Texas Bicycling News Digest April 15th 2017
Eagle Scout Donates Bikes to Refugee Children
By Meredith Yeomans | www.nbcdfw.com
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For refugees who make it to the United States, transportation can be a tough hurdle.
Dozens of refugee families now have a way to get around thanks to an unexpected act of kindness.
Friday, a Boy Scout troop based in Flower Mound delivered 58 bikes to refugee families in Dallas.
The idea started with 13-year-old Tyler Olsen. …
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Ride of Silence – sponsored by Texoma Cycling Club & BikeSherman
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may 17, 2017 // 7:00 pm
The Ride of Silence in Sherman, Tx will leave from Austin College located at 900 N Grand Ave, Sherman, Texas. Please park in lots at corner of Grand Ave and Brockett. Ride will begin in Zauk Circle. Campus map and driving directions: http://www.austincollege.edu/about/campus-info/
This no-drop ride will be 10 miles at about 10 mph. …
Chacon Creek Hike & Bike Trail Maintenance Contract
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Day 37: Texas Reflections
by Cyclesome | www.mybikeitlist.com
Cleveland, TX to Silsbee, TX (62.8 miles, 15 mph, 604 ft. of elevation gain, 2,679 calories burned)
What a could be more appropriate to cap off the last full day of riding in Texas than celebrating a 60th birthday for one of our cyclists, JJ, a native Texan!
JJ was born and raised in Texas Hill Country. She moved in 1999 to Colorado when she accepted a job offer as a firefighter. JJ has been a tremendous resource to all of us on the Coast to Coast Tour. She has been our unofficial bike mechanic and has willingly assisted with both bike …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://t.co/TLXlCcoPn3 next Sunday should be a fantastic bicycle tour
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) April 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/grandpajerald/status/853407382109605893
2017 GHORBA Big Ring Challenge. Sneak peak at awards. Come and get one! https://t.co/oWvbBAlSkz
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) April 16, 2017
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 15, 2017
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 15, 2017
From today's ride….. pic.twitter.com/exiVVQZa0s
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 15, 2017
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/aIDRWEIfo9#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #IWantMyMTB #STRAVA pic.twitter.com/PlIW5VImgv
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 15, 2017
The hardest part of a 6 hour ride is the fact is takes 6 hours… Where did the day go ?!
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) April 15, 2017
Post 4 hour velodrome session = a loong nap. Still can't believe I road a wall. pic.twitter.com/5oMZxJrKS2
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) April 15, 2017
Dwayne Otto was the lone 6 lap finisher today. Way to push through! https://t.co/4SSs7H1KUd
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 15, 2017
At our conference championship road race, Chris Alexis wins the field sprint for 4th in men's Cs. Brissia… https://t.co/XbosYqd2tw
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 15, 2017
Women's Ride Day returns Saturday, 4/22, from our Parmer location @ 8 AM! https://t.co/gDDbexxFmF #womensrideday #atx #strongwomen pic.twitter.com/1MtXTlXT6i
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 15, 2017
Thanks @midtownHOU @BikeHouston for leading the ride thru @DowntownHouston @buffalobayou @MontroseHTX pic.twitter.com/y7cavRXxgW
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) April 15, 2017
GROUP RIDE: ON THE TRAIL OF LEE HARVEY OSWALD, APRIL 30TH HISTORYÂ TOUR https://t.co/GPv9Of2mB5 pic.twitter.com/7UYy9rwNYN
— Bike Friendly OC (@BikeFriendlyOC) April 15, 2017