Texas Bicycling News March 26th 2017
IDs released on 2 cyclists killed in Waller County
By St. John Barned-Smith | www.chron.com
Keri Guillory, seen here with her two sons and her grandson, was struck and killed in Waller County March 25 while biking on a MS150 training ride
A man accused of fleeing after hitting and killing two bicyclists in Waller County Saturday afternoon has been arrested.
Victor Kevin Tome, 25, was driving north on Buller in Waller County near hundreds of riders participating in a MS150 training ride when police said he hit and killed 48-year-old Keri Blanchard Guillory, who was riding with her husband, 53-year-old Michael Guillory.
About 80 yards later, …
Charges elevated to murder for man who plowed into 2 bicyclists
By John D. Harden | www.chron.com
The charges for a man accused of fleeing after hitting and killing two bicyclists in Waller County Saturday afternoon were elevated to murder, according to court records.
The man, Victor Kevin Tome, also faces additional charges of burglary and aggravated assault that resulted in serious bodily injury.
Tome, 25, was driving north on Buller in Waller County. Nearby, hundreds of bicyclists were participating in a MS150 training …
LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour gears up for annual ride
kxan.com
STONEWALL, Texas (KXAN) – Next month, more than one thousand bike riders will get a unique, up-close look at American and Texas history as they take part in the LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour. …
Lakeway trails challenge mountain bikers with steep, technical terrain
By Pam LeBlanc | www.mystatesman.com
High school team, local club ride trails to stay fit, have fun.
I’m chugging my way up a single-track trail, sweat trickling down the small of my back and quads burning like someone stuck a branding iron on them.
This is bliss.
For the last few years, I’ve been hearing about the trail system in Lakeway. Friends have tried to lure me there, but it seemed too far from my home in Allandale. Besides, I thought, I’ve got the Walnut Creek Trail System, …
Houston Bike Plan offers a future with safer city roads
By Colleen Corcoran | www.houstonchronicle.com
Now that City Council has voted to adopt the Houston Bike Plan, the city must quickly and deliberately move forward with the plan’s implementation. My interest is not solely for our community’s collective quality of life. For me, success of the bike plan, and a future with city streets that are safer for people, is deeply personal.
On Feb. 3, my mother, Marjorie Corcoran, was killed on her bike commute to Rice University, …
Cyclists brave elements on 500-mile route to raise money for CHI St. Joseph
By Rebecca Fiedler | www.theeagle.com
The Gran Fondo, benefitting CHI St. Joseph, is not for the faint of heart.
The second annual Gran Fondo event kicked off Friday as 18 local cyclists headed out to bike a 500-mile route looping through southeast Texas. The cyclists are scheduled to return to College Station this evening. Many racers do not pack sleeping or camping gear and ride almost nonstop.
“These are crazy guys and girls,” CHI St. Joseph spokeswoman Mandy Graessle said. “We don’t provide them with any rest stations, water, etc. There are no hotels; the cyclists sleep wherever they stop on the side of the road.”
By Saturday evening, a large number had dropped out, including Bryan police Sgt. Buck Rogers, 52, and two of his …
REI Women’s Only MTB Ride at Jack Brooks Park
Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association | ghorba.org
Event category: General
Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 9:00am
Calling all Ladies!
REI has booked Jack Brooks Park for a Ladies Only Outdoors Day that will include camping demos, photography classes, above ground tent camping seminars, backpacking classes, and more!
GHORBA Girls will be hosting rides throughout the day at the following times:
9:00am Beginner Ride, 3.5 miles
9:00am Advanced Ride, 6.0 miles
11:30am Beginner Ride, 3.5 miles
11:30 Advanced Ride, 6.0 miles
Participants need to bring their own bike, helmet, and sign a waiver.
So bring a friend or family member and come out for this fun event! For more information or to sign up, please go to: …
San Antonio Celebrates a ‘Sunday Funday’ Filled with Fitness, Community
Hanna Oberhofer | therivardreport.com
Your typical “Sunday Funday†– in its broadest pop culture definition – includes a hip brunch spot, pancakes, mimosas, and discussion of what’s going on around town.
