Texas Bicycling News Digest March 7th 2016
Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Fort Worth, Texas
By Kristi Benedict www.bikerumor.com
Photo submitted by Brantley Stephens, “Here I am riding early one morning towards the sunrise with friends on the Trinity Trail in Fort Worth, Texas. The trails have over 40 miles of pavement and gravel and connect 21 parks as well as various parts of downtown and the historic Stockyards district. We have regular …
Southern Tier Biking Adventures
By Nate Beiler* www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 16: DeRidder, Louisiana to Kirbyville, Texas
Saturday March 5, 2016, 48 miles (77 km) – Total so far: 1,116 miles (1,796 km)
Texas! The state that (when your on a bike) has seemingly no other other side to it. For the foreseeable future, it’s practically impossible to envision reaching the other side of Texas. So I guess we’d better get use to being in this state for now. …
The DFW Summer Series 2016
TexasMTBtrails
Full announcement of the 2016 DFW Summer Series mountain bike racing series at Erwin Park in Mckinney Texas.
Race series runs …
Another Shot From the Bicycle Drag Races
by Bill Chance billchance.org
Taken Saturday at the AOT Just Ride Dallas Drag Race on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
This is not Texas bicycling specific but I ride a Stradalli bike.
Gravelthon – The World’s Largest Urban Adventure Ride a Big Success
www.granfondoguide.com
The first Saturday in March featured the return of Gravelthon! to the urban sprawl of Dallas, TX.
Billed as “The world’s largest urban adventure ride”, Gravelthon! launched over 300 riders onto a unique journey through the Trinity River corridor that featured numerous landmarks including rare access to the picturesque Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
The ride started from said bridge which was closed to vehicular traffic to …
ExxonMobil Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial Results • Feb 27 2016
www.road-results.com
Categories
» Men 70+ Open » Men Cat 3
» Men Cat 4 » Men Cat 5
» Men Eddy Merckx Style Open » Men Junior 10-18 Cat 4/5
» Men Junior 9-14 Cat 4/5 » Men Masters 35+ Cat 4/5
» Men Masters 40+ Open » Men Masters 50+ Open
» Men Masters 60+ Open » Men Open
» Men Pro/Cat 1/2 » Paralympic Open
» Women Cat 4 » Women Eddy Merckx Style Cat 1/2/3/4
» Women Junior 9-14 Cat 1/2/3/4 » Women Masters 40+ Cat 3/4
» Women Open » Women Pro/Cat 1/2/3/4
La Primavera Lago Vista Saturday Results • Mar 5 2016
www.road-results.com
Categories
» Men Cat 2 » Men Cat 3
» Men Cat 4/5 » Men Junior 10-18 Cat 4/5
» Men Master 35+ Cat 4/5 » Men Master 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4
» Men Master 50+ » Men Master 50-59 Cat 1/2/3/4
» Men Master 60+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Pro/Cat 1/2
» Women Cat 4 » Women Master 40+ Cat 3/4
» Women Pro/Cat 1/2/3/4
La Primavera Lago Vista Sunday Results • Mar 6 2016
www.road-results.com
Categories
» Men Cat 2 » Men Cat 4/5
» Men Junior 10-18 Cat 4/5 » Men Master 35+ Cat 4/5
» Men Master 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Master 50+
» Men Master 50-59 Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Master 60+
» Men Pro/Cat 1/2 » Women Cat 4
» Women Master 40+ Cat 3/4 » Women Pro/Cat 1/2/3/4
Spring Mathis Lake Ride
Corpus Christi Cycle Club
Departure: Saturday Morning, March 12, 2016
Distance: 45 and 65 miles
TIME: 7:30 am
Location: HWY 37 , EXIT 359. Meet at Gas Station “Road Ranger†across from McDonalds near La Quinta .
Contact: Contact Ken or Peter at “the quick release†for more information.
Details: All riders are welcome to participate. No one is left behind. This will be a relaxed group ride with stops scheduled during ride (2).
There will be a 15-16 mph and a 17-19 mph group.
We appreciate a $5 min donation fee toward the SAG. This will be a fun time plus a training ride as well. See you there!!!
