Texas Bicycling News June 23rd 2017
Abilene 10-year-old bikes 561 miles across Kansas
by Laressa Nordgren | www.abilene-rc.com
When the 2017 Biking Across Kansas rolled through town with more than 800 bikers last Wednesday, June 14, a very special rider was pedaling solidly near the front.
Kiah Nordgren, 10, of Abilene, riding a road bicycle this year for the first time, set her sights on riding the entire 561-mile route through Kansas beginning at the Colorado state line near Tribune and ending at the Missouri state line at Leavenworth.
Kiah is the oldest daughter of Kjell and Laressa Nordgren, of Abilene, and is involved in a number of local …
Upper Valley cyclist hit by car is advocating for rider safety
by Ryan Hill | kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Brian Metzger says he’s never really faced any danger behind the handlebars on country club road.
But the script was flipped on his normal morning ride.
“Went for a typical ride. I got about 10 miles in. Unfortunately, somebody got a little impatient,†Metzger said.
“I got clipped at …
Recumbent Rally Ride and Demo on July 14
by Lea Emerson | eparisextra.com
East Street Recumbents from Austin, TX will be in Paris the day before the Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally.
They’ll be bringing a van full of trikes to our city at the invitation of new riding club founder, Susan Barackman, of The Eiffel Benders, a recumbent riding club.
You can come out for a …
Miles to go before he sleeps: Texas’ top fundraiser biking 1k miles in June for fundraiser
Garrett Cook | starlocalmedia.com
In 2010, Bernie Gessner was at a friend’s house helping him lay down sod in his backyard when he saw an old steel-frame Schwinn that his buddy planned to throw away. Gessner’s boss at the time was a cyclist and had piqued his interest in it.
Like most kids, Gessner was into his bike as a child, but as an adult, his time was limited to working and raising a family. But the kids were getting older and he had more opportunities to pursue his …
Corpus Christi bike-rental named best in U.S.
By JoAnna Kopp | www.101corpuschristi.com
At less than a year old, Bike Corpus Christi is already regarded as the best in the country. The bicycle-rental program, which started in October 2016, is a favorite of tourists and locals alike, encouraging people to get active and explore downtown Corpus Christi on wheels.
Borrowing a bike is easy: simply download the Zagster app on a smart phone and follow the …
Bicyclist struck by truck taken to hospital
www.valleymorningstar.com
HARLINGEN — Police are investigating an early morning accident which landed a bicyclist in the hospital.
At approximately 5:53 a.m. yesterday, officers responded to the 1200 block of West Harrison Avenue in reference to a collision involving a truck and a …
Weekend Rides – RR Donut Smash & Thunderbird Coffee
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Hopefully, Saturday’s rain will hold off in the morning as I picked a route where there can be a few points to turn back along the 56 miles. Route is here: https://www.strava.com/routes/6601181 . After the ride, we refuel at Lakeside for some discounted food and beer!
Sunday we will mix it up and …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
A kiddo lap of @COTA during @HOLLANDRACERS Tuesday night rides. All smiles. https://t.co/VMgFLjTvLH
— Dillon TenBrink (@DillTen) June 23, 2017
#WellnessONWheels #LIVEfitEPC #RideaBike 🚴ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ¼
Come join EP Cyclists for our Sunday Ride: 06/25/17
Meeting… https://t.co/UnSJhKjMqH— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) June 23, 2017
REMINDER:Next week we'll race on Wednesday. June 28th
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 23, 2017
#WellnessONWheels #LIVEfitEPC #RideaBike 🚴ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ¼
Come join EP Cyclists for our Saturday Ride: 06/24/17
Meeting… https://t.co/fMO7DTNuGR— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) June 23, 2017
Weather permitting, shop ride tomorrow morning! 7:30 AM rollout with sweet treats afterwards!
— Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) June 23, 2017
Ladies! Learn Cyclocross basics in a free clinic tomorrow from the BSSCX Team, then chill with donuts & mimosas. https://t.co/WPQDhp8M0g pic.twitter.com/bEZD8ASVcc
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 23, 2017
Next week we're celebrating two new BCycle stations at Baldwin Park and Moody Park with ribbon cutting ceremonies on Tuesday and Thursday! pic.twitter.com/4SzOjgcriW
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) June 23, 2017
Austin looks to ease traffic woes by rolling out more B-cycle stations around Capital City https://t.co/iBPm2dbziT
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) June 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/878278766446862336
City employee shines light on a remedy for nighttime bicycle-car crashes https://t.co/Wkf6tDpZkz
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) June 23, 2017
Midnight Massacre is coming soon! Spots are limited this year so don't miss out…. https://t.co/JWZpjll9Ha
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 23, 2017
Please note: starting tomorrow, June 24th, our wheels-down time changes from 8 AM to 7:30 AM! pic.twitter.com/9Htfebe63l
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) June 23, 2017
https://t.co/TxbKMsfL7Bhttps://t.co/BEZHIkYivT pic.twitter.com/q7Yr0lDJ56
— FWMBA (@FWMBA) June 23, 2017
I love my team so much pic.twitter.com/pZOTqgDZXN
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) June 23, 2017