Texas Bicycling News Digest October 29th
New Route Added: Starbucks to STC
by Ray Garza      biz179.inmotionhosting.com
I added a new bike commuting route from the Edinburg to the STC campus in McAllen. The route starts at Starbucks on University Drive taking you to 29th street to use the bike lanes. When you cross Buddy Owens (3-mile line) you make your way to 31st street which …
To all 2015 Garland L. Parise Pineywoods Purgatory participants and volunteers:
www.pineywoodspurgatory.com
On behalf of the Pineywoods Purgatory Association, I would like to personally thank everyone who was a part of this years’ event. From the riders that traveled from as far Shawnee, Kansas to the local volunteers that provided the “boots on the ground” effort that the ride demands. It was a huge success! The George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center and staff have organized and hosted the event for the past three years. While the learning curve …
Austin BikeFest CANCELED
BikeTexas.org
BikeTexas regrets to announce that Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro has been canceled. Austin BikeFest was scheduled for October 31.
The weather forecast calls for thunderstorms and rain for much of the day Friday and on into the morning on Saturday. Out of concern for the safety and comfort of our volunteers, staff, and …
Bicycle vs. vehicle crash at Iola and 73rd Street
By JORDAN SIGLERÂ Â Â Â Â Â lubbockonline.com
Emergency crews are responding to a bicycle vs. vehicle traffic accident at 73rd Street and Iola Avenue.
One person suffered moderate injuries, police say.
Eastbound from California
By Kevin OLeary      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 26: Sanderson to Langtry, TX
Thursday October 29, 2015, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 1,224 miles (1,970 km)
Sanderson is a quiet town at night and I slept well. I got up at 7am and had my bike loaded and ready to go a few minutes after 8am. As I was putting on my helmet Danny came over to my room and offered to make me a cup of chai tea before I left. I couldn’t turn this down and so I waited a few minutes for him to prepare it. And it was worth the wait; the chai was just like the real thing that I had drank while I was in India (and not the sweet stuff commonly found in the U.S.). After thanking Danny for the umpteenth time for his generosity I finished the chai and got on the road.
Hwy 90 east of Sanderson was a decent road. There was no wind (yet) and …
Week Seven 2015 Preview – Spooky Cross
by joeyTWOwheels      texascx.com
Last week brought the epic rains, and with them jokes about Noah’s Ark and mud butt. The heckling sure was a joy, and it was fun to step out like we were racing in New England for a change. Kudos to the promoters who made their events swim last week – definitely a challenge.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2015 Spooky CX …
10/31 and 11/1 Rides! Dam Loop! Tour de Donut!
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
Last weekend’s weather sucked. Saturday has a chance of rain… so keep your fingers crossed! Assuming the weather cooperates, we will roll out of Cups & Cones at the usual 7:30am for the Reverse Dam Loop. We don’t typically do this ride since it is so common for the area, but it has been a while for many of us. There will be options and discussion for adding on if desired.
Sunday is a special ride that I hope everyone in the club attends: Tour de Donut (http://tourdedonutaustin.com)! It is a short ride (about 25 miles) where riders (solo or in teams) race …
Oct 29 Palistine TX
Peg and Jan Bicycle tour 2015Â Â Â Â Â Â cassh015.com
I tried to correct the problem with people who try to leave a comment getting DB error and the comment not posting. after an hour or so working with the support donkeys it was determined that the DB was corrupt. So they started to look for a backup which is taked every day and found that there backup systems was having trouble and my database was one of those that didn’t get backed up properly since Oct 7th. So no more comments on the blog. Please visit peg and jans facebook pages to comment on the dys activities.
40 some in today. Peg not feeling well so we stopped just north of Palistine and found a nice …
Local Teen Injured after Getting Hit While Riding Bike
www.bigcountryhomepage.com
(COLEMAN, TX) – A Coleman teen, 16, is recovering at a hospital in Ft. Worth after he was hit while riding his bicycle Wednesday afternoon.
The teen, who was traveling east down 3rd Street, failed to yield to a stop sign when he reached the intersection of 3rd Street and Commercial Street, causing a driver traveling south down Commercial to impact him around 4:45 p.m., according to the Coleman Police Department.
