Texas Bicycling News June 1st 2016
The Racing Post June 2016 Edition
theracingpost.us
San Antonio By Bike Share
By LANCE WIEDOWER
www.memphisdailynews.com
One of my newest travel interests is renting a bicycle. For years, I’ve enjoyed getting out and running. It’s a great way to exercise while seeing a city. But as bike lanes and dedicated trails grow in popularity, renting a bicycle for the day or even an hour has become an intriguing option for combining the need for exercise with the opportunity to explore a city.
Bicycle rental companies are great, obviously. But a growing option is bike share, a possibility in Memphis. As a traveler, I hope it happens.
A few weeks ago in San Antonio I learned how …
In this edition of Spoke&Word… June
BikeHouston.org
A Word from Mary Blitzer reviewing May Bike Month, new members only ride and the Houston Bike Plan…read more>>
BikeHouston@Events Come see us at our events from socials to community rides, read more>>
BikeHouston@Work
Find out what BikeHouston has been doing to improve your rides, read more>>
BikeHouston&Me
Meet City of Houston transportation planner Amar Mohite, read more>>
BikeHouston@Reviews
An overview in pictures, read more>>
Ride@BikeHouston At the last Saturday of the month we will have a Members Only Ride to explore the secrets of Memorial Park, read more>>
Calendar
Check out our calendar for the coming weeks, read more>>
Timber Lane XC STS Eliminator Race CANCELLED
GHORBA.org
Event category: Races
Trail: Timberlane
Saturday, June 4, 2016 – 12:00pm
Due to flooding on Cypress Creek, the race has been cancelled. We are working with the land manager to reschedule the race for the Fall of 2016. Refunds will be processed as soon as possible, please email
Adventure 1
By Jazael Martinez
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 34: Del RÃo
Tuesday May 10, 2016, 80 km (50 miles) – Total so far: 1,694 km (1,053 miles)
We woke up in some intense humidity. Everything was damp, but there was no sense in trying to fight it. We just packed up our slightly wet stuff and prepared to leave.
We saw a lone truck drive past our makeshift camp as we got ready. On our way out, we realized it was a man from the day before. He thought we might have camped in the area, and was checking in on us to make sure we were ok. We talked with him and his dog a while, well we exactly /talk/ with the …
FrankenBike #65 ~ Urban Bike Gallery (4814 Nett St)
houston.craigslist.org
June 11th ~ Saturday 10am till 4pm
The Urban Bicycle Gallery
4814 Nett St
Houston, Texas 77007
Between Durham and Shepherd
South of I-10
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Heart breaking news. In Jan. I allocated 400K for protected bike lanes on E Riverside. pic.twitter.com/9BXtd8y2s2
— Sabino Pio Renteria (@CM_Renteria) June 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/mikethreadgould/status/738078761204088832
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/738123288891785221
Thanks to everyone that came to a #bikemonth event. This summer, we look forward to getting the… https://t.co/3YbQipm5pK
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 1, 2016
Come join EP Cyclists for our Thursday Ride: 06/02/16
Meeting Location: Album Park
Roll out time: 6:00PM Sharp… https://t.co/ewkyeepvEI— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) June 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/738072070081384448
Saturday is #NationalTrailsDay! Go explore #Houston's parks, trails & #BayouGreenways: https://t.co/zeUzHy0Ir6 pic.twitter.com/6oy8O8WorE
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) June 1, 2016
Great success on the podium this weekend: Suzie Goodwin on top. Mike Goodwin for a proud 3rd place finish…. https://t.co/ryDrzf1rUZ
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) June 1, 2016
How #Bicycling Helped My Family https://t.co/X2kCs9ttq9 @mpusto @AURAatx @bikeaustin @AustinBikePed @BikeATX pic.twitter.com/jQsnKJhXuo
— Smart Trips ATX (@SmartTripsATX) May 28, 2016
Racing is back! The #MemorialParkCrit 14 wk. crit race series kicks off this afternoon. https://t.co/I742eqCsMj pic.twitter.com/tygpU6dTmx
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) June 1, 2016
Check out page 19 of The Racing Post for another story on Stefan Rothe's remarkable collegiate road national… https://t.co/B2KePR1p3W
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) June 1, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Hotter 'N Hell Hundred – USA Cycling RACE – Wichita Falls, TX Hotter 'N Hell Hundred – USA Cycling RACE … https://t.co/muV6Tkg66W
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 1, 2016
New Event Free Beer Ride #1 – Austin, TX https://t.co/DuAoTqWv6o
Join us for our first Free Beer Ride of 2016!
P… https://t.co/WbD23zMwGz— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 2, 2016
New Event Race Header Help Midnight Massacre Presented by Bicycles Plus – Sanger, TX https://t.co/3dgOnep5AF
10… https://t.co/OaXwYk8q8m
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 2, 2016