Texas Bicycling News August 27th
Police Looking for Bicycle Theft Suspect
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COLLEGE STATION – Two people have been arrested in connection with bicycle thefts from the Texas A&M campus, and police are still looking for a third suspect.
A woman reported her Specialized Hardrock mountain bike stolen from the West Campus Parking garage in July. She told police she had locked it up with a cable lock, returned four days later and found it gone.
A&M police checked out security footage and …
9 Easy Bike Hacks to Build Right Now
By Donald Bell      makezine.com
Personalize your ride with these clever pedal projects! …
WTB’s new sit-bone measurement tool is used on the rider’s own bike
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — WTB is showing off its new Saddle Fit System at Eurobike. The system is designed to steer a rider towards suggested saddles by using a pressure sensitive pad that is placed over the rider’s existing saddle to measure sit-bone position.
“By allowing our Saddle Fit System to slide over a rider’s existing saddle, we are not changing his or her preferences for fore/aft adjustment of the rails, nor slope of the saddle,” said Chris Feucht, WTB’s manager of new …
Which local news sources did good actual reporting on the bad Texas A&M traffic study?
by David Alpert      greatergreaterwashington.org
Every two years, a research institute at Texas A&M comes out with a flawed report on traffic. Each time, other transportation analysts debunk it. But most reporters breathlessly regurgitate quotes from author Tim Lomax every time without doing any actual reporting of their own. How did our local reporters fare this year? …
The “not fooled for a minute” crowd
WAMU. Martin di Caro, one of the region’s best transportation reporters, focused his story around criticisms of the study, especially the Coalition for Smarter Growth’s. Di Caro also actually asked study author Tim Lomax about the critiques.
One criticism has been that the study’s summary talks about delay to residents, when really it’s just about car commuters. Lomax acknowledged that he doesn’t have good data on transit, bicycling, or walking, but argues it’s unfair to criticize the study for …
8/29 & 8/30 Rides: Triple Bs! Red Horn!
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
Please join us on Saturday for a return to visit the lovely ladies on our Triple Bs ride! The route is about 50 miles total (see https://www.strava.com/activities/122978877). As usual, we will depart from Cups & Cones at 7:30am.
Sunday is our standard Red Horn Coffee Shop ride. We depart from Cups & Cones in Steiner Ranch at 7:30am (SHARP!) for a 50 mile ride that …
Apparently A Flat Tire Is Like A Bad Attitude
by Durango Texas      durangotexas.blogspot.com
I saw that which you see here this morning on Facebook, expressing a sentiment which is currently somewhat accurate, pertaining to me.
Except I don’t have a single flat tire. I have two flat tires.
But it is not accurate to say that due to these two flat tires I can’t go anywhere, because all eight tires on my motorized mechanized transport devices are …
Car strikes bicyclist in N. Harris
By Mike Glenn      www.chron.com
A bicycle rider was in critical condition in the hospital late Thursday after he was struck by a car in north Harris County, officials said.
The bicyclist, who appears to be a teenager, was hit about 8:45 p.m. along FM 1960 near Kenswick Drive. He was taken to the Texas Medical Center by Life Flight, authorities said.
The driver of the car that struck him remained at …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Super proud of @mitchellgsides at the @drivewayseries tonight. I know… https://t.co/weFfEfV62N
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) August 28, 2015
Last Thursday EP #artcrawl #pubcrawl #bmba pic.twitter.com/30E0md4U7T
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) August 28, 2015
Good luck to all the riders heading to HHH! Still need a room? We have spots in Men's and Women's room with PBA. http://t.co/MDwKoVX85G
— PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) August 28, 2015
My biggest worry for this weekend @HotternHell100 is not my weak state of mind 4 the race but my bad shoulder, been in a lot of pain lately
— Jesus (@SrCampy) August 28, 2015
FNR returns tomorrow for a fall series Aug 28, Sept, 11, 18, 25, and Oct 2. Gates will open at 5:15, registration… http://t.co/aEqqjGCUMx
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 28, 2015
B Race Results
Cat 3/4 Jrs 3/4
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Fair Park Series Week 251 Joel Hawks 3 M FIAT of McKinney /… http://t.co/MhJhA3bbNz
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 28, 2015
C Race Results Women 3/4
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Fair Park Series Week 251) Ashley Hiatt October Three Racing
2) Brittany… http://t.co/VUa5uPY5Zx— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 27, 2015
C Race Results
Cat 4/5 Jrs 4/5
King Racing
Fair Park Series Week 251 Joe Nuszkowski 5 M Cadence Cyclery
2… http://t.co/OPYpYqrsCr— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/637043638170730497
Draft goals for the Houston Bike Plan being presented to the TTI subcommittee pic.twitter.com/y5VVCNRbsf
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) August 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/AustinpalStacy/status/636995356333621248
Bummed to be missing the @drivewayseries this week, but @hotternhell100 was calling! Here's a #tbt to… https://t.co/7o6OTDIJix
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) August 27, 2015
Tyler ENDURO News!
