Inside Texas Bicycling July 14th 2016
Bicyclist hit, killed by train in San Marcos
By KEYE TV
keyetv.com
A bicyclist in San Marcos was hit and killed by a train Thursday afternoon.
It happened at around 3 p.m. near the San Marcos Activity Center on East Hopkins Street.
San Marcos Police say the victim — identified only as a male in his early 20s — was found near the railroad tracks. First responders performed CPR on the cyclist but were unable to revive him. He was declared deceased at the scene. …
Memorial Park – Work Party
GHORBA
ghorba.org
Event category: General
Trail: Memorial Park
Saturday, July 16, 2016 – 8:00am
Work Party – Saturday, July 9 – 8am-12pm
Green Trail Maintenance
We will be meeting at the East entrance of the Green Trail, this si located by Crestwood and Memorial Dr., you can park along the wooden fence along Crestwood in front of the big houses. …
http://www.meetup.com/Roads_Less_Travelled/events/232632020/?rv=ea1&_af=event&_af_eid=232632020&https=off
Cyclists can find a way to ride in Abilene and beyond
By Janet Van Vleet
www.reporternews.com
At first glance, Abilene might not look like a good town for bicyclists. But there are plenty of options for someone willing to look for them, local cycling enthusiasts say.
Jim and Kelly MacDonald own Bike Town in Abilene. They also help organize the annual Tour de Gap race in Buffalo Gap each July.
This year’s event will take place July 23. The race is family-friendly, with three different ride lengths — 11 miles, 27 miles and 52 miles.
Kids 14 and younger ride for free as long as …
This weekend’s rides: Way out East! Red Horn!
by Thomas
steinerranchcycling.com
Many of us will be going to RAGBRAI on the 22nd so this is the last group training opportunity… let’s make it a long one! Saturday we will head out for a 79 mile ride that takes us along the entire Walnut Creek Hike and Bike paved trail! We did this once before and it was a blast. There will certainly be two groups, so don’t worry about the miles. The route is …
Police to lead off pro race at tonight’s Driveway Series
by Pam LeBlnc
fitness.blog.austin360.com
Two bicycle officers and a police squad car from the Austin Police Department will lead the first lap of the pro race at tonight’s Driveway Series as a show of support for the police officers killed in Dallas.
Last week’s police shootings took place just down the street from the Dallas version of the Thursday Night Bike Races, which take place weekly at Fair Park.
The Dallas Police Department is sending officers to the Fair Park races tonight to mingle with …
2016 Texas 4000 Team Rolls Into Edmonton As Part Of 70-Day Journey to Alaska for 13th Annual Ride Benefitting Cancer Research
nonprofitnewsalberta.ca
On the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world, the Texas 4000 team will be rolling through Edmonton on Thursday, July 21st, just 48 days after departing from Austin, Texas on their way to Anchorage, Alaska. While in Edmonton, the 2016 Texas 4000 Team will celebrate and share hope, knowledge and charity with friends and family before continuing on their 70-day journey. 67 riders who have raised over $485,000 for cancer research, treatment and prevention will begin 4,000-mile bicycle journey The 67 undergraduate and …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
There is no FNR this week as we prepare for Elite Regionals. But there will be an open track session Friday night from 5-8pm.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 15, 2016
Team @CadenceCyclery p/b @MINIofPlano grabs the W tonight at #FairPark! Great effort by everyone tonight! pic.twitter.com/QkCZcdz7at
— Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) July 15, 2016
1 Matt Brady 2 M Team Cadence Cyclery p.b. MINI OF PLANO
2 Mat Stephens PR M
3 John Bain 2 M GS Tenzing
4… https://t.co/lnfM7jgf2V— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 15, 2016
https://t.co/s4tH73QXfp This month's newsletter
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 15, 2016
1 Gilberto Velazquez 3 M
2 Adrian Gawel 4 M
3 Timothy Palyukh 3 M Bicycles Plus Racing
4 Manuel Alba 3 M… https://t.co/3k2cA6bOED— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 15, 2016
We are moving the Java Jacks Saturday ride time to 7:30 a.m. for both the A and B rides Let's hope it helps beat… https://t.co/pNUrsDVvmt
— Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) July 15, 2016
SOS 30 miles in the morning 80 F.degrees felt HOT even in the morning at 6:30 , trying to step it up and keep the rubber down and rolling .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) July 15, 2016
1 ERICK WESTENDE 5 M
2 Richard Hellberg 4 M Dallas Bike Works
3 Mike Stanley 5 M Bicycles Plus Racing
4 Stacy… https://t.co/vQ7OoZfT3Z— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 14, 2016
From today's ride……Stan's sealant didn't do well. Front tire needed plugging. pic.twitter.com/pO5HZpKkTu
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) July 14, 2016
What do you think of the Mayor's plan to add "Smart Corridors" to Austin with cycle tracks? https://t.co/Vgm5cifLfZ
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 14, 2016
RT @UrbanFortWorth: @FWBikeSharing users have ridden 519 thousand miles, enough to get to the moon and back! https://t.co/EWZbnOMDkB
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) July 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/AustinBikePed/status/753581111498989569
Dawn patrol ride. Indoor soccer game tonight at 9:55 pm. WTF am I thinking? pic.twitter.com/GaQj5IQWeS
— Chad Smith (@chadsmith71) July 14, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event San Antonio Bike Bash – San Antonio, TX San Antonio Bike Bash at San Antonio, TX
… https://t.co/YsiIGbG4Mk— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 14, 2016
New Event San Antonio Bike Bash – San Antonio, TX San Antonio Bike Bash at San Antonio, TX
… https://t.co/l6pg8s6umE— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 14, 2016
New Event Trick It Up Bike Ride – Farmersville, TX https://t.co/Dy6pj4OUXN https://t.co/F1NGFIAy23 Registration… https://t.co/zC8tvmM6zn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 15, 2016
New Event UT Mountain Bike Weekend – Comfort, TX https://t.co/03rhCJX6XAhttps://t.co/j0ZHxc96C5
All Races
Sat … https://t.co/OAjme9I01P— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 15, 2016
New Event WurstFest Cyclocross Festival – New Braunfels, TX https://t.co/uvvw9GCPTqhttps://t.co/JIjYq5Q3Hk
Sat… https://t.co/SIFnDKwE8W
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 15, 2016