Texas Bicycling News August 20th
Dallas begins construction 8/19/2015 on temporary trail along White Rock Creek Trail
City of Dallas
(DALLAS) – After recent flooding severely damaged the popular White Rock Creek Trail at Anderson Bonner Park, the Dallas Park and Recreation Department is constructing a temporary asphalt trail that will make hiking and biking along Park Central Drive between Churchill Way and Forest Lane easier for patrons.
“The trail is currently closed due to damage we received during the floods; however, people have been using the grass to go around the damaged retaining wall between Park Central and the trail,” said Oscar Carmona, Dallas Park and …
Brewers pedal 1,400 miles for prostate health awareness; local ride set for Aug. 29
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
The foam hand with one finger extended that Davis Tucker handed me the other day makes me a little squeamish, but the cause is a good one.
He calls it “Don’t fear the finger,†and that finger, of course, is the one a doctor uses to check for prostate cancer. Tucker’s mission is to get 1,400 guys to take that test.
To do that, Davis is leading a group of bicyclists on a 1,400-mile ride from Austin to Denver to encourage people to talk about prostate health. The 14 cyclists will pedal an average of 100 miles a …
Riverbend Work Party – Post Flood #2
GHORBA
Event category: General
Trail: River Bend
Sunday, August 23, 2015 – 7:30am
Time to get the West Loop whipped into shape. Work party this Sunday at 7:30.
Agenda: …
HHH: Plenty for families to enjoy during weekend
by Cindy Kahler Thomas      www.timesrecordnews.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Once upon a time, Hotter’N Hell Hundred was all about endurance, speed and watching the toughest member of the family make it to the finish line. These days almost nobody is just a spectator.
Sure, the ride is the main attraction for the thousands who converge on Wichita Falls each year. But the family atmosphere continues to grow, for both visitors and resident families.
From Thermal Thursdays to a free …
Construction Alters Parking Areas, Traffic Flow
www.utdallas.edu
UT Dallas students, faculty and staff will need to allow extra time and plan accordingly to reach their destinations this fall as summer construction projects have significantly changed parking areas and traffic flow on campus.
During the summer, several parking lots, including A, B, C and D, have been renovated and restriped. Drivers will need to use caution and follow the arrows in lots A, B, C and D, which have one-way traffic lanes in some areas. E-parking was eliminated and converted to green spaces, and striping for other colors also has been adjusted. As the …
8/22 & 8/23 Rides: Mellow Johnny’s Field Trip! Red Horn Coffee Shop!
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday will be the 4th Saturday of the month, and that means field trip time. This month we will join Mellow Johnny’s for their regular rides. There are two ride options depending on how fast and far you want to go. First there is the ‘Middle of the Road Ride’ (MOTR) which departs from Mellow Johnny’s at 8:30 for 30-40 miles at 15-20 mph. Details are here: …
A Shivering Wet Bike Ride With The Village Creek Indian Ghosts
by Durango Texas      durangotexas.blogspot.com
I had not been on my bike for a couple days, and with the current Arctic Blast putting a temporary end to sizzling at above 100, today I thought I would have myself a might fine, very cool, time rolling my wheels with the Village Creek Indian Ghosts.
Well.
I should have heeded pre-bike ride advice I got from Miss Julie, who told me …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event SCCCC Track Championship – Houston, TX http://t.co/3ZCCi4i1mn
2015 Conference Track Championship
2 Da… http://t.co/xtpmTvZYvS— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
New Event SCCCC Track Championship – Houston, TX http://t.co/3ZCCi4i1mn
2015 Conference Track Championship
2 Da… http://t.co/8BSfPKv1f6— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
New Event Southern Elite Cross Training Series – Houston, TX http://t.co/ELg90eWrH7http://t.co/nk5q6tEfbV
Ev… http://t.co/q3lH7CNpDN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
New Event Texas A&M at Millican Reserve – Millican, TX http://t.co/cDfR9vu2gahttp://t.co/cmgYoQ6SFL
Texas A&… http://t.co/xuPVydb5Pb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
New Event Texas A&M at Millican Reserve – Millican, TX http://t.co/cDfR9vu2gahttp://t.co/cmgYoQ6SFL
Texas A&… http://t.co/dMTCTo83Xv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
New Event Source Endurance Texas CX Clinic Tour – Georgetown, TX Source Endurance Texas CX Clinic Tour Austin, TX … http://t.co/bdrcORmveD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
New Event Source Endurance Texas CX Clinic Tour – McKinney, TX Source Endurance Texas CX Clinic Tour McKinney, TX … http://t.co/ewsUQxVOiT
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
So I finally did it today, I was hesitating, procrastinating, waiting, but now I am registered for @HotternHell100 race +2 miles this year
— Jesus (@SrCampy) August 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/BLifeMcKinney/status/634546342711455744
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/634540349629820930
PERFECT day for biking @BikeHouston @BikeTexas pic.twitter.com/CbZaTV9XDW
— Esteban Ortiz (@ortizee21ios08) August 20, 2015
Today's view. This 60 degree weather was such a treat!! Enjoyed every second of it on perfectly tacky… https://t.co/keOoPxX8Tc
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) August 21, 2015
Sold a bike to a firemen buddy. This is the first time he has been on a bike in over 20 years. @… https://t.co/A8TS1swsO4
— George Amen (@jore346) August 20, 2015
#Rogeradotour2015 is sadly coming to an end. @ Texas/Oklahoma State line https://t.co/EQVSJK2FNJ
— Jed Rogers (@jedrogers) August 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikeMartFrisco/status/634414358844469248
A little late, but here are pictures from our summer road training camp in New Mexico in July! http://t.co/41jYqyXaOB
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) August 20, 2015
BikeHouston's Moonlight Ramble Registration is open. Costume prizes, best bike lights, raise money or just ride. https://t.co/JYQ59zX9XB
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 20, 2015
Looky! A brand new El Paso @BCycle station at Oregon & University!#ItsReallyHappening!!! pic.twitter.com/NESTLEqCEU
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) August 20, 2015
Dallas Critical Mass http://t.co/Mv9Z6kSA7Q
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 20, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Aug 22, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Vernon Burnin' Bike Ride – Vernon, TX, Aug 22, 2015 07:30AM – Vernon College, 4400 College Drive, Vernon, TX 76384, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Gotta Ride Bikes Ride – San Antonio, TX, Aug 22, 2015 07:30AM – 4553 North Loop 1604 W #1129, San Antonio, TX, 78249, Unite
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Pre-Fuzzy De-Guiltifying Exercise Ride – Dallas, TX, Aug 22, 2015 08:00AM – White Rock Lake (overlooking the dam) – 2138 Wi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Odessa to Goldsmith Ride – Odessa, TX, Aug 22, 2015 08:00AM – Odessa, TX, United States(CST) http://t.co/R27xq8ud5x
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Lower Valley Ramble – Clint, TX, Aug 22, 2015 08:45AM – Cotton Eyed Joe's Restaurant (1591 N FM 1110 Rd, Clint, TX 79836)(C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – Houston, TX (North), Aug 22, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (4750 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX, U
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – Houston, TX, Aug 22, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Masters and Juniors Regionals – Houston, TX, Aug 22, 2015 09:00AM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084, U
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Off Road Trails at Rowlett Creek Preserve – Garland, TX, Aug 22, 2015 09:00AM – Rowlett Creek Preserve – 2525 Castle Rd, Pa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015
2 Day Alert: Short'N Sweet MTB-ST Series – Houston, TX, Aug 22, 2015 05:30PM – Houston, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/7PEleg6Hwq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 20, 2015