Texas Bicycling News Digest October 6th 2017
The 2017 National Bike Challenge
National Bike Challenge
The 2017 National Bike Challenge has come to a close and we wanted to extend a HUGE thank you for your participation this year. Together, we rode over 31.5 million miles this summer, exceeding our national goal, and had over 30,000 participants sharing rides and stories from all over the country. We could not have done it without you! …
Advocacy Challenge Winner (25+ participants): Bike Youngstown
Individual Challenge Winner: Amanda Coker
Bike Club Winner: Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
Bike Shop Winner: Richardson Bike Mart of Richardson, TX
Business Winner: 3M Bicycle Users Group
University Winner: Utah State University
Community Winner: Lincoln, Nebraska
State Winner: Wisconsin
Bike registration to become mandatory
By Kenya Robinson | www.thebatt.com
Transportation services looks to build a more complete database
Mandatory bike registration will go into effect next month in order to have a more accurate database of bikes on campus.
Beginning Nov. 1, Texas A&M Transportation Services will require all students, faculty and staff to complete full registration of their bikes. Cyclists can register their bikes for free online until Oct. 31. After Nov. 1, all campus bike riders must pay a one time fee of …
This weekend’s rides: Andice! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
We have some big organized rides coming up soon (Livestrong, Tour de Cure, etc.) so we need to stretch our legs on some longer rides. Saturday we will go to Andice! It’s about 80 miles and the simple out-and-back route can be found here: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Who’s ready for Tuesday? #BicyclesInc #FWCX #Cyclocross @PantherIsland #BestVenue #CrossWithAview https://t.co/O4ZriqN0Sm
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) October 7, 2017
BREAKING: Bicyclist injured, unconscious after being hit by car on South 1st Street … https://t.co/eE4eWAjVYt
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) October 7, 2017
FINAL S 1st St / W Gibson St (2126) Auto vs Bicycle; #ATCEMSMedics txpt'd ~20s male initially unconscious to DSMC w/potentially serious inj
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 7, 2017
But MOST important thing of all is a bicycle race tomorrow night in San Antonio,Texas a real Red Bull Crit (I have to work) you know PRO'S pic.twitter.com/egwpcKoe37
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 7, 2017
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club 1st nationwide for most miles ridden, puts Frisco in top 25 nationwide. Way to go @ShawneeTrailCC @BikeLeague pic.twitter.com/m0tpPIl0ej
— Frisco Parks & Recreation (@PlayFrisco) October 6, 2017
Coffee Commutes are a week away! Have you signed up? Come join us – we will provide the bike and the helmet! https://t.co/gHGNMBUlj9 pic.twitter.com/XTDaTL4Pgm
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) October 6, 2017
There are a lot of great events happening this month! Take a look at our October newsletter to check them out. https://t.co/PJyhzH0gF1
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) October 6, 2017
Thanks to the 100+ cyclists and volunteers who represented @PlainsCapital at the Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo Saturday! @SmithCharities #22ESGF pic.twitter.com/Qz1Fl6xTlA
— PlainsCapital Bank (@PlainsCapital) October 5, 2017
Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo Charity Ride Recap – %https://t.co/hJ62XqrmaU% via @thehypemagazine pic.twitter.com/XCuzICtCQk
— The Hype Magazineâ„¢ (@TheHypeMagazine) October 6, 2017
Friday vibes 🚲 #houston #bikeshare #houstonbcycle #repost pic.twitter.com/NlNTNQVGYQ
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) October 6, 2017
We have a number of riders heading to UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships at Velo Sports Center in LA…. https://t.co/Sxi4RTLxnq
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) October 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/Cyclistlaw/status/916296089636139008
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Brazos River Bike Rally – Missouri City, TX Brazos River Bike Rally at Missouri City, TX
… https://t.co/gNlsogktjQ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2017