2016 Bike Camping in Texas
By Clark Crews www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 2:Katy, TX to Stephen F Austin State Park
Sunday March 6, 2016, 27 miles (43 km) – Total so far: 64 miles (103 km)
I was really enjoying the comforts of the hotel this morning so I milked it for all I could. I checked out at 11am and went straight to Subway for lunch. I usually don’t like the cardboard that they call bread, but it was close and better than some greasy fast food burger. I ordered a 12†so I could have the second half for dinner. Once on the road, I had to battle suburbia traffic with giant trucks and SUVs. I finally got on Hwy 90 and headed west towards Brookshire. There was a huge shoulder most of the way thank goodness since there was a cross wind that blew me …
2016 Bike Camping in Texas
By Clark Crews www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 3: Stephen F Austin State Park to Oak Thicket Park
Monday March 7, 2016, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 121 miles (195 km)
I added some extra photos of the park as I was sitting there. I got up early today to get on the road because I knew I had a long day. It was quiet on these back roads to Sealy, TX. I arrived on the east side of Sealy to run down houses and fancy rims on pristine cars. As soon as I crossed the railroad tracks, everything changed. Interesting example of the phrase. I continued on 1094 out of Sealy and turned on FM 2187. This road was a little sketchy since there were no shoulders and the cars were flying by. Luckily all of them were quite courteous and pulled into the oncoming lane. Eventually I turned onto quiet back roads through farm and ranch land on my way to New Ulm. Along the way I had my first dog chase. I was at the top of a hill and the dogs were at a dog-leg turn to the left. The saw me from …
Sunday Destination / Breakfast Ride – March 13th
by voit1 www.planobicycle.org
The Destination / Breakfast Ride will ride once again – Sunday, March 13
Dallas Farmers Market and Downtown
Muchos dicen que el desayuno es la comida más importante del dÃa – Spanish saying
We will ride south of the border to the Dallas Farmer’s Market. Our Tour de Taco will head south by way of White Rock Lake then over to the newly reopened and renovated Dallas Farmers Market where Taqueria La Ventana recently opened a small counter restaurant. Other booths and stores serve food, as well. Riding in and around Downtown is a great and completely different experience from most of our club rides.
Please remember to bring a lightweight cable and lock to secure your bike.
When: Sunday, March 13– 8:00 am.
Where: Richardson Bike Mart Parking Lot – Coit and Campbell
Distance: 42 miles, 1,286ft.
Speed: Up to …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
The smell of spring is in the air. Get ready to ride! Weekday evening rides start just next Tuesday. Don't forget… https://t.co/WIED8gL8ji
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/707044457934430208
Fernando Martinez from @BikeTexas was just awarded Advocate of the Year at the @BikeLeague #NBS16!
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) March 8, 2016
New report for Jack Brooks Park: Muddy in spots, trail is Official Trail Report!. More at https://t.co/qb8U2nb9Zi
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) March 7, 2016
New station at 6th and Brazos is live! B-cycle to your next night on dirty! @AustinBCycling https://t.co/wi7KqcaHKR pic.twitter.com/iL2gozixKH
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) March 7, 2016
Proposed UT bill stops #biketheft victims from paying to get own bikes back from pawnshops – via @cyclingutah – https://t.co/OUC4f91ljb
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) March 7, 2016
Yes, I rocked the singlespeed this weekend. Now it is time to start writing again. pic.twitter.com/OmzVKvcAqX
— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) March 7, 2016
Register now for the Brazos River Bike Rally happening on March 26th @MissouriCityTX : https://t.co/WIBnoKkst9 pic.twitter.com/leak494OJv
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/706911489316265984
Hey #Bikeschool ! Let's sing Happy Birthday to one of our founding Fathers Prof @egggman ! 🎂🎉🎉🎉🎂 pic.twitter.com/ZD9WNvMEjQ
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) March 7, 2016
Come learn about the #HoustonBikePlan at City CIP meetings this week. Districts – Mon: F Tues: D Wed: C Thurs: K https://t.co/mKRpJni19L
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) March 7, 2016
Notification: Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Monday Ride (Road) @ Mon Mar 7, 2016 9am – 12pm (Austin Bike Rides) CS… https://t.co/hTH1niG1wc
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) March 7, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Heights to White Oak Bike Trails ~30 mi – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RS… https://t.co/Lo0iCiowKo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Houston Sports Park Wednesday Nighter – Houston, TX, Mar 09, 2016 05:30PM – 12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045, USA(CST) htt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 7, 2016