Texas Bicycling News Digest March 16th 2018
I rode the Spindletop Spin two times. It was a well organized ride over the flat terrain around Beaumont. I hope it will continue.
Annual ‘Spindletop Spin’ bicycle ride may be rolling to a stop after 12 year run in Southeast Texas
Author: Jordan Foster | www.12newsnow.com
BTX Peloton Cycling Club, made up bicyclists from around Southeast Texas, is considering funding the event but so far those plans are unfinished.
A popular bicycle ride that has been has been a part of the Beaumont community each year for the past 12 years may be rolling to a stop.
Unless another local group is able to take over the Spindletop Spin, which can cost from $23,000 – $34,000 to put on, may be gone for good.
A March 9, 2018, post on the Spindletop Spin’s Facebook page says “the ride has simply outgrown us to the point where it is no longer feasible for us to continue holding the event.”
BICYCLE SHOP HAS FOCUS ON FITNESS
BY: MCKENZIE MOELLERING | www.fredericksburgstandard.com
A desire to own a business and a passion for cycling led Jack & Adam’s Bicycles owner Josh Allen to return home and expand the cycling community.
Having worked at a Jack & Adam’s shop in Austin, Allen carried the name to Fredericksburg once the Austin location closed.
“I grew up here and we have a family ranch in Doss, so I thought it was the perfect place to cycle and start a business,†Allen said. …
This weekend’s rides: Triple Bs! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday let’s go visit the sisters again. The route is about 61 miles and can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/4732205. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!
Sunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride to Red Horn. It is 50 miles and is at an endurance pace …
Driveway Austin Season Opener – March 15, 2018
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“The race is on” Tour of Corsicana Bike Race returns next week
By Patrick Sparks | www.corsicanadailysun.com
Next weekend, expect to see most of downtown’s roads closed off, as well as hundreds of bikers zooming down those streets as they compete in Corsicana’s biggest bike race of the year. The seventh annual Tour of Corsicana will be held on March 24 and 25 in partnership with the Corsicana & Navarro County Chamber of Commerce. …
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
I’ve been riding by myself a lot. Most of my friends have been busy with other stuff (idk what), but I miss riding with my buds. pic.twitter.com/0S5Cal78Hm
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) March 17, 2018
Kyle Swanson finished 2nd in yesterday's @KingRacingGroup Thursday Night @FairPark Crit and took over the Overall Lead after his 3rd place last Thursday! #elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/q37VcBaaDc
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 16, 2018
Matrix Cycling Club is a nonprofit dedicated to developing recreational and performance cycling. The Club is for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
PC: tomberinahttps://t.co/KaeZvMXnSN#WeAreRBM #RideLocalShopLocal #Dallas pic.twitter.com/fcVBUi5Pdn
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) March 16, 2018
Weekend rides. Rolling out from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. Show up early for coffee. Hang out after for some beers/
Baturday: 8:00 AM – Fast pace
Sunday: 9:00 AM – Endurance pace pic.twitter.com/2FGEY2UFtj
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) March 16, 2018
The 2nd Annual Houston Bike Summit Is Just Around The Corner! – https://t.co/JUNVu9zTLC
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 16, 2018
3rd place for @stefanrothe in yesterday's first @DrivewaySeries Season Opener! (1st Michael Sheehan, 2nd Preston Glace). 📸@bixbrooksler #elbowzracing #driveway #rotorbike pic.twitter.com/11HKJyGXwz
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 16, 2018
BOOM! Philip Raschke came in for a Bike Fit on his new Specialized Tarmac SL5 on Wednesday @ATCTriShop & we spent 2hrs dialing in his new bike & shoes. Just a day later, he took the WIN in the opening night @DrivewaySeries in the ROTHE Training 4/5 race! #rothetraining #getfit pic.twitter.com/704PAk25jb
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) March 16, 2018
Great weekend to ride pic.twitter.com/Dva3raDS2F
— News CollinCountyTX (@CollinCountyDFW) March 16, 2018
We've had numerous questions- Why did your name change? This new sponsorship came with a name change to reflect the sponsor, @SWGenHospital, a Steward Family Hospital. So new name, same great service, people and destinations. pic.twitter.com/8k3HwPxdaJ
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) March 16, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
2 Day Alert: FIT Ride -Frisco, TX, Mar 18, 2018 06:30PM – Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), 9889 Wade Blvd, Frisco, Texas(CST) https://t.co/KPaOcjO5sS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 17, 2018
2 Day Alert: Hangover Ride – Frisco, TX, Mar 18, 2018 08:00AM – Frisco ISD CTEC parking lot, 9889 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034(CST) https://t.co/nAyudoPiCD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 17, 2018
2 Day Alert: Sunday Blitz -, Mar 18, 2018 08:00AM – Frisco ISD CTEC parking lot, 9889 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034(CST) https://t.co/dfZTp2VZkn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 17, 2018
New Event McAllister [10 Miles] — Very Slow Ride (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/L3iR6bWV29
Ride for the very slow beginners. If you have been hesitant to come out to a ride beca… https://t.co/OIZYXEOcYJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 17, 2018