Texas Bicycling News October 15th 2016
A man, a bike, a sprawling country
By L.V. Salinas
www.panews.com
They say that a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. For Jack Day, that first step is a bicycle ride worth thousands more.
Day is a 72-year-old retiree who has decided to test himself once again by crossing the majority of the continental United States by cycling.
His solo bicycle tour started …
Ribbon-cutting opens Schanen Hike and Bike Trail
By Esther Hackleman
www.caller.com
A bright orange ribbon that read “happy trails” stretched over the entrance to Corpus Christi’s newest hike and bike trail at a ribbon-cutting Saturday at Snead Park.
The Schanen Hike and Bike Trail will run 1.25 miles and connect five city parks as it stretches from Yorktown to Saratoga boulevards. But that’s not the only purpose …
Waco Bicycle Club advocates for safer roads after students death
By Kandace Thomas
www.newswest9.com
WACO, TX (KXXV) – Waco Bicycle Club is a group of advocates who work with several agencies within the city to improve infrastructure in the city of Waco.
Baylor Professor Trent Dougherty is the president of the club. Last week, he was meeting with representatives from the city, strategizing ideas for a safety video with the city’s channel. That’s when he got a call telling him that his former student and friend, 19-year-old …
Saturday: Red Bull ‘Last Stand’ bike race at Alamo Plaza
foxsanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO — It’s an intense cycling competition that’s considered cutthroat, and it’s taking place in Downtown San Antonio this weekend.
The ‘Red Bull Last Stand’ will use an ‘Eliminator’ format in which the rider who crosses the finish line last on each lap gets eliminated until there’s just one rider left to take their final celebration lap.
The director of …
Cyclist hit by car has leg amputated, vows to compete
By Tracy Clemons
abc13.com
HOUSTON (KTRK) — Eight months after being hit by a suspected drunk driver in Fort Bend County, a second-generation triathlete is opening up about her long recovery.
Adessa Ellis Blankenship’s is a story of survival that almost didn’t happen. She was nearly dead on arrival at Memorial Hermann after she was hit in February. According to her and her family, doctors say her Iron Man training and her iron determination may have …
TranAm Southern Tier – CA to FL
By David Hui
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Photos
Day 14 – El Paso to Fort Hancock: Best burrito from El Paso Meat Company; moving slow through chip seal road
Friday October 14, 2016, 65 miles (105 km) – Total so far: 782 miles (1,258 km)
Posted via email Fri Oct 14 21:01:02 2016 PDT
Elevation gain 695
Juarez port of Entry …
A Ride to Remember
By Ken Kuntz
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 39: Marfa, TX to Valentine, TX
Friday October 14, 2016, 36 miles (58 km) – Total so far: 1,957 miles (3,149 km)
Starting Point: Marfa, TX
Ending Point: Valentine, TX
Riding Conditions: Very cool this morning, but warmed quickly. Light winds.
Miles Today: 36
Quote for the day: “For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” — Vincent Van Gogh
Another cold morning, but this time I was prepared. And just like yesterday, the first 10 miles were mainly uphill, and progress was slow. But the dawn views were good. The humidity was high (96%, not what I was expecting for west Texas), and there was fog everywhere. The fog burned off as the …
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Del Norte
Sun, October 23, 2016 9:00 AM (CDT)
Godley, Tx
Happy Hill-o-Ween
Sat, October 29, 2016 9:00 AM (CDT)
Weatherford High School
Century of the Month
Sat, November 05, 2016 8:00 AM (CDT)
Bikes Inc – Arlington
Jerry’s Birthday Ride
Sun, November 06, 2016 8:00 AM (CST)
Ft Worth, Tx
Quarterly Meeting
Mon, November 07, 2016 6:00 PM (CST)
Ft Worth, Tx
100 free bicycle helmets given out to children at Trinity County Health Expo
By Thomas Hoce
www.kswo.com
TRINITY, TX (KTRE) – The Trinity County Health Expo took place on Saturday and lots of children were fitted with a very special gift.
A free helmet giveaway was sponsored by the Texas Medical Association as a part of their Hard Hats for Little Heads program.
East Texas local couple Tim and Karen Dixon own a bicycle business in Huntsville and were sponsored by the association, which …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
The future is bright for Texas Cyclocross. This photo displays the largest U15 field in Texas ever. Super… https://t.co/6yhZVLvMon
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 16, 2016
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 16, 2016
Colin Strickland making it look easy at the Red Bull Last Stand where he lapped the field and took the win!… https://t.co/rdDW1dl4Vb
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) October 16, 2016
Relive 'Bike Around the Bay, Thank you Angie! Day 1' https://t.co/VPUHXYsBBa
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) October 16, 2016
Skinny tires and #fixie taking over the streets of The Alamo @cosagov @redbull #redbulllaststand #alamo #sanantonio pic.twitter.com/RWkAnt18nd
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) October 15, 2016
91 miles. 8 to go. #batb #bicycle #biking #cycling (@ Ferry Landing – Bolivar Peninsula in Port Bolivar, TX) https://t.co/EkiDWI4TrX
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) October 15, 2016
Come join EP Cyclists for our Sunday Ride: 10/16/16
Let's keep Training…Let's keep Riding
Meeting Location:… https://t.co/fZwg2MAjmD— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 15, 2016
rat1000 tracking currently shows Shannon Wyatt in the lead. Tim Nipper has run into a tire issues but seems to be… https://t.co/0uNzb3r8bA
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 15, 2016
Pics from today's ride with @thebikemasters at Texas Oncology Event. pic.twitter.com/WCJThAA1br
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 15, 2016
Saturday morning ride with friends. #Cycling 🚴😊https://t.co/ldD72VRbQe pic.twitter.com/AsdAz5aThk
— Maurice Peterson ðŸƒðŸš´ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ (@OregonPioneer) October 15, 2016
New report for Jack Brooks Park: Tacky, trail is Consistently tacky. Rideable. . More at https://t.co/cOx3s2cvua
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 15, 2016
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/va5DuoFJ7v#iamspecialized #S-Works #Tarmac #Vanity #Strava pic.twitter.com/zqIKUHGQea
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 15, 2016
Well this bites…… pic.twitter.com/vBFN9S9M9L
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 15, 2016
Just finished a Ride on Strava for 3 hours, 41 minutes, 48 seconds going 52034.3m. https://t.co/80en7xNUZ6 pic.twitter.com/OsG2S0cMXB
— Russell Pecot (@rpecot) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/TeamRWBCycling/status/787269154331963392
Update: I may race cross again one day. Or I may not. Undecided and uninspired. #cx #htfu #thethrillisgone
— Jeff C. (@331miles) October 15, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event UTA Cycling Sunday Ride – Arlington, TX Howdy all,
You are cordially invited to the second bike ride of… https://t.co/yXdQXKXqFt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2016