Texas Bicycling News September 29th 2016
Racing on ranges
By Kelby Wingert, Sentinel Editor
www.forthoodsentinel.com
Hundreds of competitive cyclists came out to Fort Hood Saturday and Sunday for the Fort Hood Challenge, a state championship road race put on by “The Racing Post†magazine.
According to “Racing Post†editor Andy Hollinger, the 33-mile closed course on Fort Hood’s western range roads is the largest closed course for cycling in the state of Texas. This is the eighth year this event has been hosted at Fort Hood.
It takes more than a year to plan and prepare for the two-day event, Hollinger said, working with …
Mountain Biking
By Emily Moskal
tpwmagazine.com
Whether you’re a spandex-sporting speed racer or a casual cycling sightseer, you can find a variety of difficulty levels and an amazing array of scenery at state parks across the state.
Mountain biking isn’t just for the mountains — every part of the state has terrain suitable for the technical tricks and …
Thumper EB-pre ride, Saturday 10/1 @ 9:00AM
by Austin Bike
www.bikemojo.com
I’ve ridden it twice in the past week, including today when I rode/did trail work to clear out ~2/3 of the route.
We need some wheels down to help clear things out and you need to learn the trail, it’s a win-win.
I will be leading a group on Saturday morning @ 9AM. We will meet here:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Do…!4d-97.7758822
Park on Fittonia, NOT on Yaupon. We need to be nice to the neighborhood, we’re guests there and …
Houston Heights Association prepares for Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt
www.yourhoustonnews.com
Oct. 2 is the day to gather your friends and family and head to the Houston Heights for its 11th Annual Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt.
The race begins and ends at Houston Heights Association’s Marmion Park at 18th Street and Heights Boulevard. The festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the Rally’s 20-mile ride through the Houston Heights and neighboring areas. At 2 p.m. participants in the Rally’s five-mile ride are …
Bike or run at Livestrong Challenge on Oct. 16
by Pam LeBlanc
fitness.blog.austin360.com
Livestrong is gearing up for its 20th annual Livestrong Challenge in a few weeks, and this year’s event includes both a bike ride and a 5K run.
Cyclists can choose from routes of 20, 45, 65 or 100 miles. The courses start and finish at the Palmer Events Center at 900 Barton Springs Road downtown, and wind south and west through the Hill Country. Cyclists who tackle the 100-miler will loop through Driftwood, Wimberley and San Marcos, stopping to refuel at themed support …
Sunday Streets Heads West to the Energy Corridor
By Katharine Shilcutt
www.houstoniamag.com
Fall couldn’t have hit at a finer time, as Cigna’s Sunday Streets event returns from its summer hiatus to hit the suburbs for the first time ever. Since its inception in 2014, the free monthly bike ride/neighborhood open house has closed down major thoroughfares in the Heights, Montrose, the Third Ward, the East End, the Museum District and downtown to encourage more Houstonians to explore their …
RIDE SCHEDULE – October 2016
Georgetown Cyclopaths
Day Date Time Meet at Miles Map Miles Map
Saturday 10/1/2016 8:00 AM Union State Bank in Florence 34 miles F2 43 miles F3
Sunday 10/2/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B65 43 miles B50
Saturday 10/8/2016 8:00 AM Liberty Hill Elementary School 33 miles L2 45 miles L9
Sunday 10/9/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 31 miles B44 40 miles B19
Saturday 10/15/2016 9:00 AM Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg 32 miles WA11 46 miles WA12
Sunday 10/16/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 31 miles B18 38 miles B69
Saturday 10/22/2016 9:00 AM Catholic Church in Andice 34 miles A11 47 miles A22
Sunday 10/23/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B27 40 miles B
This weekend’s rides: Liberty Hill with Round Mountain! Red Horn!
by Thomas
steinerranchcycling.com
The weather looks awesome this weekend! Come ride with us!
