Texas Bicycling News February 4th 2016
Bike fest will draw hundreds
By Rani Birchfield www.alpineavalanche.com
Next weekend’s Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest will offer something for all mountain bikers, from beginner to experienced.
The three-day mountain bike event traverses more than 200 miles of the terrain of Big Bend Ranch State Park, Big Bend National Park and Lajitas Resort.
Now in its sixth year, the Feb. 11-13 is organized by Desert Sports in Terlingua in partnership with Big Bend Ranch State Park and Lajitas Resort.
Crystal Allbright of Desert Sports said they’ve done bike events since the late 1980s, including races for several years. After losing their last course, which was …
Texan riding bike to honor fallen Brownwood DPS trooper
By Joshua Peguero www.ktxs.com
BROWNWOOD, Texas – A former Department of Public Safety investigator is riding his bicycle more than 300 miles to honor fallen DPS Sgt. William Karl Keesee.
Keesee was killed on Oct. 2015 when his car crashed near Goldthwaite. Retired DPS trooper Brent Morris will ride in his memory during the annual Police Unity Tour in May, when thousands of people ride from New Jersey to Washington D.C.
Morris said his parents first suggested he ride in Keesee’s honor. In 2015 he …
Freeze Your Fanny set Feb. 6
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Cyclists and runners will race Feb. 6 to raise money for Gregg County’s Special Olympics team.
The annual Freeze Your Fanny will start at 8 a.m. with a run and a bike ride at 10 a.m. Both events begin at Johnston-McQueen Elementary School, 6000 Airline Road at …
2016 Recommended Rides for the MS150
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Feb 6 – Pedaling the Prairie ms – starts at Waller County Fairgrounds
Feb 20 – Bulldog Bike Ride ms – starts at Waller Junior HS
Mar 6 – SpringFest Metric Century ms – starts at Willow River Farms near Brookshire
Mar 12 – Pedal thru the Pines ms – starts in Riverbend Park Smithville
Mar 13 – Bluebonnet Express ms – starts Waller ISD Stadium
Mar 20 – Tour De Houston ms – starts at Downtown Houston City Hall
Apr 7-9 – Bessies Creek 24 ms – 6hr/12hr/24hr/36hr/48hr time trials, race headquarters at La Quinta Brookshire
Apr 9 – Katy Ram Challenge ms – starts at Sun and Ski Sports Katy MillsApr 10 – Bike for Little Heroes ms – starts at Waller High School
Apr 16-17 – MS150 – Houston to Austin – various start locations
This weekend’s rides: Courtyard Dam Loop! Red Horn!
by Thomas steinerranchcycling.com
Before I post the rides I want to send out kudos to Andrew, Steve, and Justin for their top spots in USA Cycling’s Cat 5 rankings for Texas (3rd, 4th, and 13th respectively). Awesome, guys! See ranking details below. Go SRC!
Saturday we will try a modified anti-clockwise dam loop with some extra hills for fun. Special features include West Courtyard, City Park, and Ski Shores! The total route is only 48 miles but with around 3700 feet of climbing. Afterward we will grab some …
Sam Houston Jones State Park Bike Trails
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— Fixed Touring (@fixedtouring) February 5, 2016
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— Karen B. (@KarenRBarb) February 5, 2016
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— B&B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) February 4, 2016
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— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) February 4, 2016
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— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) February 4, 2016
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event KingRacingGroup Thursday Night Crits – Dallas, TX https://t.co/CMZMSd9wUzhttps://t.co/YSSIqs8Bl2
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event TX Criterium Series – Marion, TX https://t.co/X14vsmMSnchttps://t.co/7s6Prm24Fl
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New Event Texas Criterium Series – Selma, TX https://t.co/ti1f1Nh2HU
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Patch Challenge – Greenville, TX https://t.co/gQQUMfHsYC
The 20th annual Texa… https://t.co/h8Nii5Io9F
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event Waco Wild West 100 Bicycle Tour – Waco, TX https://t.co/hAl7EQtN6f
The 2016 Waco Wild West 100,
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New Event BP MS 150 – Houston, TX https://t.co/dtD7PuddJi
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event Tour de Paris – Paris, TX https://t.co/HorCeZIIRM
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event Houston Sports Park Wednesday Nighter – Houston, TX https://t.co/m0pYTGxyKL February 10, 2016 at 05:30… https://t.co/RdbQfCMaZC
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event Hammerfest 2.2 Stage Race – Fort Davis, TX https://t.co/abOpANpUJihttps://t.co/cyuHdSP5QV
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
New Event Coyote Classic – El Paso, TX https://t.co/OjVIWAZSxHhttps://t.co/zEZtFCKGYahttps://t.co/Djw5oilPzZ
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Morning ride from Fresh – Tyler, TX, Feb 06, 2016 08:00AM – FRESH by Brookshire's, 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 757
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: Tom's Burgers Ride – Elmendorf, TX, Feb 06, 2016 09:00AM – Tom's Burgers, 13950 I-37 South, Elmendorf, TX(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: City Park Trail Work Day – Austin, TX, Feb 06, 2016 09:00AM – City Park – Emma Long Motorcycle Trails (7548 Oak Shores Dr,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: Pedaling the Prairie – Hempstead, TX, Feb 06, 2016 09:00AM – 22000 Fairgrounds Road, Hempstead, TX(CST) https://t.co/8qzozYXna3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: City Park Work Day – Austin, TX, Feb 06, 2016 09:00AM – City Park – Emma Long Motorcycle Trails – 7548 Oak Shores Dr – Aust
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: Dirty Dozen – Warda, TX, Feb 06, 2016 09:00AM – Bluff Creek Ranch,537 Owl Creek Rd,Warda, TX(CST) https://t.co/LhkNieSmvw
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: Austin Ridge Riders Trail Crew – Balcones District Park Singletrack Reroute – Austin, TX, Feb 06, 2016 10:00AM – Balcones D
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: Freeze Your Fanny – Longview, TX, Feb 06, 2016 10:00AM – Johnston McQueen Elementary School, 6000 Airline Road, Longview, T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016
2 Day Alert: New Track Rider Women's Class – Houston, TX, Feb 06, 2016 01:30PM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084, Uni
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2016