Texas Bicycling News August 9th
Does no one care about an injured rider on the trail?
by losojos      bicycleaustin.info
Granted, I was passed by more joggers (a runner basically caused this) than cyclists, but as I stood bleeding from my face, every single person simply passed by with eyes straight forward.
I had just face planted after dodging a runner, then having my front wheel catch the small gap of a runoff, causing me to endo, full force onto my face. I don’t think any passerby could have done anything, but, if I were to see someone injured, I would stop to at least offer something. I still had to bike 2 miles to …
El Paso’s bike-share program launching in September
By David Hernandez / El Paso Times
El Paso’s bike-share program, which has faced delays and setbacks, is slated to launch early next month, officials said.
The $720,000 program will roll out in early September and will include 80 bikes and eight solar-powered stations throughout Downtown and near the University of Texas at El Paso, said Raymond Telles, director of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, which oversees the project.
The bicycle system will allow people to rent a bike at one station and return it at any other station, similar to those in other major cities throughout the …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Somerset Lytle Circle – Somerset, TX Somerset Lytle Circle.
Wheels down at 7:30.
Meet at the park in S… http://t.co/DRIAbxjEuc— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2015
New Event Thorns N Roses – Tyler, TX Thorns N Roses at Tyler, TXhttp://t.co/gyFzLvcGro All the United Way! 75 m… http://t.co/SUxIhi6HW1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2015
New Event New and Improved Castroville Ride – Castroville, TX Start location:  Sammy’s in Castroville.
Start time… http://t.co/enSnogWZNt— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2015
New Event Leon Creek from Ingram Park and Ride – San Antonio, TX 8am
Ingram Park and Ride
Join Amanda for a smoo… http://t.co/WAJ6bOXzGW— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2015
New Event Big Steamer – Corinth, TX Big Steamer training ride. Ride departs in NCTC parking lot across from Angel… http://t.co/CSVq1lnQ8C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Michael Sheehan takes the win at day two of the San Antonio Bike Bash! http://t.co/9EIvRT1wLy
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) August 9, 2015
Infographic: Bike Back to School http://t.co/Yz646YEL21 pic.twitter.com/WIUEWMyb1F
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 10, 2015
Fantastic shots from the inaugural San Antonio #BikeBash over the weekend. Check it out. http://t.co/RrIXadCNWq pic.twitter.com/ddnwI4Sci6
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) August 9, 2015
Beginner crew at the Mamma Jamma training ride with @bikeaustin coach Preston Tyree. pic.twitter.com/mmFJdNh9zz
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) August 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/rcaster/status/630450827610718209
https://twitter.com/katrenadrake/status/630499223004274688
One day I'll actually own the "team" kit. #cycling #pinnarello #rideday #texas #fromwhereIride… https://t.co/ZGqhFaKERr
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) August 9, 2015
Another day that ends in Y, and another youth cycling camp! usacycling @ Midwestern State University https://t.co/ibglT3MlCp
— David Wenger (@wengernation) August 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/630476101521903616
Breakaway at the Jelly and Jam San Antonio racing crit. #garmin #mavic #fujibikes #pearlizumi… https://t.co/MfCUV1yksh
— George Amen (@jore346) August 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/630409969259704320
Early morning ride with the wife before we go and watch the Jelly and Jam crits downtown San Antonio.… https://t.co/J26aZErBSK
— George Amen (@jore346) August 9, 2015
Important information about RAT routes posted today. https://t.co/vxpNeW5Jpz http://t.co/5c7k71u2Fb
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) August 9, 2015
12ft cars lanes and a 4.5ft bike lane on the newly reconstructed part of Alameda – could use a nice buffer… #HINT pic.twitter.com/2pcgyWQYdl
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) August 9, 2015
Ok my Garmin had a temp of 106 during the race…we are officially crazy… https://t.co/swKea7v7ht
— Texas racing (@TxGoneRiding) August 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/630233585279045632
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: USAC Regional Talent ID Camp – Wichita Falls, TX, Aug 11, 2015 08:00AM – Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Boulevard,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Sun & Ski Tuesday Night Crit – Richardson, TX, Aug 11, 2015 05:30PM – 501 S Plano Rd, Richardson Square, 501 S Plano Rd, Ri
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tree of Live Criterium – New Braunfels, TX, Aug 11, 2015 06:00PM – 5513 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2015
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Aug 11, 2015 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) http://t.co/11S3bLLxFg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2015