Texas Bicycling News Digest April 18th 2018
Cyclist killed in weekend accident
By Cody Stark | www.itemonline.com
A Houston man was killed over the weekend after his bicycle was struck while he was riding on a road in Riverside.
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Monday that 44-year-old Scot Paulson was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred Saturday afternoon near the intersection of FM 980 and Front Street in northeast Walker County. …
Permian Basin Mountain Bikers are headed to state
By Sydney Cariel | www.ksla.com
ODESSA, TX (KWES) – One unique sport that we often don’t hear a lot about in the Permian Basin is mountain biking. This year is the first year the Permian Basin has a team in the Texas Division of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. The Permian Basin Mountain Bikers consist of five riders representing four area schools and in their first season they’re heading to state. …
The Head and Heart Behind One of Texas’ Most Innovative Trail Network Projects
texastrailsandactivetransportation.org
A plan is in place to create a 428-mile trail network that connects the Lower Rio Grande Valley’s rich natural, cultural and historical resources, creating a regional identity for outdoor tourism, promoting healthier lifestyles and generating a new sense of community pride for everyone who lives there. The Active Plan leverages the community’s commitment to local economic development in a county with one of the highest poverty rates in the country—and is designed to tap into the rapidly expanding market for …
PeopleForBikes and the 20 Collective join forces on new app and website to get more people riding more often
by Val Vanderpool | www.bicycleretailer.com
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — If the bike industry has a $1 million question, it is this: How do we get more people riding? How to stop ridership decline and reverse the trend out of the red and into the black is a giant problem that requires a solution of equally epic proportions.
When the 20 Collective formed a couple of years ago, that was its goal. This retailer-founded group, which grew out of a dealer panel hosted by Shimano, first proposed a national ‘Got Milk?’-inspired campaign to reach the general public and get them excited about biking. …
City holds second annual bike ride
Campbell Atkins | www.madisonvillemeteor.com
Bikers and local business gathered in the square on Saturday for the second annual Tour de’ Madisonville Bicycle Ride and Festival Fundraiser.
The routes for the riders began and ended in downtown Madisonville. Participants were given the option of a family friendly two-mile ride, a beginner 10-mile ride, an intermediate 20-mile ride, an expert 30-mile ride and an advanced 40-mile ride around Madison County’s countryside. …
Ride 2 Recovery returns to Johnson County
By Matt Smith | www.cleburnetimesreview.com
The 400-mile trek from San Antonio to the Metroplex includes several Johnson County stops as the 2018 UnitedHealthcare Texas Challenge passes through Rio Vista, Cleburne and Keene on Friday and Saturday. More than 150 wounded veterans and first responders from throughout America are scheduled to participate in what marks the event’s 10th anniversary.
This year’s event also marks the tour’s return to Johnson County having traveled a different route last year. …
Traveling 130 Miles Along the Northeast Texas Trail
www.texasmonthly.com
The Northeast Texas Trail is a 130-mile shot across the forests and fields of seven counties. Following repurposed railroad lines, it will officially serve as the longest pathway in the state once completed, although it’s not clear when that will be. Hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders who want to see it now have little reason to wait, as long as they don’t mind rough patches along the way. And in such verdant country, where disused routes disappear into the wild, every footstep, every push of a pedal, is a vote for the trail’s existence.
The trail—which most people call the NETT—cuts through cow pastures and accompanies quiet country roads. Some of it’s paved; other portions are much rougher. …
Cruising Route 66
By Janice Branham and Barry Branham | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 16: Texola OK to Shamrock TX: Bow to the wind gods
Wednesday April 18, 2018, 17 miles (27 km) – Total so far: 814 miles (1,310 km)
Wind gusts in the 40s grounded us for most of today. We heard about trucks blown over in …
The Southern Tier: San Diego to St. Augustine (and further?)
