Texas Bicycling News October 13th 2016
NICA’s College Essay Scholarships Awarded
www.nationalmtb.org
We are pleased to announce the 2016 NICA College Essay Scholarship Recipients! The following deserving NICA student-athletes will receive $500 as result of our Educational Partners. We thank Lees-McRae College, Fort Lewis College, King University and Prescott College for their partnership and for this opportunity. …
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I am currently attending Sam Houston State University, and studying biomedical science. I am also racing for team chumba in the women’s age division 19-39 CAT 1, with the hopes of starting an official club cycling team at SHSU!
Megan Gautreaux, Huntsville High School MTB Team, Texas League (read her essay here!) …
Teens on bikes accused in armed robbery along White Oak Bayou
Will Axford
www.chron.com
Three teenagers on bicycles are accused of robbing women at gunpoint along White Oak Bayou. They were arrested Wednesday night.
According to Houston Police Department spokesman Kese Smith, police received calls around 7:30 p.m. about three teens on bikes approaching people. One of the teens had a gun. In one instance, Smith said, the boys got into a shoving match with a woman, but nothing …
Biking in the ‘burbs: The Woodlands considers master plan
By Mike Snyder
www.houstonchronicle.com
THE WOODLANDS – We rode side by side along the wide, smooth shoulder of Research Forest Drive, chatting amiably in that huffing way people do while they’re exercising. A comfortable distance separated our bikes from the cars and trucks streaking by on our left.
As we approached an intersection, my guide, Randall Cade, pointed to a spot in the roadway …
Southern Tier Part II
By Ann Metcalfe
www.crazyguyonabike.com
D-Day Tomorrow: Back on the road for the second half!
Wednesday October 12, 2016
Mac and I left Juneau yesterday at the frightening hour of 5:10 a.m., bikes in boxes, headed for Austin, Texas to pick up where we left off last year on our ride across the country. Last year we did the first half of the Southern Tier–San Diego to Austin. You can see the story of that journey in a separate blog (http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/annmactour2015). This year, it’s Austin, to St. Augustine (or thereabouts), then up the Atlantic Coast to Youngsville, North Carolina outside Raleigh-Durham, total of around 2,000 miles. We ride unsupported on Surly Long Haul Truckers, about 40 miles a day average, camping and doing motels.
Packing was a little easier after the experience gained last year. You don’t really need that much stuff, especially clothes, but even with less than 24 hours left, I was going through the difficult calculus of paring my load to what is truly needed. We bought a lighter tent this year – Hubba Hubba 2-person tent. It’s a breeze to pitch, which should …
A Ride to Remember
By Ken Kuntz
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 38: Marathon, TX to Marfa, TX
Thursday October 13, 2016
Starting Point: Mararthon, TX
Ending Point: Marfa, TX
Riding Conditions: Cold early this morning (low 50’s), warming into the low-80’s. And on and off headwind.
Miles Today: 56
Quote for the day: “A bad attitude is like a flat tire… you can’t go anywhere until you change it.” — Unattributed
We left before sunrise again this morning. The mornings are chilly, but it’s been getting warm about an hour after sunrise. So I wasn’t surprised when I was shivering in the first few minutes of the ride this morning. Liz rode out with me, and is never cold, so it didn’t seem worth it to return to the van for a jacket. Actually, we learned later that …
READ THIS! Many important things SRC related
by Thomas
steinerranchcycling.com
I have a few important things to get out to everyone, so I’m gonna combine them all in this wonderfully crafted post.
It is SRC Party Time! Save the date for Sunday, November 6 at 2 PM. We have the Steiner Ranch Lake Club Pavillion reserved ( https://goo.gl/maps/vUBF7x82EM92 ) and we will have food and drinks for everyone. Anyone that rides with us (on occasion or regularly) is …
Houston’s Energy Corridor Getting Dutch Inspired Intersections
Cycling Space City
cyclingspacecity.blogspot.com
Today the Energy Corridor Business District just announced that intersections at Highway 6, Eldridge, and Dairy Ashford along the I-10 frontage road will get new pedestrian and cycling friendly redesigns. The article goes into detail but this video is a great explanation of the design coming soon to the Energy Corridor: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Evening #traffic in #friscoTx #iheartfrisco #bicycling #friscoTX #activelifestyle https://t.co/dnTLz7VOvX pic.twitter.com/LmEKnYgkfZ
— Super Dave Quinn (@DaveQuinn247) October 13, 2016
Trail work day for the annual DORBA Women's Camp.
DORBA sponsor, Richardson Bike Mart, will be providing food… https://t.co/p5GGlEQ2DR
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) October 14, 2016
We wrapped up our Cedar Park clinic for 2016 with some sprint laps and BMX pump track skills training. Congrats… https://t.co/QTV1p6XbXB
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 14, 2016
Quick 35 mile practice ride for the enchilada buffet. I love living in Austin. pic.twitter.com/8l3ETJdkUQ
— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) October 13, 2016
The Armadillo Classic could not have succeeded these past 28 years without the help of volunteers! Sign up here: https://t.co/pMDXKqV9v7
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 13, 2016
Webberville Cyclocross Weekend is upon us! Come out and race or heckle!https://t.co/lch2i9LHCS
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) October 13, 2016
Thursday Night Social Skoach is on and we're going to ride over to LOCAL COFFEE's SATX TNT One year anniversary… https://t.co/GYgubtFg4S
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/pitvins/status/786622461739532288
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/786615194239709185
Saturday! We won't be hosting a Saturday morning ride, but some of the crew will be hanging out at the Red Bull… https://t.co/aFFOLmHic4
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 13, 2016
Here is your direct contact info for all trail stewards. This is the best way to inform them of any trail issues… https://t.co/TFVxASPHGN
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) October 13, 2016
Register for a leisurely 20-mile ride from @HermannPark to the Port this Saturday at https://t.co/KnUma4UvYV pic.twitter.com/zAAamwjEQz
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 13, 2016
Looking for a scenic ride around Galveston Bay this weekend? Support @GBayFoundation & go to https://t.co/pJADnZ0RX4 to register. pic.twitter.com/WmaIGYySjv
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 13, 2016
New report for River Bend: Dry/Loose, trail is East Loop good but sandy. More at https://t.co/TZn5dReJG8
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 13, 2016
Join the West Houston Bike Challenge by tracking your rides with Love to Ride at https://t.co/xQSZXsDM5Q @EnergyCorridor @LovetoRide_ pic.twitter.com/jtNF38d0yZ
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 13, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Rosita Super Prestige – Canadian River, TX Rosita Super Prestige at canadian river, TX
… https://t.co/5gCosZhZiy— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 13, 2016
New Event Alkek Wednesday night Cyclocross – Houston, TX https://t.co/v6JqNWlBfThttps://t.co/6gosXrT66n
Alkek … https://t.co/A9N1pJBe9l
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 13, 2016
New Event Brushy Creek/Deception Ride – Cedar Park, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/GYLzpwSijv— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 14, 2016