Texas Bicycling News November 1st 2016
Study finds commuters hitting brakes on move to mass transit
By Dug Begley
www.houstonchronicle.com
Cheap gasoline has Texans driving more, indicating that efforts to promote mass transit or bicycle commuting are falling short, a new statewide poll suggests.
As folks hit the road, though, they are increasingly supportive of investment in transit and bike safety, even if perhaps they’d rather see others try it first.
“It’s one of those things where everybody thinks it is a good idea, but nobody seems to be using it,” said Tina Geiselbrecht, a co-author of the report and leader of the public engagement planning program at …
Texas CX Project Announcements for 11/1/2016
texascxproject.org
Parents/Ambassadors,
Hello. I hope this email finds you well. Congratulations to all the parents/kiddos who raced this past week weekend in Austin or Houston. We have placed many photos on our Facebook page at, https://www.facebook.com/CyclocrossProject2015/photos. Feel free to tag and share!
This Weekend: This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 5th & 6th many of us will be traveling to Houston for the Haute Cross event. If you are attending, look out for our Texas Cyclocross Project tent and come say hello. Details available at …
RPR Enduro in 3 weeks
by coopers98
www.bikemojo.com
Well known business, arts community member seriously hurt when pickup hits his bicycle
by JESSICA CRAWFORD
kfdm.com
BEAUMONT — Mike Rogers, former Entergy communications officer, is recovering in a hospital after a pickup truck driver struck him while the avid bicyclist was traveling Saturday on Phelan.
Saturday, 03. June 2017, USA, Help Emily Bike from Texas to Alaska to Fight Cancer!
pricett.com
Family and friends, as some of you may know already, I have recently had the honor of joining the 2017 Texas 4000 for Cancer team! Texas 4000 for Cancer is an incredible organization comprised of passionate and driven UT students dedicated to fighting for a world without cancer. Our mission is to spread hope to those touched by cancer, share knowledge to communities about cancer prevention, and contribute charity to cancer research and support services. …
How do you store your spare inner tube for rides?
by Scott Jangro
bikenoob.com
The one thing that you want to be in good shape when you need it is your spare tube.
I just store mine in my bike pouch wrapped in a tie wrap. Or sometimes in the original box that the tube came in.
The thing about storing your tube in your bike pouch is that it’s sitting in there with pieces of metal and plastic for months, traveling thousands of miles and the millions of small back and forth motions that go along with that.
I learned a hard lesson about this when moving to college one year, and we piled stuff in the back of the truck. A bicycle pedal was propped up against the back of a piece of furniture (thankfully the back), and by the time we …
2017 Texas Independence Bicycle Tour – Deer Park
signedevents.com
Saturday, February 25, 2017 07:00am CST
Venue
Deer Park High School South Campus 710 W San Augustine St
Deer Park, 77536
The 2017 Deer Park (TX) Rotary Club presents the Texas Independence Bicycle Tour! Choose between 30, 48 or 60 mile routes in this official warm up ride to the world famous MS150!!!
Spoke&Word Newsletter from Bike Houston
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BMSfFRIhiNr/
Fall Fun Ride Dec. 3
www.hotcyclists.com
HOTC’s first Fall Fun Ride will kick off at 1 PM on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Come ride short or long distance followed by a cookout, all provided by the club. Mark your calendar to ride with us and enjoy some cookin’ and visitin’ at Festival Park (corner of Milam Dr & FM 2376).
Melissa & Steve Sims with Houston Ghost Bike
bikehouston.org
Across Houston you will encounter white painted bikes often adorned with flowers, balloons, garlands tailored to the season and a little plaque. So called Ghost Bikes, placed at the site of a deadly collision between a car and a cyclist. Ghost Bikes are memorials for a life lost, a reminder for who pass by to take caution and to look out for each other. Melissa and Steve Sims are two super volunteers for Ghost Bike Houston. …
Saturday Ride Schedule
Maverick Chain Gang
November 5, 2016
Pope City – 32.1 miles
Meet at: North side of Walmart parking lot, 1701 SE End Blvd, Marshall, TX – 9:00 a.m.
November 12, 2016
Lake Cherokee – 35 miles
Meet at: East Texas Regional Airport, 269 Terminal Circle, Longview TX – 9:00 a.m.
November 19, 2016
Scottsville, Marshall/Leigh Rd. – 29.9 miles
Meet at: Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4700 Victory Dr, Marshall, TX – 9:00 a.m.
November 26, 2016
Pirkey Lake – East – 21.2 miles
Meet at: First Baptist Church, 405 W Austin St, Marshall, TX – 9:00 a.m.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Cyclocross practice Wednesday at 2100 Digby. 6pm. Timing company will be out to check the system 11/2/16. pic.twitter.com/RraZBply2S
— Gritty Teeth Racing (@gritty_teeth) November 2, 2016
October take me back!! Cycling break ended too soon. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Guess it's Time to start training for 2017 🔥🔥🔥😈😼
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) November 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/793569846545879043
I posted 8 photos on Facebook in the album "Texas Cyclocross Project. October 26th & 27th, 2016" https://t.co/LNzqD6gGUv
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 1, 2016
"Best trails in Texas without a doubt. The purist mountain biker's Texas oasis. The span of single track is… https://t.co/jgluEWmG2a
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) November 1, 2016
We had a Spooktacular time last ngiht at #ScareOnTheSquare!!!#mckinneynpo pic.twitter.com/ipWTQ18NkD
— McKinney Police (@McKinneyPolice) November 1, 2016
The Austin HS MTB Team is looking for coaches. If you have an interest, swing by our ATX location at 6pm tomorrow. https://t.co/gKwJiaCwAq pic.twitter.com/rb4X4X7CPO
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) November 1, 2016
Congrats to RT athlete Cherie Spooner on her win at the last race @KOLOPromo #htxcx series AND taking the overall W3/4 title #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/eskSLme6eF
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) November 1, 2016
Guess we'll have to revert to "Look At My Bike Leaning Against Stuff". No more mid-ride action shots! #lamblas #ohnopaulo https://t.co/teP0AKsom5
— Texas A&M Cycling (@tamucycling) November 1, 2016
Red River Rocks write up in the Racing Post! https://t.co/fFG7UTiQ4a https://t.co/GzCEdJVJrs
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) November 1, 2016
Iron Riders Dallas Cycling Club at Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price's Spooky Bike & Ball 2016! #onward. @MayorBetsyPrice pic.twitter.com/AL2ucDjv2Z
— Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) November 1, 2016
Chip timing/lap times available to all pre-reg. Don't miss out on a great pacing tool to get ready for state ccx pic.twitter.com/lRqcTItu0E
— Gritty Teeth Racing (@gritty_teeth) November 1, 2016
Are you joining us at the WurstCross Cyclocross & Beer Festival 2016 on Saturday, Nov 12th? Want… https://t.co/manKDfj5yt
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) November 1, 2016
I biked 18.35 mi with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Addison, TX, United States! https://t.co/fFNUddGWZ8 #bike #cycling
— Brian Rogers (@coderCyclist) November 2, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Twisted Route through the Woods Night Ride – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and… https://t.co/de90N5dpEP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 1, 2016
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/pzu7n7yrW1— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 2, 2016
New Event RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, a… https://t.co/cHAMFzkWsU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 2, 2016
New Event Ride the Mountain Bike trails of Memorial Park – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, an… https://t.co/CuyFLHp1D2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 2, 2016
New Event Rebecca Creek Ride – Bulverde, TX https://t.co/smCp3J87tS
San Antonio Wheelmen
This great ride now inc… https://t.co/PFq8cjPMr0— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 2, 2016