Texas Bicycling News July 22nd 2016
Cyclists ride in honor of man injured in hit and run accident
By Nikela Pradier
www.kristv.com
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The cycling community rallying around Andy Heines, who was critically hurt while riding his bike on Wednesday morning.
Heines is the Communications Director for AEP Texas. He’s also known by many in the community as an avid cyclist.
He was planning to join a group that rides together every Thursday evening. On the day after his accident, the cyclists held a moment of silence for Heines and rode in his honor.
One of Heines’ co-workers, …
83 years old and climbing
KATIE KLINGSPORN
www.telluridenews.com
Octogenarian racer attempting Telluride 100 this weekend
When Fred Schmid shows up for coffee at the Butcher and the Baker Wednesday morning, heÓ³ got all the trappings of a pro cyclist; the silver belt buckle he received for finishing the Leadville 100 mountain bike race in under 12 hours, a Carmichael Training Systems sponsor cap and distinct stripes on the neckline of his jersey, which denote his world champion status.
Telluride is no stranger to hosting world-class athletes. But Schmid is a special case. This world-class athlete is 83 years old. …
… When he was 61, his wife Suzanne noticed him peering longingly into the window of the local bike shop in Waco, Texas, much like a little boy at a candy store. Knowing he was getting worried of losing his fitness with age, she bought him a Cannondale full-suspension mountain bike for Christmas. It was 1994. …
Ride Interview- BlazinÒ Saddle 75- Granbury, Texas
By Jennifer Jones
www.blogarama.com
And they say Texas is flat!!! Are you ready for one of the most inclined rides in Texas?
Well if you are, you need to check out BlazinÒ Saddle 75 in Granbury, Texas. This ride is used by many as a stair step for HotterÓŽ Hell 100 and can show you what youÓ²e made of. This scenic route through Granbury, Texas is destination for many, and what better way to experience the lake and the hill country than on your bicycle?!
Recently, I was able to speak with Scott Pangle, the founder of BlazinÒ Saddle 75. Check out a …
The 9th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour
Pit’s Fritztown News
pitsfritztownnews.wordpress.com
That was quite some time ago now, as it was on April 2 this year, but for a variety of reasons I have not been able to blog about it yet Ö what I originally had intended to do immediately. But now, finally, I am going to write about the 9th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour. …
Trail plan would link county, NM, Juárez
Lindsey Anderson, El Paso Times
www.elpasotimes.com
Connecting trails, bike paths, parks and historic sites from Las Cruces to Tornillo to Juárez is the focus of a new initiative from the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization.
The Active Transportation System aims to link existing paths around El Paso County and the region, promoting carless transportation such as biking and …
Laguna Vista hosts first bike rodeo
By PAMELA CODY
portisabelsouthpadre.com
Learning to ride a bicycle is a rite of passage for a child. That moment when mom or dad, running behind you, hanging onto your seat to steady you as you wobble the first few feet, finally lets go. Suddenly you’re pedaling furiously, heart racing, experiencing that rush of adrenaline as you realize you’re riding on your own for the first time.
While bike riding is great for fun and exercise, these days, with so many distracted drivers talking and texting behind the wheel bicycle safety is more important than ever, according to Laguna Vista senior officer Frank Lerma. So the …
Cove House now accepting registrations for annual bicycling event
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press
www.coveleaderpress.com
On the morning of Saturday, August 13 bicycling enthusiasts from all over Central Texas and beyond will converge at First Baptist Church to kick off the annual Cove House Classic Bike Tour.
The event is a fundraiser for Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter, which will receive all proceeds from the event. This is one of the shelter’s largest fundraising events of the year, in addition to its annual banquet each fall.
Registration for single riders is $30, with a fee of $40 for tandem riders. Registration may be completed online now or …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Come join EP Cyclists for our Saturday Ride: 07/23/16
Meeting Location: Atoms 1886 Joe Battle Blvd. #205
Roll out… https://t.co/kNYDJZAsYb— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 22, 2016
This is part of my job.
It isn't easy, but damn it's fun
@MINIofPlano @CadenceCyclery pic.twitter.com/0VRKpjP5dO— Chris Degenaars (@ChrisDegenaars) July 22, 2016
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— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) July 22, 2016
@TheAlliance_WF @HotternHell100 #Art Bikes are rolling in to welcome @HotternHell100 to share #createwichitafalls pic.twitter.com/RqKRAgvZNm
— Margie Reese (@MargieReese) July 22, 2016
Progress on White Oak Bayou Greenway! More info: https://t.co/SIoRRWLe6q #BayouGreenways pic.twitter.com/o1pruYJHc1
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) July 22, 2016
#Hou's 1st Bike Thru Opening at Raspado Xperts at White Oak Bayou Village on Aug 6th, 10am. https://t.co/7Ji2fISjRz pic.twitter.com/Aq5a8r6VdT
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) July 22, 2016
Clinic fun supersquadra's photo https://t.co/BwE5WVd38V
— David Wenger (@wengernation) July 22, 2016
Just finished a Ride on Strava for 1 hour, 6 minutes, 16 seconds going 23971.8m. https://t.co/Altb6vpb9p pic.twitter.com/Acea86ycUj
— Russell Pecot (@rpecot) July 22, 2016
Somewhere over the Rainbow…way up high…Here comes EP Cyclists best of the best that's how we all… https://t.co/Ru5P9HAw4E
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 22, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Just Ride Dallas Bicycle Drag Races – Dallas, TX https://t.co/vOSrWtNuvO
Just Ride Dallas is excited t… https://t.co/Mmord99BI7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2016
New Event Guided Bike Ride – Needville, TX https://t.co/VXQkuV2dDw
Brazos Bend State Park
Meet at the flag pole… https://t.co/UX2h6vorAE— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2016
New Event Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride – Fort Worth, TX Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride at Fort Worth, TX
… https://t.co/7e3lHNrDUm— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2016