Texas Bicycling News September 3rd
Houston City Council moves bayou trail plan forward
www.valleymorningstar.com
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s City Council has taken another step toward making 150 miles of hiking and biking trails a reality along the city’s nine waterways.
The Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative advanced Wednesday as the council approved $19 million for the next phase of trails in north Houston, clearing the way for land purchases. Officials say they’ll only use eminent domain for the project when a tract’s legal ownership is murky or when owners demand unreasonably high prices.
The initiative is a $220 million effort that’s funded with $100 million in voter-approved bonds and …
More than 23,000 Cannondale bicycles recalled for fall risk
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NEW YORK (AP) — More than 23,000 Cannondale mountain bicycles are being recalled because a steering tube can fail which can cause riders to fall off.
However, no incidents or injuries have been reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
The recall is for model years 2011 through 2015 of the Flash, FSi , F-4, F-5, F-29, Lexi, RZ, Scalpel and …
****Keystone/winter park DH rough edit preview***
by Seths Pool      www.bikemojo.com
Since I won’t be at work for another 5 days, I wanted to post my YouTube video very very rough edit.. Raw footage mashed up, partially labeled, ZERO speed manipulation to any clips.. (Only mentioning because a buddy mentioned he thought so) …
Press Release: Battle of San Jacinto Criterium
localbikeracing.com
Bicycle racing comes to the historic San Jacinto Monument and Battlegrounds this September 19th and 20th
Racers and fans from across the state will converge on the historic park this month for its first ever road racing event.
Sanctioned by USA Cycling and the Texas Bicycle Racing Association, the Battle of San Jacinto Criterium provides a historic venue for a late season road racing event. This is the newest race on the Texas Bicycle Racing calendar and precedes the final weekend in Ft Hood, the State Road Race Championships. The monument and battlegrounds are still open to the public during the events, and spectators will be able to tour the …
9/5 & 9/6 Rides: Scenic + Red Bud! Red Horn Coffee Shop!
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday we will take on a slightly new route with some nice climbing over 62 miles. We will ride to Mellow Johnny’s like our usual Scenic ride but then take Red Bud through Westlake to Bee Caves road, do Cuernavaca, and come back home via 620. Afterward we will meet at Lakeside Grill (next to the starting point) for some burgers and beer. I believe we have now negotiated a 20% discount (thanks Steve!). We depart from Cups & Cones at …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Mr Braden back on the podium, we never grow tired of seeing this! Congrats Scotty! King Racing – Thursday Night Crits http://t.co/w8Q66xJH4M
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) September 4, 2015
We had a great first practice and orientation at Old Town Elementary tonight! Thanks to all the kids and parents… http://t.co/bt9rGjmxqy
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 4, 2015
New photos and map have been added to Spring Lake Natural Area. Review should be coming soon. http://t.co/lAbkEIkpgm
— MountainBikeTx.com (@MountainBikeTx) September 4, 2015
Pro 1/2/3
A Race Results
King Racing
Fair Park Series 261 Grayson Keppler 1 M Cadence Cyclery
2 Warney Crosby… http://t.co/II2XUpvb5w— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) September 4, 2015
Don't forget, our first ride is this Saturday! http://t.co/d6lOxEP0ZX
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) September 4, 2015
Reminder – weekend rides start at 7:30am in September. Enjoy some extra sleep!
— PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) September 3, 2015
C Race Results
Cat 4/5 Jrs 4/5
King Racing
Fair Park Series Week 261 Joseph Emmons 4 M PARK PLACE DEALERSHIPS… http://t.co/kSDRWZNRVP
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) September 3, 2015
Bicycling is a great activity for exploring #Raiderland! Know the rules of the road w/ these safety tips & resources! http://t.co/asfTaLzRcg
— Texas Tech University 😷 (@TexasTech) September 3, 2015
PRODUCT RECALL: Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazardhttp://t.co/XW35qvC6JR
— The FredCast (@FredCast) September 3, 2015
UPCOMING OPEN BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS FOR 2016/2017:
President
VP of Trails
2 Year DirectorNominations end… http://t.co/vezcS1Za6a
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) September 3, 2015
"Another blow to the cyclists' community. @bkindtocyclists" pic.twitter.com/kw0RBMjduC
— Austin Fit Magazine (@AustinFit) September 3, 2015
Visited one on my favorite nonprofits, @BikeTexas…and biked #Austin! #BikeTexas pic.twitter.com/gClvCCsuOs
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) September 3, 2015
#random #bicycle #touring #Houston @ Studewood Park https://t.co/kOF6aV1G54
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) September 3, 2015
Scholastic MTB racing starts this wknd. Register your team roster now to be eligible for the series… http://t.co/9fWepfCrvx
— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) September 3, 2015
We're hiring! Share with your friends and family! Part-time Bike/Station Tech position. https://t.co/F0Gzc1TruD pic.twitter.com/P79NoYipEg
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) September 3, 2015
Check out our most recent newsletter! http://t.co/crzYROIwAX pic.twitter.com/C2KurLtPqp
— CyclingCenterDallas (@CycleDallas) September 3, 2015
Please take a moment to read @bikeaustin's statement on the acquittal of Stephen Charles Murphy. http://t.co/mDpjEhpjb5
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 3, 2015
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event I Like Riding a LOT – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… http://t.co/WogtpFIiyp— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 4, 2015
New Event Wednesday Night Ride – El Paso, TX The leaderless rides of 18-22 miles begin at 5:45 p.m. (some riders m… http://t.co/LphuALN0P1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 4, 2015
New Event Buck'n Cross Really Hard Eight – Fort Worth, TX http://t.co/dJM0XWopVP
EVENT CATEGORY START LENGTH … http://t.co/wQntC415Qd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 4, 2015
New Event CX7s Austin Cyclocross Festival – Austin, TX http://t.co/Zv03KQm0zahttp://t.co/x6dKAGjoZC
See the … http://t.co/zZ9kHrCNm7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 4, 2015
New Event San Antonio Cyclocross, it's a Bexar – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/7WxxffIcqYhttp://t.co/BqTc51lGlv… http://t.co/uKSU77GsUm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 4, 2015
New Event FWCX TUESDAY NIGHT RACING – Forth Worth, TX http://t.co/08pLeflAVGhttp://t.co/NehQULHTCN
… http://t.co/kdWd9JNRou— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 4, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Colorado River 100 – Bastrop, TX, Sep 05, 2015 07:00AM – 400 Farm St, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA(CST) http://t.co/qTCkTS13Bq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Sep 05, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: Camp Eagle Classic Mountain Bike Festival – Rocksprings, TX, Sep 05, 2015 07:30AM – 6424 Hackberry Rd, Rocksprings, TX 7888
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: Blue Star to Mission Espada – San Antonio, TX, Sep 05, 2015 08:00AM – 1414 South Alamo, San Antonio, 78210, United States(C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: Roosevelt Park to Mission Espada – San Antonio, TX, Sep 05, 2015 08:00AM – 642 Lone Star Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78204, Unit
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: Brazos River Bike Rally – Missouri City, TX, Sep 05, 2015 08:00AM – 2701 Cypress Point Dr, Missouri City, TX 77459, USA(CST
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2015
2 Day Alert: The Omnium – Houston, TX, Sep 05, 2015 10:00AM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2015