Saturday is our fast pace ride. We will head out to Liberty Hill and Round Mountain via either https://www.strava.com/routes/4120994 (67 miles) or [https://www.strava.com/routes/3902428](https://www.strava.com/routes/3902428 (76 miles). We can form multiple groups based on time, distance, or speed preference. Hang out with us after the ride at …
BH&Me: Jingwen Wang
bikehouston.org
Jingwen Wang, 30, BikeHouston Volunteer Coordinator
Being born in China, Jinweng grew up riding her bike everywhere from an early age. “In China it was then the major source of transportation for most people. Biking was a lot easier and faster to go to most destinations. I got my first bike when I was 9 years old and when I was 13 years old, I biked to school every day. I never felt scared, there were bike lanes everywhere and there …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Driveway Series podium sweep aka #elbrodium https://t.co/TybBOPGGYy
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) September 30, 2016
Coach Mike here. There will not be a CX Clinic next Thursday 6 Oct at Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park…. https://t.co/sOgpEnZTFw
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 30, 2016
Come join EP Cyclists for our Friday Ride aka The Bagel Ride: 09/30/16
Meeting Location: Sierra Providence East… https://t.co/k0t9neqpZa— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) September 30, 2016
#Red2Rio Ride Day 4 Photo Slide Deck https://t.co/Z7IuRt9bKU
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) September 30, 2016
We rode to @PearlCupCoffee for #NationalCoffeeDay! Check out our route on @blackriver_cc https://t.co/obGPMxRMxu. More routes coming soon! pic.twitter.com/vSOcy8H4di
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) September 29, 2016
2nd half of #Red2Rio Ride Day 4 was smooth pavement, wide shoulders and a sweet tailwind ☀ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ’¨ðŸ˜† pic.twitter.com/uksmSPxzoT
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) September 29, 2016
From Conroe, Texas, welcome to the GCN show! #welcomegcn @gcntweet pic.twitter.com/5YkU9aAl9h
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) September 29, 2016
Cigna’s @SundayStreetHTX returns in a few days. Cruise through the Energy Corridor, unimpeded: https://t.co/q1kZTdxH62
— Houstonia Magazine (@HoustoniaMag) September 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/781539994427023360
I'm signed up for the 65-mile Livestrong Challenge bike ride on Oct. 16. Who wants to join me?… https://t.co/r9qzoh8MxK
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) September 29, 2016
Parents: This weekend will have our tents and bike racks at the BSS Cyclocross Six Shooter CX Race. Bring your… https://t.co/yzSviqslTS
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 29, 2016
@STORM_MTB meeting with councilman district 10 tonight at #mcallisterpark #mtb #trailrunning #hiking
https://t.co/jjeDWj9z6S— Brenda Gonzalez (@pecosa_tx) September 29, 2016
#Red2Rio Day 4 headed to McCamey pic.twitter.com/K9QsWGBB6L
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) September 29, 2016
It won't be long till we close out the Rally season with the Annual Denton Kiwanis Turkey Roll. Always the… https://t.co/G0hr54GLCE
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) September 29, 2016
Texas CX Project Announcements for 9/29/2016 @TexasCXProject / @RidebikerAlli @USACycling https://t.co/7hNWfQUgrw
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 29, 2016
Let's hear it for another adventurous soul who's accepting the challenge of a solo ride across Texas –> @KirkTeske #Red2Rio
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) September 29, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Millican Madness – College Station, TX https://t.co/Qq5LQNeDg8https://t.co/g8N3wshRcr
Start Time Di… https://t.co/Iz7YgWKfnZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2016
New Event Jo's Koffee Shop Ride – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/jlTHh3hnAz— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 30, 2016
New Event SUNLAND PARK, MCNUTT, AIRPORT (Santa Teresa) Loop – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address,… https://t.co/srqVV0mv1N
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 30, 2016
New Event Brushy Creek/Deception Ride – Cedar Park, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/umCvvb8JIh— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 30, 2016