Texas Bicycling News June 27th 2016
Vietnam veteran cycling from TX to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness
by Mike Mohundro
www.kfvs12.com
SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) – One man has dedicated his life in trying to get 74 Vietnam veterans’ names put on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
Del Francis, a 74-year-old Vietnam veteran who is in the midst of cycling his way from Sulphur Springs, Texas to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness for these 74 men who sacrificed their lives, was making his way through the Heartland on Sunday, June 26.
“It’s very, very rare that we find somebody that is opposed to it,” Francis said. “Almost everybody said ‘well why wouldn’t they be.’ Families of these men drove clear across the …
Spring 2016 Class of Collegiate Academic All-Stars
www.usacycling.org
USA Cycling is pleased to announce the Spring 2016 class of Collegiate Academic All-Stars! The Spring 2016
class of students contains 53 athletes all of whom competed at a USA Cycling National Championships while
maintaining a high academic standard.
Katherine Shields, Spring 2016 Academic All-Star wins the women’s DII crit at road nationals. …
… Road
Bill Ash Ö Midwestern State University
Drew Baldwin Ö Milligan College
Joshua Buchel Ö Midwestern State University …
Austin-based indoor cycling studio opens Woodlands location
Jack Witthaus
www.bizjournals.com/houston
Another cycling studio is gearing up for its opening this week in Houston.
Ride Indoor Cycling plans to open its new gym in The WoodlandsÒ Hughes Landing on June 27, according to a release. The company announced plans in April to open its second Houston-area location this summer. …
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RIDE SCHEDULE – July 2016
Georgetown Cyclopaths
www.cyclopathsoftexas.com
Short Rides Long Rides
Day Date Time Meet at Miles Map Miles Map
Saturday 7/2/2016 8:00 AM Catholic Church in Andice 33 miles A7 44 miles A8
Sunday 7/3/2016 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B25 43 miles B50
Saturday 7/9/2016 8:00 AM Bertram Elementary School 43 miles BE1
Sunday 7/10/2016 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B27 46 miles B16
Saturday 7/16/2016 8:00 AM Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg 32 miles WA11 46 miles WA12
Sunday 7/17/2016 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B39 42 miles B8
Saturday 7/23/2016 8:00 AM Union State Bank in Florence 34 miles F2 43 miles F3
Sunday 7/24/2016 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B60 38 miles B67
Driver Collides with Boy on Bike Crossing Bell Street
By Brandy Ramirez
sanangelolive.com
A boy, approximately 10 to 12 years of age, went to the hospital this evening after a driver collided with his bike as he crossed Bell Street. …
Kids are stars of Red, White and Rockin’
By Brian Hernalsteen
www.star-telegram.com
Mansfield is adding something new to this year’s Fourth of July celebration, and it will combine three favorite summer outdoor activities for the kids.
On Saturday, Mansfield will host its inaugural Red, White and Rockin’ Kids Triathlon for ages 6 to 15.
The event will host the normal three events for a triathlon; swimming, biking and running, but will feature a shorter course to give kids the chance to complete their first …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Well, the Bike Leader meeting was pretty successful. I think this was a great way to open up to the bike shops, ride leaders, and advocates.
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) June 28, 2016
New report for Carl Barton: Dry/Packed, trail is Open: Dry with the usual muddy spots . More at https://t.co/ToGCJBjrms
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) June 28, 2016
From Austin to Alaska https://t.co/dSYjQk8PPq pic.twitter.com/w1BCZnFEZ6
— Robin Stallings (@RobinStallings) June 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/preston_glace/status/747526156207919105
Fun MTB shreddin' with RT athlete @TravisWilky at Walnut Creek Metro Park this morning https://t.co/9DNCiAKqgT #rothetraining #mtb
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) June 27, 2016
STOLEN – Black SCOTT Aspect 750 in Central Austin https://t.co/eIJgQXc6gj
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) June 27, 2016
BH Pocket Law Card available for download & print at https://t.co/CBycix8LUb pic.twitter.com/WZKRvp1xnh
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) June 27, 2016
Youth Cycling League week 2! Lots of campers and bikes. https://t.co/5OjHMtarU7
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 27, 2016
@FitWorth's Tour de Fort Worth is underway! Come on out and roll with us! https://t.co/n9wlhuCuDM pic.twitter.com/vOFYyshaem
— Betsy Price (@MayorBetsyPrice) June 27, 2016
For those asking about the poor choice of words @945thebuzz had against cyclists. Hmmm where to go next month? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/C9J4j8xjAu
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 27, 2016
Folks. I am always reluctant to post anything remotely negative, but do want to address some recent happenings…. https://t.co/1aUvoTLHoJ
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) June 27, 2016
Houston trails continue to expand. Great to take a moment to celebrate the start of a critical connection! https://t.co/GmRkcCmvyg
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) June 27, 2016
RSVP now for our 65 mile or less El Diablo Poker Dash & Bash between our 4 store locations on Saturday, 7/30 https://t.co/jMVE1Gllxx
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 27, 2016
Breaking ground w/ Myr @SylvesterTurner & @buffalobayou! Connecting White Oak Bayou Greenway to Buffalo Bayou Park. pic.twitter.com/A4gNBHQe7i
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) June 27, 2016
10th Street Sidewalks & Bike Lanes Project Meeting: 6 p.m. June 30, 2016; Fort Worth Central Library – Chappell… https://t.co/CUfdAFkydq
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) June 27, 2016
Sent riders into the sunset, no, sunrise, well, actually, into the partly cloudy-ness of a great MO day! @Texas4000 pic.twitter.com/nwek0SbXCD
— Cheryl Wood 🎶♥ï¸ðŸŽ¶ (@woodzey1) June 27, 2016
Congratulations to our @USACCollegiate Academic Allstars, @BillBikes, @Joshua_Buchel, & @HannahmarieRoss… https://t.co/O7rKAQWwQQ
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) June 27, 2016
New report for Cypress Creek MTB: Other (see description), trail is Still closed. . More at https://t.co/XmeJbohHFi
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) June 27, 2016
New report for Double Lake Recreation Area: Dry/Loose, trail is 6/26 Lots of sand and a few holes, but open. More at https://t.co/ilouVNX42L
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) June 27, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event BIG 40-mile Distance Ride – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/SjcdpxSHBE— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 27, 2016