Texas Bicycling News Digest March 17th 2018
Video: ‘Flash Mob’ Drops Bikes at Dallas City Hall
www.nbcdfw.com
A small group of people upset with rental bikes scattered around Dallas dropped some off at City Hall Friday afternoon. An online invitation for the so-called “flash mob” stated that they want to raise awareness about the issue of bike sharing — and bikes being left anywhere and everywhere. \n\nThe city is still considering ideas to reduce the bike clutter. (Published Friday, Mar 16, 2018)
Best Houston Neighborhoods For Running and Biking
www.houstonproperties.com
With more than 52,000 acres of greenspace, Houston sits at the top of the 10 most populous cities in the country in total acreage of parkland. The Trust for Public Land report indicates that Houston has 23.6 acres per 1,000 residents – well above the national average of 13.7 acres per 1,000 residents.
The city of Houston aims to go greener, with several projects geared toward park maintenance, adding more trails, and promoting biking. Bayou Greenways 2020, for example, is an …
Tour De Hood bike tours cruises through Houston’s neighborhoods
abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For more than 14 years, Tour De Hood has been bringing the people of Houston together, one bike ride at a time.
The free weekly ride created by racing cyclist Dr. Veon McReynolds, provides the bikes and gear to anyone wanting to pedal around town. …
Hundreds participate in 30th Annual Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour
tylerpaper.com
Hundreds of cyclists took to the roads of East Texas Saturday as part of the 30th annual Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour.
The event was expected to draw over 500 cyclists into Smith and Cherokee counties.
Participants met at 8:30 a.m. at Bullard High School and the bicycle tour started at 9 a.m.
Cyclists chose from one of five distances, with the lowest at 25 miles and the highest at more than 60 miles. …
26th annual Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race held Saturday afternoon at Nelson Park
by Olivia DiVenti | ktxs.com
ABILENE, Texas — Family, friends and teammates from all across the Big Country and beyond traveled to Nelson Park Saturday afternoon to participate in the 26th annual Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race.
City of Abilene Recreation and Senior Services Administrator Jeff White says the yearly bike race is challenging. …
Community Calendar
www.marshallnewsmessenger.com
The Maverick Chain Gang (Marshall Bicycle Club) will meet at 3 p.m. at Evangelical Presbyterian Church on Victory Drive. Call (903) 938-8166 or visit maverickchaingang.org.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Beautiful evening for spin around the neighborhood with my bike,… https://t.co/ThPlONa68K
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) March 18, 2018
Just a couple of bros out on a ride in the Texas Hill Country today! #elbowzracing #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/iuGa95ooGI
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 18, 2018
We've put together a list of the metroplex's trails to help you find the best places to ride. Let us know your thoughts or if you've found any other cool spots!
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Learn more: https://t.co/s1Emm7IlXz #WeAreRBM pic.twitter.com/kITQJbgxJM— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) March 17, 2018
Bike World Alamo Heights: Sunday P.M. Road Ride is on tomorrow!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) March 17, 2018
Philip Raschke is on a mission! Bike Fit with us on his @iamSpecialized on Wednesday @ATCTriShop. WIN on Thursday @DrivewaySeries. And today Win at San Marvelous Road Race in San Marcos! #rothetraining #getfit pic.twitter.com/a2uTr307uZ
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) March 17, 2018
Successful Saturday down South for these @atxwolfpack ladies! Green sure was a lucky color for us on this St Paddy’s Day! @C_D_4 won the Women’s 1,2,3 San Marvelous Road Race today with teammate Sheri Rothe in 3rd! #rothetraining #Wolfpack pic.twitter.com/QztuY6AVZn
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) March 17, 2018
Great ride with 3 of my grandkids – ages 8, 6, and 2. @BikeTexas @WoombikesUSA @Kinderradfinder pic.twitter.com/CPAZG3chn7
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) March 17, 2018
Lots of #hurricaneharvey erosion at #memorialpark #mtb #trails #goodtobeback #mountainbiking… https://t.co/a2TE1bzQ3G
— David Sanchez (@dondavi) March 17, 2018
Friday Night Spins had an awesome turnout pic.twitter.com/5zZqEchWYR
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) March 17, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR- Trail work at Spyglass entrance of Barton Creek Greenbelt – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/PM8gIg9wkv
What we'll do
Check back here if the weather turns bad (forecast looks good so far).… https://t.co/jFzcf8pK3u— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 18, 2018
New Event Whole Richardson Ride – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/9zpkXwpJdg
This will be a 16.5 mile ride on bike paths with a 14-16 MPH average. That means we will go 9-11 uphill and 18-20 downhil… https://t.co/tvremluuh7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 18, 2018
New Event San Marvelous Road Race Series #2 – San Marcos, TX San Marvelous Road Race Series #2 at San Marcos, TXhttps://t.co/chCYLuT6J7https://t.co/eGsXs84bbW
Category Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit
Men's Cat 1/2/3 84 miles 8:00 AM $40 $300/3… https://t.co/NsLXaD0pQn— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 18, 2018