Texas Bicycling News October 5th
After only a year, Hutto woman cited for her bicycling passion
by Claire Osborn      www.statesman.com
HUTTO — Camille Baptiste learned how to ride a bike last year when she was 38. Within several months, however, the Hutto resident was so passionate about encouraging other female bike riders that she wrote a story about it that won a $1,000 prize.
“Our judging panel selected Camille’s story because it perfectly captures her passion for cycling and community,†said Mary Hetrick, a spokeswoman for Saris, a …
BPSA: Bike shipments flat, but e-bikes and gravel bikes growing
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Product Suppliers Association members shipped 1.8 million bikes to dealers through August this year, less than half a percent more than they shipped in the same period last year.
The flat shipment total does not mean the market is static, however. Three types of bikes — which BPSA calls “Miscellaneous,” “Road-Other” and “Unsuspended 27.5 and 29er” — each grew substantially.
E-bikes fall under the Miscellaneous category, which saw a 34 percent jump in unit shipments and an 80 percent jump in dollar sales.
The Road-Other category saw a 45 percent growth in unit shipments and a 43 percent growth in dollar sales. Some suppliers report their gravel, touring and adventure bikes under this category, which may help explain …
2015 Cyclocross Season Schedule
Texas A&M Cycling Team      amct.tamu.edu
The 2015 Cyclocross Season Schedule has been finalized. These are the only races that AMCT will sponsor members to race at:
October 24/25 CX7 Austin Cyclocross Festival – Austin, TX
Oct 31/Nov 1 Spooky Cross – Dallas, TX
November 14/15 Georgetown Cyclocross Festival – Georgetown, TX
November 21/22 Capital City Cross – Austin, TX
December 5/6 Cyclocross State Championship – Houston, TX …
Fort Davis Cyclefest by Video
Pedal Pushers      roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
Fort Davis Cyclefest
September 19, 2015
Fort Davis, Texas
Fort Davis Cyclefest GoPro Videos
Outside of Fort Davis, the road seems flat. However, the incline is 1-3% for 10 miles.
Short clip of false flat. The wind was also in our face.
Protected Bike Lanes on Sylvan!
bikeabledallas.com
As promised, flex stake-protected bike lanes have been installed on the new Sylvan Bridge!
We used a lane diet to create a one-foot buffer between the bike lanes and adjacent travel lanes. Then our Streets Department crews installed flex stakes in the buffer space to create the protected lanes. These are the same durable flex …
Remember! The Southern Walnut Creek Trail is Closed Weekdays from Today Until 10/23
austinonabike.com
Just a friendly reminder, but starting today, the Southern Walnut Creek Trail is closed for repairs on weekdays. It will be open on weekends.
Here’s the email from the city:
Southern Walnut Creek Trail to Close Between Delwau Lane and MLK Jr. Blvd (FM 969)
Portion of trail to close for 15 business days to address erosion issues
The Southern Walnut Creek Trail between Delwau Lane and FM 969 (MLK Jr. Boulevard) will close for 15 business days starting Monday, Oct. 5 at 6:00 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. The trail will reopen for the …
Society Cycle Works Sugarland B+ Exclusive Trial Run Route
www.strava.com
7:00 AM Saturday   October 10th
Meet Up Spot Society Cycle Works on University
Tempo / Mostly Flat
There’s been some excitement from the B group that rides through Sugarland. Let’s shoot for a 19mph average over 40 miles. We have added 13 miles to the typical B group route and deleted a break. We will vote while riding to see if we even want one at all. Check out the route. It is …
Grinding it: Bikers report El Camino trail hard and satisfying
By JENNIFER SHERIDANÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.palestineherald.com
The second annual 205 El Camino Gravel Grinder has come and gone through Palestine. Cyclists at the event said the trail was tough, but worth the effort to complete.
The trail is a long-distance adventure through the Piney Woods of East Texas, according to event organizer David Morrow. The popularity of gravel grinders is growing because riders are looking to follow the path less traveled, a release stated. Around 70 bikers participated in the Saturday event, beginning in …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/dronoblog/status/650801254428471297
When you take your bike crew to school #Houston #austin #invaded #biking #bike #cycle #cycling… https://t.co/Jly7mJFLnx
— Andy Win (@nnguyen04) October 5, 2015
Newsletter #2 is out now with info about LOCKING and renting and Texas Cycling's Sweatin' Burnt Orange Bike Tour!… http://t.co/rLFPpxdMxG
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) October 5, 2015
Now lets get @HoustonBikePlan right so @HoustonBcycle & @parksbyyou & @buffalobayou users will be safe and happy! https://t.co/frbL8Un29J
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 6, 2015
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 6, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/651204176672788480
FNR this week will be the last one of the 2015 season. It's your last chance of 2015 to get your track racing… http://t.co/wiHP2tVH0a
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) October 5, 2015
Join the great folks at Bicycle World & BW Triathlon Pro Shops in Austin for their Free Beginners Cyclocross… http://t.co/2kTfb45oub
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 5, 2015
By bike? RT @FPDShilson: Stop 6 on the #FISDLunchtour2015 Shawnee Trail Elem! @shawneetrailelm @friscoisd @FriscoPD pic.twitter.com/1MA29R7w9s
— Frisco Cycling Club (@friscocycling) October 5, 2015
##RAT Ride Across Texas rolls this weekend. #RAT is the official tag. Posts welcome on our FB/Twitter @Spinistry/Instagram @theSpinistry
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 5, 2015
Bring the kids out to a Bike Rodeo this weekend with us and the @GhisalloFound​! https://t.co/8swN4ogcQG
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) October 5, 2015
2015 Quest Cyclocross Challenge at Treaty Oak Ranch & Distilling : Race Week Details: Race Course, Kids… http://t.co/CnJhGx9LF1
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 5, 2015
Happening this week! Women's Wrench Night San Antonio will be at our 1604 store on Thursday! http://t.co/1PFeTkkNBD
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 5, 2015
Quest CX Challenge at Treat Oak Ranch & Distilling: Race Week Details, Course, Kids Activities, Food Truck & more http://t.co/UW3X7r7dHv
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 5, 2015
New Event Fall into Fall Ride – La Union, NM Distance: approx 53 milesMeet Time: 8:30am Roll Out Time: 9:00 am ( … http://t.co/cTlBJrFqER
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bicycle Spirit Ride – Livingston, TX http://t.co/Yr0lOV4wnQ
Polk County wants bicyclists from everywh… http://t.co/GeFv2V6o7r
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2015
New Event Mineral Wells Crazy Kicker Bike Ride – Mineral Wells, TX http://t.co/jOYFna7P8z
… http://t.co/dWOjYsuKHT— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 6, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Southern Elite Cross Training Series – Houston, TX, Oct 07, 2015 06:00PM – Terry Hershey Park Hike and Bike Trail, Houston,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Fuzzy Wednesday Tacos and Trail Ride – Richardson, TX, Oct 07, 2015 06:30PM – Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 561 W Campbell Rd, Richard
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Wednesday Night Ride – El Paso, TX, Oct 07, 2015 06:45PM – River Run Plaza (1071 Country Club Rd, El Paso, TX 79932)(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 5, 2015