Texas Bicycling News November 13th 2016
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A trip out east to Tyler State Park in North Texas
by selfMTB
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TL;DR – This North Texas gem kept my heart pumping and slapped a big goofy grin on my face. Here’s a link to the album.
/r/mtb may not be aware but the North Texas (DFW) area has a plethora of diverse trails to choose from. True: the sustained climbs and descents pale in comparison to parts of the world with..well..actual mountains, but I’m truly fortunate to have my pick of over 35 different trails within a 2 hour drive of my home thanks to the efforts of DORBA and others.
The recent weeks have brought much needed but unwanted rain that closed all trails within a 1.5 hour drive. Undeterred by this, I played hookie for a half day and made the trip out to …
Kim Phillips: Denton Turkey Roll on way
Kim Phillips
www.dentonrc.com
The Dallas Cowboys game was on the radio in the garage. Denton City Council member Dalton Gregory was at his lathe, crafting spoons from different woods when I arrived last weekend. Fishing and hiking gear were organized neatly along the walls among tools.
Hanging from the ceiling above our heads were a red kayak and three bicycles. Altogether, the picture was …
Cyclists complete 500 mile ride on Veterans Day
Fares Sabawi
www.caller.com
Johnny Wartell was relieved when he got to the top of the Harbor Bridge while riding his bicycle. He could see the line of American flags leading to the entrance of Brewster Street Icehouse, which meant his five-day journey was coming to a close.
“I could see everyone waiting for us,” Wartell said. “It was awesome.”
Wartell and …
Midland police officer “pays it forward”, helps replace disabled man’s bike
By Eric Onyechefule
www.newswest9.com
MIDLAND, TX (KWES) – Roland Poole, has had a hard life, he said he suffered a stroke at 24 years old, became paralyzed on his left side two years ago and has bipolar disorder. On Friday morning, he said he let a friend borrow his new bike, when he didn’t get it back, after a while he called the police. When police found it, the bike was in pieces.
“They did find my bicycle after it was run over and everything,†said Poole.
Poole said the …
Sunday Streets comes to the Fifth Ward
By Lindsay Ellis
www.chron.com
Sunday Streets event reaches Fifth Ward for the first time
Scooters, bikes and strollers looped up and down Lyons Avenue and Benson Street on Sunday, passing both colorful sidewalk chalk designs and balloons as well as long grass and a boarded-up house.
The latest Cigna Sunday Streets event closed traffic in the Fifth Ward, bringing residents and visitors outside for vendors and food trucks on the cloudy weekend day.
On Sunday, volunteers and event speakers also stressed health and exercise in a neighborhood where many people live in poverty. Kids danced with and high-fived Mikey Molar, an …
Willow City Loop
Pedal Pushers
roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
Saturday May 21, 2016
Day Trip, Just Outside of Fredericksburg, Tx.
Rick, Christine, and Brian. …
… The Willow City ride is part of the now defunct Pedal Power Wildflower Ride. …
Big weekend success for GHORBA!!
GHORBA
ghorba.org
GHORBA had two big events this Saturday, and both were a success!
At Memorial Park, GHORBA Events Director Chris Brown, Trail Steward Karlo Martinez and Adam Potter from Planetary Cycles put on a skills clinic. …
‘Ghost bike’ stands where College Station woman died, cyclists hope to raise awareness
Ian Smith
www.kagstv.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – A white bicycle marks the place where a Texas A&M student lost her life after being hit by a city garbage truck while riding her bicycle.
The accident happened in September and 21-year-old Alannah Ritch died at the scene.
It’s a place Clayton Niemietz visits often. It’s the place where …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Our first ride for Pedal for Plenty! We will have 5 other opportunities (Sundays & Wednesdays) until 12/3 as a… https://t.co/g0xclO5IDg
— Night Riders (@FWNightRiders) November 14, 2016
Parents: Save the dates. All Kids/Junior Participants will be part of the Austin Cyclocross Cup Scholarship… https://t.co/f2dSPrzqR5
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 14, 2016
STOLEN – Black Trek 3500 Disc in The Echelon https://t.co/G76OjJHdT2 pic.twitter.com/dFlNMZEc1S
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) November 14, 2016
Our Texas Mountain Bike League Fall Camp gallery is up! Check out the photos, go to the site and get inspired. https://t.co/4cEDIMnGt4 pic.twitter.com/JinJ660Wf1
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) November 13, 2016
I rode 1:24:44. Pre-birthday brunch ride. #HoustonHeights #WhiteOakBayouTrail #MemorialParkHouston https://t.co/GvgN2nyaHd
— Naturalized (Purple) Texan (@dssmichael1991) November 13, 2016
Heading straight into the rain this morning! 🌧🌧🌧#VelociraptorsCyclingTeam pic.twitter.com/JIc59GhjWE
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) November 13, 2016
Great fun ride today for a friend of my fighting breast cancer #cancerride pic.twitter.com/wYY4DUBB4b
— Jesus (@SrCampy) November 13, 2016
They tried to be as cool as the Cat P/1/2/3 Ladies… not even close 😆 but good try! @SammiRunnels https://t.co/dcw85Yz6SA
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) November 13, 2016
#quackquack pic.twitter.com/5DRR6LcP1X
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) November 13, 2016
Yesterday's @ATXCXCup Wurstcross P12 podium shenanigans #wurstcross #wurstfest #brodium #colinatx #elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/zwJOYUDNXs
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) November 13, 2016
Found my donut capacity today #foodcoma pic.twitter.com/cgyZPwq4DC
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) November 13, 2016
Our comrades over at Bike Irving are selling some cool bikes for a good cause, to raise money for new bikes for… https://t.co/ssZslnVfpA
— Querencia Bike Shop (@QuerenciaDenton) November 13, 2016
WurstCross U10 & U15 Girls podium. Proud of them. Parents, share pics with us! #FutureLeaders #KidsonBikes… https://t.co/fVfYAQFrTt
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 13, 2016