Texas Bicycling News October 3rd 2016
The EB, BCGB and creek crossings
by Austin Bike
www.bikemojo.com
OK, everyone, here is the official word on the BCGB creek crossings.
We started at Zilker and rode the path to HOL.
1st crossing: (close to spyglass) was knee deep, not moving
2nd crossing: (near the climbing rocks) again mid shin, not moving
3rd crossing: (long one by the bottom of TRU) ankle deep, not moving
4th crossing: (past elephant’s butt) this was to my mid thigh, not moving …
Texas Enduro Cup – First stop is Flat Creek Crossing next weekend! Come get some!
by coopers98
www.bikemojo.com
Sims Bayou Greenway Groundbreaking Celebration
houstonparksboard.org
On October 13, 2016, join Houston Parks Board, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and Council Member Larry Green, District K, in celebrating the groundbreaking of Sims Bayou Greenway!
As part of Bayou Greenways 2020, Sims Bayou Greenway will …
Lon Smith Roofing Takes Part In President Bush’s Warrior 100K
www.prnewswire.com
Roofing company helps sponsor Major Peter Way’s three-wheeled bike used in race
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Lon Smith Roofing helped sponsor the Warrior 100K bike ride at the George W. Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas this past weekend. The event is held annually to honor veterans who have been wounded in service.
“What a proud moment for Lon Smith Roofing,” said Scott Hamilton, Vice President of Sales for the company. “We have a long history of giving back to veterans through our ‘Roof for Vets’ program. So we were honored to partner with …
Car strikes child riding a bicycle in League City
By Mike Glenn
www.chron.com
UPDATE: all lanes open.
League City family, we are asking you to avoid the area of the 1100 block of East Main due to an accident investigation involving one of our LC kiddos. The child was riding her bicycle when she was struck by a vehicle. The child has been flown to the hospital. The driver of the …
BBQ tailgate party at Eight Row Flint Oct. 9
By Greg Morago
www.chron.com
Houston seems to be thick – like mesquite smoke – with barbecue events. And that’s a good thing for barbecue fans who now have ample opportunity to feast on special event barbecue as well as a growing lineup of everyday barbecue joints.
On Sunday Oct. 9 members of the HOUBBQ Collective will hold a tailgate party at Eight Row Flint, 1039 Yale, as a fundraiser for Agricole Hospitality’s Chefs Cycle Team to raise money for No Kid Hungry. Chef Ryan Pera (Coltivare, Revival Market) and 10 members of Agricole are bicycling 100 miles on Oct. 8 for the charity to end childhood hunger.
The tailgate at Eight Row is an …
Captain’s Blog – 10/03/2016 – Now That My Friends Was a Bike Ride!
by Peter Ray
cycling.powweb.com
…I’m still buzzing from a fantastic two days on my bike with the best team in the best event ever, so I’ll make this short and sweet – WHAT A WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has to be one of the all time greatest Bike MS rides of all time, for so many many reasons, including –
The best weather ever – low 60s to start, low 80s to finish, no wind, plenty of cloud cover – THANK YOU CYCLING JESUS!
The best rest stop experiences – loved those Whataburger games, and all those themes – superheros, Star Wars, and…well, I don’t want to brag, but…I GOT TO MEET A REAL LIFE DISNEY PRINCESS!
The best …
Library Tour – Oct 29 (9:30AM)
bikefriendlyoc.org
Partake in BFOC’s 2016 Cyclesomatic Library tour on Oct. 29. from 9:30AM – Noon.
This will be a collaborative ride lead by Kristie Holt from Local Hub and Mark Draz from the Dallas Public Library. Mark is leading an initiative for Dallas Public Library’s first book bike . Book bikes have been rolling in Portland, Denver and Boston for years. This is one more way that Dallas is improving …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Had a flat tire this morn in the dark easy change felt the inside,but couldn't see my tire was shredded in the dark so 2 flats in the dark,
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 4, 2016
EP Cyclists Cordially Invites you to our "First Annual Blessing of the Bicycles"
October 29, 2016 @ St Patrick… https://t.co/CVmKIT2oyz— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 4, 2016
This week at Alkek Velodrome
Tuesday: Open Session 10am and 6pm
Thursday: Open Session 10am and 6pm
Friday: Last… https://t.co/xdAMQOd5Bg— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) October 4, 2016
This Sunday for the North Texas Fall XC Series race at Knob Hills is looking to be a great day!… https://t.co/uP0yvqTGhV
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) October 3, 2016
Thank you to the @BikeHouston team for supporting the HoustonBikePlan! @HoustonPlanning @houparksboard @HoustonPWE @HPARD https://t.co/6X1OQn4IGc
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) October 3, 2016
A marriage proposal by retracing bike route of their first bike tour together in Austin. Each stop lead to another clue. #bike #marriage pic.twitter.com/qL0DrKw6tx
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) October 3, 2016
Tomorrow night! Tuesday Night Shop Ride leaving from our 1604 location! All speeds welcome. 15 – 25 mile rides,… https://t.co/SSwzKDvizR
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 3, 2016
Have You Checked Out Our Train Routes + Bike Routes Interactive Map?#adventurecycling https://t.co/G0SGIfbVSj pic.twitter.com/BS4s5i7Y0D
— U.S. Bicycle Route System (@USBicycleRoutes) October 3, 2016
Bring your cold weather gear. We have a cold front moving in for our Georgetown Cyclocross Festival 2016……. https://t.co/0P6pZyBs7c
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 3, 2016
Parents and supporters – did you know that Texas Cyclocross Project is a sponsored cycling program under… https://t.co/dH9M7J8bFi
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 3, 2016
Register for @BikeHouston's midnight ride, Moonlight Ramble! Featuring costumes, bike decorations & more! More info: https://t.co/B4tQVp6OK7 pic.twitter.com/X978iSp2pd
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) October 3, 2016
This Saturday, join us at the Lamar store for the last Women's Ride Day of the season! https://t.co/nk0uS3fPXd pic.twitter.com/5RCmaf7ohM
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) October 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/782993096019632128
It's safety week! Ride safer and smarter, wear a helmet, slow down and obey all traffic laws. 🚴ðŸ½ðŸ† pic.twitter.com/o0V7WyNj1i
— Bike UT (@bikeut) October 3, 2016
This Saturday, join us at the Lamar store for the last Women's Ride Day of the season! https://t.co/nk0uS3fPXd pic.twitter.com/5RCmaf7ohM
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) October 3, 2016
The day after #SSHTX and you realize there will be another next month. https://t.co/oFsTeDzdnl #mondaymotivation pic.twitter.com/aiapz4iHu6
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) October 3, 2016
Texas Cyclocross Project Announcements for 10/3/2016. Georgetown Cyclocross Festival 2016 Weekend Details!… https://t.co/0uqklh7TKf
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 3, 2016