Texas Bicycling News Digest February 27th 2016
Bicyclist taken to hospital after colliding with dump truck
By CASEY SIZEMORE/The Lufkin News lufkindailynews.com
A woman was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following an accident involving a bicycle and a city of Lufkin dump truck on Angelina Street.
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Clay Walker Preps For Band Against MS Ride
by Kelly Brickey www.soundslikenashville.com
Dust off those helmets and grease up those tire chains! It’s almost time for the fourth annual Band Against MS Ride and Clay Walker is gearing up yet again for the charity event.
The bike ride will begin on March 26 in Humble, Texas with the finish line cycled back around in the same town. Walker has been involved with the event every …
“Great Mountain Bike Trailâ€
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Review of River Legacy Park
This is a great park with a lot of outdoors options. One of the crown jewels of the City of Arlington, it consists of one of the most popular and extensive mountain bike trails covering over 11 miles deep in the wooden areas! Very well maintained and impressive trails for …
Salado Creek Greenway Park bike ride- envision! – San Antonio, Texas
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A bike ride on the Salado Creek Greenway from envision! …
City circle trail rounding out nicely
By Claire Kowalick www.timesrecordnews.com
Nearly 30 years in the making, Wichita Falls’ circle trail is nearing completion.
Easy access to businesses near the circle trail is a service the city approved to improve the experience for trekkers and bikers and generate interest in this long-term recreational project.
The first portion of the city’s concrete trail system was built in 1987, in the Lucy Park area.
Since that time, an additional 14 miles of trails have been constructed for a total of …
Texas State Mountain Bike Summit
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The Texas State Mountain Bike summit is coming to the Austin area April 15-17th. Check out the itinerary and schedule here. Conference fees are $50 with discounts for ARR members! Come learn about mountain biking in Texas and grab a couple laps at lake Georgetown(our only epic area trail). To register please click on the itinerary link above! …
Gusher cycling event nets new competitors
By David Thompson www.beaumontenterprise.com
The third annual Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial may not have garnered the same attention or attendance as the nearby Gusher Marathon, but race director Amie James says she is excited about the race’s growth.
The event saw its largest turnout since the race began in 2014 with roughly 150 participants competing in 21 categories of all age groups that ranged from 10- to 40-kilometer time trials.
“What I really love is how many people come from outside of Beaumont to do this event,” James said. “Don’t get me wrong, we have plenty of locals, but it’s nice to see some new people, to shake it up a little.”
The majority of top male and female times of the day came from …
16 National Titles awarded at Fat Bike Nationals
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Ogden, Utah (February 27, 2016) – Sixteen national champions were crowned at Powder Mountain Resort in Utah on Saturday at the second annual USA Cycling Fat Bike National Championships p/b Borealis Fat Bikes, including Alexander Grant (Salt Lake City, Utah/Cannondale 360 Fly p/b Sugol) and Hanna Muegge (Marina, Calif./La Sweat) in the pro contests. …
… Muegge crossed the finish line for the Stars-and-Stripes jersey after going head-to-head with runner-up Scotti Lechuga (Little Rock, Ark./Hagens Berman/Supermint) at the end of the 47-rider pro women’s contest. Jamie Gilgen (Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling) was third. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Sunday Funday Ride to Scenic Drive
Riding stabilizes your life and creates balance.. o7'o
Time: 8:30am
Place:… https://t.co/IYTFsrHvim— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) February 28, 2016
Stolen Bike GMC Genesis 700 (26th and Rio Grande): Dear Austin Bike Community my bike got ST… https://t.co/qR2CraJw3c ( via craigslist)
— atx stolenbikes (@atxstolenbikes) February 28, 2016
Large group ,called Chain Reaction doing a no drop group ride where I live (bandit) rode 15 hard with them did know some riders
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) February 27, 2016
New report for River Bend: Dry/Packed, trail is All good!! . More at https://t.co/Uh5HHGhGSZ
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) February 27, 2016
STOLEN – Purple Cannondale CAAD2 r500 https://t.co/rPgxKtcJfb
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) February 27, 2016
Wins today in women's A, Hannah Ross, men's A, Josh Buchel, & women's B, Nicole Coetzer. Also 2nd in men's D,… https://t.co/8UlCUqlmv2
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 27, 2016
Sunday 2 o'clock mountain bike ride from Berends Landing all level of riders more than welcome.
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) February 27, 2016
I biked 39.56 km with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Bellaire, TX, United States! https://t.co/dKalHrwmEl #bike #cycling
— J. Jorge (@jlbravo10) February 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/703657574260875264
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) February 27, 2016
And Nicole nets a solo sin in women's B! pic.twitter.com/Ti10XM4vAn
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 27, 2016
Bill finishing alone in 4th, solo all day, @90 seconds pic.twitter.com/Yr1Ow4i3oL
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 27, 2016
Jason Perkins takes 2nd in men's D! pic.twitter.com/yv3T7hZ80K
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 27, 2016
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) February 27, 2016
I biked 53.580 @CharityMiles for @AmDiabetesAssn. Thx2 @Humana for sponsoring me! https://t.co/MwbHBnG6oy #RnRNO
— Jesus (@SrCampy) February 27, 2016
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) February 27, 2016
Too fast for photos! But the break of the day, 17mi in, all MSU: Josh, Pablo, and TC. MSU's Bill + U-Ark chasing… https://t.co/pvKdYGgA5G
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 27, 2016
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) February 27, 2016
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) February 27, 2016
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) February 27, 2016
Getting ready with @iamspecialized & @Zevlin1 #collegiatecycling @USACcollegiate #greenwave @TulaneCycling pic.twitter.com/BiP7JtifPX
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 27, 2016
Gator ride 2016 (@ Lee College in Baytown, TX) https://t.co/cp2jHaqFRl pic.twitter.com/w3g0joV32b
— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) February 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/703478744481177600
Our conference racing season is upon us! We are racing in New Orleans this weekend: Saturday morning road race,… https://t.co/tCTka0U7Jl
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 27, 2016
New cassette, clean bike. Let's race tomorrow!! 🚴🼠pic.twitter.com/fD0oCQWCu7
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) February 27, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New post: Texas Bicycling News Digest February 26th 2016 https://t.co/0NXqgCtqMy #bicycling #cycling #bicycle
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 27, 2016
New Event Battle of San Jacinto Criterium Bicycle Race – La Porte, TX https://t.co/Wwi2Lq0Fbw
The 2nd Annual Bat… https://t.co/5Dp3UMuGy0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 27, 2016
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP se… https://t.co/PTdnHurpR7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 28, 2016
New Event Texas State Mountain Bike Summit – Georgetown, TX https://t.co/BGbEHKZEKC
The Texas State Mountain Bik… https://t.co/YqObWcTI26
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 28, 2016
New Event Just Ride Dallas – Dallas, TX https://t.co/rl37kpgiIq
Time: Race starts at 2:30; there will be onsite … https://t.co/RL8AZD0Djz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 28, 2016
New Event Dick Nichols Park – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/e2WBmq8JEk— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 28, 2016
New Event Intermediate Level & Advanced Beginner ride – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to… https://t.co/nQq3fg0Plj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 28, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Let's Meetup and Ride the Mountain Bike trails of Memorial Park – Houston, TX, Feb 29, 2016 06:00PM – Memorial Park – Socce
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 28, 2016