Texas Bicycling News September 22nd 2016
Texas cyclists ride against cancer
By Kevin Wilson
www.cnjonline.com
A group of bicyclists made a stop in Clovis on Wednesday with a pair of messages. Any message is easier if you can share it over a beer, and don’t fear the finger.
Riders from Austin, Texas-based 1,400 Miles made Clovis an overnight resting point for their trip to Denver. The …
“SPOKES FOR FOLKS” Family bicycle ride with Mayor Betsy Price
www.fortworth.com
Join us & the City of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price for an evening family night cycling ride through Trinity Park Pavilion #3
2401 University Dr Fort Worth, TX 76107
Please bring your bicycle helmet, bottled water, flashing lights on your bicycle.
Award for best lighted bicycle in age brackets
Toddler-5 years old
6 years old – 11 years old
12 years old -17 years old
18 years old -30 years old
31 years old – 50 years old
51 years old – Silver Prime …
Amtrak Expands Bike Service to More Cross Country Routes
blog.amtrak.com
At Amtrak, we’re always looking for ways to improve your experience with us. In other words, you talk, we listen. That’s why after testing several successful bike pilot programs across the country, we are excited to announce that we’re now expanding bike service on these major cross country routes and Northeast Regional trains Sept. 19: Cardinal, Sunset Limited, California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief, City of New Orleans, Lake Shore Limited and Texas Eagle and Northeast Regional trains 65, 66 and 67. …
Preventing a Crash, and What to do if You’re Hit
texbiker.net
As a cyclist, you understand the importance of staying safe on the road. Laws for cyclists, however, vary from state to state so you need to be aware of the laws where you are located. Following local cycling laws is one of your best chances of preventing a crash with a motorist. In Texas, here are some of the bicycle laws that are extremely important to follow to help you get to your destination safely and to help you avoid a crash:
- As a bicyclist, remember that you have the rights and duties of other vehicle operators. …
Crosbyton bike race to zoom through scenic canyon, promote breast cancer research
By JOSIE MUSICO
lubbockonline.com
Tour de Rio Blanco is Saturday morning in Crosbyton
CROSBYTON — It’s a long, hard ride, but the scenery is beautiful.
Or you can take the easier route, and you’ll still catch some pretty country.
Crosbyton’s fourth annual Tour de Rio Blanco contains a trio of races, each with its own length and difficulty level. Take-off for all …
Has Bike Texas fallen off the rails?
by dougmc
bicycleaustin.info
I kind of wonder if Bike Texas has recently fallen off the rails … (or “forgotten to keep the rubber side down”, if I want to use a cycling metaphor instead?)
They endorsed Leslie Pool for District 7, where there’s a lot of … disagreement about if Leslie is a friend to cyclists at all.
(Leslie has recently gotten some flak for comments that she’s made regarding bike lanes, where the people who live on Shoal Creek and the drivers should get to …
Officer Tased man after he fled on a bicycle
By CASEY SIZEMORE
lufkindailynews.com
Lufkin police arrested a man Wednesday night after he allegedly ran from an officer who was trying to stop him for riding a bicycle at night without a light.
Elderly bicyclist dead after Hale County acccident
Sarah Rafique
lubbockonline.com
A 73-year-old bicyclist is dead after being struck by a vehicle this morning in east Hale County.
The accident occurred about 8 a.m. Thursday on Farm-to-Market 1767 after the …
DPS releases name of bicycle rider killed in Hale County wreck
By Amber Stegall
www.newswest9.com
LAINVIEW, TX (KCBD) – A bicycle rider has been killed in a Thursday morning wreck.
73-year-old Jose Santos Amador of Plainview was riding east on …
Houston Bike Plan, FAQs
bikehouston.org
This is for all you natural skeptics out there and everyone else who just needs a refresher. What’s with that crazy map? How did you make it? Is it going to make traffic worse? The Houston Bike Plan FAQs are here to help! The City has created 3 FAQ sheets – general, on the map and on public engagement (& you thought we were wordy…) Find the full versions linked to the left or read the selected highlights BikeHouston pulled below.
After you get re-inspired from reading this: remember, the plan is still not through City Council. Send in a letter of support now! …
Cammie Robbiano – San Antonio mountain biker works to defend her two state titles
Interview By Joshua Trudell
www.sanantoniomag.com
My first time on a BMX bike, it wasn’t my thing at all. I was 10. But I watched my brothers out at Flat Rock Ranch, in Comfort, during a mountain biking race, and I said, ‘Dad, that kind of looks like fun. I want to try it.’ He said, ‘If you eat this can of tuna—I hated tuna; I still do—I’ll buy you a bike.’ I totally thought he was kidding, but I said, ‘OK.’ I ate the can of tuna, and a week later, I had …
This Week’s Activities
Fort Worth Bicycling Association
www.fwbaclub.org
Toils of Tolar
Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:00 am
Tolar – High School
Joe Pool Lake Marina
Saturday, September 24, 2016 9:00 am
Grand Prairie: Anna May Daulton Elementary School
Greathouse
Sunday, September 25, 2016 8:30 am
Venus: Town Square
The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 9:00 am
Ft Worth: Christ Lutheran Church
Watermelon Waltz
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 6:00 pm
Everman: Jerry’s Place
Burleson and Beyond
Thursday, September 29, 2016 8:00 am
Burleson: Commerce Street
Rusty Chain Gang Romp
Thursday, September 29, 2016 9:00 am
Benbrook: YMCA
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://twitter.com/TXTad/status/779118294989152257
Come join EP Cyclists for our Friday Ride aka The Bagel Ride: 09/23/16
Meeting Location: Sierra Providence East… https://t.co/uweNJ74oT8— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) September 22, 2016
Couldn't agree more. We can feel it too! pic.twitter.com/EzqSmifyar
— Bayou City Outdoors (@BayouCityOutdrs) September 22, 2016
STOLEN – Gray Mongoose ATB, rigid, chrome-alloy, fully chromed frame in North Austin https://t.co/Wl7O6MUiLr
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) September 22, 2016
Get ready for the Huntsville Classic!! October 1-2 at Huntsville State Park. https://t.co/rpgcsuWMSu
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) September 22, 2016
Happy #FirstDayofFall !! Here's to cooler riding! pic.twitter.com/DYpEwDflES
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) September 22, 2016
San Antonio Siclovia Celebrating 5th Anniversary This Sunday — 72,000 Came to Last One https://t.co/m1ssKDeX72
— StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) September 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/GabrielSlape/status/778825918970142721
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Vie13 CX HTXCX#5/6 – Tomball, TX https://t.co/CmGv7OMEPShttps://t.co/bAwT7iC9Ys
… https://t.co/qgaiT2bRwa— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 22, 2016
New Event TCC Tue Self Paced – Sherman TX https://t.co/2HN052eIMW
Pace: Self Paced, ALL levels
Ride Style: Limit… https://t.co/s3I4G3gNN1— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 22, 2016
New Event Triple Threat Time Trials – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/7Ph2V3H5tShttps://t.co/kK8GfL19OE
Triple Th… https://t.co/WLc89feihu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 23, 2016
New Event Triple Threat Time Trials – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/7Ph2V3H5tShttps://t.co/kK8GfL19OE
Triple Th… https://t.co/C0Ek0p3prX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 23, 2016