Texas Bicycling News Digest April 28th 2018
Shifting gears to summer: Wesley Matthews delivers bikes to local kids
Dwain Price | www.mavs.com
DALLAS – One by one, as Betsy Orton and others helped the kids at Mi Escuelita Preschool in South Oak Cliff get accustomed to their new bicycle in the school’s adjacent parking lot, the joy and debt of gratitude was etched on the youngster’s face.
After all, when the kids went to school earlier this week they had no idea they were going to be given a free bicycle. But in partnership with Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews, the Mavs Foundation, Pro Players Foundation and Briggs Equipment, the bicycles and accompanying helmets were donated to the tiny tots from Mi Escuelita …
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Video: Athletes to ride fat tire bikes during Ironman competition
By Christine Dobbyn | abc13.com
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) — As if an Ironman competition isn’t challenging enough, three athletes are taking on an additional challenge. They’ll ride what’s called fat bikes or fat tire bikes. …
Riding Along The Rio Grande
By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Eagle Pass to Laredo: 2 Disasters Averted
Saturday April 28, 2018, 5 miles (8 km) – Total so far: 410 miles (660 km)
Yesterday we woke up in a La Quinta bed, a nice enough room of green and aqua colors. At least it wasn’t brown, the color of every other hotel in Eagle Pass. I was excited and looking forward to crossing into Mexico. We had decided that the road to Laredo, our next destination was too far for one day’s ride and that we didn’t want to camp on the side of the road or ask at someone’s home. I have …
Beat the Street, Sweetwater, Texas April 28, 2018
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
And we are off. The reason that the lead ride picture is an empty road and no pre-ride photos is a long story and sort of embarrassing one.
OK. So I was late and started by myself. I had to chase the whole field of riders. At mile 4, I caught the first person, above is mile 5 and a few more riders. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Kidical Mass Dallas happened today ya’ll, and if you want to smile, you have to go look at the pics from it!! Love!! https://t.co/h63cZf5MI8
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) April 29, 2018
Team @karbachbrewing with some inspiration and motivation! They also won the Primal People’s Choice jersey contest tonight in #LaGrange! #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/txh72QHb0A
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 29, 2018
Head over to Shotgun House Roasters with us on Bike World Southside: Sunday A.M. Group Ride tomorrow morning.
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) April 28, 2018
What an awesome day to ride for a case. For a world free of #MS. #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/SCUB5605z5
— Miguel Angel Opacic (@Miguel_Opacic) April 28, 2018
Great start to #BPMS150 today #emcycling pic.twitter.com/9YHhYE6CPS
— jayant281 (@jayant281) April 28, 2018
Day 1 in the books #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/H47xZZhHcq
— Chuck (@defNotChuck) April 28, 2018
We just completed Day 1 of @BPMS150 – 100 miles! The most I ever biked before in a single day was about 50 miles. We are tired but exhilarated. Now tacos and a massage!! #MS #lisadmdrides150 #MS150 #firsttimerider #MultipleSclerosis pic.twitter.com/RLopRh6plL
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) April 28, 2018
Every year more than 13,000 riders raise money benefitting The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Law Enforcement from across the country join in support of the riders. This year #AustinPD sent 12 officers to join the cause. #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/jU3nIJzfIW
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 28, 2018
Another great ride through the Olmos Park neighborhood. Join us for next weekend's Bike World Alamo Heights: Saturday A.M. Group Ride.
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) April 28, 2018
#beatyesterday #garmin @SunAndSki #bikecamp pre-ride #sunandskilife @THEJeepMafia pic.twitter.com/DoehSeR0uT
— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) April 28, 2018
The mile 67 rest stop of @BPMS150 is fun and festive: snow cones, pickle juice shots, 80s music. We are gonna make it! #BPMS150 #lisadmdrides150 #ms #BikeMS #MS150 #firsttimerider pic.twitter.com/OUGTS7lCpR
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) April 28, 2018
Way more tired than I ought to be after a 15 mile ride on a not-so-warm day…. not sure why. #GettingBackInShape At least I found this relaxing scene while out riding! pic.twitter.com/j9r3GT1KH6
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) April 28, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) April 28, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) April 28, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) April 28, 2018
What a day! Thanks to everyone who celebrated the White Oak to Buffalo Downtown Trail Connection grand opening with us today. #BayouGreenways #BayouCity #whiteoakbayou #buffalobayou pic.twitter.com/IYidRRDFOt
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) April 28, 2018
Kyle Swanson keeps the Leader's jersey with his 2nd place in Thursday's @KingRacingGroup P123 Crit. #elbowzracing #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/Dfig4v0eTu
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) April 28, 2018
Come join Texas Cycling next Sunday morning for bike riding and coffee at Coffee Shark! https://t.co/bav9dIw4T3
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) April 28, 2018
Look who we found! Dr. George Hutton – MS physician at MS Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine and fundraising and volunteer hall of fame. Thanks for riding George! #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/09Nck9JpK2
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 28, 2018
Our incredible #MRO team joins over 14K other riders this weekend in the #BPMS150 ride from Houston to Austin in support of the @mssociety @BPMS150 #livingourvalues #bikems pic.twitter.com/IEohPbHwYB
— Marathon Oil (@MarathonOil) April 28, 2018
Go #SailPointCrew go! #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/cqQNDy6Knb
— SailPoint (@SailPoint) April 28, 2018
It's 9:30, time for lunch #bpms150 #teaminfosys #bikems #bemore #shareyourjersey @ Bellville, Texas https://t.co/ZuipF086di
— Sandeep Roy (@roysandeep) April 28, 2018
And they’re off! Good luck to our @BPMS150 team as they conquer the first 100 miles of their ride for @mssociety! #SailPointCrew #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/3jIzoWDHnF
— SailPoint (@SailPoint) April 28, 2018
EMS Houston riders🚴ðŸ¾â€â™‚ï¸#bpms150 pic.twitter.com/IfE0V7G7xX
— Stephanie Gordon (@welcomematt6) April 28, 2018
Looking good Team @PowellandLeon! Best wishes for a smooth & safe ride from Houston to Austin! #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/MAqBljUm32
— ESC Region 12 (@Region12) April 28, 2018
And the ride to Austin begins! @HunterKemper and more than 250 #TeamBP riders have started the 170-mile journey from #Houston to #Austin in the @BPMS150. More than just a bike ride they are riding to help fight #MS. #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/TwGD2hkosc
— bp America (@bp_America) April 28, 2018
#bpms150 pic.twitter.com/HLyqThgGFP
— Ken Hoffman (@KenCultureMap) April 28, 2018
We need your help!
