Texas Bicycling News September 28th 2016
‘Break dancing on a bike’
By Luke Henkhaus
www.thebatt.com
Micheal Shao, more commonly known as the “Bike Guy†or “That Guy on the Bike,†can often be seen performing elaborate tricks on his bicycle in Pickard Pass — a talent that has made him somewhat of a phenomenon among the Texas A&M student body.
In addition to being a political science junior at A&M, Shao is …
Major Announcement Regarding Jack Brooks Park!
GHORBA.org
It is with great excitement that we announce our newest agreement between GHORBA and the Galveston County Parks Department for the Jack Brooks Trail System. GCP is a great example of what a mutually benefiting and understanding partnership can be with a landowner.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Commissioner Joe Giusti, Julie Diaz -GCP Director, Jennifer Krupa-Programs Manager, and Bob Simoneau-Parks Operation Manger. They were incredible to work with and extremely supportive of mountain biking and our organization. Thanks to all of you for …
San Antonio Parks and Rec working on storm cleanup following floods
Sue Calberg, KHOU
www.khou.com
SAN ANTONIO — Even though some sections of the San Antonio hike and bike trail system are still under water or muddy messes, they are so popular people are still out enjoying them anyway.
In the Willow Springs Golf Course area, the trail surface is clear but a waist-high wall of water laid waste to a section of 10-foot high fence. …
DBRec Going to Weston – Sat 10-1-2016, 8:00 a.m. Start Time
by aurpl
www.planobicycle.org
We are doing 65 miles to Weston
Sign in is at 7:45 – please be on time so we are not delayed in leaving.
RIDE PARAMETERS:
•We target a rolling average of 16mph to 16.5mph
•We may go much faster at times and exceed 25mph, depending on wind and hills.
•The goal is to keep the group effort smooth and consistent during the ride.
Click here for the route …
Captain’s Blog – 09/28/2016 – Bike MS, How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways…
Peter Ray
cycling.powweb.com
…The Bike MS: Valero Ride to the River (aka, the RTTR) is taking place this weekend. There are so many reasons why I am so excited about this, so let me begin counting the ways…
The Weather Will Be Fabulous!
I’ve participated in an October Bike MS ride for 17 years now. During this time, the weather has been all over the place – from heat so intense you want to cry…to winds so harsh you lose speed going downhill…to rain so heavy the ride is cancelled and our team tent floats away in a sudden flood (this actually happened in 2009 when the Ride to the River became The Ride in the River). Well, this year from all accounts the weather will be perfect. For those of us who have sweated away through …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
1st Wednesday evening trail ride of the year was fun! Shreddin' South ATX trails on cross and MTB's #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/6lDs9a7wT4
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) September 29, 2016
It surely has the opportunity to be Houston's first master planned Trail Oriented Developments @ULIHouston @HoustonPlanning @BikeHouston https://t.co/iB6aTwMQmX
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) September 28, 2016
.@Cigna @SundayStreetHTX are back! #SSHTX with @GoHealthyHTX https://t.co/ogAk4NbBt1 pic.twitter.com/r1auyYLcQk
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) September 28, 2016
This Sunday, get the most out of your full suspension mountain bike with our Suspension 101 class! https://t.co/9DnWrTLmGa pic.twitter.com/IfeNuW7nnC
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 28, 2016
We’re doing things a little differently this week: the Saturday Morning Women’s Ride is now open to everyone!… https://t.co/wlnx3ycAel
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) September 28, 2016
Georgetown Cyclocross Festival 2016 on Oct. 8th & 9th will be The Texas Bicycle Racing Association CX Grand Prix… https://t.co/YavrwprRM3
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) September 28, 2016
Great turnout for last night's Hollywood Park ride. Join us next Tuesday at our 1604 location to ride! https://t.co/A9BSZZYK9X
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) September 28, 2016
We hope you will consider joining us Saturday to check out what could/should become the best mountain biking in… https://t.co/mXcLzedmre
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 28, 2016
Great ride today with EP Cyclists Cat B…thank you for leading us Jo Ann Underwood!!!-) It was Great!!!! Ride on… https://t.co/qaqWyyW1Oi
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) September 28, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tuesday Night Downtowner – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/GciZZZrZSU— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2016