Texas Bicycling News August 16th 2017
Two Texas medics go ‘above and beyond’ to brighten one little girl’s day
by Nicholas Zamora | www.khou.com
SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio medics went “above and beyond” to brighten the day of one little.
A post on Facebook shows a group of San Antonio firefighters delivering a bicycle purchased by two medics from Fire House 18 for a little girl named Hope.
Rene Bocanegra and Barry Uhr responded to a call for Hope, who had fallen down the stairs but …
Letters to the editor: Aug. 17, 2017
GARY PREUSS, AUSTIN | www.mystatesman.com
Re: Aug. 11 article, “Austin answered: Yes, Austin police do ticket bicyclistsâ€
I was intrigued that the percentage of traffic tickets issued to bicyclists is much lower than one would expect, given the percentage of bicycle trips. Although a bicyclist is not required to carry a drivers’ license or identification, lying to a …
Novice Ride 08.19.2017 @ 7 am
by nadiac1015 | www.planobicycle.org
Novice riders are you ready? Truly ready? Meet us at the same place (NW corner of SC&C) by 6:45 am for announcements and the pre-ride speech. We’ll start at 7 am sharp! Bring your helmet, a drink (preferably water), a spare tube, and your wonderful self. After the ride, we’ll enjoy some coffee/tea along with an assortment of snacks from my trips abroad – Idaho is like another country. 🙂
Do you know the population of Wyoming? What do you do if a brown bear …
PRT Update: Winder keeps women’s lead; Mannion takes over for men
www.usacycling.org
The USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) completed a four-state slate of racing in the western U.S. to see a shakeup in the men’s individual standings. The women’s individual standings saw minor changes in the Top 5, with Ruth Winder continuing her dominance. In the team standings, Rally Cycling and UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling gained points to secure top positions. …
… Through the conclusion of the Tour of Utah, held July 31-Aug. 6, Gavin Mannion (Austin, Texas) of UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling jumped into the lead of the men’s individual standings. Since late June, Mannion doubled his points total with two second place finishes in the General Classification at the Cascade Cycling Classic and the Tour of Utah. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Wednesday night recovery ride. @October3Racing #slowride pic.twitter.com/e4OWCo4pzv
— Philip Hiatt Haigh (@philip_inRL) August 17, 2017
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— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) August 16, 2017
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— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) August 16, 2017
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— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) August 16, 2017
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— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) August 16, 2017
Now Hiring Sales Associates.
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At the track the rest of this week:
Tonight: Open Session 7-9pm
Thursday: Open Session 6-9pm
Friday: Open Session… https://t.co/EpuN3D54wU— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 16, 2017
Episode 6 now up! https://t.co/IzlxMmZNXk https://t.co/RF0JaMmFJA
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) August 16, 2017
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— FWMBA (@FWMBA) August 16, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Magical Museum Bike Tour – Schulenburg, TX Magical Museum Bike Tour at Schulenburg, TX
… https://t.co/IXEZco25um— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 17, 2017
New Event BestCross 2017 – San Antonio, TX BestCross 2017 at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/pcJInEZWpa Category Dis… https://t.co/UAhbuGVo2F
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 17, 2017