Texas Bicycling News August 21st
Trail provides safe routes
by Sally Boswell      theparisnews.com
Safe Routes to School connects students to campuses
The Trail de Paris is a little bigger, just in time for the start of school.
The trail — a nearly 6-mile paved path running from 8th St. S.E. east to the city limits and connecting with the Reno Rail Trail — has branched out into several neighborhoods with the help of grants awarded to make safe paths for students bicycling and walking to schools.
“The final piece of the PISD Safe Routes to School Grants, which was awarded in 2010 to Justiss Elementary and Crockett Intermediate schools, has been completed,†said Earl Erickson, chairman of the …
Endurance House to open in Wichita Falls
by John Ingle      www.timesrecordnews.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Living an active lifestyle has been a hallmark of Mark and Valerie Pinson for quite some time now, especially when it comes to running and cycling.
The couple will take that love of endurance activities and parlay it into niche running, cycling and triathlon sports store Endurance House of Wichita Falls located at 5007 Taft Blvd. off Southwest Parkway. It will be the 15th Endurance House store in the country, and is expected to open in early October.
“It started out with me wanting to bring something to Wichita Falls in the specialty running sector,†Valerie, an …
Bike Festival to Support Cycling School
by Joan Vinson      therivardreport.com
Bicycling can be a lifestyle, a mode of transportation, or a recreational getaway. No matter what your relationship is with your bike – or a rental – it requires both physical and mental effort. One year from now, San Antonians will have BScuela, a school that will foster those relationships by teaching interested community members everything from bicycle safety and maintenance to proper road etiquette and nutrition.
Local cycling activist Cristian Sandoval co-founded Earn-A-Bike Co-op (EAB), a local bicycle outreach organization that offers …
There a few Texas bike shops. Should be more!
NBDA releases list of America’s Best Bike Shops
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
COSTA MESA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association has released its third annual list of America’s Best Bike Shops.
The dealers’ association chooses the top shops from among applicants, who are awarded points based on their application and the results of a visit by an anonymous “mystery shopper.” Applicants must be independent bicycle stores with a physical store open to the public that sells bicycles, parts, accessories, and has a service department. Half of a store’s total sales must be related to bicycles, and …
Brazos River Bike Rally set for Sept. 5
www.fbherald.com
On Saturday, Sept. 5, Missouri City residents are invited to partner with elected officials, area businesses and bicycle enthusiasts from across the Houston-area for the City’s second annual bike ride: The Brazos River Bike Rally. Beginning at the Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr., cyclists will have the opportunity to participate in a …
Taking A Cool Bike Ride Around My Woodhaven Country Club Neighborhood
by Durango Texas      durangotexas.blogspot.com
Weeks ago I decided the 100 degree HEAT had rendered rolling my bike wheels in my mostly unshaded neighborhood no longer feasible.
Today, what with the month early arrival of fall temperatures, I took my …
Come See Us at Hotter’n Hell 2015
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For over a decade, BikeTexas staff have made the six-hour trip from our home base in Austin to Wichita Falls to attend the largest cycling event in our great state: the Hotter’N Hell 100. Now in its 34rd year, the event routinely draws nearly 15,000 riders. And for nearly as long as we’ve been going there, HH100 has been a …
Bike Club Evening Ride: LM Main Plant Swifties – 5:00PM
Clear Fork Bicycle Club      www.clearforkbicycleclub.org
Aug 27, 2015
A regular ride of about 25-40 miles with a shorter option of 21 miles. Starting from the southeast corner of Bldg 200, 5:00PM. Please note that you must have a Lockheed-Martin badge to enter the compound. Others need to make arrangements to join the group outside the compound. Several have been joining us near the corner of Clifford & Bomber Road. Some have been parking at Veteran’s Park. …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Sweat it out ride – Fort Worth, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… http://t.co/wxf8URU8xn— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 21, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Fast paced MTB racing Sat evening at Short & Sweet Watch or race, but don't miss this hot summer event https://t.co/cgWPwaTRmv @KOLOPROMO
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 22, 2015
When your bike is broken but you gotta get some miles in it pays to have friends with nice spare… https://t.co/sw4o9gBGdW
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) August 21, 2015
Big announcement next week, expect an email if you ever did one of our events. Have a great weekend, Ya'll…. http://t.co/dpsItMjUMQ
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) August 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/634839930720677888
Saturday ride! We have a flat one for you tomorrow. 8:00 AM roll out from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co…. http://t.co/ZAM9zTZTWX
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) August 21, 2015
I'm as excited as my teammates when WE win! Thx for capturing the moment @michaeljphoto! #drivewaylife #elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/ZzUAisMsHv
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) August 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/634781399917195265
All parts of Campion Trail are still closed as of 8/21/15. Sections of trail still flooded. @BikeDFW @RichBikeMart pic.twitter.com/G4yfOgtCsn
— DFW Trails (@DFWtrails) August 21, 2015
Just two more #WomensRideDay rides left for 2015. Don't miss them! http://t.co/yjHCLMZLdj pic.twitter.com/39KfCPtKtB
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 21, 2015
Want to join the BikeTexas Annual Membership Meeting from the comfort of your living room? RSVP to membership@biketexas.org by 5 PM!
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 21, 2015
First ever Cat 4/5 race for Adin Jose yesterday @DrivewaySeries! He finished with the lead pack & averaged 25.8mph! https://t.co/QhbfYa1jGc
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) August 21, 2015
Today I met Sarah, Kimchi and Mandu biking on the @ButlerTrail around @LadyBirdLakeATX. Happy Friday! pic.twitter.com/aPgiSaoSkx
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) August 21, 2015
I never walk away from one of our Dirt Side Sisters rides without a smile on my face. Their positive… https://t.co/hPpiyGU2DZ
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) August 21, 2015
Texas CX Clinic Tour – Source Endurance http://t.co/sDK5RwDODS
— Jorge (@jrmartinezm) August 21, 2015
Morning 40 mile ride complete. Haha rain you lose. https://t.co/bNk5Ubmpww
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 21, 2015
Best of luck to all the riders participating in the DORBA #judgmentday event this weekend! Post updates using #judgmentday.
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) August 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/634603465734520832
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Tour de Tolerance – Sunland Park, TX, Aug 23, 2015 07:30AM – 1200 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, NM 88063, USA(CST) http://zpr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 21, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bullis County Park Ride – San Antonio, TX, Aug 23, 2015 08:00AM – Bullis County Park, San Antonio, TX 78260, United States(
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 21, 2015
2 Day Alert: Rudy's Ride – San Antonio, TX, Aug 23, 2015 08:00AM – San Antonio, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/uNAykuJwQA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 21, 2015
2 Day Alert: Masters and Juniors Regionals – Houston, TX, Aug 23, 2015 09:00AM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084, U
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 21, 2015
2 Day Alert: Denton Greenbelt Corridor trail ride – Denton, TX, Aug 23, 2015 09:00AM – Greenbelt Corridor Park – East University Drive –
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 21, 2015