Texas Bicycling News August 7th 2017
Can VBike Help Turn the Tide and Make Dallas a Bike-Friendly City?
By Jeremiah Jensen | www.dallasobserver.com
As of this summer, slick, modern, slate and yellow bicycles have begun to dot Denton, Dallas and Irving. VBikes is an app-based, station-free bike-sharing service based in Garland, and the startup has ambitions of expanding beyond North Texas.
Think of VBikes as two-wheeled versions of Zip Cars. To use a bike, an app user simply waves a phone over a bike’s smart lock and pays one dollar per hour, with a …
Texas 4000 Cyclists Complete Longest Charity Bike Ride in the World, Arrive in Anchorage August 11th
PR Newswire | markets.businessinsider.com
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — 70 students participating in the 14th Annual Texas 4000 for Cancer ride, the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world, will cycle into Anchorage, Alaska Friday, August 11, completing an epic journey raising funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. The 2017 ride began in Austin on June 3rd with cyclists separating into three routes across …
Police pledge to shift gears on cycling safety
By Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
Renewed focus on ordinance comes after few drivers ticketed in 2 1/2 years
Houston’s new police chief is pledging to enforce a safety ordinance that requires motorists to stay at least 3 feet from bicyclists and pedestrians – an effort advocates say is overdue since fewer than three dozen citations have been issued in the past 21/2 years.
Enforcing the 2013 ordinance was always considered an uphill battle, but Chief Art Acevedo says a …
Video: What’s it like to bike to work in the rain? Watch here
Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com
I looked like someone aimed a fire hose at me when I got to work this morning: Water dripping down my legs, hair plastered to my head beneath my helmet, clothes sopping wet. …
Ladies Ride – Aug 8
by peghenderson | www.planobicycle.org
Hello Ladies-
I will be leading Group A and Chrissy will be leading Group B. We will be following the modified route the group followed the last 2 weeks. www.strava.com/activities/1100070239
This helps keep us off the worst part of Parkwood where the traffic is very heavy.
Forecast for tomorrow is Partly Cloudy 85° with E 10 mph winds. Little chance of rain – but watch for changes/updates.
Be sure and hydrate all day before the ride. Tips for riding in the heat. How to Ride Your Bike in Hot Weather
Front and Rear Lights are required.
Time: Arrive at 6:00, Ready to roll at 6:15 PM …
Become a League Cycling Instructor!
The League of American Cyclists | bikeleague.secure.force.com
Sugarland, TX 2017 LCI Seminar
Date: 9/29/2017 5:00 PM – 10/1/2017 3:00 PM
Where: SLB Forum
210 Schlumberger Dr.
Sugarland TX 77478 United States
Want to spread the joy of Smart Cycling? Become a League Cycling Instructor (LCI)! The League certifies instructors to teach Smart Cycling classes to adults as well as children. The goal is to help people feel more secure about getting on a bike, encourage safe bicycling, and to ensure that people on bikes know how to ride safely and legally. LCIs are members of the League, are active within their local bicycling community and, as certified instructors, are covered by the League’s liability insurance. …
This weekend’s rides: SPECIAL EVENT SATURDAY! ACTION REQUIRED! Return of Red Horn Sunday!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
This Saturday we have a special treat! After our ride we will finish at Champion Cryotherapy where they will treat us to a FREE Squeeze & Freeze (NormaTec Compression Therapy + Cryotherapy) and a cold beer! Come experience what pro cyclists and athletes swear by as the most effective recovery modalities. The NormaTec facilitates removal of lactic acid, enhances circulation and delivers a …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
“Sharrows†Make Their Debut on City Streets.
Read more: https://t.co/82hpg0uFm6. pic.twitter.com/LBBsBDPDaN— City of Brownsville (@BTxRGV) August 7, 2017
Great story of PACC's own Zane Edwards who made the Jr. Spotlight on The Racing Post !!! Take a gander at our… https://t.co/zjxgNtGlaR
— Team PACC (@teampacc) August 7, 2017
***If you haven't already Registered for the ORYX don't forget…log on to the EP Cyclists website @… https://t.co/HMBVhXSu48
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 7, 2017
Field Sales Representative (TX & Gulf Coast States): Popticals- https://t.co/Imu9uOXgpN
— Bicycle Jobs (@bicyclejobs) August 7, 2017
Cyclists Strip Down for Underwear Bike Ride Across Dallas https://t.co/y3mIX7nHGR
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 7, 2017
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 7, 2017
We have a very busy #event week! Come out or come #volunteer with us!#Bike #Houston #Cycling #Ride pic.twitter.com/QRfwS1ZcER
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 7, 2017
FREE @bikemcallen Social Ride | Aug 19, 2017. Wheels down at 7pm from the @mcallencofc. See you there! pic.twitter.com/6Ufhxiwsyc
— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) August 3, 2017
The #2017team have crossed the border into Alaska! Only 5 more days on the bike, as they pedal the last few hundred miles to Anchorage!! pic.twitter.com/sVrs51sP3f
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 7, 2017
Belated congratulations to Sam Findlater for another win last week at the Tuesday Night Criteriums. Way to go… https://t.co/QoXcOTCouP
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) August 7, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/894632500621922304
We made the front page!
Thank you, @HoustonChron for the story. pic.twitter.com/Mks2r88NcS
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) August 7, 2017
Our Austin bike expert Michael Dolan is up for @ProBicycleMech's 2017 Mechanic of the Year! Vote for him by 8/15: https://t.co/1fastpFLA0 pic.twitter.com/3Eu1n6LY3x
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) August 7, 2017
Our friends at Boneshaker are hosting a great early season CX series! Go check it out and support another great… https://t.co/lNfLnoxWw1
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 7, 2017
So far 2" of rain today. Still raining now. Trails would be a mud fest today. I'll post when trails are dry enough to ride. #FlatRockRanch pic.twitter.com/8jZ0Y48pLp
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) August 7, 2017