Texas Bicycling News January 23rd 2016
San Antonio Wheelmen Founders Reflect on City’s Oldest Cycling Group
Katie Walsh      therivardreport.com
One ordinary Sunday morning in 1971, a group of cyclists decided to meet outside Broadway Bank for the first time. The small group, who later dubbed themselves the San Antonio Wheelmen, shared a single, simple intention– to form an organized cycling group in San Antonio.
The group has grown over the last 45 years to become a full-fledged 330-member cyclist organization with bi-weekly rides, instructional classes and advocacy efforts. As the …
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Join a bikepacking club in Austin Texas
michael rulmyr      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Hey guys were starting a bikepacking club in Austin Texas. We we will be doing many overnighters and a some bigger/longer trips throughout the year. We are structured like a motorcycle club. We are a very low key/low drama group taking bikepacking seriously.
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Check point number 2 #RAA2016 #elbrozplusone
Did you ride you bike today?
EP Cyclists      www.facebook.com
We hope you did! Saturday Climbing Ride from Paleteria La Michoacana was great. Thanks to Griselda and Carlos Reza for hosting our Club Ride.. The NEW Route only 26 miles was very challenging,1400 ft of climbing, 0 flats, 929 calories burned, 15 mph… Ride leaders were on …
Houston, Texas. Bike shop claimed my bike was stolen
by MonsieurLeFabre      www.reddit.com
I purchased this bike from a used bike shop about a year ago. I called the number on their website went to their place of business and paid cash. I got a bill of sale and went on my way. At the time I didn’t live in Houston but I moved there recently.
Houston has a bike registration ordinance so I tried to register my bike but it came up as stolen. I called the bike shop and spoke to someone claiming to be the owner. He claims that he was out of the country for a few months and left his employee to manage the bike store. The employee sold bikes and ran off with the money after destroying all records.
I think that the transaction was legit and …
Haga fractures orbital bone, undergoes surgery
By Caley Fretz      velonews.competitor.com
American cyclist Chad Haga underwent surgery Saturday afternoon to repair wounds to his neck and chin, his Giant-Alpecin team said in a statement. The 27-year-old America, who hails from Texas, will likely require a future surgery to repair a fractured orbital bone.
Haga was one of six Giant-Alpecin riders to be struck by a motorist during a training ride on Saturday morning near Alicante, Spain. The accident was reportedly caused by a British woman who was …
Cyclists get a peek at restored Bahia Grande
By FRANK GARZAÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.valleymorningstar.com
LOS FRESNOS — Cyclists had the first peek of a restored portion of the Bahia Grande on a slow and relaxed 7.5 mile bike tour hosted by the Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge yesterday afternoon.
Three guides led the cyclists on a caliche trail that passes through coastal prairies and salt water bays.
If the riders had brought along their binoculars, they might have even had the chance to see the rare and …
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A special day in many ways. Anniversary of our first event the original Red River Riot. Today was our biggest… https://t.co/JsWDrCIn1t
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 24, 2016
Preliminary results for this evening are here. Detailed results with splits will be posted tomorrow…. https://t.co/NU0AyqgacD
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 24, 2016
New report for Flintridge: Muddy in spots, trail is loop trail & bike trails in good condition.. More at https://t.co/73EzhxqbJb
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) January 24, 2016
I biked 40.40 km with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Bellaire, TX, United States! https://t.co/PMqfD2sYub #bike #cycling
— J. Jorge (@jlbravo10) January 23, 2016
Great race today at Sealy road race thanks 2 @RaceLocalHTX made winning break with Beau. 2nd and 6th. #ridegiant pic.twitter.com/dWje3hGaFk
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) January 23, 2016
Check out my 19.0 mile MTB Ride on Strava: https://t.co/wj07rZIPZv#iamspecialized #Stumpjumper #IWantMyMTB
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) January 23, 2016
The good n bad thing about riding in Tx weather, you start at about 30° n finish at about 50°+ didn't overheat despite all the layers
— Jesus (@SrCampy) January 23, 2016
Brother is out at his team training camp this weekend – solo rides for me this weekend, this morning was cold ride, glad I started late
— Jesus (@SrCampy) January 23, 2016
Our dedicated staff at Bike through the Forest in Coldspring recruiting riders for #BPMS150. pic.twitter.com/cQtkCZjHLS
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 23, 2016
Looking for places to ride this week? Try the Slaughter Creek Trail. pic.twitter.com/7Zo6P1vSii
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) January 23, 2016
Not only does @memorialhermann have 49 riders ready for #BPMS150, they also support the ride with LOTS of medical supplies and volunteers!
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 23, 2016
Same day. Different year. I'm never going to leave my bed on January 22nd again. pic.twitter.com/UR75n4uJb1
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) January 23, 2016
Sunrise. 32F. Heading to first race of the season. #sealyroadrace #sugarcycles… https://t.co/wdUNR8NIMM
— Jeff C. (@331miles) January 23, 2016