Texas Bicycling News August 3rd 2016
Texas man and his rescue dog travel the country on two wheels
By Courtney Collen
www.ksfy.com
Video
It’s a story about man’s best friend and her human.
A rescue dog, Bixby, and Michael Minnick have embarked on an adventure touring the country and local animal shelters on two wheels. They’ve traveled more than 9,000 miles and 30 states while raising awareness all along the way.
Three years ago, Minnick walked away from life in Texas and hopped onto a bicycle with Bixby.
“We’ve pedaled from Maine to Key West, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Montana, Washington down the west coast.” …
Adventure 1
By Jazael Martinez
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 82: Houston! [Sort of]
Monday June 27, 2016, 108 km (67 miles) – Total so far: 3,639 km (2,261 miles)
Where to go, where to go?! I was still not sure where to go to in Houston, even as I left my hosts’ place, but at the last moment I took my hosts’ advice about skirting Houston to avoid the larger areas of traffic. I had had enough of the Houston headed traffic on the previous days, which continued to get worse on 59. I went almost directly east towards NASA’s Johnson Center instead of what I had counted on previously. …
Free Bike Helmet Giveaway on Saturday
By Benjamin Hettick
sanangelolive.com
According to a press release, the Concho Valley County Medical Society is giving away and fitting 100 bicycle helmets for children at the Back-to-School Event at Sunset Mall on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As children return to school, San Angelo …
Use the Butler Trail? Take this survey!
by Pam LeBlanc
fitness.blog.austin360.com
How do you use the Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake?
The Trail Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to maintain and improve the popular running, bicycling and walking path, wants to know. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Rosebud is super excited about #texasgravelchampionship. Check out Facebook/grittyteethracing for details!! pic.twitter.com/MqEhWtWnsi
— Gritty Teeth Racing (@gritty_teeth) August 4, 2016
Announcing the ALL-NEW HHH100 website athttps://t.co/Z4QKxjUEnV.
Let us know what you think!!!!— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) August 3, 2016
Well its been a while that I've been wanting to do a Gran Fondo, and for my 1st Gran Fondo I will be doing @EmmittSmithGF
— Jesus (@SrCampy) August 3, 2016
Houston East End Bike Paths Are Newest Addition To Growing Network https://t.co/YourgOfSwt
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) August 3, 2016
STOLEN – Black Trek in Central Austin https://t.co/69MnkslOwx
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 3, 2016
We are working to finalize our Family Cycling Club fall schedule! Have you been on one of our rides before?… https://t.co/3RE6jgpXHc
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) August 3, 2016
New report for Huntsville State Park: Dry/Loose, trail is Rooty, Sandy, as always. More at https://t.co/Qbu6S9XQ19
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) August 3, 2016
Come join EP Cyclists for our Thursday Ride: 08/04/16
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🚴ðŸ¼ðŸš´ðŸ¼ðŸš´ðŸ¼ It's wear your… https://t.co/wJPEhX2Hf6— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 3, 2016
Only 10 MORE DAYS until Hot Rocks! Where did the time go? We hope you'll join us! https://t.co/uhd29aulty pic.twitter.com/k1g9lpZk05
— HotRocksBikeRide (@HotRocksBike) August 3, 2016
Texas CX Project Imp. Announcements: Fall Program Starts this Sunday, Aug. 7th @USACycling @RideBikerAlli https://t.co/pWpV4dxl7M
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 3, 2016
Raspados, Bike Trails, & Bike Bucks, Grand Opening this Saturday on White Oak Bayou: https://t.co/EqbrUie5EP @houparksboard @SylvesterTurner
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 3, 2016
Our ride was cut short today due to a bad El Paso dust storm…but never the less…still with The best of the… https://t.co/eXmR6bha7p
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 3, 2016
TXBT crew introduced us to #cyclocross. At a race, the #art & #creativity drew us in. Do u know this team? #bicycle pic.twitter.com/SosphITVj5
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) August 3, 2016
Join 1400 Miles 8/27 on their Austin Community Ride – Routes of 24, 46 & 60 miles #DontFeartheFinger https://t.co/kbw4eJXAjY
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 3, 2016
STOLEN – Blue Trek 3700 in Central Austin https://t.co/l5LfbOPe26 pic.twitter.com/bUMn3WA3wx
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 3, 2016
STOLEN – Red Nishiki Sport in East Austin https://t.co/Xr2kmNJOG0 pic.twitter.com/Nvifkf7BVx
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 3, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Twisted Route Beer Bucket Ride – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see… https://t.co/bOJqWOMaSY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 4, 2016