Texas Bicycling News December 8th 2016
Giving a bicycle for Christmas? Don’t forget the helmet
by PATRICE DUNAGIN | www.tylerpaper.com
Bicycles are always a popular gift at Christmas time, and many parents are shopping now for that perfect new bicycle for their child – maybe even their first bicycle. This is an excellent opportunity to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their head. According to National Safe Kids, helmets reduce the risk of head injury by at …
Rent a bike, burn calories and explore downtown
By Rachel Cole | www.kristv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI – A new program here in the city is picking up speed and popularity among locals. Leaders behind the idea say, the bike share program seems to be rolling right along and could be expanding.
Executive Director Terry Sweeney of the …
Sherman store donates bikes to area school children
www.kxii.com
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — Academy Sports and Outdoors donated bicycles on Thursday to students at Jefferson Elementary School.
Thirty students were chosen to receive a bike, and a helmet. Their names were entered into a raffle for each act of …
This weekends rides [8:30am] : Modified Dam Loop! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
NOTE: Several of us are gathering at Lakeside tomorrow (Friday) at 5:30 pm for a beer and nonsense. Join us!
Saturday will be an interesting day weather-wise. Come join us as we do a modified Dam Loop clockwise (to pick up the tail wind at the end)! The ride is roughly 55 miles. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!
Sunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride to …
Help Operation Santa Claus by Donating a Bike Today at Four Stars Auto Ranch!
By Barry Levy | www.texomashomepage.com
It’s the most wonderful time of the year but some families in our community simply don’t have the money to make Christmas as merry and bright.
That’s why Operation Santa Claus helps collect toys and bicycles for the kids in our community who otherwise wouldn’t get gifts.
Today you can help by donating to …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Let the training begin!
1/14/17 Frisco (Part of Frisco Winter Games)
1/28/17 Boulder Park
2/11/17 Northshore… https://t.co/xQCm0LxFNS— DORBA (@dorbaonline) December 8, 2016
Love bikes? We are looking for volunteers to help in our Austin bike warehouse. Interested? Message us for details. pic.twitter.com/L7QZc8OuCz
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) December 8, 2016
Outdoor REC Act signed by @POTUS will provide stats on economic contributions of outdoor industry, including biking. https://t.co/uWQlYr94iR
— PeopleForBikes (@peopleforbikes) December 8, 2016
December 17th…Be there ! #mtb #bikelife https://t.co/2csIhpPt9N
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) December 8, 2016
Come fuel up with the winter sunrise & Bike Austin Dec 9! We'll be out there for an extra half hour, until 9:30 a.m. https://t.co/66gciBOii8
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) December 8, 2016
Great #WurstCross photos posted on the The Racing Post e-magazine. Cypress Bend Park, in New Braunfels, TX is… https://t.co/aLgfYP18ok
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) December 8, 2016
Construction of Brays Bayou Greenway segment near @UHouston is almost complete! Learn more: https://t.co/ZkB0ebVMug #BayouGreenways pic.twitter.com/7wN17GQEe8
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) December 8, 2016
FWCXers! Get registered for another weekend of 'cross in the metroplex! It'll be fun… and the PRO's will be… https://t.co/IFGDBPRkgL
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) December 8, 2016
This weekend Bicycle Commuting 101 Class; #Free for members. Sign up today! #Houston #Cycling #Events #Bikes https://t.co/3KVx4xjx5t
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) December 8, 2016
New report for Lost Creek Park pump track: Other (see description), trail is Clonazepam | Buy In Kamloops. More at https://t.co/qkO1hoknwu
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) December 8, 2016
#TBT In '92 we created the Jingle Bell Ride to see the Zilker Tree, ride through the Trail of Lights, and on to the 37th Street lights. pic.twitter.com/QAVMrcpvoG
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 8, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Gravelthon! – Dallas, TX https://t.co/r105NzBt94https://t.co/jtivZcN3QY
Gravelthon! Dallas is a coll… https://t.co/9DPLwz7PR8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 8, 2016
New Event Tour Du Rouge – Humble, TX https://t.co/smzb3gbKx3https://t.co/DLSNY5tkAphttps://t.co/E8O6QXgO9H
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 8, 2016
New Event Full Cold Moon Bike Ride – Austin, TX https://t.co/xzwoRLaUwX
Tuesday, December 13 at 11:55 PM – 4 AM
… https://t.co/0M0Nbzyi2d— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 8, 2016
New Event Sealy Road Race #1 – Sealy, TX Sealy Road Race #1 at Sealy, TXhttps://t.co/dL9ecSJimt … https://t.co/5t4uRSv9hQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 8, 2016
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP se… https://t.co/AhRuwIcd8T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2016
New Event HCC Winter Crit Series (ETRS) – Houston, TX https://t.co/4pFS56ceCr Houston Community College Criterium… https://t.co/DjTeeX6R2z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2016
New Event Race Around Austin – Austin, TX https://t.co/mbMZCChJLshttps://t.co/5WEboM2QjZ
WHO: Put together you… https://t.co/6X3zN9wU83
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2016