Texas Bicycling News August 1st 2016
Barton Creek Greenbelt – Upper Luv Gluv Huck Video
hunrugger
forums.mtbr.com
I’m not a regular at BCGB, so I’ve never explored above the Quarry, glad I did today. Loads of lines to session with multiple lines to session.
Get Involved Spotlight: Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
By Mike Lee
kut.org
From Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, this month’s Get Involved spotlight non-profit:
Mission and Vision
Our Vision:We envision a community where youth become expert cyclists who grow to become lifelong, safetyÂconscious riders.
Our Mission:Our primary mission is to develop youth who safely and expertly integrate bicycling into their daily lives, to …
Baldwin takes 100K trophy and KOM
www.hotbikeride.com
The inaugural Heart of Texas Cyclists 100K went off quite well with overwhelming positive response from riders and sponsors alike.
We’ll post a photo gallery soon, but here are our winners’ photos. …
2016/17 USA Cycling Professional Cyclo-cross Calendar
www.usacycling.org
… Dec. 10 Resolution ‘Cross Cup Dallas (Garland), TX 2
Dec. 11 North Carolina Grand Prix Hendersonville, NC 2
Dec. 11 Resolution ‘Cross Cup Dallas (Garland), TX 2
Dec. 17 Highlander ‘Cross Cup Waco, TX 2
Dec. 18 Highlander ‘Cross Cup Waco, TX 2
Ride Interview- Red River Bike Rally- Pottsboro, Texas
By Jennifer Jones
www.wheelbrothers.com
Many know that Lake Texoma houses a beautiful expanse of scenic views, but it is also home to a great ride, the Red River Bike Rally.
This ride allows riders of all skill levels and interests to enjoy the magnificent scenery throughout a day of riding. There are many other surprises along the routes, including home made goodies to all the pizza you can eat following the ride. This ride is loved by many in the Lake Texoma community and would be a great pre-ride for athletes gearing up for the Hotter’N Hell Hundred only 2 weeks later.
Here is an interview with Bike Rally Chairman, Joe Brown. He paints a picture of what it is like to really be at the ride.
As a cyclist, why join the ride? …
BikeHouston@Work in July 2016
bikehouston.org
Houston Bike Plan: The Houston Bike Plan is now making its way through final administrative details before it can land on City Council agenda for a vote. Which gives you time to send in a letter of support to ensure it passes. Click here to send in your letter!
Trail Intersection Success! The intersection of White Oak Drive and the Heights Bike Trail was made safer by the placement of no-parking signs immediately adjacent to the trail. This is a small but notable success especially in terms of City process working to make streets safer! Thanks goes out to the Houston Bikeways Program, 311 Process and the Public Works and Engineering Department (PWE).
Street and Trail Projects: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Ride participants – we end up doing this a couple of times a year. Want to know what is the minimum to carry in… https://t.co/DePYLEN2mr
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) August 1, 2016
4 comparison, The @HoustonBikePlan would cost ~0.2% of the $70 billion TX highway budget. https://t.co/5cRUyRaTWh pic.twitter.com/NQE7KO1E1a
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 1, 2016
Reddit Social Ride #ridedfw #whiterocklake pic.twitter.com/Jz9BQZp3rf
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) August 1, 2016
Today's session with Matthew in the Trails. pic.twitter.com/MFJRVk1FJQ
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) August 1, 2016
STOLEN – Black Marin Bikes Portofino in Central Austin https://t.co/MZqEr1PUJR
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 1, 2016
Open now! See our new location at 12005 Bee Cave Rd. Look out for details of our Grand Opening weekend 8/13 & 8/14! pic.twitter.com/lZuChahlY6
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 1, 2016
Hot Rocks Bike Ride| August 13 |Rockwall
100k ($prizes), 42mi, 20mi, 12mi, 5k
chk it out!https://t.co/NTkswqeED4 pic.twitter.com/BmOUZ4TJOl— HotRocksBikeRide (@HotRocksBike) August 1, 2016
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/wCm04P2CL7#iamspecialized #Stumpjumper #IWantMyMTB #Strava pic.twitter.com/x7HGFerr4U
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) August 1, 2016
Video! @elbowzracing @ Memorial Park Crit @RaceLocalHTX @BikeBarnTX @txdot https://t.co/GxyNj82eUh #elbowzbikesafetxdot #elbowzracing
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) August 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/sfjkevin/status/759805225838321664
She's finding she kinda likes to play in the dirt as @SwimJules takes the win @XTERRAoffroad Muleshoe down in Texas!
— Durata Training (@DurataTraining) August 1, 2016
Chad Haga Journal: How Texas heat, long rides, and a Camelbak helped @ChadHaga cope with loss. https://t.co/NEZNfYzDX2
— VeloNews (@velonews) August 1, 2016
BGDB-Dallas rolling strong encouraging ALL women to get involved in cycling or some form of fitness! #onward pic.twitter.com/QHjz4gi8ca
— Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) August 1, 2016
Mixing up the training a little bit. Not sure how I'm liking this easy ride on Saturday, hard interval ride on Monday thing.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) August 1, 2016