Texas Bicycling News September 7th 2016
Veteran sets off on 1,000-mile bike ride to raise PTSD awareness
By Michelle Gallardo
abc7chicago.com
PEOTONE, Ill. (WLS) —
There are nearly 3 million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan in the United States. One in five returns home with some form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, which can lead to suicide. …
… It’s been a long road, all leading up to a nearly 1,000-mile bike ride from Peotone, Ill., to Aubrey, Texas. Dennis hopes it will raise enough money to pay for two veterans like him to receive what could be life-saving therapy. …
Hammerfest Bicycle Ride, Saturday, 10. September 2016, La Vernia
en-us.fievent.com
The La Vernia Wild West Hammerfest Bicycle Ride welcomes visitors to our beautiful little country community while encouraging the sport and enjoyment of cycling. Join hundreds of avid cyclists and experience the gently rolling hills and peaceful back road beauty while riding in the La Vernia Wild West Hammerfest. …
Lady Iron Riders… Ride Like A Girl!
www.ironridersdallascyclingclub.com
Lady Iron Riders share the belief that more women would be riding bicycles if there were more
positive, supportive and enjoyable opportunities to ride as well as learn from other women riders.
Since the inception of IRDCC in 2012, Lady Iron Riders, grew in numbers and skill —
establishing our place firmly in the club.
Lady Iron Riders are leaders, coaches and trainers alongside our male members.
We sit on the Board of Directors and help with every aspect of IRDCC. LIRD is a sisterhood offering …
Registration still open for Hale on Wheels
By DOUG McDONOUGH
www.myplainview.com
There’s still plenty of time to register for the eighth annual Hale on Wheels cycling event, set for Saturday, Sept. 17.
To register online, visit Eventbrite.com, BikeReg.com or send your registration form to 2317 W. Fifth St. #170, Plainview, TX 79072. For more information, visit www.HowCycling.org, call 806-291-3451 or email PlainviewFitnessEvents@yahoo.com.
Online registration ends at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 15, with …
Houston – Addicks Dam Road – Paved Bike Path?
by sephorous
www.bikeforums.net
I wanted to inquire whether anyone knows of any kind of proposed paved bike path on Addicks Dam Rd, between Barker Cypress and hwy 6? My morning commune takes me from Fry & Morton to North Dairy Ashford and I-10. That means I have to go down Park Row, which can be a bit precarious . The Addicks Dam Road would be perfect if it were paved all the way to hwy 6 at least . Right now, it isn’t fully paved; I tried to ride it once, but …
#shortshred – Camp Eagle
by TC
www.turnincranks.com
Got out for a #shortshred on my last day of riding out at Camp Eagle. Camp Eagle is near Rocksprings, Texas and is a great outdoor destination with …
Captain’s Blog – 09/07/2016 – September Means Football and Cycling
by Peter Ray
cycling.powweb.com
…It’s September in South Texas, which means two things – football (high school and college are in full swing, the pros start tomorrow), and cycling (the weather is starting to cool down, and the Bike MS: Valero Ride to the River (aka, the RTTR) is only three weeks away on October 1 and 2nd). Since I’m both a football and a cycling fan, I’m definitely a Happy Camper (and not just because brought me some back from Santa Fe last week)… (Wow, that’s lot of parentheses for one paragraph…)
Weekend Rides …
City of Grand Prairie: Cyclin w the Mayor September 2016
City of Grand Prairie
Youtube.com
Mayor’s cycling series rolls on at city’s Central Park.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://twitter.com/TXTad/status/773695882285944834
HUGE turnout for tonight's "Cyclin' with the Mayor" at Grand Central/The Summit! Thanks for riding with us! pic.twitter.com/6OqDqWaCSH
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) September 8, 2016
Check out this week's rides + runs happening at your #sunandski! RSVP & join our meetups: https://t.co/hx2c0QrtlT pic.twitter.com/s2ExqIojlc
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) September 7, 2016
Local ride groups have set up 4 @Strava segments, including one to honor @AndyHeines. #ThisOnesForAndy #CTC2016 https://t.co/5JlfjvDGuW
— ConquerTheCoast (@ConquerTheCoast) September 7, 2016
Jake Nelson wins the cat 4's at the Tuesday Night Criterium in Richardson (Dallas), Texas!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) September 7, 2016
Come join EP Cyclists for our Thursday Ride: 09/08/16
******NEW RIDE TIME 6:00PM*******… https://t.co/WqUbpwci1J— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) September 7, 2016
Did you know the city's first protected bike lanes are now up at Trace Ridge and Shiver in far north Fort Worth?… https://t.co/5i7nYtjatc
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) September 7, 2016
We're making it easier & safer for cyclists to get around @cityoffortworth via protected bike lanes @peopleforbikes https://t.co/9CgVqujnxF
— Betsy Price (@MayorBetsyPrice) September 7, 2016
We are excited to announce our newest station located at WestBendFW. The station is located directly behind the… https://t.co/hztl4H8Ifo
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) September 7, 2016
Rest Stop 6 hosted by @Texas4000! Join us 9/24 in Martindale for @MammaJammaRide. Register https://t.co/VNtGilOeGg https://t.co/25RG0Lpwel
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) September 7, 2016
10 DAYS AWAY! Thanks to @kiii3news & the cyclists that came out this morning to promote #CTC2016! @CCTXChamber @HEB pic.twitter.com/FR3t2Bgsco
— ConquerTheCoast (@ConquerTheCoast) September 7, 2016
Any new Bike Friendly groups in the north Texas area? Let us know, and we'll get the word out.
Speaking of bike… https://t.co/bezITHgHg2
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 7, 2016
Another pic from 2016 Viva McAllen Streets……courtesy of @thebikemasters pic.twitter.com/kLF84LOht7
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) September 7, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bicycle Sport Shop Six Shooter Cyclocross Race – Manor, TX Bicycle Sport Shop Six Shooter Cyclocross Rac… https://t.co/lPxNn6WOUx
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 8, 2016