Inside Texas Bicycling July 13th 2016
Pokemon Go craze hits Abilene as players search for pocket monsters
By Timothy Chipp of the Abilene Reporter News
www.reporternews.com
Nancy Peters spent Saturday afternoon exercising on her bicycle. Levi Britt, Justin Menley and Wayne Wiggins took a rest beneath the shade of a tree at Everman Park on Monday afternoon.
Each of them had a purpose in mind when they started, tied directly into the current craze that is Pokémon Go.
Beginning Wednesday, when the game launched in the United States, the …
TxDOT hosts Bicycle Rodeo
by Casscounty1
atlantacitizensjournal.com
Kids can learn all about bike safety at a free Bicycle Rodeo being held Saturday, July 23, at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office in Atlanta.
“Participants will learn about bicycle safety and maintenance, proper cycling attire, bicycling skills, hand signals and laws concerning bicycling, and will be riding through an obstacle course to practice what they have learned during the rodeo,†said Irene Webster, Traffic Safety Specialist for TxDOT in Atlanta.
“Those completing the course will get a certificate and we have 75 cycling helmets of various sizes that will be given away to participants.â€
Participants will be …
Sealy Road Race Series
By STEVEN SCHROEDER
www.sealynews.com
After the Sealybration kicked off Friday night, and while most were still sleeping early Saturday morning, a large race took place among bicyclists. The race started at Sealy High School and went all the way to New Ulm before finishing back at Sealy High School. This race was part of a series of races from the Sealy Road Race Series.
The race got off to a good start, with cyclists coming down Hwy 2187 from Sealy. There was one problem, however. As the bicyclists reached the 4-way intersection in Cat Spring, no one seemed to know which way to go. Some continued strait towards Bellville, some went west …
Adventure 1
By Jazael Martinez
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 65: La Isla del Padre / South Padre Island
Friday June 10, 2016, 54 km (34 miles) – Total so far: 2,827 km (1,757 miles)
With much less celebration. Francisco and Gus took me to brunch, and then to the border bridge. We had all had enough of long good byes, and now was a short but sweet one.
The day’s ride to South Padre Island would be short as well, although it didn’t feel so sweet. I had to continue my trip but a …
Brushy Hump Day Shred
Eric Burns
www.youtube.com
Sinus infection, mouth breathing, snotty nose, prednisone, antibiotics and 101 degree heat made this brutal with the video sessioning.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) July 14, 2016
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— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 14, 2016
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— Fixed Touring (@fixedtouring) July 13, 2016
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— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) July 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/753274830980419585
New report for Flintridge: Other (see description), trail is Closed?. More at https://t.co/KLL2FqNnPt
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) July 13, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Driveway Series Saturday Night Fever #3 – Austin, TX Driveway Series Saturday Night Fever #3 at AUSTIN, … https://t.co/hSiCqUSOzK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 14, 2016
New Event Blazing Saddle Bash Six Pack Race #4 – Canyon, TX Blazing Saddle Bash Six Pack Race #4 at Canyon, TX
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