Texas Bicycling News December 31st 2015
Going the distance
by Jim Irish      www.statesman.com
… Five years ago, he moved from Cedar Creek to be closer to the park. Once there, he alternates his exercise routine depending on the season. He runs up to 12 miles and is the de facto president of the Bastrop Runners Club, rides his racing bicycle 30 miles to Buescher State Park and back twice a week in spring and summer, and walks the cart path three to five miles on the now-closed golf course, which was …
First Day Hikes become tradition at Texas state parks
by Larry Grant      www.beaconexaminer.com
… Bring your child on a guided walk designed for families and stroll the wooded trails to discover the unique animals and plants found at Pyramid Mountain.
The special events are typically free, though normal park fees – usually a few bucks for adults – still apply.
There will be 18 guided hikes, walks, and interpretive tours, as well as two bike rides and a horseback ride at state parks, forests and historic sites at locations on Friday January 1.
The 5-mile moderate hike at …
Texas A&M Cycling Team
Ricardo Montes      ricardo-montes.squarespace.com
These cycling kits at the moment are WIP’s, however they were created with the intentions of being the 2016-2017 season kit. A few things to note is unlike previous years, these have Texas A&M traditions incorporated into the design. On the back of the neck (not shown) the words “Gig ‘Em†and the famous block-t logo are printed in so that opposing riders tastefully know whose winning. On the inside of the collar the …
Casual Biking at Brushy Creek Trail – 14 miles
hillcountryoutdoors.com
The trail runs along Brushy creek and is about 14.5 miles (start to start). Most of the trail is tree-lined so you can really get a sense of seclusion. Along the trail are at least 5 parks – a skate park, water-sprinkler park, canoe rental, dinosaur sand park, and plenty of playgrounds for the kids. The trails are wide and great for biking. …
Austin Ridge Riders WC Trail Restoration
by Chardog      www.bikemojo.com
You may have noticed some increased trail maintenance activity of late. ARR has been awarded a grant from Austin Parks Foundation to restore the Walnut Creek Trail system.
This morning the ARR Trail Crew restored the berms on the last section of Tangle of Trails. Lots of filling and smoothing of the berms as well as lots of drainage improvements.
On previous build days, the ARR Special Ops Rock Crew has been hard at work literally moving TONS of ROCK at the Main Creek Crossing to shore up the eroding creek bank, secure the ground around the park bench and provide hikers a line of …
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— Pamela Ferguson (@Pamelaanne633) January 1, 2016
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting:https://t.co/L0f1uVU7Ha
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) January 1, 2016
Black-Eyed Pea Open Ride @ 12:30 on Friday! 90 minutes of fun and learning to write new dates on docs!
— Whareagle (@Whareagle) December 31, 2015
Scouted the routes today to make sure everything survived to flooding. All is good to go!… https://t.co/TCH5Ej5SeA
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 31, 2015
Did my last ride for the year with my brother this morning pic.twitter.com/4GNDknEUzZ
— Jesus (@SrCampy) December 31, 2015
TOUR DE FW B-CYCLE – 44 STATION!!!
Congratulations to Tara and Myla for being the first two people to complete… https://t.co/tVLDwkGVSB— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) December 31, 2015
Weather permitting we ride from the store at 10 am New Year's Day
— SWCycleSport (@SWCycleSport) December 31, 2015
New report for The Anthills (Terry Hershey Park): Muddy in spots, trail is Tacky Unless it Rains. More at https://t.co/FOUOc1FnUG
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) December 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/682588744688513024
Just because our trail is a lake don't hang those bikes up. Don't forget medicine park has trails that never… https://t.co/TthOLll1hv
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) December 31, 2015
#tbt One of the biggest ladies fields ever this past season! Can't wait to see what 2016 will… https://t.co/ge7kO9vsqV
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) December 31, 2015
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ready2Roll Cycling Chappell Hill Ride – Chappell Hill, TX Ready2Roll Cycling Chappell Hill Ride at Chapp… https://t.co/dVwJClvVcP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
New Event HHH Weekend – Hotter'N Hell Hundred Endurance Ride & Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races HHH Weekend – Hotter'N Hell… https://t.co/XM1OGV8Fh7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
New Event Easter Hill Country Tour – Kerrville, TX Easter Hill Country Tour 2016 at Kerriville, TX
… https://t.co/UffNYNHDUs— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Saturday Sufferfest – Sherman, TX, Jan 02, 2016 07:00AM – Texoma Bicycle Works, 5629 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090, Uni
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: The Excruciation Exam – Warda, TX, Jan 02, 2016 07:30AM – Bluff Creek Ranch, 537 Owl Creek Rd, Warda, TX 78960, United Stat
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Morning ride from Fresh – Tyler, TX, Jan 02, 2016 08:00AM – FRESH by Brookshire's, 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 757
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: NYD+1 Criterium – Fort Worth, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – Gravel Road, Gravel Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76118, USA(CST) http://zpr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Brushy Creek – Intermediate Ride Level (limited to 12) – Cedar Park, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – Brushy Creek Sports Park –
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Longs Creek Ride – San Antonio, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – Longs Creek Elementary School, 15806 O'Connor Rd, San Antonio, T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – Houston, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Rides (3 options) – Sherman, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – Texoma Bicycle Works, 5629 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 750
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – Spring, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – Meyer Park (Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379)(CST) http://zpr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Boerne Ride Boerne, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – Boerne City Hall, 402 E Blanco Rd, Boerne, TX 78006, United States(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Sansom 66 – Fort Worth, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:00AM – 2500 Roberts Cutoff Road Fort Worth, TX(CST) https://t.co/sWmehw5bJC
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Oak Point CX – Plano, TX, Jan 02, 2016 09:30AM – 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX 75074, USA(CST) https://t.co/QEpwh3BuXG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: Let's Try The Forney, Heath, Rockwal Country Ride Again! – Forney, TX, Jan 02, 2016 11:00AM – Criswell Elementary School –
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 31, 2015