On Sunday, San Antonians traded brunch chairs for bike and cart seats during two beloved and beneficial events: SÃclovÃa, now in its sixth year, opened up a 2.5-mile stretch from the entrance of Southtown to Concepción Park for cyclists, pedestrians, and skaters, while The Official Dignowity Hill Pushcart Derby, back by popular demand after a two-year hiatus, put San Antonians’ creative and …
Cyclists come out in style for San Antonio’s 12th SÃclovÃa
By Silvia Foster-Frau | www.mysanantonio.com
Even during SÃclovÃa, San Antonio’s bike-friendly and car-free biannual event, Sam Lingo’s bicycle stood out.
The 1920’s-style handmade peddle car plodded through the 2.9-mile route Sunday, it’s bright yellow color and vintage appearance gathering gazes of even some of the fastest cyclists.
“These are just my favorite kinds of bikes, especially old English ones,†said Lingo, adding he has more than 50 vintage bikes in his home in …
Grape Creek – San Angelo, Texas
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
March 25, 2017
Grape Creek is a little community just outside of San Angelo. It is one of the favorites of cyclists as it has good roads, few loose dogs, a lot of flat areas, and just enough inclines and rolling hills to keep one interested.
Honeoye Riders Pedal the Southern Tier
By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 26: Del Rio to Brackettville (30 bumpy hot uphill miles.. headwinds too)
Sunday March 26, 2017
It was a short ride but it seemed long due to conditions. And not much to look at. Saw hunter activity and signs for ” deer corn” so their must be a spring season for big game. Or maybe private preserves can hunt all year.
Leaving Del Rio we sensed some humidity, and saw lots more green and foliage. We are camped tonite …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
#WellnessONWheels #LIVEfitEPC #RideaBike
Come join EP Cyclists for our Monday Goat Climbers Ride: 03/27/17
Ride… https://t.co/Sb7Xlx9qUQ— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 27, 2017
John Chu continues his introduction to the Texas 40+ peloton with 3rd place at the Jesuit Ranger Roundup Road… https://t.co/gUXulWN7U9
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) March 27, 2017
Such an awesome day! #Sicloviasa #bcyclesatx #carvana pic.twitter.com/fw5juPqUS2
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) March 26, 2017
We made it through before. We'll make it through again. Successful weekend of racing in @SCCCC, expanding our conference lead. #roadtonats https://t.co/36aeZ4FtXa
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 26, 2017
Come on out! Walk, bike, dance and roll. Just get active ðŸƒðŸ½â€â™€ï¸#SSHTX #SundayFunDay pic.twitter.com/AijBJJUMmA
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) March 26, 2017
Just a great day out on Bcycle! pic.twitter.com/HLGOdYAjqM
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) March 26, 2017
Torn between two lovers @MSUCyclingTeam #mwsu @WichitanOnline @MSUMustangs #stangs pic.twitter.com/ynldmXCRhz
— Josh 'Kudu' (@Joshua_Buchel) March 26, 2017
Our Mens C are looking good and ready to go #fullgas @MSUCyclingTeam #mwsu #mustang #midwesternstateuniversity pic.twitter.com/OLvICx1H4R
— Josh 'Kudu' (@Joshua_Buchel) March 26, 2017
Fantastic time riding in Dallas with the @fcs_regional! #CyclingFamily #DallasBIG #ItsOurDNA #MyOrbea pic.twitter.com/VrNXYRdbm8
— DNA Pro Cycling Team (@DNA_K4) March 26, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Taco – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/io9rGF3qNY— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2017
New Event ARR – Walnut Creek Pay Dirt Work day – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP s… https://t.co/KCD4yM89B3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2017
New Event ARR Monthly Club Ride at Cameron Park – Waco, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP se… https://t.co/lOKiyO9oWB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/pu2KXplghH— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2017