Inside Texas Bicycling July 5th 2016
Bicycle tandem Tracy and Peter Flucke Get Their Kicks Out of Route 66
by Dan Brannan
www.riverbender.com
EDWARDSVILLE – Tandem bicyclists Peter and Tracy Flucke are deep into their 2,700-mile quest on old Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif.
The two passed through Edwardsville in June and headed down Vandalia Street in Edwardsville on their journey.
The two posted on their Facebook page on Monday, July 4, they were 1,791 miles along the path and going from Santa Rosa, N.M., to Las Vegas. The couple was 550 miles on the way when they left Edwardsville headed to Oklahoma, Texas, and …
Google: Our Self-Driving Cars Are Nice to Cyclists
By Tom Brant
www.pcmag.com
… Still, Google self-driving cars have had several fender benders. Two of them were involved in collisions in Austin, Texas, in June, according to the report. One was sideswiped by another vehicle and the other was rear-ended while it was stopped at a red light, though both were low-speed collisions that did not cause any injuries, the company said.
National charity bicycle ride to stop in Brainerd
www.brainerddispatch.com
A group of Texas bicyclists will make their way through Pillsbury State Forest next week as part of a national charity ride.
The Texas 4000 team will arrive at Pillsbury State Forest Tuesday on their way from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. During their local stop, members of the team will speak about the fight against cancer before continuing on their 70-day, 4,000-mile journey. …
No trees for Transmountain biking trail
By Aja Hood
kfoxtv.com
Video
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation is now replacing trees near Transmountain road with cacti.
The trees were originally planted along the jogging and biking trail near Resler and Transmountain roads. This was an attempt to comply with the city ordinance for the land. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
I biked 11.29 mi with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Addison, TX, United States! https://t.co/owEijtRbAk #bike #cycling
— Brian Rogers (@coderCyclist) July 6, 2016
Verified the routes today. Good stuff! We will have updates and notes on the event page shortly. https://t.co/gjjHjf9YdL
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 5, 2016
Racing is back again tomorrow @ the #MemorialParkCrit. We've got @MoonRoosterHTX joining us! https://t.co/cayiTTsuH3 pic.twitter.com/b5OInBY47Y
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) July 5, 2016
Delightful Diane, doc declared healthier now than when diagnosed w/ MS because she cycles.#MultipleSclerosis #cycle pic.twitter.com/TCz30vNoRD
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) July 5, 2016
A few #T4KRockies girls showing off their American pride yesterday. They're now headed your way @_buttemt! pic.twitter.com/NjqU0kExS1
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 5, 2016
Steve, Paul, Syver, Speed & Rob: WRL, Deep Ellum, KT, downtown Dallas #BeastsonaBike pic.twitter.com/RMqfOiWbtG
— Clarice Tinsley (@ClariceFox4) July 4, 2016
In other #TDF2016 news, how about @lawsoncraddock finishing 13th in today's stage. And is that a muscle I see? pic.twitter.com/q36fQ6uJh8
— PJ Rabice (@pjrabice) July 5, 2016
Due to events at Fair Park, we're back at the Livestock Loop this Thursday! Bring your 'A' GAME…there's no… https://t.co/MpPnPm39fL
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/750347600193130497
Register for the "Bringing it all Together" crit clinic on Thursday. Clinics repeat again starting 7/21! https://t.co/g3UdYJZCCB
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 5, 2016
It was brought to my attention yesterday that there was a discrepancy in the reporting of results for Masters… https://t.co/mcObI0zSUn
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 5, 2016
Planned short route for the Midnight Massacre. It includes a swing through Valley View about mile 23. Stores, DQ,… https://t.co/JRvcSB8m7T
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 5, 2016
Alkek Weekday schedule:
Tuesday: Open Session 6-9
Wednesday: Motorpace Madness: 6-8:30, Adults $10, Juniors $3…. https://t.co/moF5PNjOjJ— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 5, 2016
@EPCyclists at the 2016 Vuelta San Diego to Santa Monica Seaking new horizons https://t.co/0l7vjsMSaQ pic.twitter.com/thYRKozad5
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 5, 2016
When passing a bicyclist, move completely to another lane if possible & give them plenty of room. #sharetheroad pic.twitter.com/jyR4m6DpyF
— Frisco Police (@FriscoPD) July 5, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event BikeHouston Moonlight Ramble – Houston, TX https://t.co/Zwgdn5CUE0
Pricing Schedule
Early Bird, thru 7… https://t.co/Pq06CB5yrq— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 5, 2016
New Event Taco Tuesday Trail ride – MiCocina – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP… https://t.co/IyJGKCGx96
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 5, 2016