Texas Bicycling News Digest October 12th 2017
Father urges driver who killed daughter to surrender
By Chauncy Glover | abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — “This is my daughter. She was 21 years old, living her life, wasn’t looking for any trouble.”
Dontreal Taylor wants you to take good look at his daughter.
Tasheanna Kennedy was a single mother of two before her life was cut short.
“The Harris County chaplain came to the door, knocked on it and told me she was deceased,” Taylor said. …
2017 Bike Helmet Market Size, Forecasts, Applications, Shares & Insights
by Naincy Jorge | www.satprnews.com
A new research document with title ‘United States Bike Helmet Market by Manufacturers, States, Type and Application, Forecast to 2022’ covering detailed analysis, Competitive landscape, forecast and strategies. The study covers geographic analysis that includes regions like California, Texas, New York, etc., and important players/vendors such as Vista Outdoor, Specialized, Dorel, etc. The report will help user gain market insights, future trends and growth prospects for forecast period 2017-2022 …
Southlake Carroll’s amputee cross country runner is chasing dreams and big-time records
By Greg Riddle | sportsday.dallasnews.com
SOUTHLAKE — The summer training workouts that Southlake Carroll runners endure in the mountains of Colorado can be so excruciating that even national champions reach their breaking point. …
… Instead, Tracht has played baseball, soccer, basketball, flag football and golf. He now focuses on running, but he has also competed in mountain bike races and attended a triathlon camp. …
Lone Star Enduro questions
ericandrewscott | www.bikemojo.com
It doesn’t look like the FB events page is too responsive, but I’m sure a few of you in here know the answers. Long story short, I’m very stoked to ride my first race at a ripe old 37, but I’m having some logistical anxiety about going between the stages and getting two laps in.
1. What’s the water situation? Will there be stations? I know they have to boil it out there. I’d feel much more comfortable not wearing my backpack during the race, especially if I’m having to pound pavement between stages. I’ve seen other races where people keep a cooler at a general area or hit up their car quick between stages or just stopping and chugging before heading back out.
2. What’s the time limit for hitting each stage twice? I’ve pre-ridden it twice. The last time, I got one lap in, and it took a few hours. Ideally, I’d like to …
Video: New bike lanes proposed in west El Paso
Denise Olivas | www.kvia.com
EL PASO, Texas – The City of El Paso Comprehensive Bike Plan is looking to expand infrastructure to accommodate more bicyclists.
On Thursday, city officials will hold a community meeting to show residents the plans for additional bike lanes in west El Paso near Hornedo Middle and Lundy Elementary schools.
The bike lanes will be installed along Escondido from Resler to Broadmoor, and on High Ridge Drive from Westside Community Park to Via Serena Drive. …
Registration opens for 2018 Texas Independence Bicycle Tour
by Bobby Vasquez | insidedp.com
One of the region’s fastest growing and most popular bicycle rides is set for Feb. 24, 2018. The Texas Independence Bicycle Tour, hosted by the Deer Park Rotary Club, winds through the Bay Area and the historic San Jacinto Monument. Registration for the bike ride is underway and sponsorships are also available. …
The Ultimate Gravel-Grinding Buddy Trip
Andrew Tilin | www.outsideonline.com
What two longtime BFFs won’t do to make more memories, courtesy of their Frankenstein bikes and Rebecca Rusch’s epic, painful, 100-mile Idaho adventure ride
A little public-service announcement,†declares off-road riding legend Rebecca Rusch, also sometimes known as “the Queen of Pain.†My childhood buddy Adam Willner and I lean in, along with perhaps 200 other cyclists. We’ve each traveled many hundreds of miles—I’ve come from Texas, Adam from California—in the name of two-wheeled adventure and affirming 40 years of friendship on this September weekend. Tomorrow we’ll ride an off-road challenge, which Rusch unabashedly calls …
These bat-shaped bike racks might be peak Austin
Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com
Here in Austin, we love bats. We also love bicycles – and our reputation for weirdness.
So it makes perfect sense that downtown cyclists can lock their bikes against bat-shaped racks outside the Austin Convention Center at 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street. …
Step-Up Ride for Oct. 14th, 8:00 AM Start
jtotaro | www.planobicycle.org
At this writing (Thursday, 2 PM, Oct 12th) the weather forecast for Saturday morning, October 14th, across the ride area is very good — very slight chance of rain, temps in the low 70s at the start and light winds. As always, should widespread rain develop into Saturday morning, check this space for a cancellation notice that will be posted by 6:30 AM Saturday. If you don’t see a cancellation notice by 6:30 AM, then I’m planning to be at the start area and we’ll call a go/no-go from there. …
Frisco Texas Area Novice Bicycle Rides listed all in one place
by zeldalola | www.reddit.com
Here are some of the Frisco area novice bicycle rides. I got sick of looking everything up all the time.
It will probably be out of date very soon, but it’s a starting point for novices who want to ride.
Knowing me, I’ll probably do a terrible job of updating it. 🙂 Apologies in advance.
Every club has …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Hey #Austin bike commuters! The 2017 Austin bike map is here! https://t.co/VLWSsf54x5
— Movability (@Movability) October 12, 2017
BikeDFW is excited to share a quick video from our president, Barbara Fullerton! Her leadership and dedication is… https://t.co/OcwR9Q0pk1
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 12, 2017
Good luck to all of our friends racing No Country for Old Men and 24 Hours of Rocky Hill 2017 this weekend!
— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) October 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/918530055529263105
#rat1000 Tracking Page: https://t.co/YNWIlwwnGC https://t.co/IfTSwUFhVd
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 12, 2017
Check out multi time national medalist for us @Joshua_Buchel's article on being South African in America. https://t.co/v7fNDVPBIk
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) October 12, 2017
There's still time to register for The Armadillo Classic. Ride or volunteer! Sign up today! https://t.co/1gHdOfu5Kw pic.twitter.com/mVrmsUDERq
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 12, 2017
Thanks to @NCTCOGtrans, schools like @FortWorthISD's Turner Elementary will have safe walking and biking routes. pic.twitter.com/NrD1svMtrb
— BlueZonesProject FW (@BZPFortWorth) October 12, 2017
#rat1000 minor detour between Reno and Paris because of closed trail will be marked with signs… https://t.co/Urs5tiA9lt
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 12, 2017
Meet at us East Central High School on Sunday. Wheels down at 8 AM! https://t.co/wHyvdjIqqS
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 12, 2017
Terry to lead DB1 weekly ride for Cyrus! (Oct 14, 2017 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) October 12, 2017