Texas Bicycling News January 3rd 2017
BatCity Classic at Apache Pass
Robert Feliciano | www.youtube.com
A collection of testimonials from actual riders who had something to say about the new course and venue.
Southern Tier Winter Tour
By David Hayes | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 9 – Kountze to Shepherd TX: Fellow Travelers!
Wednesday January 4, 2017
I kicked off the day early (as has become my habit) with a dawn stop at Subway on my way out of town. I considered stopping at one of the local restaurants but, let’s face it, who has ever known me to pass up breakfast at Subway?
It has been a gorgeous day for riding, and this morning was no exception: blue skies, mid-60s and almost no wind at all. Making good time my first stop was at the Honey Island General Store, where I spoke with the proprietor, Chuck Turner. He told me that he sees cyclists come by his store all year long, and from all over the world. He told me of one gentlemen who’d visited this past year who was riding a bamboo recumbent from the very southern tip of South America to Alaska (and, let me tell you, that was a humbling bit of knowledge!). He also proceeded to tell me that JUST YESTERDAY a couple from Vermont had stopped.
I missed fellow travelers?? And they were traveling the opposite way no less (and thus far more likely I’d run into …
George Bush Trail Closure – Suggested Detour Options
BikeHouston | bikehouston.org
George Bush Park, Noble Trail the main north-south trail in the park, is officially closed and may stay closed till 2019. The bridge in the middle is complete. We are working with the City of Houston and Harris County to come up with alternatives and asking if this long closure is necessary. More details on this trail closure can be found on the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://twitter.com/vhuckaba/status/816487218562957312
Check out this @txbikeracing article and register for #pacebendroadrace2017 https://t.co/rNjo4xbBqc
— Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) January 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/Cyclistlaw/status/816398564066791424
We are seeking a new board member! If you are interested in helping make Fort Worth a better place to ride a… https://t.co/xNd3MZGjoB
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) January 3, 2017
Check out my ride on Strava.https://t.co/bO52VAAins pic.twitter.com/LpxDjhvAV2
— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) January 3, 2017
Our bike patrol officers are out in full force helping downtown patrons. 😃👮🻠#CommunityOutreach #McAllenProud pic.twitter.com/95THhjKQhf
— City of McAllen, TX (@CityofMcAllen) January 3, 2017
2017 @USACycling Cross Nationals: Men 40-49 Non-champ RESULTS @VW #CXNats #VW4Cycling pic.twitter.com/pifwR9wYa0
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) January 3, 2017
2017 @USACycling Cross Nationals: Women 23-39 Non-champ RESULTS & LAP REPORT @VW #CXNats #VW4Cycling pic.twitter.com/FLyUHMjV5o
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) January 3, 2017
Man dubbed 'Bicycle Bandit' rides bike away from bank robbery in Houston https://t.co/KhCDELBiqH
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) January 3, 2017
CAMPO is seeking feedback on existing bike and pedestrian facilities. Take the survey https://t.co/VOXasZipJn #improveaustin
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) January 3, 2017
Any interest in bringing back the weekly levee rides? If so, which evening(s) of the week?
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 3, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bike the Bend for Literacy – Richmond, TX https://t.co/638JWGPAs3
Ride begins at 8:00 am. We ride rain… https://t.co/PgbF7K1QBT
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 3, 2017
New Event Bulldog Bike Ride – Waller, TX https://t.co/XGwR96KRin
Starts at Waller Junior High School in Waller, … https://t.co/1cLkqFkFM8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 3, 2017
New Event Tri-County Hill Hopper – Warrenton, TX https://t.co/r9UzvjGteD
The Tri-County Hill Hopper is a BP MS15… https://t.co/nVoFVJdY3D
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 3, 2017
New Event Clay Walker Band Against MS – Houston, TX https://t.co/jEtDEjls1Z March 25, 2017 at 08:00AM https://t.co/1PwWpkjasf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 3, 2017
New Event Schlumberger Education Expedition Bike Ride – Missouri City, TX https://t.co/1hTcQxp19F
April 1, 2017,… https://t.co/t1Gq78ODQy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 3, 2017
New Event The Katy Ram Challenge – Katy, TX https://t.co/UJadzq1nh5
The Katy Ram Challenge is a non-competitive … https://t.co/OeKS81l3ia
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 3, 2017
New Event Grand Fondo: Texas TMCO – Montgomery, TX https://t.co/w2695YILE4
Schedule
5:30am – Parking lot, packet… https://t.co/Lg6VxL0vaD— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 3, 2017