Texas Bicycling News November 30th 2016
Zevlin hires Tim Jackson for PR and marketing
by BRAIN Staff
www.bicycleretailer.com
DALLAS (BRAIN) — Zevlin, a Dallas-based manufacturer of custom and non-custom handlebar tape, as well as cycling skincare productshas hired industry veteran Tim Jackson to provide PR and marketing support.
“We’re really excited to have Tim on board to assist in all areas of marketing and growth. His …
Man Steals Bicycle While Central Tac are Investigating an Unrelated Crime in Downtown Area
www.elpasotexas.gov
11/30/2016
Officers of the El Paso Police Department’s Central Regional Command Center’s Tactical unit have arrested and charged a mane with Theft Over $100 and Under $750 and Evading Arrest or Detention …
NWCC’s silent ride honors fallen friend
By Pete Radowick
www.wheelbrothers.com
The Northwest Cycle Club in Houston has many fine traditions, but none is more poignant than the annual Ride of Silence that takes place on the last Saturday in November.
Ride of Silence pays reverence to the late Stafford Campbell, who was broadsided by a motorist on November 28, 2009, during a routine Saturday morning ride. Stafford, 68, was …
Spandex Not Required
by Basden Clark
www.localhubbc.com
Meet Basden Clark, a full time mechanic at Local Hub. Basden started in the bike industry on the sales floor a few years ago. We saw a lot of potential in him in the service department and asked him to join our team of bike experts. You may still see him on the sales floor because he just really loves getting people on great bikes. Basden doesn’t own a car and is a daily bicycle commuter. Through trials and tribulations, he has figured out a way to outfit his bikes to be able go anywhere and carry a lot of stuff with him. He doesn’t believe every bike is made …
Sustainability Efforts By Texas Tech University’s Transportation and Parking Services (Part 2)
by Breanna McKercher, Susan Gillette, Kylie Naughton, and Eric Crouch
lubbockonline.com
Did you know that Texas Tech was the first university in Texas to receive a Bicycle Friendly Campus Designation from the League of American Bicyclists? We spoke with Eric Crouch, Managing Director of Texas Tech University Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) who told us about the sustainability efforts TPS is implementing throughout campus.
TPS has implemented a bicycle friendly campus by engineering streets in consideration of bicyclists and …
Cyclists take long last ride to honor Central Texas accident victim
By Erin Zeller and Julie Hays
www.kwtx.com
HUBBARD, Texas (KWTX) More than 50 cyclists Wednesday rode the route that well-known Central Texas cyclist Missy Hardeman was following when she was struck and killed last week.
The 20-mile ride, organized through a Facebook group called “One Last Ride for Missy,†paid tribute to a woman that organizer Logan DeBorde described as “a pillar in the cycling community.â€
“We wanted to honor Missy, honor her life and the impact she …
Meet Our New Communications Manager
BikeHouston
bikehouston.org
Name: Ivan Fuentes
Age: 32
Title: Communications Manager
Ivan Fuentes joined BikeHouston in October as our communications manager. We talked to Ivan about his new job and what he wants you to know about cycling in Houston.
After a 10-year career in finance, what prompted you to take a job with a nonprofit?
I was always curious about BikeHouston. When this position came available, I saw an opportunity to bring some new ideas and help Houston grow into a more bike-centric city. I have been in the social cycling community for some time now. I am so excited to have the …
A Word From Our Director
BikeHouston
bikehouston.org
December is the season of lights: Christmas candles, Hannukah menorah, Diwali lamps, Kwanzaa candles — all holidays of light celebrated near the winter solstice, the darkest days of the year in the northern hemisphere.
In this season BikeHouston will stage an annual give-away of bicycle lights for people riding in the dark darkly. On Wednesday, December 7th, BikeHouston staff and volunteers will disperse across the …
RIDE SCHEDULE December 2016
Georgetown Cyclopaths
www.cyclopathsoftexas.com
| RIDE SCHEDULE – December 2016 | Short Rides | Long Rides | |||||
| Day | Date | Time | Meet at | Miles | Map | Miles | Map |
| Saturday | 12/3/2016 | 9:00 AM | Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg | 28 miles | WA5 | 41 miles | WA9 |
| Sunday | 12/4/2016 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B47 | ||
| Saturday | 12/10/2016 | 9:00 AM | Catholic Church in Andice | 35 miles | A3 | 48 miles | A4 |
| Sunday | 12/11/2016 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 35 miles | B23 | ||
| Saturday | 12/17/2016 | 9:00 AM | Gravel Parking Lot in Weir | 27 miles | WE2 | 33 miles | WE11 |
| Sunday | 12/18/2016 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 35 miles | B24 | ||
| Saturday | 12/24/2016 | 9:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 31 miles | B9 | 40 miles | B6 |
| Sunday | 12/25/2016 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 36 miles | B56 | ||
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Biked across Texas
Kept those pedals going 'round
Saw the LoneStar State#HaikuChallenge #TexasHaiku#Cycling#TouristOnTwoWheels https://t.co/Ay4eiSVKqy— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) December 1, 2016
I didn't ride today (cold weather wimp am I) but tomorrow I ride DO OR DIE .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) December 1, 2016
New report for Carl Barton: Tacky, trail is Tacky- no mud . More at https://t.co/K7woIq1vfd
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) December 1, 2016
I was happy with the RX-921L on its 'initiation' ride! Its usually a bad idea to try a new saddle for a 50 mi 1st ride, but it worked great! https://t.co/MVyY8gPfPq
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) November 30, 2016
Off-season lab work for Brissia. VO2 Max tests from all our riders happening this week. Pablo is next! https://t.co/opetxrSG0v
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) November 30, 2016
New Police Chief in town and he's already set up a meeting with BikeHouston! Thank you, @ArtAcevedo #houcouncil #safestreets #SaferStreets
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) November 30, 2016
Bikers think alike… Couple of @vw Jettas hanging out @atctrishop @iamspecialized @1upusa1 #vw #sportwagen pic.twitter.com/vs1MCAWeap
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) November 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/804036824846991360
In the spirit that some of you may do some cyclocross racing, I thought this might be appropriate to post.
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) November 30, 2016
Join us and Bicycle Sport Shop for the family friendly Holiday Lights Ride on December 10! https://t.co/Es2Hcf3MAN
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) November 30, 2016
Mission to Mission Charity Bike Tour 2016 is a volunteer produced, local charity bike tour that begins in the… https://t.co/lGxcUFDQB9
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) November 30, 2016
I am made of questions right now pic.twitter.com/rjhE8qhd7l
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) November 30, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills – Houston, TX For full details, including the … https://t.co/wdWDOIjLPV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 1, 2016