Texas Bicycling News February 5th 2016
Biking in Dallas: A survival guide
By THOR CHRISTENSEN www.dallasnews.com
Dallas streets — once among the worst in the U.S. for bicyclists — are slowly becoming more bike-friendly with the addition of shared and dedicated bike lanes. Yet the idea of urban biking as a safe, fun form of exercise is still a tough hill to climb for all but the bravest pedal-pushers in our car-centric city.
It needn’t be so daunting. By following a few basic tips, just about anyone can reap the benefits of being an urban cyclist. Not only is it an excellent way to improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength and …
Texas State Cycling Team Training Weekend
www.wherevent.com
San Marcos
Friday 19 February 2016, 17:45
Organized by : Jake Boone
Activities San Marcos / Description
About
*Friday 5:45 pm .- meeting at the light up sign in the TX State quad. 30-35 mile no drop ride.
* Saturday 9:00 pm. – meeting at the light up sign in the TX State quad. 80 mile (2X40 mi. loops) out east ride. 40 mile option for those not comfortable doing the full 80 miles. First lap no drop, Second lap fast. …
Views of/from Hayden Ranch Road
Pit’s Fritztown News pitsfritztownnews.wordpress.com
Hayden Ranch Road [here a previous article on bicycling there] is one of the gorgeous country roads that I like bicyling so much here in the Texas Hill Country. I’ve been out bicycling there a few times lately [here a link to the (GPS-)data, map etc.], but without my camera. So, on Monday, I decided to drive along that road in our car and take some pictures in the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
I looped around to get speed into the segment, and it started my time even though I hadn’t begun the segment yet 😡 pic.twitter.com/FbcPN4Gr04
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) February 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/695753960355979266
New in 2015, riders have to turn in $400 min before getting a packet rather than 30 days post ride as in the past https://t.co/lprW1uPijc
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 5, 2016
#Official 100 Acre Woods trail status: Open. More at https://t.co/UDu9beiWC1
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) February 5, 2016
Come play bikes with us. 8:00 AM roll out from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. Come early for coffee and… https://t.co/pb5dDt6HAc
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2016
Weather permitting, let’s meet at Java Jacks at 8:30 AM tomorrow for a ride. Weather not permitting, we will… https://t.co/H3h5sG6pOB
— Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) February 5, 2016
New report for Memorial Park: Tacky, trail is Trails in good shape. More at https://t.co/vYTmr2ZUck
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) February 5, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise Canutillo, TX https://t.co/BkMxHbtC7J
El Paso Bicycle Club
Meet at 8:45 am at S… https://t.co/97rOhqzUtt— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2016
New Event Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
• Distance: Usually 27-30 miles • Rol… https://t.co/nGUDZRlN0c— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2016
New Event Blue: 24.7 mi Regroup – Sherman, TX When: Thursday, 6:05 PM
Start: Texoma Bicycle Works (5629 Texoma Pkw… https://t.co/7vpXwt6C6I— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2016
New Event Distance Builder #5 – 17 Miles – Sherman, TX When: Saturday, 10:00 AM
Start: Texoma Bicycle Works (5629 … https://t.co/D4V7s1HKmZ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2016
New Event Owens Elementary Group Ride – Tyler, TX Tyler Bicycle Club
Group Rides: Fast/Long group and Slower/Short… https://t.co/XwNqfc7Ixz— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2016
New Event Mountain Biking Social Ride – Millican, TX https://t.co/uLQZ88JtWi
Brazos Valley Cyclists
Social ride … https://t.co/Z4bmGw5ei4— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: BikeHouston Bayou Ride – Houston, TX, Feb 07, 2016 08:00AM – 301 Milam Street, Houston, TX, United States(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: Kate's Ride – Sealy, TX, Feb 07, 2016 08:00AM – 1008 Main St, Sealy, TX 77474, USA(CST) https://t.co/l9P6rZoqhB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: PCC Club Ride – Pearland, TX, Feb 07, 2016 08:00AM – 9330 Broadway, Pearland, TX (1.3 miles east of SH 288)(CST) http://zpr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Winter hours – Austin, TX, Feb 07, 2016 11:00AM – Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (12138 N
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: Bullis County Park Afternoon "Pre-Super Bowl" Ride, Feb 07, 2016 01:00PM – Bullis County Park, 27583 Blanco Rd, San Antonio
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: Bicycles, Essentials and Accessories – Cedar Hill, TX, Feb 07, 2016 01:00PM – Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: Intermediate-Level Ride — Barton Creek (15-ish miles) – Austin, TX, Feb 07, 2016 01:15PM – Barton Creek Greenbelt – Spygla
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: Owens Ride – Beginner/Intermediate – Tyler, TX, Feb 07, 2016 02:30PM – Owens Elementary School, 11780 County Road 168, Tyle
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 5, 2016
2 Day Alert: Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C – El Paso, TX, Feb 07, 2016 10:00AM – Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center a
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2016