Texas Bicycling News September 1st 2017
Bike industry helps Houston rebuild
Stephen Frothingham | www.bicycleretailer.com
Several suppliers are pitching in to help the recovery, including a crowd-funding program for employees of Houston retailer Sun & Ski.
Santa Cruz, BTI, Polar support hurricane rebuild efforts in Houston
by BRAIN Staff | www.bicycleretailer.com
Crowdfunding campaign established to help retailer’s employees.
HOUSTON (BRAIN) — Several bike industry suppliers are pitching in to help the hurricane recovery in Houston, including efforts to help bike shop employees whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
Several bike retailers had stores damaged in the storm, while others lost personal homes and possessions. All will face …
RL 1301: Knowing rules important for cyclists’ safety on, off campus
By: McKenzi Morris | www.dailytoreador.com
When it comes to riding a bicycle, especially on a crowded college campus, knowing the rules is essential to staying safe.
Bicyclists are expected to follow the same rules of the road as drivers, Tech Transportation and Parking Services Marketing Coordinator Stacy Stockard said. This includes stopping at all …
Monday Sept 4th: LGT (unofficial) Dragonslayer pre-ride call
CBaron | www.bikemojo.com
Monday makes 5 weeks out from the ATX100 Dragon Slayer event. https://www.usacycling.org/register/2017-2224 (and 7 wks from EB) As someone who’s never even made it out to LGT, I figured this Monday would be a good time to get acquainted. I need to use this ride to check my equipment (tires, pressure, saddle, suspension) and also my pacing. That being said, my plan is to pretty much “do my own thing”. This won’t be a ride that …
The Racing Post – September 2017 Edition
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Video: Port Aransas bike shop owner working to get community rolling again after Harvey wreaks havoc
By John Salazar & Jesse Moloney | www.twcnews.com
On Sunday, our John Salazar talked a Port Aransas business owner who evacuated Mustang Island before Harvey slammed into the popular Gulf Coast city. On Wednesday, he spoke to him again. With help from photojournalist Jesse Moloney, they bring you Glenn Shaw’s story of survival and giving back to the community.
35th Annual Moonlight Cruze Bike Ride Sep 3rd, 2am
by dougmc | bicycleaustin.info
It’s that time of year again, and the ride you’ve been waiting for is coming … the 35th Annual Full Moon Cruze bike ride!
This year, the ride will happen on Saturday night/Sunday morning, September 3rd, 2016. Assemble at about 1:30 am at the James D. Pfluger Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge and we’ll ride out at about 2:15 am to 2:30 am.
(Do not be confused by the date! This ride happens on …
This weekend’s rides: Bee Creek! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
This Saturday looks awesome! Let’s celebrate on the beautiful Bee Creek route and laugh at the fools with disabled cars on the side of the roads that didn’t have the foresight to wait in long lines to gas up last night. It is a super easy 62 miles and the route can be found here: …
Hotter’n Hell Hundred
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
The forecast was terrible. Rain, rain, rain. It was the week Hurricane Harvey was plowing into Texas and it appeared we were going to get the “benefit” of it. Undaunted, we went through some heavy patches of rain Friday on our way to Wichita Falls. …
Good turn out from San Angelo. Group shot by Jerry just shows part of the San Angelo attendees.
On the Lege, Bike Giveaway, and More: BikeTexas Today September 2017
www.biketexas.org
Texas Strong – Texas Proud
Friends on the Gulf Coast, our hearts are with you and we grieve with you for the devastation wreaked upon your lives, homes, and businesses. We’ve been relieved to hear from many of our friends in the region that they are safe and already helping friends and neighbors. Nature has thrown some of the worst she has at you, and Texans have responded with the best that is within us. We stand at your side in the days, weeks, and months to come as homes and businesses are restored and lives are rebuilt. We look …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
One of the most important parts of bike infrastructure is invisible https://t.co/hRS10CCRXb pic.twitter.com/xIba7yTYzG
— Viva Streets Austin (@VivaStreetsATX) September 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/903797840190853120
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Iceman's Challenge Gravel Pursuit – China Spring, TX Iceman's Challenge Gravel Pursuit at China Spring, … https://t.co/SLPqWAWHBl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 2, 2017
New Event The Boneshaker CX series Race #2 – Austin, TX The Boneshaker CX series Race #2 at Austin, TX
… https://t.co/7g3gfXaTm0— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 2, 2017