Video: Grand Prairie Police Stop Drug Peddling with New Bike Unit

By Vanessa Brown | www.nbcdfw.com

The Grand Prairie Police Department’s newest unit is taking a bite out of major crime – one neighborhood at a time.
The bike patrol was created in April. In the time since, the five-member team has been averaging dozens of arrests per month.
Sergeant Tracy Hinson oversees it. He took on …

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Magical Museumn Bike Tour

Saturday, Sep 30, 2017, 8:00 AM

Wolter’s Park
1107 Hillje Ave Schulenburg, TX

2 Members Went

The “Magical Museum Tour” is a fundraiser and social ride for the Houston Bicycle Museum starting and finishing in Schulenburg, Texas. It features rides of different lengths on low traffic country roads and will also provide you with a chance to visit the famous “painted churches” of Fayette County. Each of the routes will cross a piano-wire truss …

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Let’s go for a social road ride.

Saturday, Sep 30, 2017, 8:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
4750 Fm 1960 Rd W Houston, TX

3 Bicycle Enthusiasts Went

Social Ride: If you’re hesitant to join a riding group, this is the ride for you! In the beginner group, there is NEVER pressure to ride longer or faster. Our knowledgeable ride leaders will help you navigate through the turns and answer any cycling questions you may have. All types of bodies and bicycles are welcome!Please bring your helmet, wate…

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Let’s go for an intermediate road ride

Saturday, Sep 30, 2017, 8:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
7549 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX

6 Cycling Enthusiasts Went

Intermediate Ride:Please join us and all are welcome to our Saturday morning, 8am Intermediate ride starting and ending at our shop. We will average 16mph and ride for 90+ minutes. This is a no drop ride and the group will stay together.Please bring your helmet, water and a positive attitude.All bikes and bodies are welcome to join us on the Per…

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Abandoned at Burning Man, bicycles now head for Houston and the Caribbean

By Jessica Lussenhop | www.bbc.com

Thousands of Burning Man revellers abandoned their bicycles when they left the desert festival. Will hurricane victims give them a second life and a new purpose?
When the rains from Hurricane Harvey finally stopped, everything Yesenia Rodriguez owned was under 20 feet of water.
“I lost my bike. I lost my car. I lost all my clothes,” she says. “I found my baby …

Texas Bicycling from Twitter

North Texas gran fondo, solo style. 50 miles #cycling around Frisco, TX. 😊🚴‍♀️https://t.co/7cGlbfPEL6 pic.twitter.com/nzsbtt05th

— Maurice Peterson 🏃🚴🇺🇸 (@OregonPioneer) September 24, 2017

A little Enchilada Buffet recon. @enchiladabuffet Thumper is flowing today pic.twitter.com/yfhdWDTkop

— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) September 24, 2017

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— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 24, 2017

Great time with @SunAndSki leading the Fort Worth Oktoberfest Urban ride! pic.twitter.com/hRA8gH0816

— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) September 24, 2017

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Cibolo Ride – Cibolo, TX https://t.co/TygkXntIid

Meet at the City Hall parking lot in downtown Cibolo.… https://t.co/H5G5ygLnIn

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 25, 2017

New Event Woman Hollering Creek Ride – Schertz, TX https://t.co/AwryFSx6O2

This popular ride features the rollin… https://t.co/rWGFb8bIHN

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 25, 2017