Texas Bicycling News March 27th 2017
Tennessee Lowriders bent on the USA
By Nelson Quillen | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Marathon TX
Sunday March 26, 2017
I spent the day just prowling around the area in Marathon looking for photo opportunities. I spent some time out in the area of a park that is called the Post. I went early in the morning and in the middle of the day but didn’t have a lot of luck. I went back late and stayed until after dark and did get a few shots. Some of the photos are of my new best friend that is in the back yard where we are staying. We became …
Township supports toll road use for 2018 Ironman bike race
By Catherine Dominguez | www.chron.com
Ironman Texas again is asking the Harris County Toll Road Authority to allow the use of the Hardy Toll Road for the bike portion of the Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas race for 2018.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors agreed March 22 to send a letter of support to HCTRA for the use of the Hardy Toll Road in 2018.
While HCTRA and Harris County agreed to offer the toll road for the upcoming April 22, 2017, event, the agreement initially was to be just for this year’s event while event organizers worked on other options for the bike race to reduce the impact on …
Southern Tier – San Diego to St Augustine March 2017
By Charles Falsetto | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 23 Texas D6: Marathon to Dryden
Sunday March 26, 2017, 75 miles (121 km) – Total so far: 1,148 miles (1,848 km)
879′ V, 5:06:53, AvgMph 14.6 Total miles 75
Departed Marathon around 0830 after a great breakfast provided by my new friend and host Bill Ramey. Thanks again Bill for your very generous hospitality.
It was another cold morning and I didn’t want to get out of my bag, but you have to take advantage of every cool minute of the day. The ride to Dryden was fairly easy due to great shoulder pavement all the way to the Pecos county line where it changed to the dreaded large chip seal surface. The W was most helpful today and the reason we added 25 additional miles to the original destination of Sanderson. I met up with young Phd Sarah again outside of Marathon this morning, she stayed at the Marathon hostel last night and claimed that it was great. We both are camping on …
Day 24 Texas D7: Dryden to Langtry
Monday March 27, 2017, 40 miles (64 km) – Total so far: 1,188 miles (1,912 km)
1171′ V, 3:25:14, AvgMph 11.7
Spent a terrible night in Dryden due to constant loud highway and train noise all night. I finally got out of bed at 0600 cooked breakfast and hit the road as soon as the sun was up.
We Made it to Langtry only to find out there are no services in town. Just before the turnoff to 25 and Langtry there is a CS however hours of operation are not consistent nor guaranteed to be open. I find myself with plenty of water and very little food. I have a soup, small bag of Fritos chips, can of V8 and two hot cocoa. The CS if open is …
Honeoye Riders Pedal the Southern Tier
By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 27: Brackettville to Campwood 44 miles ( rough roads again)
Monday March 27, 2017
We left camp around 530 , went to the minimart for breakfast, and rolled out of town into some fog and very damp air. It stayed overcast and cool most of the morning as we rode past game preserves cattle ranches. After about an hour a car pulled up to me rolled his window down and said you need to go back and help Patti her chain broke. You got to be kidding . No sir said the border patrol dude and back I went thinking that no one has ever broken a chain on any touring trip that I’ve gone on and furthermore I don’t have the tool to fix because I never thought to get those kinds of tools from …
No criminal action against driver who t-boned Austin cyclist
Jenni Lee | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN – Tom Carlson doesn’t understand why the driver who t-boned into him when he was riding his bicycle on Sunday, isn’t facing any action from Austin police.
During a routine ride around 10:30 a.m., Carlson said he was stopped at the intersection of 45th Street and Shoal Creek Boulevard in Central Austin. He was headed south on Shoal Creek and …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
A quick reminder that the Red River Riot will be here on 4/8! Register by Sunday, 4/2 to make sure you get a… https://t.co/fZwhgxNwaL
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) March 28, 2017
@BikeHouston #Cyclists In Suits today at Texas State Senate & State House #lobbying. @HoustonBikePlan pic.twitter.com/kxfAF7qWw1
— Rose Nolen (@nolensan) March 28, 2017
Our 35+ #CrestRBM team dominated the Jesuit race in @CelinaTexasEDC this Sunday! #WeAreRBM thanks @CrestCars @RichBikeMart @FriscoMortgage pic.twitter.com/PiDHmPfKNm
— Frisco Cycling Club (@friscocycling) March 27, 2017
Trying to blend in with the pros, but more importantly LOOK AT THAT, WE HAVE A PACE CAR. #properks pic.twitter.com/UQsv717PLH
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) March 27, 2017
Anyone know what's holding up the Mopac bike bridge (down south at the greenbelt by 360)? Looks pretty complete…
— New Haven On A Bike (@NewHavenOnABike) March 27, 2017
Enjoying the sights and sounds of today's Garden Oaks/Oak Forest Cigna Sunday Streets. #SSHTX pic.twitter.com/q77B4jn9H6
— MBK Houston (@MBKHouston) March 26, 2017
To check out all the amazing photos from this past race weekend, visit our friend Brooks Brexler's website:… https://t.co/orzsp99PdZ
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 27, 2017
More video from the 2017 National Bike Summit: Lunch with the League: https://t.co/NNMefnkLEY#NBS17
— League of American Bicyclists (@BikeLeague) March 27, 2017
2 days in the office, 2 days traveling to meet with partners, then 2 days traveling for a bike race. Time will pass quickly this week.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) March 27, 2017
Happy Monday folks! This Thursday is Week 3 of the @pureaustintri @drivewayseries so don't… https://t.co/QaWLYF5pfS
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) March 27, 2017
The BikeDFW / Richardson Bike Mart bus is loaded and heading to Austin for Cyclists in Suits! https://t.co/qyHGrk0766
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) March 27, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Friday Night Beginner Ride – Bull Creek Trails – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and… https://t.co/7VgjyYPJbq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/mMiyGZxiPN— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/4F2RMBtKRK— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2017