Texas Bicycling News Digest October 14th
Portions of Southern Walnut Creek Trail closed for maintenance
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
Heads up, cyclists.
Maintenance work on the Southern Walnut Creek Trail continues, and the portion of the trail between Loyoa Lane and the trail spur at the Austin Tennis Center is now closed.
The trail will remain closed today through Friday and again …
Austin BikeFest: A Celebration of the Austin Bike Community
BikeTexas.org
BikeTexas is pleased to announce the second annual Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro at Govalle Park (5200 Bolm) on Saturday, October 31 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.
BikeFest, a celebration of the Austin bike community, will feature bike games, an obstacle course with bike-thru haunted houses, a Halloween costume contest, BikeTexas Fashion Show presented by Ilonka Designs, BikeTexas KidsKup balance bike course, alternative trick or treat, bike polo, Frankenbike (bike swap), unicycle football, Buffalo Soldiers (America’s first mountain bikers), live …
Wind In My Wheels- A Journey Across America
By Richard Ostrowski      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Moving Along in the Hill Country: Kerrville to Fredericksburg
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Another breakfast at McDonalds put us on the road for an early start. Bob and I was pedaling to Fredericksburg by 7:00AM. The trip was 22 miles long and I averaged 9.9 mph. There was one major climb followed by several rollers. Traffic was very light and the shoulders were 10 to 12 feet wide.
The Landscape was farm country. We also passed several wine vineyards. It was a pleasant ride because wind was not a factor and we finished the ride by 10;30 AM before the heat of the afternoon which later climbed to 93 degrees.
Fredericksburg is one of the most popular getaway vacation spots in the central part of Texas. Its a historic town with plenty of …
No Tears on the Southern Tier
By Judy Gamble      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 35: Silsbee, TX to Merryville, LA: Hello Louisiana!
Wednesday October 14, 2015, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 2,002 miles (3,222 km)
54 miles, 334′ climbing
Our stay at the Red Cloud RV Resort last night was nice. Rather than go to town and pay a restaurant to cook for us, we went to the large grocery store and picked up a frozen lasagna, caesar salad and garlic bread. Oh, and a bottle of white wine. All for about 30 bucks so we were far ahead dollar wise. The kitchen at the resort is high quality, like what we might have at home with a living room attached, flat panel TV etc. so we set ourselves up for a couple hours of indoor accommodations. It was a nice way to spend the evening and I think we had a better meal than we would have in …
Sunset Valley Elementary’s Bike to School Day
by djcurtin      bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com
We’re really happy to have helped Sunset Valley Elementary School with their third Bike/Walk to School Day last week and are inspired by the success they have had. We hope you will be too. Read all about it below!
The Sunset Valley Elementary (“SVEâ€) School Bike/Walk to School Day (http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/) is a bi-annual event that takes place during the fall and spring semesters and focuses on encouraging students to go to school by bike or foot.
The October 7, 2015, event was a huge success. The event was held by …
Week Five 2015 Preview – Webberville, CX-TOBER and HTXCX No. 3
by joeyTWOwheels      texascx.com
Well well well – a guy writes about a super straight course (as shown on published maps), and the course designer pulls a literal 180º. Last weekend’s course at Treaty Oak Ranch in Austin was super fun, twisty, technical and hot.
In fact, one racer got so hot he repeatedly launched his carbon CX racing frame into the air after …
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Hello riders and parents! Here's an opportunity to come out and ride as a family following the local CX race on… http://t.co/p6U6oJmpZQ
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 15, 2015
Hey @TrinityHealthUS your driver didn't catch us riding our bikes… 😞#MaybeNextTime pic.twitter.com/yK7kgBG74j
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) October 15, 2015
Filthy, dirty, sweaty dalla bills yo. @handupgloves #dallasbikeworks #WeAreDBJ https://t.co/0ventH5ukf
— Clifford John Green (@Clifford_Green) October 15, 2015
Cross is here and @txcxsynd has been drawing a great crowd of women for the Thursday night races. Though one… http://t.co/PSjjFrazGV
— Courtney Bach (@CourtneyBach) October 15, 2015
Only a few points separate the top two teams. Expect an @SachseMTBteam and San Antonio/NEISD throw down for first place.
— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) October 14, 2015
An open house about the redesign of Carroll Street will be held tomorrow, October 15, at 5:30 at the downtown… http://t.co/0XL3Hgmfeu
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) October 14, 2015
Just picked up the MTB series awards from @ReGEARED. Which team will get this top trophy? http://t.co/4Fv86Djt4t pic.twitter.com/TKd119PK3V
— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) October 14, 2015
Beutiful aerial photo of our race site, #QuestCXChallenge p/b Streamline Insurance Inc at Treaty Oak Distilling… http://t.co/JV5QR2RXE3
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 14, 2015
Thanks to @NLintheUSA @leeannedixon @Cycling_Embassy @DowntownHouston for their efforts to make HTX B friendly. pic.twitter.com/d5a40yLWxF
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 14, 2015
#RATX Copper Breaks supported riders camp is Comanche 11.
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 14, 2015
24 Hours of Rocky Hill pre-race info! http://t.co/ksWI76kR1i pic.twitter.com/grHGu9TXrm
— Terrafirma Racing (@raceterrafirma) October 14, 2015
WE are all super proud of the MSU Cycling Team!!! http://t.co/DHXLskv2qI
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) October 14, 2015
Some local cyclists are heading out this Saturday to clean up some bike lanes in the Stockyards! http://t.co/ed2iMjnNri
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) October 14, 2015
#Repost @visitfortworth #fwbikesharing ・・・
cody_henson here and it's day one of my… https://t.co/6XuxZ5bgaH— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) October 14, 2015
Great photos of the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative/Texas Cyclocross Project #BoysGirlsClubofAustin kids at the… http://t.co/LL3YrKts89
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 14, 2015
We love this this funny – and informative! – bike lane graphic that Austin bike commuter @karlakapow made: pic.twitter.com/ryXqWg8y5x
— Movability (@Movability) October 14, 2015
CX7s is around the corner. Get all the details at http://t.co/OepKxs0h4u. @ATXCXCup http://t.co/UiYR3SZUdR
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 14, 2015
@ Brownsville MPO Policy meeting supporting the overpass for cyclist and pedestrians over rail road tracks on I-69E pic.twitter.com/vFtI3ewXce
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) October 14, 2015
Our friends at JoyRide Texas on Broadway are Pedaling for Pink on Saturday morning. Great way to warm up before… http://t.co/I4lBhLNRNy
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 14, 2015
TX Cyclocross Project: News and Updates for October 14, 2015 http://t.co/CxgC2BbosC
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 14, 2015
Parents and supporters, Hello. Thank you for attending the Quest Cyclocross Challenge at Treaty Oak Ranch this… http://t.co/DmeYD2baKU
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 14, 2015
Jim Hicks photos from #QuestCXChallenge at Treaty Oak Distilling Co. are online. Take a look!… http://t.co/fB9v8IG4XU
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 14, 2015
Attn #homeschoolers There will be a Homeschool Hippo Group Ride this Fri in #HuttoTX https://t.co/IPHMCTEoyH #ChooseHealthier #HealthyHutto
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) October 14, 2015
For our next @ATXCXCup Series race, CX7s, we want to recognize two riders; one male and one female in partnership… http://t.co/wmp8kYdIZs
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 14, 2015
"For Amber Waves of Sesame" riding through the hill country outside of #castrovilletx #cycling… https://t.co/6EVj4tHQZm
— Glen Olsen (@olsenphoto) October 14, 2015
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Monday Night Social Ride – College Station, TX http://t.co/8FpokZtMcK
Beginner-friendly, no-drop, 15-… http://t.co/4HOdBa2aPX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 15, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Ride Across Texas – Texarkana, TX, Oct 16, 2015 08:00AM – Texarkana, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/jR7KDvKOuc
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 14, 2015