Texas Bicycling News Digest March 19th 2018
No Mountains Needed: Pace Bend Mountain Bike Race and Festival is March 24-25 in Spicewood
By Daniel Clifton | www.101highlandlakes.com
SPICEWOOD — The term “mountain biking†is deceiving in that mountains aren’t necessary. In fact, the Highland Lakes and Central Texas boast some incredible mountain biking opportunities even though our elevations pale in comparison to the Rockies and the Appalachians. …
European Tour of Texas 2018 Interview
www.wheelbrothers.com
What is the official name of your rally? European Tour of Texas Challenge
What is the date and start time of your rally? There are actually four different dates, and start times vary some due to this being a combination of four different events, but they are:
Germanfest Metric Century Bicycle Rally- 4/28 at 10a.m.
Bosque Tour de Norway- 5/19 at 8a.m.
Tour d’Italia Bike Rally- 6/16 at 8a.m.
and Tour de Paris- 7/21 at 8a.m. …
UPCOMING RIDES
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Palo Pinto Pajama Party – Spring Edition
Sat, March 24, 2018 9:00 AM 350 Briarwood Ln, Annetta, TX 76008
Alvarado Adventure
Sat, March 31, 2018 9:00 AM Alvarado High School, Alvarado, Tx
Bardwell or Bust
Sun, April 01, 2018 9:00 AM Venus, Tx
LBJ Grasslands
Sat, April 07, 2018 9:00 AM 400 N Miller St, Decatur, TX
Ride Across Johnson County
Sun, April 08, 2018 8:00 AM Commerce St, Burleson, Tx ( RR Tracks )
Peaster Pedal Backwards
Sat, April 14, 2018 9:00 AM Peaster Middle School
Italy Cruise
Sun, April 15, 2018 9:00 AM I35E and Dale Evans – Loves Travel Stop
https://www.instagram.com/p/BghQgNrhZJq/
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Discovered in TTT practice that the cervelo p2 my teammate is planning on selling fits me.
So before she posts up for sale it looks like I'll be full aero for state.
Now to find a xxxs skinsuit.
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) March 20, 2018
RSVP yes to our volunteer event on facebook! Link here: https://t.co/PJcLVsbcpS #volunteering #community pic.twitter.com/VmI9QFLNuS
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) March 20, 2018
Bluebonnet Lean. Austin, Texas spring. https://t.co/gcK0Xph88o #bikelife #BikeLifeDotCH @bikelifedotch #bike #bicycle #cycling pic.twitter.com/i8O2R4EFR9
— Restarex (@restarex) March 20, 2018
#SXSW 2018 recap: TMO's @Brendon_Anthony (far right) got an early start on Wednesday, taking a 15K bike tour of Austin with #FortWorth's @MayorBetsyPrice and other early birds, winding up at @FairMarketATX in time for the #FortWorthNow showcase! pic.twitter.com/DJLcuNDYeA
— Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) March 19, 2018
UT ramps up security measures after #AustinBombings https://t.co/0nyZ55JEs6 pic.twitter.com/DB1azM7ZK8
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) March 19, 2018
We enjoyed engaging with folks about biking in the city at this year's race, along with our friends at @BikeHouston. 3,000 cyclists in Houston might not be such an anomaly someday! #IfYouBuildItTheyWillCome https://t.co/h4YbQZHZn3
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) March 19, 2018
The new @austinmobility Violet Crown Trail project coming along nicely down way South ATX! pic.twitter.com/6Qk5YPpmSi
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) March 19, 2018
Tour de Houston is officially in the books! Great to see cyclists of all skills and level enjoying the open road.#tourdehouston #TourDeHOU pic.twitter.com/cGHiNJZgSd
— Spinn Cycles (@Spinn_Cycles) March 19, 2018
Houston Mayor @SylvesterTurner spotted at Tour de Houston 2018. #RideYourBike #tourdehou pic.twitter.com/bzhDWKapnS
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) March 19, 2018
Bless the bike
Cosplay by @Fudgelump
📷: JfinityPhoto pic.twitter.com/INa27r7EtY— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) March 19, 2018
Breaking Down the Silos – Building Trail Community In Unexpected Ways https://t.co/56HiuS8Yss pic.twitter.com/MdUHiu7QFg
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 19, 2018
Last week I rode my bike 244 miles, and I still managed to gain 2 lbs. I'm trying to convince myself it's muscle, but…
— Jeff C. (@331miles) March 19, 2018
Yikes. Friends / family keep safe, and you fellow #Austin cyclists keep vigilant about tripwires laden with IED's. #BikeATX #ATX #AustinBombings pic.twitter.com/bDOBlJ0rN0
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) March 19, 2018
Looking for a ride to test your skills and see if you can hang with some of the best? Some of our team members… https://t.co/4CB46CblSL
— Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) March 19, 2018
Fun time riding the #tourdehouston this morning with @ChrisB_Brown and @max_moll. Shout out to @BikeHouston for riding with us! pic.twitter.com/0eVqZM5x8G
— John Seydler (@JohnSeydler) March 18, 2018
Two CYCLISTS riding in Austin,Texas last nigh was injured , by a BOMB that exploded by them , looks like cyclists is on the bombers list in Austin,Texas
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) March 19, 2018
Open Sessions for March 19 – 25:
*Tuesday night open session 6pm to 9pm
Thursday night open session 6pm to 9pm… https://t.co/MpEJp3BrEu— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) March 19, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Chappell Hill North – Chappell Hill, TX https://t.co/EyXXJhxYnp
Starter: Ronald
Route to be determined at ride start, about 42-46 miles, store in Independence, shorter options possible.
8am ride start
To get there, take Highway 290 fro… https://t.co/jK7ZgOFW8Q— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2018
New Event 2018 Texas Criterium Championship – Dallas, TX https://t.co/dMjqe3cevYhttps://t.co/ecHeCaBKiv
The 35th annual Matrix Challenge returns for the 10th time to the tree-lined streets of the Meadows Foundation’s Wilson Historic District and maje… https://t.co/k8QwQWhZXm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 20, 2018