Texas Bicycling News October 11th 2016
DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK/CROSS IS HERE~VeloVlog #27
Preston Glace
www.youtube.com
Specialized recalling some Venge ViAS frames over derailleur hanger concerns
by BRAIN Staff
www.bicycleretailer.com
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) Specialized is recalling about 1,000 model year 2016 Venge ViAS frames because the rear wheel can come out of the dropout.
Consumers are being told to immediately stop using the bikes and return them to a Specialized dealer for a free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger.
Consumer can contact Specialized Rider Care at 1-800-722-4423 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday; or visit www.specialized.com. …
Fort Worth teen run over by car, shot dead
www.fox4news.com
ORT WORTH, Texas – A Fort Worth mother says she doesn’t understand why her son was killed last Friday in Fort Worth.
Chaz Gilley was on his bicycle when he was struck by a car and then shot. The 18-year-old died over the weekend.
Chesala Markham is in search of answers as to …
2016 Lone Star Enduro – Texas Enduro Mountain Bike Race
by TC
www.turnincranks.com
Finally we get to shred some great trails in some cooler weather!
The Fall 2016 Texas Enduro Cup is underway with 2 stops. The first stop is at one of my favorite riding destinations, Flat Creek Crossing Ranch.
The Texas Enduro Cup guys cut …
A Ride to Remember
By Ken Kuntz
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 36: Langtry, TX to Sanderson, TX
Tuesday October 11, 2016, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 1,810 miles (2,913 km)
Starting Point: Langtry, TX
Ending Point: Sanderson, TX
Riding Conditions: Hot (90 degrees this afternoon). No tailwind today, and the ride was predominantly uphill.
Miles Today: 61
Quote for the day: “It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.†— Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Most of you know that this bike tour, our “Ride to Remember”, is dedicated to my son, Brian. Today is the third anniversary of his passing.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I thought that the solitude of the ride would give me time to pull back memories of things Brian and I did together. It has, and that helps me. So today, instead of photos of the local scenery, I thought I would post of few pictures of Brian. If you are …
October DATES-Line Newsletter
Kevin Vinson
www.doubledates.com
The October edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is now available online.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
The $56-million, 50-mile loop to connect all Dallas trails – Lakewood/East Dallas https://t.co/T6xiROwQpj
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) October 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/TXTad/status/785991336054972416
https://twitter.com/pitvins/status/785970662049316864
STOLEN – Black BMC Team Elite 01 in Barton Hills https://t.co/KI58xxiI7L
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/785924884018761728
Don't forget to join Mayor Ron Jensen for "Cyclin' with the Mayor" tomorrow! Meet at Larson Elementary School, 2620 E Avenue K, at 6 p.m. pic.twitter.com/eSoGW5a3Yj
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) October 11, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Holiday light's ride park cities – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/I1M8tZOCEa— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 12, 2016