Texas Bicycling News Digest December 9th 2017
Five companies approach city to start bike sharing program
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WACO, TX (KXXV) – At least five companies have approached the City of Waco expressing their interest to start a bike sharing program in Waco.
City Center Waco set up a working group formed by city staff, local bike advocates and members of the public improvement district to look at the proposals.
The city is considering two different models for bike sharing …
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Local students assemble donated bikes, get to keep them as presents
By Mariah Medina | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – Students from Roy Cisneros Elementary partook in a not-so-typical crafts project Saturday morning — they assembled donated bikes and got to keep the bike as a Christmas present.
Volunteers with Google Fiber and Earn-A-Bike helped 100 kids from the school assemble the bikes at the elementary school, teaching the children about the various aspects of biking. …
Resolution Cross Cup: McFadden and Ortenblad conquer sand on day one
By VeloNews.com
Courtney McFadden (Pivot Cycles p/b DNA Cycling) captured her second UCI win of the season on Saturday. Photo: Heather Sawtelle
Courtenay McFadden (Pivot Cycles p/b DNA Cycling) and Tobin Ortenblad (Santa Cruz/Donkey Label) proved to be the best in the woods and through the sand to win day one of the UCI C2 Resolution Cross Cup in Garland, Texas on Saturday.
The course at W. Cecil Winter Park for the Resolution Cross Cup featured steep climbing and wooded single-track sections, as well as a new 110-foot sand pit. It is the fourth consecutive season that …
2017 RESOLUTION ‘CROSS CUP RESULTS: COURTENAY MCFADDEN, TOBIN ORTENBLAD TAKE DAY 1
jennings.chris | www.cxmagazine.com
GARLAND, Texas—Courtenay McFadden (Pivot Cycles – DNA) continued her impressive return from hip surgery and Tobin Ortenblad (Santa Cruz – Donkey Label) added to his pile of victories with both taking narrow wins at Day 1 of the 2017 Resolution ‘Cross Cup.
100 bikes were donated to children of local law enforcement
By Amber Treybig | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX)- For the past four years, Reynolds & Reynolds builds and donates 100 bikes to children in the Brazos Valley.
“A bike is such a traditional present that’s kind of like the spirit of Christmas and it’s fun and it’s freedom for kids,” said William Wright, with Reynolds & Reynolds.
This year, for the second time in a row, the team coordinated with the Brazos Valley First Responders Association. Reynolds & Reynolds decided to donate their bikes to children of local first responders, as a thank you for all that their mom or dad has …
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Resolution Cross Cup: McFadden and Ortenblad conquer sand on day one https://t.co/HyTiQZV9pn pic.twitter.com/T4FsBhZsxA
— Cycling Right Now (@CyclingRightNow) December 10, 2017
#compassionateSA Local students assemble donated bikes, get to keep them as presents https://t.co/0XLOkDRelZ Students attend 5-hour program that teaches safety, maintenance, nutrition. @earnabikecoop @googlefibersa pic.twitter.com/IDBVIKyW1a
— Compassionate San Antonio (@CompassionNET1) December 9, 2017
Beginners getting on the trail instruction at the monthly Beginner Clinic. Go to DORBA’s https://t.co/cTfK2MXTmm group for upcoming clinics.#adventurestartshere #beginnersrock #mtbfun #trailofsmiles pic.twitter.com/Qn8A494wZH
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) December 9, 2017
Ready to ride! Never too early to start! #SaturdayVibes
PC: strider bikeshttps://t.co/zR3yyfLyHs#WeAreRBM pic.twitter.com/QjAEUK2Tzk
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) December 9, 2017
Thanks to everyone who came to the groundbreaking this morning! We're excited for Phase 2! pic.twitter.com/fHPGeJO1iI
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) December 9, 2017
Groundbreaking ceremony getting underway! pic.twitter.com/HgQO443Tta
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) December 9, 2017
Recon for @BSS_Austin @realalebrewing Ride in May 2018! #realaleride2018 #craftbeer #cycling… https://t.co/YRawE2s4RJ
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) December 9, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Salado Creek (Mountain Bike) [Intermediate Landscape]Slow/ SteaÂdy Speed – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:https://t.co/iv8w3QMqJ6
The Mountain Bike MeetupWe are mountain biking the Salado Creek Gree… https://t.co/C56zrwLBQt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2017
New Event Salado Creek (Mountain Bike) [Intermediate Landscape]Slow/ SteaÂdy Speed – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:https://t.co/LiOf7jhnxc
The Mountain Bike MeetupWe are mountain biking the Salado Creek Gree… https://t.co/P5CmR7jI0Q
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2017
New Event FrankenBike Houston # 84 – Houston, TXhttps://t.co/pPsVSAuJhG
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FrankenBike Houston #84 – Presented by Bike Texas, The Energy Corridor District and Independence Brewing Company – will be held at The Esp… https://t.co/CdWjjUAuHQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2017
New Event Leon Creek [10 Miles] — Very Slow Ride (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:https://t.co/AHes2a0kQA
The Mountain Bike MeetupRide for the very slow beginners. If you have been hesitant … https://t.co/QnD64HRIdf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2017
New Event Night Ride McAllister(MountainÂÂ Bike)[Beginner/InteÂÂrmediÂate] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:https://t.co/IXgTJoyqEz
The Mountain Bike MeetupWe are going to mountain bike at McAllister park. We… https://t.co/rcaFNC8gFa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2017
New Event Leon Creek [20+ Miles] — Beginner Speed – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:https://t.co/YLh2zAWAp0
The Mountain Bike MeetupLook for the dark green/black 29 mountain bike. We will be at the parking lo… https://t.co/z8NKvdcUSJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 9, 2017