Texas Bicycling News Digest May 4th 2018
Save the Date: The wheels go round at Basin Bikefest
By Rich Lopez | www.mrt.com
The event begins with a two-mile Perfect Family Ride or cyclists can join on longer rides from 4.5 to 10 miles long. The highlight is the Bike Parade where participants are encouraged to decorate bicycles, wagons and strollers. Bikefest then shifts into carnival mode with a petting zoo, bouncers, crafty activities, refreshments and more. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12 at MCRC, 802 Ventura Ave. …
Kids’ Bike Rodeo
www.woodlandsonline.com
May 05, 2018 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
A Kids’ Bike Rodeo will be held on May 5 at the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park at 8:30 a.m.
The purpose is to educate kids in a fun way about bicycle safety. Kids will learn how to read the signals, skills, bike helmet fitting, helmet decorating and fun activities! Snacks will be provided. Limited to 20 kids: RSVP ASAP at bikethewoodlands.org
Helmets are mandatory.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to inspect and make minor adjustments to kid’s bikes, helmets, etc.
For more information, please contact …
Erik Bikes Across America (Southern Tier)
By Erik Soballe | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Kerrville to Johnson City: Ranches Galore
Saturday April 28, 2018, 76 miles (123 km) – Total so far: 1,597 miles (2,570 km)
This ride was not what I expected. The first half was decent, biking through the steeply rolling hills of West Central texas. The weather was starting to get pretty warm. I biked past a plethora of amazingly stunning ranches. Some for sale. I drove past this beauty
And it made me want to move to Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg is a smallish town with a funky mainstreet. I hear that it’s a popular weekend destination with the Austin crowd. …
Johnson City to Austin: Rained on and city traffic
Sunday April 29, 2018, 46 miles (75 km) – Total so far: 1,643 miles (2,644 km)
The morning started out horrible, drizzling and full on raining for the first 2 hours. Traffic was light with no vistas or notable features to mention on this ride out of Johnson City. I biked through Pedernales state park which featured an incredibly steep hill. After leaving the park, I was into heavier Austin traffic. Two lane roads, no shoulders, no passing zones. Luckily I …
Austin to La Grange: If you know what I’m talking about
Tuesday May 1, 2018, 80 miles (128 km) – Total so far: 1,723 miles (2,773 km)
Today was a solid day of biking. More and more cattle ranchers, a strong South easterly wind (great).
At lunch I stopped at Paw Paw’s in Bastrop for a burger, it was actually really good. The Texican. I recommend this stop if you’re in Bastrop Texas. …
La Grange to Navasota: No room at the Inn
Wednesday May 2, 2018, 65 miles (105 km) – Total so far: 1,788 miles (2,877 km)
Today biked from La Grange to Navasota. This was a pretty nice ride except the 85% humidity. The four H’s I hate (in this order) . Hills, Headwind, Humidty, and Heat. It was more flat that the previous central texas sections, with an 8 mph headwind or so. Pretty slow going over all.
I remet the biker I met in Fredericksburg from New Jersey. We shared our stories of the last couple of days, maybe I’ll meet him after our rest day in Houston.
I biked through Round Top, TX which …
Riding Along The Rio Grande
By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Mission to Pharr, TX: We Didn’t Go Far to Get To Pharr
Friday May 4, 2018, 20 miles (32 km) – Total so far: 583 miles (938 km)
Last night when we returned from our 3 hour car tour of Mission, McAllen, and Edenburg, I layed Down for what I thought was going to be a minute and never woke up until morning, 10 hours later. Since we both missed dinner we both had healthy appetites for breakfast.
Breakfast was an event at H.E.B., featuring sliced organic roasted turkey breast, freshly rolled vegetarian sushi, and 1/4 of a whole seeded watermelon. …
Riders can tour local neighborhoods during Bike Month
By Patricia Dillon | www.yourconroenews.com
Fernanda Suarez gives a brief safety and rules of the road lecture to cyclists gathered in the Panther Creek Shopping Center on Thursday, May 3, for the first of the Discover the Villages bike tours TXTRI in The Woodlands is hosting for National Bike Month.
Two dozen cyclist gathered early Thursday morning, May 3, in the Panther Creek Shopping Center in The Woodlands. All were wearing bright clothing and chatting as they waited for their tour guide to arrive. …
This weekend’s rides: Liberty Hill! Lamppost (anti-clockwise)!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday’s weather is looking better! Let’s head up to Liberty Hill for a breakfast taco! The route is 67 miles and can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/8561400 . After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!
Sunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride. Our destination will be Lamppost Coffee in Round …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Tour de El Paso Crit update…… MEN 1 2 3 start time 10:00 am
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 5, 2018
PSA: #txbra Texas State Gravel Championships CANCELLED for tomorrow. When it rains in Texas…
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) May 5, 2018
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) May 5, 2018
#collnats road race results:
Pablo 21, Josh DNF (mechanical)
Brissia 23, Amy 41
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) May 4, 2018
@Siclovia is happening this Sunday and it's on the Southside. pic.twitter.com/ihYT4t4Szq
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) May 4, 2018
57 women ready to do this. We are represented by Amy a Floyd and Brissia Montalvo. 80km to go! #collnats
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) May 4, 2018
Highest bunny hop ever!!!!! pic.twitter.com/zZUaABcuX2
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) May 4, 2018
We’ve teamed up with @bzpfortworth to give you the chance to see your face on one of our bikes! Just snap a photo with a bike this month and tag #bluezonesbike to enter! pic.twitter.com/knqWNHku3d
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) May 4, 2018
Pics from the Bike World Pearl: Thursday Night Social Skoach. Our group is steadily growing as we explore downtown SA. Last night we went to Con Safos • Cocina Y Cantina in Hemisfair Park before heading back to The Historic Pearl for the night. Join us next week!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) May 4, 2018
check out Brissia taking the uphill sprint out of the second group, taking 23rd overall. https://t.co/0j638s8taa
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) May 4, 2018
Join us for a social bike ride along White Oak Bayou Greenway this Sunday! RSVP here: https://t.co/w9ccv1XNAo pic.twitter.com/WELRlP0NsS
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) May 4, 2018
We are thankful to @BicycleWorldTx for all their help tuning up bikes for our #T4K2018 riders who have already logged 2,000 training miles and are less than 1 month out from embarking on their 4,000 mile journey to Alaska! #fightingcancereverymile pic.twitter.com/aXUNaqF1uv
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) May 4, 2018
Results are postedhttps://t.co/gWCJqGOSKt https://t.co/pLxuqQbD0t
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) May 4, 2018
🚲 Get Ready for Week 2 of Bike Month! 🚲 – https://t.co/dJNbjMKoa0 pic.twitter.com/6J9JU4otc5
— Bike The Woodlands (@BikeWoodlands) May 4, 2018