Texas Bicycling News February 3rd 2016
The Gospel According to Bill
The Violet Crown Sports      violetcrown.org
It’s always good to review the basics every now and then; to go back to the fundamentals. In that regard, we are reprinting here the wise words of our friend Bill Reams, co-founder of the Bagel Ride, as stated in his epistle on group riding. Words to live by,
“As with religion, in group rides there are those that lead a righteous life at all times. Even if they do not attend regular services, when worshiping they will help those in need and provide a wheel for the less strong. They will stop and render aid when someone suffers a mechanical. They will follow golden rules such as ‘drop others only as you would have them drop you.’ When they attend church, they understand that …
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Former UGA star Danny Ware fighting for body of son killed in Texas
www.ajc.com
Friday night, Danny Ware awoke to a phone call. The voice on the other end of the line, some 800 miles away, had world-shattering news.
The former University of Georgia football star’s son, 3-year-old Danny Josiah, had been killed.
“I didn’t know if it was a dream, a nightmare, or if I had just heard it wrong,†Ware said Wednesday. “But it turns out it was totally accurate.â€
Now Ware said he is battling his estranged wife to bring the boy’s body back to Georgia.
According to information released by the Houston, Texas, Police Department and published media reports, Danny Josiah was killed while riding his bicycle in that city’s Kingwood neighborhood. The driver …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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New report for Huntsville State Park: Muddy in spots, trail is FYI…Big Trail Run Races 2/6 and 2/13. More at https://t.co/DIMN9Krbm7
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) February 4, 2016
New report for Memorial Park: Muddy in spots, trail is Muddy in few spots throughout park mostly dry/tacky. More at https://t.co/1lbojulstN
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) February 4, 2016
STOLEN: Jamis Dragon 69er (Austin): Stolen today. 2002 Jamis Dragon, red/white.
Very unique… https://t.co/7BFaL7O7sJ ( via craigslist)— atx stolenbikes (@atxstolenbikes) February 4, 2016
Freshman Food Ride Day: they met the 50 mile challenge! Thanks @HugoScalaJr for joining the ride and providing some race mentoring!
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) February 4, 2016
Thx for helping me w the Crit practice today! pic.twitter.com/IH2B34mafs
— David Wenger (@wengernation) February 3, 2016
Be a Texas Delegate at the National Bike Summit in March | BikeTexas https://t.co/ud0NfR1ayT #NBS16 pic.twitter.com/srQ0mwQwKk
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 3, 2016
Register for one of the last remaining spots for our upcoming gravel grinder, Holey Roller. Entry fee includes LS t-shirt, 2 beers & lunch.
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 3, 2016
Join us for our annual Super Bowl Sunday ride & lunch. See website for details https://t.co/QpUJDovBw4 pic.twitter.com/QwTUCWE3mo
— B&B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) February 3, 2016
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MT @SharkDancing: Build safe well maintained bikelanes and we will cycle all year
Yes – in all seasons. pic.twitter.com/oGyoaqNWYe— Movability (@Movability) February 3, 2016
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Promote driver-cyclist harmony with our hashtag #bekindaustin, or use it wherever you find kindness around town! pic.twitter.com/zJUb0drykm
— BE KIND to Cyclists (@bkindtocyclists) February 3, 2016
We have always welcomed PRO's – Here is the corrected flyer with our Mens P123 (typo on our flyer) https://t.co/auzHwXDHzW
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) February 3, 2016
Chilly bike ride. (@ Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail in Beaumont, TX) https://t.co/L5CcIZabUO
— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) February 3, 2016
Our first team meeting of the semester will be tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 4) at 8 pm in SEW 307. Come and learn… https://t.co/DnELARP57R
— RUCT (@ricecycling) February 3, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Pedal Against PTSD Grinder 100 – Sanger, TX https://t.co/SvoXgbJak8https://t.co/klVwcBxf9K
Pedal Aga… https://t.co/0qysXS9SyB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2016
New Event City Park Work Day – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/J9VCKKqP9p— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event Take no Prisoners – College Station, TX https://t.co/qLkMcW6t0W
Brazos Valley Cyclists
Smokin’ fast, h… https://t.co/fcx1iDwCx8— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bike-Friendly Friday Breakfast, Feb 05, 2016 07:00AM – 201 Dominik Dr, College Station, TX, 77840, United States(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2016