By Susanne Holste | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 37. Kerrville to Johnson City
Thursday April 19, 2018, 107 km (66 miles) – Total so far: 2,626 km (1,632 miles)
For the first time in a month we woke up to cloudy skies. Nice! We had spent a very peaceful night camping at Kerrville-Schreiner City Park. It’s lovely and very spacious. We went for a walk after dinner and were surprised to discover how many sites and cabins there were. Last weekend it had welcomed 3,000 cyclists for a special event. ACA picked the best possible route to cycle between Kerrville and Fredericksburg on a series of farm roads. There was …
I SURVIVED! – VeloVlog #43
Preston Glace | www.youtube.com
The 2018 Joe Martin Stage Race ended up much better for me than the 2017 edition. Not only did I finish, but I finished the UCI race in a field with some strong pros. Many thanks to Elbowz Racing for the opportunity to get my first UCI racing experience! It was a fantastic 5 days of racing filled with lots of exhaustion and plenty of food. Looking forward to doing more races that leave me as empty as this one did. Tomorrow is another day, onwards and upwards!
Firefighter’s Family Establishes Memorial Endowment At LSC-CyFair
By Bryan Kirk | patch.com
The Mark Braswell Memorial Scholarship will provide tuition for Lone Star College-CyFair students attending the Fire Science Academy.
HOUSTON, TX — Mark Braswell knew he wanted to be a firefighter since he was 5 years old, frequently begging his mother to “follow that fire truck” when one passed them in the car.
Braswell went on to live his dream serving as a captain in the Houston Fire Department and assistant chief for the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department.
Tragically, Braswell’s life was cut short in a bicycling accident. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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Worth the wait.. @howyoubean #coffee #locallyowned #eastaustin #bikefriendly… https://t.co/e9YENjcpt9
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) April 18, 2018
Welcome Dianna to The Celeste Army! #bianchi #passioneceleste #cycling #roadbike https://t.co/8RVh0v7smt pic.twitter.com/gEYNWkhLFG
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 18, 2018
Is Gravel The New Road? | The GCN Show Ep. 275 https://t.co/F7kMqgzp1Y
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 18, 2018
Tomorrow is the Third Thursday of the month and that means we're going riding! First, we'll enjoy some pizza & refreshments. If you want to find out more information about what we are doing; this is where you should be. Or if you just want to go for a nice evening ride. pic.twitter.com/SK0JUbUBQ1
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 18, 2018
Join us on Saturday morning. Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/Bmi47KAcnL pic.twitter.com/xG3DyniZY5
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) April 18, 2018
More scenes from #BikeToUTDay !! We’ll be at speedway mall at 10am with @AustinBcycle and @OrangeBikeP to talk biking and sustainability!! pic.twitter.com/RBGCo3ipax
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 18, 2018
We're pretty danged proud of Nick Torraca. Check out the last 1/2 lap of his State Championship win last weekend. https://t.co/6ZHAuBo3ro https://t.co/6ZHAuBo3ro
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 18, 2018
Well this just showed up next to @fox7austin this morning. A dockless bike called @VBikesTech The dockless mobility wars in Austin continue! #docklessbike #docklessscooter pic.twitter.com/LFR9hE8tOy
— Casey Claiborne (@CaseyOnFOX7) April 18, 2018
Fr512 April14 Session | Freeride512 Bike Park, Rocky Hill Ranch: https://t.co/HSLgspmYhZ via @YouTube
— RIDESTOKE (@ridestoke) April 18, 2018
And of course @UTAustinPolice are here on bikes representing! pic.twitter.com/7M5TCxuWIr
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 18, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event World Without Orphans – Weatherford, TX World Without Orphans – Weatherford 30 mile Loop at Weatherford, TXhttps://t.co/80sEgQ04Pzhttps://t.co/55nMjvrjGj
Thank you for your interest in joining us for this single day ride! All riders will r… https://t.co/e3LvCHARdY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 18, 2018
New Event World Without Orphans – Iowa Park, TX World Without Orphans – Iowa Park 45 at Iowa park, TXhttps://t.co/ga16Xf2azFhttps://t.co/55nMjvrjGj
Single Rider 45 miles 8:30 AM $100
Join us at the Lakeview Community Life Center and take a 45 mile l… https://t.co/TG4fcndo1L— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 18, 2018
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/vBjGBvMuJq
We're riding out at 9 AM for spring!
A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Cree… https://t.co/f2hFrNAwbk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 19, 2018