Do you ride your bike to work? Willing to share your experience for Bike Month (May)? Message or email Bike Friendly Fort Worth for details.
Bikefriendlyfw@gmail.com https://t.co/GtbSmt8pgB
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) April 28, 2018
It’s a beautiful morning to ride in the @BPMS150 from Houston to Austin! #endms @mssociety @BP_America #teambp pic.twitter.com/aVkzcMNrQs
— Hunter Kemper (@hunterkemper) April 28, 2018
Made it to mile 39 of @BPMS150. Going strong with flat flat roads. Of course the problem with no hills is that there are no downhills. How’s that for a life lesson? #MS #lisadrides150 #MS150 #MS150Austin #girlswithms #firsttimerider pic.twitter.com/ebyrDGspcO
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) April 28, 2018
Thank you for your help and support EMS riders! https://t.co/6fvJyHsHgh
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 28, 2018
Katie Smith Deolloz Bike DFW Education https://t.co/AYUnKEP7az
— W Preston Tyree (@SmartCyclist) April 28, 2018
First rest stop. I'm winning so far! Wait, it's not a race? #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/2nJVYvA1td
— Ken Hoffman (@KenCultureMap) April 28, 2018
Cheer on #teamsunandski throughout the @BPMS150! Follow their 2-day journey with us till Sunday when they reach Austin, TX. #sunandski #sunandskilife #bpms150 #endMS pic.twitter.com/V3iIxlSXHn
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) April 28, 2018
Thank you @houstonpolice for your help this weekend! https://t.co/t5jc9Cv0iY
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/wick_wolfe/status/990195187178790917
AND THEY'RE OFF: Good luck to all of the @BPMS150 riders as they make their way to Austin this weekend. Ride safe! pic.twitter.com/PM1PoJgx17
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) April 28, 2018
Lets do this. @BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/IB65j9zIbZ
— Christopher Branch (@ChrisBranch1218) April 28, 2018
Hellooo, Saturday!
Fantastic morning for a ride!@buda_bike
budamillandgrainco @ Buda Bike Co. https://t.co/8Ph83wDZd8— Alex Stivers (@AlexStivers) April 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/sjalalou/status/990212422215577600
Yeehaw!!! #bpms150 today!!!#livebandit #teamwingman #bikems pic.twitter.com/aglinCRbKT
— Rudy Mendez (@WingmanRudy) April 28, 2018
Just about to start @BPMS150! We are pumped! 100 miles today. Here we go! #MS #lisadmdrides150 #MultipleSclerosis #BPMS150 #cycling #firsttimerider #girlswithms pic.twitter.com/Rydo8acoIo
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) April 28, 2018
Let’s roll. @BPMS150 #bpms150 @MSsocietyTX pic.twitter.com/kooBpxc0yd
— Cadence Sports (@cadencesports) April 28, 2018
#bpms150 pic.twitter.com/abKl513I5u
— AberdeenAmy (@AberdeenAmy) April 28, 2018
#BPMS150 thank you Ride Marshals! pic.twitter.com/0mV3wW10IQ
— AberdeenAmy (@AberdeenAmy) April 28, 2018
RT BPMS150: Looking good #TeamBP! BP_America BP_plc #bpms150 #houston #austin pic.twitter.com/sECkXJl5Ip
— Bicycle Comfort (@bicyclecomfort) April 28, 2018
#Sunrise #Riding #bpms150 @HicksTigers @AliefISD pic.twitter.com/cCNZj2W2sT
— Karen Hoaglin (@mshoaglin) April 28, 2018
My man @ryanloyd is on the course for the #bpms150! He's riding from Houston to Austin over the next two days to raise money to cure MS! https://t.co/rzxSozbebo pic.twitter.com/zMopDGK4ec
— Sarah Loyd (@sarahloyd) April 28, 2018
200 more riders this year at the Tully start. #BPMS150 #volunteering #beatms @BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/65mTrk5jRi
— Melissa Bonnette (@mmebonnette) April 28, 2018
We have a young rider, RJ Flores, JR @BPMS150 from@HumbleISD_TMS @tms_Athboys @timberwoodavid getting ready to head to Austin #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/u9A8rk8BQY
— Rene Flores (@floresrene1870) April 28, 2018
Where’s the other two #ninjaturtles ? #bpms150 #houston #austin pic.twitter.com/EvAiTY79L3
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 28, 2018
Welcome Steve to the Celeste Army with his new Infinito riding on some sweet @eastoncycling Carbon hoops! #passioneceleste #bianchi #bikeoftheday #roadbike https://t.co/L9uc7dUlJC pic.twitter.com/0VT3L5GwWd
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 28, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/6NEetXTN57
Meet at 8:15 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:30. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly fl… https://t.co/zXxFOJpAFv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 28, 2018