Texas Bicycling News February 19th 2017
Harlingen’s first social bike ride brings families together
By TRAVIS M. WHITEHEAD | www.valleymorningstar.com
Riders left the City Hall parking lot and followed a 6.9 mile route and were escorted by Harlingen Police officers. Saturday’s event is the first of a monthly series of rides.
HARLINGEN — Lily Torres wore a face of morning smiles yesterday after finishing a bicycle ride through the downtown area.
“My daughter bought me a bike for my birthday and I haven’t had a chance to take it out much,†said Torres, 55.
She’d just completed the …
Clay Walker to Host ‘Band Against MS Ride’ In Texas
By Mike Thiel | tasteofcountry.com
Clay Walker and his nonprofit organization Band Against MS (BAMS) will host the fifth annual “Band Against MS Ride†in Humble, Texas on Saturday, March 25.
The bike ride will start and finish at the grounds of the Shell Houston Open and offers several route options. The event has had more than 1,000 participants in previous years and is still accepting registrants at BandAgainstMS.org
“This event is one of my favorite BAMS events that we hold each year as riders come …
Cycling in the Americas
By Sam Burchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 38: Del Rio, TX to Eagle Pass, TX
Saturday February 18, 2017, 51 miles (82 km) – Total so far: 1,872 miles (3,013 km)
I had a relaxed morning, lying in the tent and reading for a few hours. When I finally got up, I spent some time repacing my bags and doing xome bike maintenance. I didn’t start cycling until almost noon, which is unusual for me.
I’m trying to avoid having to wait around for the tyres to be delivered, so I’m taking it …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
What does it take to pedal a bike for 200 miles straight? https://t.co/P37dKvx6zy pic.twitter.com/0nfPSzD1c4
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) February 20, 2017
"You merely adopted the wind; we were born in it."
The blue pain train was in effect!
1st Mark
3rd Vince
4th And… pic.twitter.com/bX7A7hlkJY— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 19, 2017
STOLEN – Black Trek 7.2 FX in Marble Falls, TX https://t.co/yZrtDSKXfZ pic.twitter.com/0bS8d0HkXz
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) February 19, 2017
Save the date for the 2017 WurstCross Festival on November 11th & 12th. Yes, this year it will be Saturday and… https://t.co/rudau3bn8w
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) February 19, 2017
Had a blast at the Interscholastic TX MTB League event in Warda today! Photo gallery coming soon. #Texas #cycling pic.twitter.com/pkw7y8nKun
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) February 19, 2017
A few shots from the Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest with Desert Sports, @BigBendBrewing and @TSuperAwesome #LajitasTX pic.twitter.com/z3L5Zm2eXT
— Tony Drewry 🦂 (@BeerPedaler) February 19, 2017
Willow City Loop In Fredericksburg. Let's ride every state! #Texas #fredericksburgtx #bike https://t.co/BjGBMfT05M
— Texas Bike Tours (@TexasBikeTours) February 19, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Group C Ride Upper Valley – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/Q5waN5yeEQ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 19, 2017
New Event Tour de Taco – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/ukEhoYVEIZ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 20, 2017
New Event Special Scout a Route – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/DkVQFXZpAh— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 20, 2017