Texas Bicycling News January 22nd 2016
Texas Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis rides his way to drop in weight
By Jeff Wilson      www.star-telegram.com
ARLINGTON – Colby Lewis showed up to the Texas Rangers Winter Caravan event Thursday night touting the benefits of cycling and with ideas of taking the dive into the carbon-fiber end of the bicycle pool.
It was on the bike paths and roads near his home in Bakersfield, Calif., where Lewis rehabilitated his surgically repaired right knee this off-season, and in the …
Get Out: Biking the Anthills in Terry Hershey Park
By Katharine Shilcutt      www.houstoniamag.com
Take in 500 unspoiled acres of Buffalo Bayou from your bike.
By now you’ve hopefully heard the news that I-1o East inside the Loop will be a horrorshow this weekend. With that in mind, head west, young men and women—west to Terry Hershey Park. The 500-acre park has rightly been called an “oasis†in the middle of the city, with nearly 6 miles of hike and bike trails along the western stretch of Buffalo Bayou that’s still as rustic as the day Houston was settled. (Okay, that’s a bit hyperbolic, but it’s certainly the most unmolested stretch of the …
Union Adds Texas Rider to 2016-17 Roster
www.ucbulldogs.com
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Union College cycling coach Sean Trinque announced the addition of Phillip James Romo to the Bulldogs’ 2016-17 roster.
A native of Texas, Romo competed for Victoria High School Mountain Bike Team of the Texas High School Mountain Bike League.
“As a racer, Phillip brings a …
Gravel Grinder Group Ride
by San Angelo Bicycle Association      www.facebook.com
Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 AM in CST
San Angelo Bicycle Association
P.O. Box 60942, San Angelo, Texas 76904
Tickets Available
angelobike.org
Join SABA Members on a Gravel Gridner Group Ride near Eola, TX.
Park Tool announces winners of Community Tool Grant
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) — Park Tool is announcing the winners of its Community Tool Grant Program, which provides community non-profits with more than $1,400 worth of Park Tool products, including a repair stand, tools and Park’s bicycle repair book. This year more than 200 organizations applied for the 10 grants.
“We were truly blown away by the quantity and quality of the applicants for the ten Park Tool Community Tool Grants this year. It’s great to see so many people and organizations doing amazing things in their communities to help get more people on bikes. Though …
… Chain Reaction Ministries – Houston, Texas A ministry of adult bicycle recycling that takes unwanted bikes, refurbish them, and put them back into the community with assistance ministries working to address the needs of folks trying to avoid homelessness. …
Balance bikes sold in discount stores being recalled
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 29,000 Chillafish childrens balance bikes are being recalled because overinflated tires can cause the wheel rims to crack and send pieces of the plastic rim flying.
The balance bikes were sold by Amazon, Sams Clubs, Target and Toys RUs from November 2013 through November 2015 for between $55 and $80. Besides the approximately 29,000 bikes sold in the U.S., 268 were sold in Canada and are being recalled there as well.
Chillafish has received …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Thx to @HoustonPlanning for a productive mtg on the @HoustonBikePlan today. HTX get ready. It is going to be awesome.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 23, 2016
Thanks Coach Williams & @JesuitCycling for assistance demonstrating angular momentum w/counter steering & drifting! pic.twitter.com/WvFkv7CiW0
— JCP Science (@JCPScience) January 22, 2016
Do you need to fix your bike? Check out @UTobp https://t.co/gYsk6OZurK pic.twitter.com/m3Hi2RlFC7
— Bike UT (@bikeut) January 22, 2016
February 3rd 7pm (6pm if on Chuco standard time)
Location: @properprintshop
Free: Food Fun Philosophy pic.twitter.com/yZRvJ1mfaY— El Paso Bike Month (@ELPBikeMonth) January 22, 2016
In honor of our future expansion we've added a 2.0 bike to our fleet! Snap a picture and tag us and you could win! pic.twitter.com/sJYlViW8dr
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) January 22, 2016
220 miles of protected bike lanes and sidewalks to our schools & transit stops? Sign to fully fund bike/ped plans! https://t.co/uRKZiKo6XL
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) January 22, 2016
#FlatRockRanch will be closed this Saturday & Sunday to normal #MTB riding due to Zombi Goat Enduro.
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) January 22, 2016
We're hosting a youth bike safety event at Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop Sunday, January 31st. We will be teaching… https://t.co/8mLjXFIEDH
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) January 22, 2016
This is long, but important. Please read every word if you plan to attend the 2016 Texas Chainring Massacre… https://t.co/pXumPbbQ5h
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 22, 2016
Sun Jan 24 #BPMS150 recommended ride is FrostBike50. Route options: 17, 33, or 50 miles w/ famous banana bread! https://t.co/W1Afh9RYOG
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 22, 2016
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— Jeff Stensland 🧼ðŸ“😷 (@JeffStensland) January 22, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event CHILE PEPPER CHALLENGE – El Paso, TX https://t.co/YCDWu75lWD
The Chile Pepper Challenge is El Paso's p… https://t.co/mMrW2IMfnt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
New Event The Planetary Urban Tour – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/x3jMNnSYnq— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 23, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bankers’ Recovery Ride, Jan 24, 2016 07:00AM – 1862 Rock Prairie, College Station, TX, 77845, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: SOUTHERN ENDURO TOUR – Comfort, TX, Jan 24, 2016 08:00AM – 346 Flat Rock Creek Rd, Comfort, TX 78013, USA(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: FrostBike50 – Cypress, TX, Jan 24, 2016 08:00AM – Lone Star College – CyFair, 9191 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433, Un
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: Icicles and Rust – Mnt Bike Ride at Oak Cliff Sun Morning – Dallas, TX, Jan 24, 2016 08:30AM – Oak Cliff Nature Preserve –
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: Bike on the Seawall!! – Galveston, TX, Jan 24, 2016 08:45AM – Target in Galveston – 6128 Broadway St – Galveston, TX 77551(
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: Cibolo Ride – Cibolo, TX, Jan 24, 2016 09:00AM – Cibolo City Hall, 200 South Main, Cibolo, TX(CST) https://t.co/ynJpFUHE6N
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: Upper Valley Tour – El Paso, TX, Jan 24, 2016 10:00AM – Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: Elmendorf Afternoon Ride – San Antonio, TX, Jan 24, 2016 01:00PM – US-181 & E Loop 1604 S Access Rd San Antonio, Tx,(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: HCC Winter Crit Series – Houston, TX, Jan 24, 2016 02:00PM – Isidoro Meza Drive, Isidoro Meza Dr, Houston, TX 77013, USA(CS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016
2 Day Alert: Owens Ride – Beginner/Intermediate – Tyler, TX, Jan 24, 2016 02:30PM – Owens Elementary School, 11780 County Road 168, Tyle
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2016