Texas Bicycling News Digest May 6th 2018
Chumba’s Terlingua Wants to be the Lone Star of Your Next Gravel Ride
cyclocross magazine | www.cxmagazine.com
Austin, TX frame builder Chumba USA got its start making titanium and steel mountain bike frames about five years ago. The company recently branched out into the the gravel and bikepacking markets with new offerings. Its Ursa Backcountry has a mountain bike frame and a Super Boost rear axle to send riders out into the great unknown on long adventures. …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Roads should be safe for all
Ricky Smith | www.oaoa.com
I have had a heavy heart and a thoughtful mind for over week. On April 25, a group of cyclists were doing their weekly ride, the same ride they do every Wednesday, when they were hit from behind.
I’m not writing you about stricter DWI laws! I’m writing you because I’d like to see better infrastructure set up for residents like those who had their lives taken. I moved back to West Texas in 2010, worked in the …
Tour du Rouge day 1 – Houston to Beaumont
Craig Prejean | www.strava.com
88.81mi
4:14:47
381ft
This is why the pink “RouteArrows” were on the streets in Atascocita and FM 1960.
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Riding Along The Rio Grande
By shary koenig | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Brownsville to South Padre Island: Pedal To Padre 2018
Sunday May 6, 2018, 33 miles (53 km) – Total so far: 652 miles (1,049 km)
What a blast! Things could not have turned out better if we had planned them. Our WS Host, Richard took us to Brownsville yesterday to sign up for today’s ride and to pick up our numbers. The ride was 33 miles and took us over the long, long bridge and causeway to South Padre Island. While crossing the bridge a bike with trailer pulled a powerful sound system letting us pedal to the rhythm.
We were 800 strong, all Americans…(10 white faces and the rest Hispanic). South Texas is awesome. …
SÃclovÃa wraps up Tricentennial Commemorative Week with mission-themed route
By Jasper Scherer | www.mysanantonio.com
Cyclists and walkers move along Mission Road during SÃclovÃa held Sunday. About 60,000 bikers, joggers, roller bladers and at least one unicyclist participated in San Antonio’s 14th SÃclovÃa, held this year on the South Side to show off the Mission Trail for the city’s 300th anniversary.
The sun beamed down through a clear blue sky on about 60,000 bikers, joggers, roller bladers and at least one unicyclist Sunday for San Antonio’s 14th SÃclovÃa, held this year on the South Side to show off the Mission Trail for the city’s 300th anniversary. …
Video: Officers bike into Austin ahead of week of Peace Officer Memorial activities
By: Jerry Becker | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Bicyclists arrived in Austin Sunday morning for the Texas Police Officers Memorial Ride.
It’s the fourth annual 150-mile bicycle ride to honor Texas police officers killed in 2017.
All money raised for the event goes to family members and coworkers left behind.
It’s a need that some say often is forgotten as time passes. …
Letters to the Editor for May 6, 2018
Audrie Palmer | www.mrt.com
Bike safety on the mind of one Midlander
City leaders need to make roads safer for exercisers
It is time that something is done for the avid cyclists in Midland. We need bike lanes. We need awareness. We need drivers to slow down and to share the road. We need a solution to create safe routes for runners, walkers and cyclists around town. We need harsh punishments and no longer a slap on the wrist for drivers who break traffic laws and compromise the safety of those around them. Too many times, those who want to exercise fear for their safety. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
A Loooong final 400m sprint by RT athlete Jennifer Wagner @TheGrandCrit today, but just enough to take the Win! #rothetraining 📸 Mike Gladu pic.twitter.com/bIOIWPLAKJ
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) May 7, 2018
SOS today 30 miles on the road bike with bars,lots of riders to ride and play with. what a great day to ride .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) May 7, 2018
Here's a mixing zone, death trap in El Paso. No signage to warn drivers (in fact a good portion of drivers end up driving in the bike lane)
😑 pic.twitter.com/LeuDN7sT9N— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) May 6, 2018
This used to be the Shoal Creek trail. Totally washed out by Friday’s rain south of the parking lot at Shoal Creek Boulevard and Lamar. pic.twitter.com/FDFht35Ynf
— Jason Heid (@jasonheid) May 6, 2018
Check out Rebel Betties and join their Monday Night MTB! https://t.co/Ao9r7UlA27
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) May 6, 2018
First road ride on my new bike, she’s pretty sweet! @ Seven Coves, Willis, Texas https://t.co/otn43A67bl
— ebraun (@ebraun) May 6, 2018
I think I’ve been here before! Which of my twitter followers know the relevance of this location as it relates to CycleXTexas? pic.twitter.com/SBu0N2GkMC
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) May 6, 2018
Another fun Bike World Southside: Sunday A.M. Group Ride! Stopped at MILA Coffee this time. Who's heading to Siclovia now?
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) May 6, 2018
Recently filled gap is still intact. pic.twitter.com/BSlEPfEYwl
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) May 6, 2018
Some fairmontatx guests out on bikes…#bikesafe #bikefun #dayglo… https://t.co/h58zLZOmVZ
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) May 6, 2018
A Chumbalicious type of day! https://t.co/kWoHQjkuNH
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 6, 2018
@13hounds you're awesome! #pedaltoPadre #CCNation #CarlosCoonInspired 🚲 https://t.co/32wJSQ4AHZ
— Shavan Galindo (@shavanrae679) May 6, 2018
#PedalToPadre 🚲🌴☀ï¸#PedalToPadre2018 pic.twitter.com/PgE9yuIADg
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 6, 2018
Beautiful morning for a bike ride on the #BayouGreenways! Thanks to all who joined us. See you next time! pic.twitter.com/KF0rgdCT6g
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) May 6, 2018
recycling cyclist at your service! Sweet ride 🚲@lisacervantes @sicloviasa pic.twitter.com/mLIu7YEVKD
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 6, 2018
Kyle Swanson WINS @BikeBarnTX @TheGrandCrit after a great team effort by @JustinDStanley, @tcrides4, Isaac Porterfield, Chris Tolley, and @stefanrothe! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #elbowzracing #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/ymYg7qjHbY
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) May 6, 2018
Pablo takes 9th! As predicted, a top-10 finish for Texas' top sprinter!https://t.co/1HDONQIvYG
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) May 6, 2018
2018 Tour De El Paso – Road Race Photos by Ray Corral
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 6, 2018
Thanks to awesome instructors and incredible students, today’s Bicycle Skills123 class was a success!! Huge shout out to our LCIs and all they do to get folks up and riding with confidence and skill…you guys rock!!
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 6, 2018
New section of Shoal Creek Hike-and-Bike Trail opens near downtown https://t.co/RMmTmc3lgG pic.twitter.com/IXJ5bBtVi3
— Austin 360 (@austin360) May 6, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Easy Going Ride – University Park, TX https://t.co/ThcHyqYHxI
This is an easy ride and the route changes weekly.
(Also known as the Norma Lou Ride)Distance 15-20
Pace 10-12 mph (speed of slowest participant)
Hills: no
Breaks: 1
Drops: no
Leader: Yes
This is an…— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 6, 2018
New Event Mesquite Ride – Mesquite, TX https://t.co/PUS4Hfv1OQ
The ride leaves from the Poteet HS parking lot (park in NW corner) at the corner of Galloway & Americana.
Distance: 30-35 mi
Typical Rolling Pace: 20 mph — typical 18mph average at finish.… https://t.co/GbI640QV0U— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 6, 2018