Texas Bicycling News November 30th
Where people cycle in the Rio Grande Valley
by Ray Garza      rgvcycling.com
I was tooling around Strava today and ran across their heat map technology. I’ve seen it before and I find it interesting to see where people cycle. I zoomed into the Rio Grande Valley and took a snapshot of what I’ve found. Their data runs from January of 2014 to May 2015. It paints a very good picture of where people or cycling clubs ride and ride often. What it does tell you is if the ride was on a mountain or a road bike but you can figure it out by the terrain and path. To read the map you need to understand the color scale. The darker the color is the less frequent the route has been used. The lighter the color the …
2015 Year End Gear on My Bike(s)
by Ray Garza      rgvcycling.com
Well it’s already close to the end of 2015. Where did it all go? I know, to my bike and riding! I wanted to write about the two bikes I have and what gear I have on it for 2015. Let start with my Road Bike first. …
Southern Tier eastward 2016
By Luba Agranovich      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Introduction: Who we are and why we are doing it
Monday November 30, 2015
Leonid just turned 70 and Luba is a 65 year old who recently retired after a life time of software engineering. We love biking – Leonid bikes at least 20 miles every day even through the winter barring snow on the roads. We also love adventure that takes us to new places. So, we decided to ride the Southern Tier to see the deep south of our beautiful country, but take it slowly, averaging ~43 miles a day, and …
New park expected to attract bike riders from around the world
By Emma Hinchliffe      www.houstonchronicle.com
Houston already has the largest skatepark in North America. With a groundbreaking Tuesday for a nearby bike park, the city could become an even bigger magnet for extreme sports.
The North Houston Bike Park will be a 20-acre facility at Kuykendahl and Rankin, designed with input from BMX riders. Adjacent to Dylan Park and North Houston Skate Park, the bike park will feature a BMX-sanctioned race track, BMX freestyle amenities and street courses, along with community and events centers.
“This is probably something that’s …
7:00 PM GDB Christmas Lights Ride
Greater Dallas Bicyclists      www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com
GDB Christmas Lights Ride
7:00 PMÂ Â Â December 17, 2015
Cafe Express
5600 West Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
“Join us for a Greater Dallas Bicyclists Tradition. We’ll ride through the Park Cities to take in some of the most beautifully decorated homes in Dallas. After the ride, we’ll gather at Cafe Express to eat, drink, and be merry! Standard bike lights are required, but we’d love to see your bike decorated for the holidays.” Santa Pak
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
We had a packed room at the GHORBA public meeting tonight! Thanks to everyone who came out to hear our plan for… https://t.co/i2gJgsD6U9
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) December 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/671454872043192320
Come cheer on racers at @EPCyclists criterium @DWNTWNElPaso
Then take your turn on the course!#GetActiveElPaso pic.twitter.com/008SpL5eJ2— VeloPaso (@velopaso) November 30, 2015
Thanks @austinmonitor for highlighting our efforts to save the bike lanes on Mesa Dr. https://t.co/d8FsBJl9Wf Join us Sat at 10am to rally!
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) November 30, 2015
Thank you to everyone who participated with us during the Thanksgiving Day Parade! pic.twitter.com/dMLs4xsTxf
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) November 30, 2015
You bikers are going to enjoy this! @EastEndHou is bringing you an active future https://t.co/LX2zuqhGDi pic.twitter.com/iJdIi7mW2j
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) November 30, 2015
Work on a new bike/ped bridge in in the Barton Creek Greenbelt has been postponed. More on @KXAN_News tonight at 5pm pic.twitter.com/O1YXIWyf4v
— Amanda Dugan (@mandydugan) November 30, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event SOUTHERN ENDURO TOUR – Comfort, TX SOUTHERN ENDURO TOUR at Comfort , TXhttps://t.co/JISjRjhxGS … https://t.co/8r6Mx3lnCO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2015
New Event Miles of DisComfort Mtn Bike Marathon – Comfort, TX 2016 Miles of DisComfort Mtn Bike Marathon at Comfor… https://t.co/nXZVYZNv2K
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2015
New Event The Pecan Grove Loop 34 – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/oNpNosNRzt— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 30, 2015
New Event Christmas Caroling Ride – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/0GmnVI9XIv— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 1, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Cross under the Lights – Houston, TX, Dec 02, 2015 07:00PM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084, United Sta
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 1, 2015