Texas Bicycling News Digest March 14th 2016
Cycling deaths continue despite safety efforts
By Dug Begley www.houstonchronicle.com
Houston motorists and bicyclists share at least one attribute: blame.
“We get a lot of complaints from motorists and cyclists about the other group,†said Lt. Michelle Chavez, who heads up special operations for the Houston Police Department, including efforts to educate drivers and riders on safer streets.
With hundreds of thousands of drivers and thousands of cyclists, it can be an uphill battle to make sure everyone knows the rules of the road. Chavez, speaking to a state trails conference in …
Tour of Corsicana – Crit Results • Mar 12 2016
www.road-results.com
Categories
» Men 1-18 Cat 4/5 » Men 35+ Cat 4/5
» Men 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4
» Men 60+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Cat 3
» Men Cat 4 » Men Cat 5
» Men PRO/1/2 » Women 1-18 Cat 1/2/3/4
» Women 40+ Cat 3/4 » Women Cat 1/2/3/4
» Women Cat 4
Tour of Corsicana – TT Results • Mar 12 2016
www.road-results.com
Categories
» Men 1-18 Cat 4/5 » Men 35+ Cat 4/5
» Men 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4
» Men 60+ Cat 1/2/3/4 » Men Cat 3
» Men Cat 4 » Men Cat 5
» Men PRO/1/2 » Women 1-18 Cat 1/2/3/4
» Women 40+ Cat 3/4 » Women Cat 1/2/3/4
» Women Cat 4
Stage Race in Corsicana
www.corsicanadailysun.com
The Texas Bicycle Racing Association (TXBRA) cup race took place in Corsicana for the fifth year March 12-13. Competitors from all over Texas came to Corsicana for the two-day race, which took place on the bricks downtown, and out in the county.
An Englishman in America
By Rob Lee www.crazyguyonabike.com
Mar 14: To Coldspring
Monday March 14, 2016, 77 miles (124 km) – Total so far: 1,681 miles (2,705 km)
I was up and ready for an early start. My first early start since the clocks changed. I clearly got up too early as it was dark for a while and then thick fog for another while after sunrise. So I hung around a bit at the campsite before leaving. I managed to pull up some brief highlights of the recent …
The tale of a cyclist – Part 1
www.wheelbrothers.com
Richard Cavin, is a technology professional who lives and works in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) of South Texas and is also an avid cyclist. He started cycling at the age of 57 and has ridden his bicycles over 35,000 miles in his four and a half years of cycling.
The tale of an ordinary citizen, a cyclist…..past, present and future. Why safety and awareness are so important.
Remember when you were young and full of energy? Maybe you are still young and full of …
Bluebonnet Express Ride Report
By Peter Radowick www.wheelbrothers.com
The yardsticks used to measure a successful road cycling event vary depending on which side of the saddle you sit. Race organizers want to attract enough riders to, at minimum, break even and have a drama-free event. Cyclists want value for their entry fee. They want course options, smooth roads, a little swag, and, in Texas anyway, a perpetual tailwind blowing them down the road.
Cyclists are a self-sufficient bunch, but when …
Big Ring Challenge 2016
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9 to 5: Texas Bicycle Friendly Businesses
www.biketexas.org
The League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Businesses on February 18, and three Texas businesses are on the list.
Congratulations to our long-time partners and good friends, Richardson Bike Mart, who smashed their first appearance on the Bicycle Friendly list by coming in at Gold! We’re delighted to see our …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 15, 2016
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— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) March 15, 2016
Daylight savings time has arrived. Tuesday-Thrusday rides from the high school at 6 PM. Sunset is about 7:30… https://t.co/unRm2UDMXY
— Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) March 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/tiffffffffff/status/709515748507557888
I biked 12.86 mi with @mapmyfitness. Check out my route in Brushy Creek, TX, United States! https://t.co/IIs2ojIrxk #bike #cycling
— Kyle McKenzie (@kmckenzie75) March 14, 2016
Tuesday night! Join us for the monthly Karbach Brewing Co. Brews Cruise. Meet at Shuck Shack, follow us to B&D… https://t.co/c57XVNRZyJ
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) March 14, 2016
Come get your ride on with the crew from Bicycles Plus! https://t.co/7yl9sVYzhU
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) March 14, 2016
Staging before Corsicana with friends from South Africa and Honduras. It was a great weekend! pic.twitter.com/LwTH5LlZtq
— Strike Cycling Development Team (@strike_devo) March 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/709423045073641472
TUESDAY NIGHT RIDES is on! Now that daylight savings has kicked in we will be rolling from The Peddler Bicycle… https://t.co/uQfNTjVBcx
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) March 14, 2016
Chainge the World Bike Ride, 5/14, Gilmer, TX. 20, 40 mi & 'almost 100K' rides in East Texas https://t.co/JeE0PI64sR https://t.co/VTdfUKKGxI
— BikeRide (@bikeride) March 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/BikeBarnTX/status/709388322968199169
When I bike to work, I see gorgeous stuff like this – early morning rowers on Lady Bird Lake. I snapped this shot… https://t.co/sE2qd45VGJ
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) March 14, 2016
#cycling #sunny #gravel #grinding #bikes #fox #shocks #orbea #mountain #carbon #fun #toned #tight #legs #Kask #LG pic.twitter.com/IfgDA5luLB
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) March 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/709339569452392448
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event MineolaMetric100 – Mineola, TX MineolaMetric100 at Mineola, TXhttps://t.co/ckufHbcyNy … https://t.co/OKYkJNfMOM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 15, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Early Bird Ride – Dallas, TX, Mar 16, 2016 07:00AM – White Rock Lake – Northwest Hwy & West Lawther – Dallas, TX 75214(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 2016
2 Day Alert: Texas Hell Week – Fredericksburg, TX, Mar 16, 2016 08:00AM – Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA(CST) https://t.co/MGztoIt1c7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 2016
2 Day Alert: Houston Sports Park Wednesday Nighter – Houston, TX, Mar 16, 2016 05:30PM – 12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045, USA(CST) htt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 2016
2 Day Alert: Brushy Creek/Deception Ride – Cedar Park, TX, Mar 16, 2016 05:45PM – Brushy Creek Sports Park – 2310 Brushy Creek Road – Ce
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 2016