Texas Bicycling News October 3rd
Chile Pepper Challenge 2015
Rick Moya
Cat-B Peloton turned into a great ride for many cyclists. This had to be a record number of cyclists that joined into this group!! Great event for a very worthy cause!!! Thanks to El Paso Bicycle Club!!
Things to Come
by Ray Garza
Just a quick post to write down some cycling ideas for the coming months.
I ordered a new power meter from PowerTap the C1 model. I hope to have consistent power data when I ride on chip seal roads. It was an issue at Conquer the Coast ride in September. I’ll have to have Bicycle World RGV install it for me as I don’t have the tools.
Some rides that I’ve been mulling around in my head are A) Mission to Rio Grande City and back , B) Mission to …
Cycling quickly becoming a popular mode of transportation in Texas cities
drivekindridekind.org
According to a report from the League of American Bicyclists, Texas is ranked the 30th most bicycle friendly state in the country1. While many of the reasons for this low ranking are still in effect, a variety of factors have lead to an increase in cycling culture in Texas. From a growing desire to decrease our carbon footprint, to simply trying to avoid rush hour traffic, or just to be more fit, cycling is more prevalent in Texas than ever before.
One of the main reasons for the increase in cycling culture is people trying to avoid the headaches that …
Rudolph’s Revenge, December 19 2015
by Shawn McAfee      www.texasmountainbiketrails.com
Come join in on all the reindeer fun on December 19 2015!
Rudolph’s Revenge is a 30 and 40 mile race on December 20th that takes place in Denton Texas around Lake Ray Roberts. Riders will sprint up the Lake Ray Roberts Greenbelt, to Isle Du Bois State Park and then finish 1 or 2 laps of the most challenging trail in DFW.
Prepare to suffer while trying to match the breakneck speeds on …
Abilene men ride bicycles for the health of it in National Bike Challenge
by Carl Kieke       www.reporternews.com
ABILENE, Texas – About 35 years ago, Jim Reeves, now 59, was a young coach beginning his career, coaching football and track at Lincoln Middle School in Abilene. Among his students was Clemente Morales, a seventh-grader.
Fast forward to a few years ago, when both showed up for a bicycling event, recognized one another and became friends over their shared interest.
Both became participants in the National Bike Challenge, sponsored …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
2015 TourdeGruene shirt and poster graphic. A re-design by rc-co – from 1949. Enter Tour de Gruene to claim yours! pic.twitter.com/YNMkqA6Mfw
— Tour de Gruene (@TourdeGruene) October 4, 2015
Another great ride today with the Family Cycling Club! We rode under the Stockyards up into Northside. Join us… http://t.co/Cb4jrxkMgE
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) October 4, 2015
TY @buffalobayou. What an awesome event. We parked a load of bikes! Now we're ready for the http://t.co/tAxdcSGjJb Moonlight Ramble on 24th
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 4, 2015
Good morning Houston! Biking the #Bayou #Houston #sinfiltro @ Terry Hersey Hike & Bike Trail https://t.co/4rxT9QWbwv
— Margarita González G (@margaritagg) October 3, 2015
What an awesome Park to Port ride today. Thank You @HermannPark Now we are ready for the http://t.co/tAxdcSGjJb Moonlight Ramble October 24.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 4, 2015
In today's ride we had to go up a hill called The Wall and at the top they gave you this, pretty cool – trophy box pic.twitter.com/sZ2FKxaXcz
— Jesus (@SrCampy) October 3, 2015
Crazy fun ride on the tight and twisting cactus and mesquite lined Mission bike trails in Mission,… https://t.co/mAlDRfLCAU
— Omar C. Garcia (@omarcgarcia) October 3, 2015
Some pics at the start of the ride today my brothers team was in full force n I just cant take a pic with a smile pic.twitter.com/b20NR5E5eT
— Jesus (@SrCampy) October 3, 2015
YeeHaw! Check out the Travis County Bike Rodeo on 10/10 at Northeast Metro Park>> http://t.co/F06dor4saB pic.twitter.com/a0aP6fu9wS
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 3, 2015
#steelfeel #kolopromo #txcx #cxtape @ East Metropolitan Park https://t.co/HlkfKQqoG9
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) October 3, 2015
Looking for the easiest ways to bike or walk to Buffalo Bayou Park? Checkout this map! And don't… https://t.co/HEQdKVSIt5
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 3, 2015
Come on @sarahdieken #donutdoping is the latest and greatest in race winning technology! #cyclocross… https://t.co/neL1GHl8UP
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) October 3, 2015
The TX @naacp bike ride with @BikeTexas was a huge success. Now, back to the Westside of the Metroplex. pic.twitter.com/kAWRHQsQE0
— #GOTSTRONG (@GOTSTRONG) October 3, 2015
Learn basic bike maintenance at our first Bike Mechanics Workshop Oct 10. LEARN MORE>> http://t.co/UUI2DsgLKM pic.twitter.com/Snj3QVaXOB
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 3, 2015
Pineywoods Purgatory 52 miles done! pic.twitter.com/8p0RPj1ssT
— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) October 3, 2015
All set up the #BSSSixShooterCX. Beutiful day for some Cyclocross Racing. Come say hello! Georgetown Cyclocross… http://t.co/s4X5i2XWU1
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 3, 2015
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Pre-show solo ride. #cycling #austin #texasforever @ Mount Bonnell https://t.co/xEKWp9fDvG
— Bobby Dixon (@klctve) October 3, 2015
#wish100 in full effect! @BikeMartFrisco @RichBikeMart #teamcrestRBM pic.twitter.com/p7hbe7ljGY
— Frisco Cycling Club (@friscocycling) October 3, 2015
Did not prepare for this. Wish I had worn gloves. pic.twitter.com/dECPMqxmdo
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) October 3, 2015
We are front & center on this #Cool morning at the #PaluxyPedal in #Glenrose #Texas #BicyclesInc… https://t.co/aRUpc1i0sv
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) October 3, 2015
First arm warmer ride of Fall. Always have to force myself to put them on.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) October 3, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Fuzzy Peach – Weatherford, TX http://t.co/kA9Z9yw4Vw
Fuzzy Peach…This past summer construction, chi… http://t.co/5q4ErwxQKS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 4, 2015
New Event Woman Hollering Creek Ride – Converse, TX http://t.co/qiq4jQtftD
Woman Hollering Creek Ride
This popu… http://t.co/91VQll6NMU— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 4, 2015