Texas Bicycling News September 26th 2016
Over 700 cyclists take on final state race of season
Artie Phillips
kdhnews.com
COPPERAS COVE — Elijah Road and Old Georgetown Road were completely devoid of traffic over the weekend, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t being used.
More than 700 cyclists packed the roads and staging area for the State Road Race Championship, the final state race of the season. …
Man struck by pickup while riding bike taken to local hospital
By Ethan Hutchins
www.kwtx.com
WACO, Texas (KWTX) An older man was injured Monday morning when the bicycle he was riding collided with a pickup truck on LaSalle Avenue.
Police and first responders were sent at about 8:50 a.m. to the intersection of South 2nd Street and La Salle Avenue.
Police at the scene said the …
Uber for bike mechanics: new program helps pair consumers with independent wrenches
by Stephen Frothingham
www.bicycleretailer.com
WESTERLY, R.I. (BRAIN) — In classic start-up fashion, Velotooler lends itself nicely to an elevator pitch (or more accurately, an Interbike booth pitch): It’s Uber for bike mechanics.
Velotooler, now in beta testing and expected to launch in the coming weeks, connects consumers and independent bike mechanics. Like Uber, Velotooler sets the prices and handles transactions through …
CreekFest Family Bike Rally
GHORBA.org
CreekFest Family Bike Rally presented by GHORBA is this Saturday, October 1st from 9am – 4pm.
GHORBA will offer ongoing classes and hourly tours of the beautiful trails of Cypresswood.
Activities include:
* Helmet & Bike Safety Checks
*Beginning Skills Class
*Beginning Obstacle Course
*Guided tours of the Cypresswood trails
Bring out …
GHORBA Social & Dinner Meeting
GHORBA.org
Article category: General
Monday, October 3, 2016 – 6:00pm
Please join us for a social & dinner meeting on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Ula’s Mexican Restaurant located at 5555 Washington Ave., Houston, 77007. 6:00-9:00pm.
This social & meeting is open to GHORBA members, non-members, and Memorial Park MTB trail volunteers. Dinner buffet …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Coaches (esp. H.S.) should be partners in growing the sport NOT an additional revenue stream.
— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) September 27, 2016
@usacycling A $50 service-fee on top of USAC coaching conf. fee of $1,400 for 2 H.S. coaches to attend your conference held in your offices?
— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) September 27, 2016
Got the #Red2Rio ride across Texas off to a great start this morning…more to come 🚲 pic.twitter.com/jCwJkznNdD
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) September 26, 2016
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) September 26, 2016
This race is always a great way to end the season! Fort Hood features a spectacular race course that is very… https://t.co/GtZE4dCcm0
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) September 26, 2016
Tomorrow night! Tuesday Night Shop Ride leaving from our 1604 location! All speeds welcome. 15 – 25 mile rides,… https://t.co/QN0KCQSxV0
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) September 26, 2016
Cyclist Kirk Teske began his 600 mile 6 day #Red2Rio ride across Texas today. Follow his progress!
Twitter is @KirkTeske— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) September 26, 2016
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Open Streets Event Is Making a Positive Health Impact https://t.co/n16pHgMLxe pic.twitter.com/WfIeKeWoQb
— StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) September 26, 2016
Our athletes found the podium a few times this weekend at the Houston @KOLOPROMO CX races this past weekend! Read… https://t.co/XepnXpJDPX pic.twitter.com/hLoMcECqKx
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) September 26, 2016
Are you ready for "The Wall"?? Don't miss The Paluxy Pedal this weekend! #bikelife #bikerally #cycling https://t.co/tceTSB5ZRC
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 26, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event DORBA 2016 NORTH TEXAS Fall XC SERIES@knobhill – Roanoke, TX DORBA 2016 NORTH TEXAS Fall XC SERIES@knobh… https://t.co/HmMIPtO5et
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 27, 2016