Texas Bicycling News Digest April 19th 2016
Any other MS150 riders out there? I chose to ride the whole way on Day 1 and completed my first double century
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BP MS 150 2016 Movie
Bryan Kung
www.youtube.com
The BP MS 150 2016 is the largest MS charity bike ride in the world. Spanning 2 days and 150 miles from Houston, TX to Austin, TX, 10,000+ riders, and 3,000+ volunteers participate in one of the most fun charity events ever organized.
Scott’s BP MS 150 Bicycle Ride From Katy, to La Grange, Texas.
Scott Hawthorn
www.youtube.com
I set a goal of riding in this MS 150 after my total knee replacement to keep me and my physical therapy motivated.
Pop-pop T Goes West – Then East
By David Tatman
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Shepherd Sanctuary to Buna to De Ritter: Goodbye, Texas…Hello Louisiana
Tuesday April 19, 2016, 58 miles (93 km) – Total so far: 2,034 miles (3,274 km)
After our unplanned layover day everyone was ready to ride. Because of our hotel reservations in New Orleans we had to figure out how to make up the lost day. Compounding the problem was the fact we had a charity commitment tonight in Merryville, LA.
So what we did was take the van to Buna, TX then ride to De Ritter, LA. Now we’ll take the van back to Merryville for the charity event.
The morning was very warm but overcast. The roads initially were 4 lane divided highways with …
Around Town – Red Balloon Run & Ride
By J.D. Ryan
dfw.cbslocal.com
The iconic Red Balloon of The Children’s Health System of Texas will fly again this weekend for the annual Red Balloon Run & Ride to raise money.
“The Red Balloon Run & Ride in five years has engaged over 22,000 participants in the Dallas area and raised over $3.5 million dollars for Children’s†said Preston Walhood of Passion for Children’s. …
Bike Hutto Rolls Into National Bike Month With A Lot To Celebrate
bikehutto.org
May 2016 not only marks the second year of Hutto, Texas celebrating National Bike Month, but the one year anniversary of Bike Hutto’s official launch. Formed out of a need for bicyclists in the Hutto area to have social opportunities, bike safety education, and an advocacy voice for future infrastructure – Bike Hutto became the first bicycling advocacy organization to be formed in Williamson County. …
http://www.meetup.com/HoustonCyclingClub/events/229507044/?rv=ea2&_af=event&_af_eid=229507044&https=off
Local orthopedist recovering after a distracted driver hit him while cycling
by Ann Wyatt Little
www.fox7austin.com
Dr. David Savage is back in the office at Texas Orthopedics and he’s glad to be there. His road to recovery continues after he was hit by a driver while cycling in March.
“I worked that morning and had the afternoon off and I like to cycle as a hobby,” said Savage. Out on the road and on two wheels Savage has logged thousands of miles cycling. A hobby that he loves and one that took a …
Tour de Wildflower Trails Bike Ride
by Rodney Bynum, Maverick Chain Gang
www.facebook.com
Saturday, April 23 at 9:15 AM in CDT
$25 entry fee has been set. Registration(7:30-9:00) and the start is in town at the closed Milsteps Grocery, 302 S. Main(parking available,) The finish point will be on a vacant lot beside the Dollar General store. Registered riders will receive a swag bag from TxDot with a t-shirt and other fun/useful items. Finishers will be rewarded with a medal. You like medals, don’t you?
Proceeds, above cost, from sponsors, donations, & entry fees will go to benefit the local Rainbow Rooms, with a small amount being held as seed money for next year.
WHAT ARE RAINBOW ROOMS? …
Austin Ridge Riders Pace Bend Race Results
www.usacycling.org
Spicewood, TX
Apr 9, 2016 – Apr 10, 2016
XC Men 19-29 Cat1
XC Women 19-39 Cat1
XC Women 19-99 Pro/C1
XC Men 19-99 Pro/C1
XC Men 30-39 Cat1
XC Men 40-49 Cat1
XC Women 40-49 Cat1
XC Men 50-59 Cat1
XC Women 50-99 Cat1
XC Men 60-99 Cat1
XC Men 15-18 Cat1
XC Men 19-99 SSOpen
XC Women 19-99 SSOpen
XC Women 15-18 Cat2
XC Men 15-18 Cat2
XC Men 19-29 Cat2
XC Women 19-29 Cat2
XC Men 19-99 SS2/3
XC Men 30-34 Cat2
XC Women 30-39 Cat2
XC Women 40-99 Cat2
XC Men 40-44 Cat2
XC Men 45-49 Cat2
XC Men 50-99 Cat2
XC Men 35-39 Cat2
XC Women 1-10 Cat3
XC Men 1-10 Cat3
XC Men 11-12 Cat3
XC Women 11-12 Cat3
XC Women 13-14 Cat3
XC Men 13-14 Cat3
XC Men 15-18 Cat3
XC Women 15-18 Cat3
XC Women 19-29 Cat3
XC Men 19-29 Cat3
XC Men 30-39 Cat3
XC Women 30-39 Cat3
XC Men 40-49 Cat3
XC Women 40-99 Cat3
XC Men 50-99 Cat3
XC Men 19-99 FatBike
XC Women 19-99 FatBike
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Day 19: después de la tormenta viene la calma #30DaysOfBiking pic.twitter.com/BTLwxo8C64
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 20, 2016
Today is #NationalBicycleDay! Just in time to remind you we'll have a rolling Townhall tmrw: https://t.co/iXhZ9TQ6EL pic.twitter.com/SLH7FQwGHA
— Betsy Price (@MayorBetsyPrice) April 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheChrisDeg/status/722546854609559553
New report for Stephen F Austin State Park: Other (see description), trail is Park Closed. More at https://t.co/bKokNINmmP
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) April 19, 2016
For those wondering how the track is fairing in the floods see the photo and video below of Cullen Park. It… https://t.co/l9cPDokzZ4
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 19, 2016
New report for Flintridge: Muddy (do not ride), trail is Flooded… again.. More at https://t.co/fWEvkDGcdd
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) April 19, 2016
Looking forward to & betting more people want to bike in the new @RiceKinderInst Houston Area Survey https://t.co/U5fz8GGtCX @HoustonMatters
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 19, 2016
Drone flight over the West Rail near Oliveira Park. Imagine an 8-mile X 100-ft urban park! #RGV #Brownsville pic.twitter.com/oFiF05li3V
— West Rail Trail (@WesTrailTX) April 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/722441543605493760
Calendar is complete to end of June. Please ping us if we missed something local to NTX…. https://t.co/A73nVRGc6R
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 19, 2016
Only three days until the @joemartinstage race! See you Thursday at Devil's Den State Park. #proroadtour pic.twitter.com/Zmw0BOtVpE
— JoeMartinStageRace (@joemartinstage) April 18, 2016
Need help getting on the bike? Let Laura show you how at our Women's Beginner Clinic this Saturday! https://t.co/LvQjZmHk9W
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 19, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Katy Flatland Century – Katy, TX Katy Flatland Century – 2016 at Katy, TXhttps://t.co/GRIejlkIQX … https://t.co/Q3QkksmjNm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 19, 2016
New Event Castroville Time Trial Series – Castroville, TX Castroville Time Trial Series (July Time Trial) at Castr… https://t.co/wBP8dxM1Yc
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 19, 2016
New Event TRACKNADO – Frisco, TX TRACKNADO at Frisco, TXhttps://t.co/sowppdF32a UCI Men 200 Meters 9:00 AM $50 $… https://t.co/bpM9zQGrH5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2016
New Event Easy Breezy Taco Tuesday – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/HHQ2jQQRsz— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2016