Texas Bicycling News December 4th
I CAN’T FEEL MY FINGERS~VeloVlog #2
Preston Glace
Texas Cyclocross 2015
Venny Alub
clips and highlights from this season’s races including Georgetown Cyclocross Festival, Give Me Some Sugar CX, and Terra X
Log jumping session
DCRUZ547
Introduced Matthew to log jumping on his MTB.
Saturday is Global Fat Bike Day
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — Global Fat Bike Day, Saturday, Dec. 5, is being marked with events, demos and product introductions from Estonia to Vermont, Australia to Colorado.
According to Fat-Bike.com, the day was designated by some British fat bike enthusiasts several years ago. This year, many ski touring centers with fat bike trails are planning demo events around the occasion. In Vermont, for example, the Catamount Outdoor Family Center is holding …
U.S. Olympic long teams announced for Rio
By Caley Fretz      velonews.competitor.com
USA Cycling announced its 2016 Olympic long teams for the men’s and women’s mountain bike and women’s road events on Friday, marking the first step in a long, frequently contentious selection process.
The men’s road team will be announced on June 24, when final Olympic selections are made.
Athletes must be on USA Cycling’s long list to be selected for an Olympic berth. The final mountain bike teams will include three men and two women, and the final women’s road team will include four women, including two time trialists. …
… Lauren Stephens (Dallas, Texas/TIBCO-SVB)*
The Woodlands Township seeks input for Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (December 3, 2015) – The Woodlands Township has contracted with engineering firm Jones and Carter for completion of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
The Township is interested in improving the Township-wide network of existing facilities and to develop new facilities to provide for improved and safer bicycle and pedestrian commuting and recreational opportunities. The proposed master plan will show a comprehensive transportation network that could utilize a variety of off-road and on-road facilities such as pathways, trails, bike lanes, shared lanes, multi-use pathways and other …
Austin Police arrest man connected to 97 high-end bike thefts
By KEYE TV
AUSTIN, Texas — A man accused of stealing at least 97 bicycles in the Austin area since 2013 has been arrested.
According to an arrest affidavit, police believe 30-year-old Marcelino Avelar-Rapalo is behind a series of bike thefts in the Central West and South West areas of Austin.
Law enforcement officials say that some of the stolen bikes turned up as far south as Harlingen.
Mark Wallace lives in Central West Austin and is one of the victims.
“It was frustrating that your house had been violated and you had been …
EVENT: Bike Through the Lights
www.gosanangelo.com
SAN ANGELO, Texas – The San Angelo Bicycle Association is inviting everyone to Bike Through the Lights with Santa on Sunday.
Participating riders can cruise through the Tour of Lights on the Concho River, taking in a view of over 3 million Christmas lights and more than 60 Christmas greeting cards. The ride is non-competitive and is presented by the Concho Christmas Celebration and the San Angelo Bicycling Association .
The event is …
Trinity Bicycles quietly shuts its doors in Sundance Square
by Joyce Marshall      www.star-telegram.com
Favored shop of area cyclists opened downtown in 2012
Fort Worth, which has been building an image as a bike-friendly city, has lost one of its champions with the sudden and surprising closure of Trinity Bicycles in Sundance Square.
The shop in the red brick West Sundance building at 343 Throckmorton St. has been locked, the lights have been turned off and the phone has gone unanswered since the week before Thanksgiving. Owner Bernie Scheffler, who moved his store to Sundance Square in February 2012 from South Main Street, didn’t respond to requests last week for comment.
Sundance Square management also has tried to reach …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
If rackspace&Britton's both have large rides this night it will be a Christmas traffic nightmare in Windcrest on the 14 th. Sounds like fun
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) December 5, 2015
Brittons bicycle shop has announced there Jungle Bell ride at Office Depot parking lot 6:30 12/14/15 This ride recommended & is a short ride
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) December 5, 2015
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Explore Houston's bayous with @BikeHouston and vote for #Houston's next Mayor: https://t.co/mIPlgbtjMb pic.twitter.com/LBP1ZQBGDB
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) December 4, 2015
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Rider of the Wk is Brook – she's a ROCK STAR! 1st to volunteer, always – learn more abt her: https://t.co/MjWK3tlkMS pic.twitter.com/r7XAjkg6fk
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) December 4, 2015
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https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/672806708150853632
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/672765238660472832
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: The Pecan Grove Loop 34 – Houston, TX, Dec 06, 2015 07:30AM – Applebee's, 14815 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77082, United St
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: BikeHouston Bayou Ride – Houston, TX, Dec 06, 2015 08:00AM – 301 Milam Street, Houston, TX, United States(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Texas Skills-based State Cyclocross Championships – Houston, TX, Dec 06, 2015 09:00AM – Cullen Park, 19008 Saums Rd, Housto
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mission Trails to Southton – San Antonio, TX, Dec 06, 2015 09:00AM – Roosevelt Park, 331 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 782
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Holy Guacamole Cross – El Paso, TX, Dec 06, 2015 09:00AM – Memorial Park, 1701 N Copia St, El Paso, TX 79930, United States
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX, Dec 06, 2015 11:00AM – Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Christmas Caroling Ride – Houston, TX, Dec 06, 2015 06:00PM – Ascent Fitness – 1911 W Alabama St – Houston, TX(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 5, 2015