Texas Bicycling News September 30th
Bike Barn, Bayou City Adventures named exclusive providers for Buffalo Bayou Partnership
www.yourhoustonnews.com/west_university
Buffalo Bayou Partnership announced a five-year exclusive partnership with Bike Barn – a Houston-based bike retailer servicing the biking community since 1983 – and Bayou City Adventures – a popular provider of outdoor recreational equipment and services – to begin offering bicycles, canoes, and kayaks for rent along Buffalo Bayou between Shepherd Drive and Fannin Street. Rental stations will be located along major points of interest along Buffalo Bayou Park, namely Lost Lake and The Water Works, and also at the foot of Sunset Coffee Building at Allen’s Landing in downtown.
This agreement comes as the improvements to the 160-acre, 2.3-mile Buffalo Bayou Park are nearing …
Give bikers a break, and more lanes
www.paisano-online.com
As the price of parking permits rise and temperatures begin to fall, more UTSA students choose bicycles as their muscle-powered method of transportation.
Cycling to class is a great way to save money, energy and time that would otherwise be spent hunting down a parking spot. Students who bike to class burn calories while reducing their carbon footprint — a choice beneficial to cardiovascular health and the environment.
However, the benefits of biking do not come without …
Palestine gearing up for 2nd Annual Gravel Grinder Cycling Event
www.youreasttexas.com
The Camino 205, a long distance cycling adventure through the Piney Woods of East Texas, will kick off on Saturday, October 3, in Old Town Palestine.
According to event organizer Dave Morrow, “Cyclists in the upper Midwest have been putting on gravel grinder events for about ten years. One of the most notable being the Dirty Kanza, which traverses the Flint Hills National Grasslands in Kansas, and has over 1,200 riders.â€
The popularity of gravel grinders is …
First Tour – Dallas to Austin/San Marcos/Gruene
by Jarrett2Â Â Â Â Â Â www.bikeforums.net
Howdy all. I’m planning my first self-supported tour coming up in a month.
I’ve got the bike, got the bags, got the legs, got a ride buddy, but looking for route suggestions.
I’m wondering if anyone has ridden from the Dallas area down to the Austin/San Marcos/Gruene area before?
I’m actually starting about 40 miles south of Dallas, so the total trip seems to be between 185-215 miles depending on stopping point. This will be a one way trip as I have a ride back. …
biketoons
by MadKaw      www.bikeforums.net
’cause they’re not cartoons…
Remaining Mountain Bike Races
amct.tamu.edu
The remaining mountain bike races for the 2015 season are:
October 3/4 – UTA at Flat Rock Ranch – Comfort, TX
October 10/11 – SCCCC Conference Championships at Palo Duro Canyon – Canyon, TX …
Day 21: Sanderson to Seminole Canyon State Park (10 m. W of Comstock): Hot west Texas.
By Judy Gamble      www.crazyguyonabike.com
No Tears on the Southern Tier
Wednesday September 30, 2015, 81 miles (130 km) – Total so far: 1,281 miles (2,062 km)
81 miles, 2,078′ climbing
Since we had just experienced a few days where the wind came up within the first 20 miles of riding, we decided that today was gonna be an earlier start. After a cup of coffee in our room and a quick bowl of cereal we were on the road in the dark at 6:30am. Sunrise was around 7:35a or so. Temperatures were cool enough that we both started out with jackets on. They came off within the first 10 miles as we started to heat up and the sun came up.
Traffic was moderate, with primarily semis travelling in both directions. We have both LED headlights on the front and rear so we were very visible. All the drivers …
Balmorhea to Ft. Davis: Climbing into the Davis Mountains
By Steven Neish      www.crazyguyonabike.com
New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico!
Monday September 28, 2015, 35 miles (56 km) – Total so far: 127 miles (204 km)
This is a beautiful ride. Most of the world, who imagine that Texas is a flat world with longhorns and oil wells have no imagination that includes a Texas like I saw today.
The first few miles was slowly rising farmland. The weather was perfect, cool and calm. I saw a coyote just inside the fence line. I made eye contact, and …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Wednesday evening off-road shredding session with Jack Hicks! http://t.co/h5liF8HNjO pic.twitter.com/YDAkrRSYqw
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) October 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikePaulie/status/649366131107434496
Join us 10/10 for FREE Bike Mechanics Workshop at Dove Springs Recreation center. LEARN MORE>> http://t.co/2VJGk36fUk pic.twitter.com/vQIPBOycX7
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) September 30, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikeMartFrisco/status/649326632617050112
Are you ready to ride? Join @texascycling Oct 25th for Sweatin BURNT ORANGE. RIDE SAFE! @UTAustin #UTAustin pic.twitter.com/eNYm9t7u50
— Bike UT (@bikeut) September 30, 2015
Ah, it's good to be back in the lone star state. Morning ride on an almost empty road. First ride… https://t.co/Q15a4dgHM7
— George Amen (@jore346) September 30, 2015
Fort Worth CX Week 1 Results… http://t.co/xbuvuXsc0Z
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 30, 2015
The future is looking bright for a Lone Star Rail project in @HuttoTX and @CityOfTaylor! http://t.co/lVWYRIlZY5 pic.twitter.com/Vlu2yPvEG8
— Taylor Tx (@CityOfTaylor) September 30, 2015
Article from our race this past weekend should be in your race calendar for next year – http://t.co/Aet3z9F8Xf
— Jesus (@SrCampy) September 30, 2015
Some great shots from the #TheForthoodChallenge!! Pioneer Cycle Sports USA GiroSportDesign Mellow Johnny's Bike… http://t.co/w8PHbI1viu
— Strike Cycling Development Team (@strike_devo) September 30, 2015
stolen Fuji road bike (Austin): 90s style black fuji monterey, one break.
Chrome bullhorn h… http://t.co/2UEgCYPJMV ( via craigslist)— atx stolenbikes (@atxstolenbikes) September 30, 2015
Some new riders for #teamcrestRBM RT @FriscoFun: Our new bikes had their debut at the FAC on Tuesday! #FACFitness pic.twitter.com/rVi4EoDnqI
— Frisco Cycling Club (@friscocycling) September 30, 2015
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/649219837160325122
BIG UPDATE: The Driveway End of Season Party is cancelled BUT there will still be a party at cycleast… https://t.co/jzku5PHfHA
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) September 30, 2015
Camino 205 is this Saturday October 3. Great event in the Piney Woods of Texas. http://t.co/ueNOktioTF
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) September 30, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Halloween ride to Fuzzy's Taco shop in Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, … http://t.co/agbyoFsTKk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 1, 2015
New Event B-geO Magnolia Miles – Magnolia, TX B-geO Magnolia Miles 2016 at Magnolia, TXhttp://t.co/nNDkLclZwS … http://t.co/vQOBT3e5h7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 1, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Tracknado – Frisco, TX, Oct 02, 2015 05:00PM – The Superdrome, 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035, United States(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 30, 2015