Texas Bicycling News July 23rd 2016
Leg day every day
By Senior Airman Devin Boyer, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
www.af.mil
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — (This feature is part of the “Through Airmen’s Eyes” series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.)
His mind goes blank. All that exists is the terrain around him and the two wheels spinning below him — that is, until his body stops sweating completely.
“It caught me so off guard; I got nauseated and wanted to vomit,†said Staff Sgt. Kyle Emmel, a cyclist from Bismarck, North Dakota. “I realized, ‘Oh God, I’m at dehydration … I’m one step from a heat stroke right now.’†…
CenAus- Thursday Night Social Ride by Social Cycling ATX.
eventful.com
August 11, 2016
Thursday 7:30 PM (on various days)
Festival Beach
Lady Bird Lake
Austin, Texas
A ride from the Facebook group Social Cycling ATX. Meet at Plaza Satillo at 7:30p.m. leave at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Ride routes change weekly with a final stop that usually involves some complimentary Lone Star. Bring an ID and lock if you plan to join in the after ride festivities.
More info on the rides at the group’s Facebook page: {http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56122823659](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56122823659)
Adventure 1
By Jazael Martinez
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 71: Corpus Christi!
Thursday June 16, 2016, 75 km (47 miles) – Total so far: 3,181 km (1,977 miles)
Today I would set out to finish what I had set out to do the day before, get to Corpus Christi!!
Setting out on my new spoke I hoped for the best. I was a bit nervous to be honest. I recalled how Tom, who I had ridden with earlier on the trip, had broken two spokes back to back. I was a bit nervous but all I could do was ride, and see how it went. …
Bicyclist in serious condition following hit-and-run crash on Southwest Side
By Tyler White
www.mysanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO — A bicyclist is in serious condition Saturday after being run over by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash on the Southwest Side, according to police.
Police at the scene said a 50-year-old man was riding his bike in the middle of New Laredo Highway sometime before 3 a.m. when a blue vehicle crashed into him. …
Tour de Gap bike race was a family affair
By Scott Kirk
www.reporternews.com
BUFFALO GAP — Fernando Sil’s debut in bike racing occurred Saturday morning at the 34th Tour de Gap.
The Mexico City native, now an architect in Dallas, figured at least one thing would set him apart from the other 300 riders.
“I’m probably the only one here on a mountain bike,” he said.
Sil was in the race with his girlfriend, Zia Reeves and her parents, Jim and Beth Reeves of …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Come join EP Cyclists for our Sunday Fun Day Ride: 07/24/16
Meeting Location: Applebee's on 1350 George Dieter… https://t.co/SkPId9KN27— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 23, 2016
Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill, and Spirit…o7'o…Today's ride with EP Cyclists!!!-) Cause that's just how we… https://t.co/8PXkXsWWXj
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 23, 2016
New greenspace coming soon to White Oak Bayou Greenway. Thanks @SylvesterTurner & @BrendaStardig! #BayouGreenways pic.twitter.com/hBlg33sYwC
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) July 23, 2016
***SUNDAY ROAD RIDE*****
Meet at our 1604 location @ 7:30am; Wheels down @ 8am. The ride is approx 20 miles at a… https://t.co/gxOCuIuQDU
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) July 23, 2016
Second Bike MS training update: Rapha Women's 100 Ride https://t.co/wL3tXnOm1D pic.twitter.com/cVFM2gIACh
— Laura Feeney (@lfeeney) July 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/756911160780140544
Our Armadillo Classic ride offers routes for all skill levels
Click to learn more:https://t.co/9F7mOnB3RR— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) July 23, 2016
Just finished a Ride on Strava for 3 hours, 31 minutes, 1 second going 66070.1m. https://t.co/abyuLHxA4Z pic.twitter.com/yDMRhjv28c
— Russell Pecot (@rpecot) July 23, 2016
Got my short ride in early this morning now time for a cycle class @RudyProjectNA @HoneyStinger #sunrise pic.twitter.com/cUyuwbsmdr
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 23, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Jalapeno – Martindale, TX https://t.co/b3W1wAuDoh
7:30AM start
50 Mile Tour
11 and 26 … https://t.co/7JUwK3opEr— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 24, 2016
New Event Bear Moon Bakery Ride – Boerne, TX https://t.co/m7beMLTZ9v
San Antonio Wheelmen
This hilly ride starts… https://t.co/Yg8p9VVmcp— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 24, 2016