Texas Bicycling News September 28th
New Report: Equity of Access to Bicycle Infrastructure
www.bikeleague.org
Equity Research/Policy      by League Staff
UPDATE: This report’s case study was revised with updated information on Sept. 16, 2015. The case study on Chicago now reflects the most up-to-date data related to bicycle infrastructure plans in the city, made possible through the provision of data from the Chicago Department of Transportation. The League again reiterates the value of this report as a tool for other communities to use — the case study is merely that formula in action and not meant to serve as a statement on or indictment of Chicago or any other community. If you have used the …
Become A Ride Leader
www.planobicycle.org
Are you a natural born leader? Do you like to tell people what to do? Do you want to become an integral part of the PBA? We are always looking for Ride Leaders to lead our weekday and weekend rides, and we could use your help. Take the first step towards being a PBA Ride Leader.
Ride Leader Training
Sunday, October 4th
1pm – 3pm
Legacy Tower
7250 Dallas Parkway
(SE corner of Legacy and DNT)
Week Three 2015 Preview – Six Shooter CX
by joeyTWOwheels      texascx.com
Up until this week, everything has been Regional, small time. But here we are in week three, staring down the barrel of our first Texas Cup Elite Series race – Six Shooter, big time.
What does this mean? Well, you should read this post for more details. But in a nut – the races have expanded categories, their own points system, leaders jerseys and more.
If you’re counting at home, that’s …
Day 19: Ft. Davis to Marathon: Late start for a short day.
By Judy Gamble      www.crazyguyonabike.com
No Tears on the Southern Tier
Monday September 28, 2015, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,144 miles (1,841 km)
57 miles, 881′ climbing
Our stay at the historic home in Ft. Davis was timed perfectly to allow us to enjoy the lunar eclipse last night. We sat outside in the backyard of the home and watched the changing shape of the moon for over 2 hours. Sometime around 9 pm a rock band started playing down the road at the Stone Village Tourist Resort. Not ones to miss an event, we strolled the block and half down and joined a semi-private gig which was …
Balmorhea: From the Oil Field to Farmland
By Steven Neish      www.crazyguyonabike.com
New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico!
Sunday September 27, 2015, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 92 miles (148 km)
Today the bike was fully loaded. With water, it weighed a little over 90 pounds. It rode heavy. It wasn’t too bad, but every time I stopped, I could tell that the bike was different. I wouldn’t want it to be heavier.
Today, I rode from Pecos to Balmorhea. It was a good ride. Gentle uphills but no major climbs. The roads were good. No important wind. Partly cloudy.
Halfway through the ride, the markings of being in the oilfield went away. The landscape became a world of agriculture. Irrigation, crops, cattle. Arid high plains. I suspect that west Texas will run out of water before it runs out of oil. I understand the science that might allow us to move away from oil. I don’t understand how to …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
@tgrierhisd HISD Employee Natalie Pruitt
2015 Texas State Cycling Champion Cat 4. How is that for wellness. pic.twitter.com/MA9Z2LlV9E— EMC (@Monie00Soul) September 29, 2015
@JesuitCycling @jp_blanton @sarahvscake @tamucycling @EBausbacher pic.twitter.com/1gQlMbiKub
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 29, 2015
Friendly challenge: top our training pic @MSUCyclingTeam @jp_blanton @sarahvscake @tamucycling #statefairoftexas pic.twitter.com/Sul8kDeBJz
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) September 29, 2015
Great day for a CX clinic. The teacher in me made notes but sad to say I did not break out in song… https://t.co/FfszIOPBxj
— Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) September 29, 2015
Friendly challenge @JesuitXC @SachseMTBteam: can you post a better training pic this week? #statefairoftexas #cycling pic.twitter.com/6txGsECuSm
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) September 29, 2015
J.D. Simpson, formerly of @AustinBcycle, is @SA_Bcycle's new executive director @COSAGOV http://t.co/tOIj6LAypz pic.twitter.com/RDEGSS8IUS
