Texas Bicycling News July 19th 2016
Cypress Social Bike Ride pin Sherlocks Baker’s St. Pub – Cypress, Tx
www.usampm.com
MEET UP: 6:30pm @ Sherlock’s Baker St on the patio
(red/blue building says Baker Street Pub & Grill)
BRING: front and back lights (required), any kind of lights will do
OPTIONAL: helmets, bike locks, drinks, and favorite tunes, remember everyone is responsible for their own safety!
PACE: no drop 12-15 MPH(perfect for beginners)
ROLL OUT: at 6 ish, we usually wait for almost everyone.
ROUTE: 15-20 miles, we will be making 1 or 2 stops to hydrate.
MID STOP: Murdoch’s Backyard Pub has a huge patio with good food and cold drinks!!
Tour de France rookie is a proud Texan, but the next Lance Armstrong he is happily not
Daniel McMahon
nordic.businessinsider.com
ARCALIS, Andorra -Lawson Craddock is riding his first Tour de France this month, and he’s not just sitting in for the ride. The Houston native has finished in the top 20 on two stages and gotten into a breakaway. He has put in a lot of hard miles working for his team leader, France’s Pierre Rolland. Craddock has suffered, too, having been dropped from the peloton while climbing some of the race’s toughest mountains. But with a steady trajectory from junior rider to the top of the sport, and impressive results on his rê´µmé¡©ncluding third at the …
Texas students embracing cross-country bike trek
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Annie Henson, left, Samantha Meyer and Jose Talavera rode their way through North Battleford on Monday afternoon as part of the Texas 4000 charity bicycle tour.
When Cullen Bounds and Samantha Meyer first arrived at the University of Texas campus in Austin to start their studies, they were both taken by surprise by a booth promoting a charity bicycle tour to Alaska.
Ô‰t was my first day on campus and people were there to tell us all about the Texas 4000 ride and what it entailed,Ô Bounds said. Ô‰ was hooked on the idea right away.Ô
Ô”hey asked me ‘Do you want to bike to Alaska?’ and I thought they were absolutely crazy,Ô Meyer added. Ô“oon after that …
Jeffrey Moore
By Tommie Ethington
www.sanantoniomag.com
Founder of SATX Social Ride brings people together while advocating for a more bike-friendly city
When Jeffrey Moore first started riding his bike downtown seven years ago, it was mostly a solitary pursuit. Ô‰ could go 30 or 40 minutes and not see another bike rider,Ô says the San Antonio native. So he began inviting friends along and in 2013 started a Facebook group to spread the word even further. Five years later, his groupØ«nown as SATX Social Rideزegularly has more than 300 people turn out to ride each …
Adventure 1
By Jazael Martinez
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 69: Raymondville
Tuesday June 14, 2016, 110 km (68 miles) – Total so far: 2,983 km (1,854 miles)
Groggily waking up on the beach at South Padre Island I realized that I slept through the sunrise! Bummer. Oh, well. I sat and watched the empty beach for a little while then decided whether or not to go that day.
I could’ve stayed there another day, or week, but I decided on going that day. Having just stayed for a long time in Matamoros I didn’t want to have a hard time leaving again. It still was …
Day 70: The Broken Spoke
Wednesday June 15, 2016, 123 km (76 miles) – Total so far: 3,106 km (1,930 miles)
When I awoke in Raymondville I quickly realized that there wasn’t even a continental breakfast at the hotel. Double dupped. Probably for the best though. I found a place nearby to go to.
It was a little Mexican restaurant. It was cheap and it was great! Might not have looked fancy, but it was delicious. The server was also nice, and the service speedy. …
Bike retailers go to Washington to push for online sales tax legislation
by BRAIN Staff
www.bicycleretailer.com
Retailers and executives discuss the Marketplace Fairness Act with Congress.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) × The PeopleForBikes Coalition and the National Bicycle Dealers Association were joined by independent bicycle retailer representatives last week on the second PeopleForBikes Executive Fly-In in partnership with the NBDA.
Todd Grant, the NBDA’s president, Brandee Lepak of Arizona’s Global Bikes, Greg Thielmeyer of Ohio’s Team Cycling and Fitness, Jeff Selzer of California’s Palo Alto Bicycles, and Hill Abell of Texas’ Bicycle Sport Shop took part. The delegation also …
Texas students stop in Prince George on bike ride to Anchorage
Colin Dacre
www.myprincegeorgenow.co
Twenty two students from the University of Texas are taking a rest day in Prince George today, on their way to Anchorage, Alaska.
The Texas 4000 is an annual ride which raises money for cancer research by sending a total of 67 riders on three teams on three routes from Texas to Alaska. The three routes are titled; Sierra, Rockies and Ozarks.
The team in Prince George today is on the Rockies route (see …
Beginning Racer Program
by Bicycle Sport Shop
bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com
Have you been a Driveway Series spectator but interested in finding out what its like out there on the track? Then join us at the Beginning Racer Program!
Sponsored by Bicycle Sport Shop and taught by the elite racing team Super Squadra presented by Eliel Cycling, The Beginning Racer Program will teach you the necessary skills for your race debut. The five clinic series is designed to give you a baseline in fundamental pack skills, cornering, improving situational awareness and pack positioning, and sprinting basics. Since the clinics are not weekly, you …
Upcoming Events Corinth Cycling
Corinth Cycling
corinthcycling.wordpress.com
7:00am- Corinth Cycling Group Rides July 23, 2016 at 7:00 am – 10:00 am Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210, United States Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides. Please visit http://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf for additional information.
7:00am- Sunday Group Ride July 24, 2016 at 7:00 am – 9:30 am Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210, United States http://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf 8:00am
7:00am- Corinth Cycling Group Rides July 30, 2016 at 7:00 am – 10:00 am Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210, United States Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides. Please visit http://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf for additional information. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
There will be a motorpacing season on Saturday morning. Gates open at 7:30 motor on the track at 8am. This is an… https://t.co/4Y4DvkmJhE
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 20, 2016
Four routes. 9 fully-stocked rest stops. 100 miles of cycling fun. Are you in?Registration is open! Join us on… https://t.co/VcPiDGZAwM
— EmmittSmithGranFondo (@EmmittSmithGF) July 20, 2016
Hell of the North Texas is back and tougher than ever! Amazing all gravel routes (no road bikes) on a brand new… https://t.co/6y4EGaq2bI
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 19, 2016
Junior Track Cycling World Championships start tomorrow! Former Alkek Velodrome regular, Summer DeShea Moak will… https://t.co/lguckN2vGh
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 19, 2016
.@BikeHouston is having a basic safety training for Bike Around the Bay on July 26th. Sign up! https://t.co/dLaimYd5Pi
— Galveston Bay Foundation (@GBayFoundation) July 19, 2016
This week we'll have a kids race after our P123. Bring out the little guys and gals! #kiddos #wheeliesfordays… https://t.co/0gggVn5fcW
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 19, 2016
Join us at the Beginning Racer Program starting this Thursday to gain the skills and confidence to race the Driveway https://t.co/yR9lvXCZiA
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 19, 2016
Hours of Operation
All sessions are contengent on weather conditions. Cancellations will be posted to this site… https://t.co/xr3ciz0mHM— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 19, 2016
Mondays class. Kids started the week with new bike handling skills and lots of smiles. Bring your 4-14 year old… https://t.co/q6dUW0OPua
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 19, 2016