The teen was transported from the scene to …
Texas Bicycling Tweets
https://twitter.com/IamWillPowers/status/659909961057570816
Save the Date. Austin Cyclocross Cup Series Celebration at Bicycle World Austin on November 19th. https://t.co/Axubb3h6Ox
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 29, 2015
Showing off the Bluebonnet protected bike lane outside Zilker Elementary. #Nacto2015 pic.twitter.com/4bYMTPve37
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 29, 2015
Guadalupe St has it all: parking protected bikeway, @CapMetroATX rapid platforms, @AustinBcycle stations #NACTO15 pic.twitter.com/Ar3PuRyCet
— Jennifer Wong (@wongjennifer) October 29, 2015
On the all ages and abilities South bike tour #Nacto2015! pic.twitter.com/DHL2sT1kbz
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 29, 2015
@AustinBcycle: one-third of riders are new to cycling #NACTO15
— Jon Orcutt (@jonorcutt) October 29, 2015
Winner Winner. CJ, I hope you're enjoying the case of Salty Caramel @HighBrewCoffee. Stay caffeinated my friend! pic.twitter.com/s8mKCwuuet
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 29, 2015
A beautiful view from the morning ride @grapevinetxcity #ilovemytown #grapevinetx #ilovemybike https://t.co/fkl8I6TllF
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/659746920622067712
#tbt to Thursday evenings at the @drivewayseries. Is it March yet? pic.twitter.com/0LVCrnqsfe
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) October 29, 2015
We had a blast on tonight's ride..Jerry,Eddie, crish,mike,Pete and me..
Thank you guys. . https://t.co/vq2Jo10A5O
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) October 29, 2015
Tomorrow we ride regardless of the weather, no stopping us! Bring zip lock bags for your electronic gadgets. pic.twitter.com/wkEovhy2Ds
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) October 29, 2015
Great time last night at the open planning meeting at McKinney Parks. Group "date night" breakdowns(10 min per… https://t.co/qgPWJz0e7c
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) October 29, 2015
TT bikes are so expensive these days. You crash, hear a crack and pray it's your femur.
— Callum Millward (@callummillward) October 29, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Grand Prix of Cyclocross – The Woodlands, TX https://t.co/PKQtIoKwKv
Sat 11/21/15
9:00 am Cyc… https://t.co/Lzs5eqKLkB— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
New Event Black Friday Cross – Hurst, TX https://t.co/M8Z0S4ofbWhttps://t.co/A3KHnjEoNo
Men 4/5 45 minutes / 1… https://t.co/MquVZYAzKZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
New Event Iceman's Challenge – The Road to Hell – China Spring, TX https://t.co/f7T6KzGu6J
… https://t.co/LDs6Ph1U0R— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
New Event Holy Guacamole Cross – El Paso, TX https://t.co/D7GovHTXX5https://t.co/zEZtFCt66C
RACE HELD RAIN OR … https://t.co/sgu7QgqQWN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
New Event El Paso Puzzler Endurance – El Paso, TX https://t.co/QWg1ZKFS4n
Starting Time: 8 am
Location: El Paso,… https://t.co/1QznrBhahm— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Oct 31, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Pedal Palacios – Palacios, TX, Oct 31, 2015 08:00AM – South Bay Park • South Bay Blvd. at 4th Street Palacios, TX(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Texas Bicycle and Beer Expo – Dallas, TX, Oct 31, 2015 08:00AM – Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 752
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Beginning and Intermediate Biking – Dallas, TX, Oct 31, 2015 08:00AM – The Hockaday School, 11600 Welch Rd, Dallas, TX 7522
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour de Groves – Groves, TX, Oct 31, 2015 08:00AM – Jefferson @ Lincoln Street Groves, TX(CST) https://t.co/mNrIjRTB3B
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Cemetary Bike Ride – Houston, TX, Oct 31, 2015 08:30AM – Onion Creek Coffee House Farmer's Market – 3106 White Oak Drive –
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – Spring, TX, Oct 31, 2015 09:00AM – Meyer Park (Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379)(CST) http://zpr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – Houston, TX (West), Oct 31, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Houston,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: South by CX Series – Austin, TX, Oct 31, 2015 10:00AM – Austin, TX(CST) https://t.co/1peGFse3Ue
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: SpookyCross CX Race – Dallas, TX, Oct 31, 2015 10:00AM – Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75215, Unit
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015
2 Day Alert: Halloween ride to Fuzzy's Taco shop in Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX, Oct 31, 2015 10:30AM – White Rock Lake (overlooking the dam
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2015