Texas Bicycling News January 25th 2017
2017 Tour de Houston Expands to Fort Bend County
By Houston Press | www.houstonpress.com
For the first time, the 12th annual Tour de Houston cycling race will venture into Fort Bend County.
“I can’t think of a better way for Houstonians to see our scenic city and enjoy the outdoors,†Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a statement Tuesday.
The race will be held on Sunday, March 19. It includes three lengths: a 61.5-mile route, beginning at 7:30 a.m.; a 43.6-mile route, beginning at 8 a.m.; and a 20-mile route beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The long course begins on Allen Parkway and heads west to Kirby, then south to …
Police looking for driver who hit and killed teen cyclist
By: Elizabeth Saab | www.fox7austin.com
Georgetown Police are looking for the driver who hit and killed 19-year-old Thomas “Tommy†Ketterhagen.
Police say Ketterhagen was cycling near his Georgetown home when he was struck early Monday evening. His family reported him missing late Monday evening after searching the area.
His mother, Luz Ketterhagen, found …
Winter challenges
By Brett Weiss | www.star-telegram.com
Cyclist Kristopher Novak begins pedaling his way from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska this June.
“It feels simultaneously close and far away,†he said in mid-December. “There are fewer than 175 days until we leave, but there are a lot of challenges to overcome, namely that I still need to ride 1,700 more training miles.â€
Novak, a Keller resident and UT Austin student, is part of the Texas 4000 team, whose …
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I think Jungleland was cranking at this point. #bikecommute pic.twitter.com/kCmV1mAlG9— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) January 26, 2017
Area has signed routes but w lots of turns easy to lose it. Roads in horrible shape #bikecommute #bikehouston pic.twitter.com/fhYeRNpd2v
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) January 26, 2017
The Walnut Bend neighborhood north of Westheimer in @westchasehou is pretty bike friendly. #bikecommute #bikehouston pic.twitter.com/m8Rm94O7nu
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) January 26, 2017
Race your bike and take a hike, at 6800ft in Ft Davis, TX. https://t.co/ZDJ3L2boAA Hammerfest Online Registration
— David Wenger (@wengernation) January 25, 2017
The sun is on board for the DORBA Frozen Endurance race on Saturday at Boulder presented by Sun and Ski Sports -… https://t.co/inY0vrvhFV
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) January 25, 2017
Don’t Block the Box! is unsafe, illegal and causes traffic congestion! #VisionZeroSA @CWShirleyG @rey4sa pic.twitter.com/94es11gi5n
— San Antonio Public Works 👷â€â™€ï¸ðŸ‘· (@SAPublicWorks) January 25, 2017
The Kickstand is open @ RLM Courtyard
Mon9:30am-3:30pm Tuesday9:30am-2:30pm Wednesday9:30am-3:30pmThursday9:30am-2:30pmFriday Closed pic.twitter.com/6tpAILQ6oZ— Bike UT (@bikeut) January 25, 2017
New pavement at Austin's popular South West Austin Veloway! To be completed by Saturday, 1/28! Video: https://t.co/7uBUZCPwkp #veloway
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) January 25, 2017
We are gutted, saddened beyond words, and angry about this tragedy. #Austin cycling community lost a bright light https://t.co/Rbyt6ZZK8t
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) January 25, 2017
Austin gets cycling honor in push for more bike commuting. #BikeATX #ATX #Austin https://t.co/vsUDrGJ0CB
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) January 25, 2017
Good Morning DORBA-ville. Hope this morning finds you all well. So two things have happened recently that are… https://t.co/YrVaZXFJ5g
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) January 25, 2017
Fin. #biketowork #live #singlespeed pic.twitter.com/kd61myov75
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) January 25, 2017
Park closed = relegated to bike unfriendly roads. #biketowork #live #bikehouston pic.twitter.com/q7DgfzlRPz
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) January 25, 2017
I biked 15.09 mi with @mapmyride. Check out my route in South Houston, TX, United States! https://t.co/KJNYQAIcl8 #bike #cycling
— TERENCE ACHUO (@paxdei01) January 25, 2017
How is a cyclist supposed to navigate this? Outside the new West Memorial Place #biketowork #live @EnergyCorridor pic.twitter.com/N1SHOgklUk
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) January 25, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event "Them Hills Are Alive" in North Collin County – McKinney, TX For full details, including the address, an… https://t.co/GIRzlWOKiO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2017
New Event Tour de Wildflower Trails Bike Ride – Linden, TX Tour de Wildflower Trails Bike Ride at Linden, TX
… https://t.co/hfa1OZxHDE— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2017
New Event Team NPF Cycle in North Texas – Parker, TX https://t.co/RgvIf66wsN
Routes: 10, 25 and 63 Miles
Registr… https://t.co/CXnzjv7AYv— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 25, 2017