We have worked hard to find the most fun and challenging runs we could to make this Enduro… http://t.co/WZdpaJfz9W
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) August 27, 2015
Each year, the US sees more than 600 bicyclist fatalities, and more than 50,000 bicyclists report injuries. Ghost… http://t.co/QzxTUcLNRp
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) August 27, 2015
Packet pickup for the dirt events has begun! pic.twitter.com/sremwSgdsO
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) August 27, 2015
What's up Witchita Falls!
The Hotter'N Hell 100 Wknd is officially underway and we are stoked! #hh100… http://t.co/oPuGky0ENC
— reQwip (@reQwip) August 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/637001183723409408
Getting the booth ready at #HH100. https://t.co/XkCsuL3c5f
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 27, 2015
Excited to have the Zevlin guys in town for Hotter'N Hell 100. While 10,000+ will take on the various distance on… http://t.co/L67qxylN4m
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 27, 2015
This is what it's all about, the joy of riding your bike is right there on this kiddos face and we… https://t.co/bfgthOZK6d
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 27, 2015
Don't Forget to Register! Texas Cyclocross Project- 2015 Free Cyclocross Youth/Junior Program Registration & Kick… http://t.co/AgU5lJFur7
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 27, 2015
Next #HuttoGroupRide will be 9/6. Ride Leader is Kim Kimball. 36 mile ride, no drop. Wheels to the ground at 6:30am https://t.co/miXzi8LgWV
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) August 27, 2015
New report for Stephen F Austin State Park: Dry/Packed, trail is Most trails up and running; FUN!. More at http://t.co/xsqNWeRuyn
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) August 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/Zevlin1/status/636892432202891265
Parents/Friends. Please join us at the Zilker Relays. It's a great family event with short relays that the entire… http://t.co/9KkxCBrXy0
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 27, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Grand Prix of Cyclocross – Sugar Land , TX http://t.co/sOXX2Mztfi
Houston Grand Prix of Cyclo… http://t.co/O1TXKYMkh3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
New Event TRACK RACING ON SPEED – Frisco, TX http://t.co/i4OOtaP628
Each category will race the 3 events consec… http://t.co/Pr1ccij1nJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
New Event Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic – Huntsville, TX http://t.co/T795VRfaoy
SATURDAY October 3 – XC courses … http://t.co/8H3ZBtD1bs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
New Event Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic – Huntsville, TX http://t.co/T795VRfaoy
SATURDAY October 3 – XC courses … http://t.co/6CVJzwpo5l
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
New Event Oryx Challenge – Fort Bliss, TX The 5th annual Oryx Challenge is Sunday, Sept. 20 at Fort Bliss. The cyc… http://t.co/XBvRIpQMcH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 28, 2015
New Event Cyclocross Scuffle – Elgin, TX 2015 Cyclocross Scuffle at Elgin Memorial Park at Elgin, TX
… http://t.co/u8kF2TVLRZ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 28, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Hotter'N Hell Hundred Pace Group – Wichita Falls, TX, Aug 29, 2015 06:30AM – 1000 5th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, USA(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Rides: Green/Yellow, Blue, & Red – Sherman, TX, Aug 29, 2015 07:00AM – Texoma Bicycle Works, 5629 Texoma Parkway,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Not as Hot as Hell AM Fitness Ride – Dallas, TX, Aug 29, 2015 07:30AM – The Lake House – 7510 East Northwest Highway Dallas
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Aug 29, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Not So Hotter Than Hell North Side Ride – Allen, TX, Aug 29, 2015 08:00AM – Steve and Lisa's House – 1203 Riverside Ct
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Leon Creek from Ingram Park and Ride – San Antonio, TX, Aug 29, 2015 08:00AM – Ingram Park and Ride, San Antonio, TX(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Vado to Las Cruces Foothills – Vado, NM, Aug 29, 2015 08:00AM – Texaco station (Vado exit I-10, Vado, NM)(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: HHH Weekend – Hotter'N Hell Hundred Endurance Ride & Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races – Wichita Falls, TX, Aug 29, 2015 08:00AM – 10
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Panhandle220 – Texola, TX, Aug 29, 2015 12:00PM – Texola, TX(CST) http://t.co/3qrx9lhejd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 27, 2015