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) September 28, 2015
I see the coolest stuff when I ride my bike to work … including a family of goats on Shoal Creek Boulevard. http://t.co/OEYlcTUnIp
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) September 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/648612253391015940
Don't miss the Six Shooter this weekend! #TXCX #cyclocross https://t.co/04qvjCXqzt pic.twitter.com/XM7MIWL38V
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 28, 2015
Week Three Preview – @BSSCX Six Shooter: http://t.co/ErWlEtWj8c #TXCX
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) September 28, 2015
Walk, run, bike, skateboard…take the trail to @KatyTrail Ice House 10/19 to explore future plans for trails in NTX https://t.co/6WOAdXikfJ
— AIA Dallas (@aiadallas) September 28, 2015
Bringing the bikes in for a checkup ahead of the NAACP State Conference ride this weekend. pic.twitter.com/JWZyVYeR9x
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/648527906012966912
STOLEN – Blue Trek Road in North University https://t.co/fSo0OkA6Lx
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) September 28, 2015
Wow. Over 70,000 People Enjoyed Open Streets at San Antonio’s SÃclovia on Sunday http://t.co/LalRQJoNI3 pic.twitter.com/r1s7PWuzmn
— StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) September 28, 2015
Great work this weekend by Luke Allen & Cameron Lowery to go 1-2 at the A&M mountain bike weekend! http://t.co/7YO6MkVo7v
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 28, 2015
Cross is here and so is @danielcurtin #HTXCX #txcx #curtindidit https://t.co/cKaBpgRuEf
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) September 26, 2015
We've setup a new Corinth Cycling group page on Facebook that should make communication much easier for all of… http://t.co/MOidIxUD0M
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) September 28, 2015
Happy Monday! Very successful weekend of racing for atx locals, congrats to the new 2015 State RR… https://t.co/4uvUHRC5c3
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) September 28, 2015
I'm happiest when I'm cycling! Great 50 mile ride today out in Kendalia, Texas. #livelaughride… https://t.co/IO83HfhXjd
— Glen Olsen (@olsenphoto) September 28, 2015
Payten and her new @renovobikes ride to victory in State Road Championship! #madduckracingfamily… https://t.co/2n6qCwaRU3
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 28, 2015
"Wide Open Spaces" This Ohioan is loving the Texas hillcountry ride in #BlancoTx #cyclelife… https://t.co/GesBV1MdQ5
— Glen Olsen (@olsenphoto) September 28, 2015
#fullmooncruise #cycling #bicycle #biking #Houston @ I-10 East! https://t.co/fgVHybyC1m
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) September 28, 2015
Bicyclist fatally struck in Pasadena hit-and-run. Public support requested. http://t.co/EWDduB1DPw via @ABC13Houston
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 28, 2015
Is it their own fault for neglecting their bike, not inflating their tires, not carrying a spare or tools? Arguably, yes. But I still stop.
— Brian Rogers (@coderCyclist) September 28, 2015
This guy, these views, flying through singletrack on a Sunday morning.… https://t.co/EUHo5WTn3A
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) September 28, 2015
STOLEN BIKE-ZILKER 78704: Bike thief in Zilker neighborhood, my 24" cruiser was stolen from … http://t.co/ZO3AyQDtap ( via craigslist)
— atx stolenbikes (@atxstolenbikes) September 28, 2015
Ft. Worth bicycle riders http://t.co/EdxFfmLMCo
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) September 28, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: All Downhill Ride – Dallas, TX, Sep 30, 2015 06:00PM – The Lake House Bar And Grill – Northwest Hyway – Dallas , TX 75225,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 28, 2015
2 Day Alert: Southern Elite Cross Training Series – Houston, TX, Sep 30, 2015 06:00PM – Terry Hershey Park Hike and Bike Trail, Houston,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 28, 2015
2 Day Alert: Wednesday Night Ride – El Paso, TX, Sep 30, 2015 06:45PM – River Run Plaza (1071 Country Club Rd, El Paso, TX 79932)(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 28, 2015