Texas Bicycling News August 15th 2016
Bicyclist Hit by Car in North Abilene
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A bicyclist was transported to the hospital after being hit by a car in north Abilene Monday morning.
The accident happened just before noon at the intersection Judge Ely Blvd and Piedmont Drive.
Authorities on scene told KTAB and KRBC the bicyclist was traveling south down Judge Ely Blvd when he …
City gets new bike plan
www.elpasoinc.com
City Council has approved a new comprehensive bike plan, a roadmap of sorts for El Paso to create a comprehensive network of bike infrastructure over the next decade. …
Guest Opinion: Bill will boost conservation and bicycle sales
By Ted Stroll
www.bicycleretailer.com
Editor’s note: In its August 15 issue, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News published a column by Ashley Korenblat on the topic of mountain biking in federal wilderness areas. In the September 1 issue, BRAIN will publish an opposing viewpoint, written by Ted Stroll, the board president of the Sustainable Trails Coalition. We are publishing both columns on the BRAIN website today. (Korenblat’s column)
In these days of challenging market conditions, there’s a bright spot: the recently introduced congressional Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act. From the biggest manufacturer to the smallest shop, the bicycle industry will benefit if it passes.
The 1,200-word bill, which the Sustainable Trails Coalition (STC) has worked on for a year, will reconnect Americans with their federal lands in two ways: …
Guest Opinion: How Sen. Lee’s bill will close trails
By Ashley Korenblat
www.bicycleretailer.com
Editor’s note: In its August 15 issue, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News published a column by Ashley Korenblat on the topic of mountain biking in federal wilderness areas. In the September 1 issue, BRAIN will publish an opposing viewpoint, written by Ted Stroll, the board president of the Sustainable Trails Coalition. We are publishing both columns on the BRAIN website today. (Stroll’s column)
Mention wilderness to a serious mountain biker and the first thing you will see is fear, because bikes are not allowed in wilderness. The Wilderness Act of 1964 is the first time we as a species decided to put the needs of nature above the needs of man. Today, with climate change looming, there are hundreds of organizations with millions of members dedicated to land protection and maintaining the integrity of the Wilderness Act. Plus, corporate America is getting into the act as companies of all types work to improve their green credentials. …
Chasing Cranes: An Artist’s Bicycle Migration from AK to TX
by Sarah DeGennaro
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I’m chasing sandhill cranes from Alaska to Texas on a bicycle, painting along the way to create an illustrated book on migration. …
Volunteer signup Camp Eagle Classic Mountain Bike Festival
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Rocksprings, TX, Sat Sep 3 – Sun Sep 4, 2016
Presented by Texas Hill Country Mountain Bike Association
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Want to say thank you to @PBAGeneral & @endurancehouse for talking with me & letting ride with them #LetsRideSafe pic.twitter.com/DjW2hdTqMo
— Cory Mageors (@inthemageors) August 14, 2016
Michael Pincus doing some damage in Houston at the Memoral Park Weekly Crit Series!! Way to go Michael Pincus!! https://t.co/ioZhxXYr6m
— GIANT Bicycles-SOUTH (@GIANTSouth) August 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/765348990036488192
Come join EP Cyclists for our Tuesday Ride: 08/16/16
***It's Wear your EP Cyclists Original
Jersey Day***Let's… https://t.co/6clBd3d1jI— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 15, 2016
ATTENTION RACERS: This week we have to change our race running on Thursday to WEDNESDAY. This was the only way we… https://t.co/bR8rPUSqXH
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) August 15, 2016
Pictures of today's ride in the Trails. #iamspecialized #Stumpjumper #IWantMyMTB #Strava #BuddyRide pic.twitter.com/w8QaH0j7Ja
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) August 15, 2016
#MemorialParkCrit Wk. 12 presented by @PacHealthLab is coming up on Wednesday! https://t.co/7mE9o6qNUc pic.twitter.com/LcuI19LON4
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) August 15, 2016
Now that RAT Segment 2 is nailed down, we are excited to announce Texoma Bicycle Works as the segment sponsor!… https://t.co/KYrpIy7FjD
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) August 15, 2016
4,000 miles. 70 days. The @UTAustin #texas4000 bicyclists have arrived in Anchorage. @ktva pic.twitter.com/AkuFWp8Tq8
— Eric Ruble (@e_ruble) August 13, 2016
New report for Jack Brooks Park: Muddy (do not ride), trail is Closed, please stay away. More at https://t.co/iAyQyO4D2C
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) August 15, 2016
Get ready 4 Cherry Street Bicycle Co-Op, SA's first “bed, bike & breakfast†& rental joint. https://t.co/obTjklZ5LS pic.twitter.com/rM3JlQqvSw
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) August 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/Cyclistlaw/status/765065929734627329
ALL TOUR de GRUENE EVENTS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
TOURS AND TIME TRIALS – NOV 5-6 https://t.co/wK19R8182R pic.twitter.com/fLz4iY4UH3— Tour de Gruene (@TourdeGruene) August 15, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event SandMan Beach Festival Cyclocross – Galveston, TX https://t.co/uRMTbRs6KKhttps://t.co/PA2W003O6j
… https://t.co/eJFfnQpANn— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 15, 2016
New Event NwAus- Austin Cycling Team North Country Ride (Road) – Austin, TX Weekly Sunday ride of the Austin Cycli… https://t.co/OXY6vYqBrv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 16, 2016
New Event Ride to Gloria's in the Bishop arts district – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and t… https://t.co/U95eswSIv1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 16, 2016