Texas Bicycling News March 24th 2017
Long Overdue Update
by brandonbabbitt | qcbs.wordpress.com
When we moved things into storage at the end of the year, we were still looking for a permanent location. While we haven’t yet found that perfect spot, we thought we’d let you know what else the team has been up to!
After a few absent seasons, we will be returning to the Saturday Denton Community Market! Opening day is April 1st at the Denton County Historic Park on Mulberry & Carroll from 9am to 1pm. We’ll have a booth with a mobile repair station. Have your bikes checked over and tuned …
America’s newest bikesharing program lets you drop off bikes basically anywhere
Chris Weller | finance.yahoo.com
Earlier this month, Bay-Area-based startup Spin introduced the first large-scale deployment of a stationless bikesharing program in the US.
As of March 11, Austin, Texas now has hundreds of orange Spin bikes randomly scattered around the downtown area, each available for rent whenever and wherever Austinites need them.
Each bike pairs with a mobile app that electronically unlocks the …
Southern Tier 2017
By Alan Young | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 27: Bracketville – Amistad Lake
Friday March 24, 2017, 44 miles (71 km) – Total so far: 1,639 miles (2,637 km)
Today’s ride was our first victim to the westerly winds we’ve been told about.
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The 90 we rode on had a shoulder tho the surface was rough, until we reached Del Rio. We met a Dutch couple heading east, who got a lift yesterday, for 100 mile or so to beat the …
Let’s Ride – Barton Creek Greenbelt gnarly back trails
by TC | www.turnincranks.com
Went out for a little jaunt on Barton Creek Greenbelt with a couple of local shredders who took me on some trails I haven’t hit before. The …
Honeoye Riders Pedal the Southern Tier
By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 24: Sanderson to Comstock 90 miles
Friday March 24, 2017
Today actually started with a change to last night. After I finished the blog last night the strong gusty wind continued to rattle my tent and cover me and everything in it with dust. The RV park owner pulled up and said that the sheriff had told him that because of an oncoming big storm no one should stay in tents . The RV owner told us we should pack up and he had a guest room behind his house
We packed up in record-breaking time and walked our bikes over to the guesthouse where we spend the night listening to the metal roof rattle. It was a great guest room that was built out of stone with a really neat stone floor which I slept on with two pads underneath me while the girls got a really great featherbed . They vacated the bed at 5:30 and since I had to wait till 930 to go to the post office I climbed in the bed and I have a luxurious 2+ hours sleep. The hail and lightning storm with winds over 55 miles an hour never …
Cyclists and motorists must share road in safe manner
Bill Cullins | www.gosanangelo.com
On March 10, a local cyclist riding his bicycle on Link Road was struck and severely injured by a motorist who did not stop to render aid. The SAPD officer who investigated the accident stated that the cyclist was riding correctly in a safe manner and that the accident was not caused by anything the cyclist did.
A week earlier, another cyclist was involved in an accident with a motor vehicle while crossing an …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Bike to Work Day. May 19th. #B2WDÂ https://t.co/dCD1jsW7Rj pic.twitter.com/RFwBdINkK9
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) March 24, 2017
Saturday Morning Road Ride! Meet at Bike World (5911 Brodway) at 7:15 am. Wheels down at 7:30 am. Approx 2hrs/20… https://t.co/pSzpUCSuGT
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) March 24, 2017
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— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) March 24, 2017
After being hit by a car last fall, this cyclist is finding a new normal in a body he can no longer control. https://t.co/vYnXODWNtD pic.twitter.com/R2yFD4GS3C
— East Dallas Advocate (@Advocate_ED) March 24, 2017
This weekend's local race has the Masters category as the biggest field, makes you wonder what really makes the Cat 1,2,3 fields lol
— Jesus (@SrCampy) March 24, 2017
We've got your Saturday night planned. #bikems #communitybrewery #dirtbag https://t.co/ubLfWfrjPP
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) March 24, 2017
Weekend rides! Leaving from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co.
Saturday: Fast – 8:00 AM roll out.
Sunday: Less F… pic.twitter.com/DYjKNsGena— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) March 24, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Marion Ride – Marion, TX https://t.co/mgF3APrW6x
San Antonio Wheelmen
Meet at Marion High School.
From… https://t.co/9zB9NyGuO1— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 25, 2017
New Event Tuesday Nighter @ the Circuit Week 1 – Austin, TX Tuesday Nighter @ the Circuit Week 1 & Season Pass at … https://t.co/vzyeRkcPST
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 25, 2017