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Texas Bicycling News Digest October 5th 2017

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October Business Member Profile: Yellow Bike Project

bikeaustin.org


Tell us a little about why you’re a bicycle-supporting business and a little about your business, in general.
The Yellow Bike Project is a non-profit community bike shop dedicated to getting more people on bikes in Austin. We have workshop hours for anyone to come and learn how to fix their own bike, we recycle used bikes for sale and donation, we welcome people of all ages to volunteer their time, and in exchange, learn valuable mechanic skills for free. We also teach …

Vidor Police release name of bicyclist killed in collision with car

kfdm.com


VIDOR — Vidor Police have released the name of a bicyclist killed in a collision with a car.
Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll says Wesley Ray Hampshire, 65, of Kountze, was killed in the collision on South Main Street Tuesday night. Carroll says Hampshire’s bicycle didn’t have lights and he wasn’t wearing a reflective vest.

9 AM start: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017, 9:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

2 Austin Cyclists Went

We’re riding out at 9 AM!A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park to the Abrupt End and return. Round trip is about 20 miles. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound. We’ll regroup at the top of the hill on the outbound and at the Ab…

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Extreme Bikers Take Over Alamo Plaza for Red Bull Last Stand

By James Courtney | www.sacurrent.com


Fans of bike racing and extreme sports in general will, for the second year in a row, hav e the opportunity to catch a unique spectacle of a race right in downtown San Antonio, at the Alamo no less. (Because nothing screams madcap bike race like a recently crowned World Heritage Site, am I right?)
Red Bull Last Stand attendees will witness qualifying and final rounds of …

Autumn in Bonham brings bicycle enthusiasts to Fannin County

By Allen Rich | www.ntxe-news.com


Bonham — A crisp fall morning greeted bikers gathered in historic downtown Bonham September 30 for the 28th running of the annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Ride.
Randy Bowen fired the starting gun at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning, sending riders off an their choice of seven routes, varying from 8.5 miles to 110 miles.

RIDE SCHEDULE – October 2017

Georgetown Cyclopaths

Saturday 10/7/2017 9:00 AM Union State Bank in Florence 34 miles F2 43 miles F3
Sunday 10/8/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B65 43 miles B50

Saturday 10/14/2017 9:00 AM Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg 32 miles WA11 46 miles WA12
Sunday 10/15/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 31 miles B18 38 miles B69

Saturday 10/21/2017 9:00 AM Sun City Tennis Courts 40 miles SS3
Sunday 10/22/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B27 40 miles B3

Saturday 10/28/2017 9:00 AM Georgetown Rentsch Brewery 42 miles GT1
Sunday 10/29/2017 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B27 40 miles B3

Upcoming Rides

San Antonio Wheelmen | www.sawheelmen.com

Oct 14, 2017 8:00am – 11:00am08:00 – 11:00 Scheduled Ride kendalia SAW
Oct 15, 2017 8:00am – 11:00am08:00 – 11:00 Scheduled Ride eastcentral SAW

UPDATED Mansfield Trail Connection to City Spine Trail project

www.texasbids.net

Prebid:10/12/17 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Mansfield Trail Connection to City Spine Trail project
Owner Solic Number: 2017-23-01-03 Status: bidding Report: 7970494
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Mansfield
Scope: Preparation of all site work, earthwork, trail and parking paving, lighting and complete clean-up and restoration of areas affected by construction.
Notes: A non-mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held on 10/12/17 at 2:00 pm at the Mansfield City Hall 1200 East Broad Street Mansfield Texas 76063.Questions should be emailed to: James Fish, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, …

Vintage Mountain Bike Racing

Johnny Guzman | bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com


Mountain bikes have been around since the late 70’s and mass produced since the mid 80’s. Therefore, it’s fair to say that some of those early mountain bikes can now be considered classics. Lately, people are reminiscing about all things 90’s. Even mom jeans tried to make a short lived comeback. What’s next, acid washed jeans, neon and the like? One cool trend that I have been noticing, at least in the world of mountain biking, is an appreciation for old school …

Upcoming Rides

www.planobicycle.org

OAS Long, 10/7, 8am, 105 miles – North!
OAS long for 10/7 goes North to Gunter. Then we’ll do a 40 mile loop out to Collinsville and back to Gunter (rest stops in Gunter at 29 and 68 miles). Route back to the barn through Weston. Overall rolling average will be in the 19-19.5 range, but the Gunter-Gunter loop will likely be a bit spicier.

Novice Ride 10.07.2017 @ 8:00 am

DB Rec 10-7-17, 8am 65 miles to Weston/Celina
We’ll be heading north to ride the rural roads out to Weston and Celina. Please note, PBA October-March rides start at 8am.

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