Texas Bicycling News Digest April 8th 2018
The Outspoken Cyclist Podcast Show #395 – April 7, 2018
Diane Jenks | outspokencyclist.com
We begin this week with a conversation about statistics with Russ Rader, VP of Communications at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. What we learn is that there is a lot of research going on to help stakeholders such as insurance companies, automobile manufacturers, and government learn about what things do and don’t work to make drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists safer. And, there is a LOT of useful information available on the site!
Russ and I talk about the increase in cyclists’ fatalities, what might have happened with the autonomous vehicle that struck and killed the pedestrian walking her bike across the street, and what recommendations are being made to change the behavior of distracted drivers.
Then, it’s off to Texas to talk with Officer (Lt.) Wren Nealy. Wren is the president of IPMBA – The International Police Mountain Bike Association. He’s also an EMT with the Cypress Creek EMS, and a retired Police Lieutenant. Once again, the conversation goes to safety, how bicycle patrols work, and what cyclists should remember while on the road. And, we talk about the bike medic response team! …
Two Timing Texas Tour
By Richard Hoeg | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 5: Llano to Fredericksburg: Willow City Loop
Sunday April 8, 2018, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 217 miles (349 km)
Today was our wildflower bonanza. From the moment we left Llano we had miles and miles of never ending wildflowers. Although the weather started a bit chilly at 43F, by the time we reached the Willow City Loop 19 miles into our ride, the sun came out and shortly we had crystal clear skies. At the start of the loop Molly and I shed our leggings, wool socks, and jackets which were all necessary for the first segment of our ride; it was now bike shorts and cycling jersey time. …
The Southern Tier: San Diego to St. Augustine (and further?)
By Susanne Holste | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 27. Fort Hancock to Van Horn
Monday April 9, 2018, 112 km (70 miles) – Total so far: 1,760 km (1,094 miles)
112 km. On account of the heat and the long ride to Van Horn, we started our day early and walked across to Angie’s shortly after dawn. There were a couple of locals and some border patrol people having breakfast. SR20 was quiet this morning and Fort Hancock’s dogs were running freely. They were a friendly bunch who took to us as entertainment. After about 20 miles, SR20 merged with I20 which is the only freeway from El Paso going east. It was busy with …
The Limo Bikes to Bayous and Beaches
By Marilyn Swett | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Galveston Island to Winnie, TX: Texas ice cubes – Photos
Sunday April 8, 2018, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 670 miles (1,078 km)
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Cherie Spooner with another win, this time at the STORM Hill Country Challenge in Comfort, TX! And she's still in a solid lead in the 2018 #TMBRA XC Overall C2/40+ Series! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/ItOLPVc3dz
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) April 9, 2018
RT athlete Chris Colmenero in 2nd place today at the Sunday Chicanes Crit in San Antonio! #rothetraining #better pic.twitter.com/OLwNRQXgpC
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) April 9, 2018
Yesterday, in celebration of #RTCOpeningDay, our friends from @BrownsvilleRGV and local students from Harmony School cleaned up #Brownsville, TX, beautiful Belden Trail! pic.twitter.com/CPMwrvPaxl
— Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (@railstotrails) April 9, 2018
@BPMS150 course survey today. Fayetteville awaits 10,000+ riders in 3 weeks. What a TX gem! #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/fsB7eeanOM
— Cadence Sports (@cadencesports) April 8, 2018
2nd place for @stefanrothe in today's "Sunday Chicanes" Criterium in San Antonio behind Kevin Girkins (Elevate/KHS) and ahead of Ian Anderson (CCR). #elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/GVlmEiCAJa
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) April 8, 2018
The team was firing on all cylinders today with nice results in several of the Jesuit Ranger Roundup Road Races. Starting the festivities, Sam Findlater took a hard fought 3rd place in the Men's 40+ road race,… https://t.co/BuVhP0QM8Y
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) April 8, 2018
Great mountain bike ride today. Then I saw cracks on my rear rim. Must be all of the torque of riding uphill on ledges.
— John Fruehe (@JohnFruehe) April 8, 2018
And a 3rd place for Kyle Swanson in the 13th Annual
Jesuit Ranger Roundup P12 RR in Celina, TX behind race winner Cesar Serna and 2nd place Lucas Bourgoyne (Hot Tubes). #elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/S0Jd53pBRI— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) April 8, 2018
This was my first road race a little over 2 years ago. I came in dead last and 1 minute behind the group.
Today I jumped late but managed 2nd place in the sprint.
I also broke a windshield wiper on my new car but whatever. pic.twitter.com/xglBMZlr4L
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) April 8, 2018
SNEAK PEEK….Thank you Richardson Bike Mart we are going to rock it – TMBRA Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association at Jurassic Trails/Dino Valley. Racers, we have great prizes and schwag. #dorba #WeAreRBM
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) April 8, 2018
Despite another ill timed mechanical, we picked up pair of podiums for our mtb power couple this weekend! Also nice to see Wichita Falls locals taking 50% of the podium placings in the pro divisions 💪🽠way to go Pablo Cesar Cruz, Brissia, and Aaron!
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 8, 2018
The 2018 Castell Grind once again chewed me up and spit me out, but NOT before Tequila Sunrise obliterated Keyserville Rd. #payback #castellgrind #specializedepicexpert pic.twitter.com/3mlqax7BvF
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) April 8, 2018
Thank you @elbowzracing for the bike helmets! We are so glad you visited us @LampasasKWE! #sillykids #HarrisonsHardWorkers #bikesafety pic.twitter.com/qxwWNbcQGc
— Shawna Harrison (@I_teach_reading) April 8, 2018
Incredible morning of folks learning to love life on two wheels!!! Our April Learn to Ride class has been an amazing success!!! Thanks to some incredible students, and awesome teachers, we made a cold morning feel pretty dang good!!
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) April 8, 2018
Just finished the Bluebonnet Express. Would take a photo outside but it is to cold. #CrazyWeather pic.twitter.com/TL8De4QeNV
— Christopher Branch (@ChrisBranch1218) April 8, 2018
Day 8: nature trails! #30DaysofBiking pic.twitter.com/A1DZJgWfTB
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 8, 2018
Currently, in progress BikeTexas board meeting, advancing safe cycling infrastructure in Texas. Join me in Austin, Texas 5/3-5/5 for the 2018 Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference https://t.co/iOWFLjiQUV https://t.co/iOWFLjiQUV
— #GOTSTRONG (@GOTSTRONG) April 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/elbowzracing/status/983075049031766019
From today's ride….. pic.twitter.com/tJoGN8OMux
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 8, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Night Ride McAllister(MountainÂÂ Bike) [InteÂÂrmediÂate] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/yDyOp2BeR0
We are going to mountain bike at McAllister park. We are doing the trails immediately… https://t.co/GIRheML5nk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 8, 2018