Clinic – Garland, TX, Aug 08, 2015 09:00AM – Rowlett Creek Preserve – 2525 Castle Rd, Parking Lot at Castle
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: San Antonio Bike Bash – San Antonio, TX, Aug 08, 2015 04:00PM – San Antonio, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/Luet89GPwf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2015
2 Day Alert: Short'N Sweet MTB-ST Series – Houston, TX, Aug 08, 2015 05:30PM – Houston, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/RO5uJIhCPj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 6, 2015