Texas Bicycling News Digest May 14th 2018
SAFETY FIRST: Know the rules of the road for cyclists
By TRAVIS M. WHITEHEAD | www.valleymorningstar.com
SAN BENITO — Did you know your bicycle is a vehicle?
When you’re riding a bicycle on the street, it’s every much a vehicle as an automobile.
And like drivers, there are laws that govern cyclists. So when it comes to bicycle safety, it’s important to know the rules of the road.
Like many children, Betty Guerrero, 10, didn’t know her bike is considered a vehicle. But she found out soon enough and a whole lot more at a San Benito bike rodeo this past weekend. …
Collin Classic Bike Rally Needs Volunteers For Fundraiser
By Kristin Dickerson | www.nbcdfw.com
The 27th annual Collin Classic Bike Rally Race is Saturday June 16th, 2018 and benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County. The organization’s website says it’s a, “premier cycling event in North Texas designed for the professional to the weekend rider.†…
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Sanger
Bicycle rally for vets with PTSD slated
Cyclists can show their support for veterans and the fight against post-traumatic stress disorder during a rally on May 19, Armed Forces Day, in Sanger.
Pedal Against PTSD, a Dallas-based nonprofit group that helps outfit veterans with bicycles, is organizing its annual Pedal Against PTSD Grind at John Porter Sports Complex in Sanger.
The rally includes 25-mile, 50-mile and 100-mile routes on both road and gravel.
Individual registration begins at $25. For more information about the race and to register, visit www.bikereg.com.
El Paso celebrates bike month
By Steve Escajeda | www.elpasoinc.com
Bike nonprofit Velo Paso partners with Juárez, Las Cruces
Although the League of American Bicyclists has designated May as National Bike Month, that doesn’t mean Juárez won’t be participating. This year, Velo Paso Bicycle-Pedestrian Coalition is making sure El Paso’s neighboring cities are a big part of the celebration.
“We’re collaborating more with bike riding organizations from Juárez and Las Cruces than ever before,†Velo Paso equity director Melissa Lugo said. “We’ve developed a year-round partnership with the two …
Circuit of The Americas presents Bike Night
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Circuit of The Americas will present Bicycle Sport Shop Bike Night Powered by SRAM. The 17-week program will allow cyclists to bike around the world-renowned circuit from 6 pm until dark every Tuesday, giving them the opportunity to experience the 3.4-mile, 20-turn racetrack at …
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Check out my ride on Strava.https://t.co/yRv8PiMffg pic.twitter.com/MCyPVQtKKM
— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) May 15, 2018
People all over the country take part in Bike Month activities! Check out what’s happening in the @ElPasoInc article & ride a @SunCycleEP bike!https://t.co/R7qBgt3GMb via @ElPasoInc @velopaso @Epbikemonth @trostsociety @BCycle @ElPasoInc
— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) May 14, 2018
We will be leaving from the Rice Bikes driveway at 6pm on Wednesday to ride up to City Hall. Speakers at 6:30, ride begins at 7. Burger outing afterwards. Hope you can join us! https://t.co/55k8hcF6SS
— RUCT (@ricecycling) May 15, 2018
Spinistry is hosting a really cool event this Saturday. Registration gives you the rare opportunity to race or ride around the racetrack at Texas Motor Speedway. You can be as competitive or as casual as… https://t.co/moQlEafief
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) May 15, 2018
SA meet Billy Graham, who works for the YMCA to create a safe & enjoyable environment that promotes & educate aspects of health/wellness. He chooses SWellCycle because it allows him to challenge himself. If he’s not 💪🼠he might be chowing down @botikapearl or @down_on_grayson pic.twitter.com/xkMQbNeIdP
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 14, 2018
Gravel King/Queen series points updated. It's a race now but Rich Waldschmidt still leads. https://t.co/cmrN07Ine3
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 14, 2018
Kick off the summer with a fun ride on the Trinity Trails from @WatersideFW to @westbendfw and back! Tickets benefit our First Mile program and include a BCycle rental, drinks and snacks. Come ride with us! https://t.co/RyhUU9OfDD pic.twitter.com/IZHrg6QIMN
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) May 14, 2018
#fromwhereiride pic.twitter.com/aDVoISBehx
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) May 14, 2018
Houston @BikeBarnTX @TheGrandCrit Last 2 laps VIDEO with @JustinDStanley & @gopro https://t.co/cyfnmcCRKo #elbowzracing #iamspecialied #houstongrandcrit
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) May 14, 2018
Julie: "FWBS is a great way to explore Fort Worth."#BikeFortWorth #fwbikesharing pic.twitter.com/EA0dL6b7xx
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) May 14, 2018
Currently, about 1-2% of Houstonians ride their bikes daily. We're going to see that number soar as the @HoustonBikePlan comes to fruition. For reference, from '96 to '15, NYC saw a direct correlation in creating bike infrastructure and growing ridership. https://t.co/UUZLHe6Lj5
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 14, 2018
Sorry for the late post! Monday Night in the Pflugerville is on.
What: Recovery Ride
Where: Lake Pflugerville south parking lot
When: meet 5:45, wheels down 6:00pm
Pace: 14-16mph
Distance: oh, 25ish?The route changes from week to week. Maybe we'll visit the Zebras today! pic.twitter.com/UQIvOSpbdu
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) May 14, 2018
#BSSCX is hosting a Scavenger Hunt to help raise funds for the local Little Bellas MTB group. Link in profile. Come have fun and eat pizza! pic.twitter.com/h9ii7C9OMr
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) May 14, 2018
With only a few weeks until June we're counting down ways you can #ExploreTheFun this summer! We're starting with #NationalBikeMonth, did you know #SATX is home to the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System – 65 miles of developed multi-use & accessible trail? #CountdowntoSummer pic.twitter.com/tELPxasO70
— SAParksandRec (@SAParksandRec) May 14, 2018
RT athlete @jkwagnermd likes that top step! A week after her success at @TheGrandCrit in Houston, she showed her ability on the track and won the Women's Open Match Sprints at @AlkekVelodrome this past Saturday! #rothetraining #Watts #trackcycling #alkekvelodrome pic.twitter.com/nHKWjYlka0
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) May 14, 2018
The Vehicle of the Future Has Two Wheels, Handlebars, and Is a Bikehttps://t.co/mfe61Y2bZd
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) May 14, 2018
4th Annual Operation Clean Sweep happening tomorrow, May 15th! We are proud to be part of this initiative to keep our cyclists, motorists and runners safe throughout Hidalgo County. pic.twitter.com/1XrN66xFje
— Eduardo Cantu (@EddieCantuPct2) May 14, 2018
Grab a friend and get registered #honeytour #MemorialDayWeekend #staycation #burleson #texas #cycling pic.twitter.com/6a24990XlL
— Burleson Honey Tour (@honeybiketour) May 14, 2018
Andy: Cyclist, Educator, Animal lover#BikeFortWorth #BFFW pic.twitter.com/L6YmW8jqvf
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) May 14, 2018
Happy National Bike to Work Week!! What do you wish you had known when you started commuting by bike that you want to share with others that are thinking about it? #bikedfw #biketoworkweek #bikemonth #WhatIWishIdKnown
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 14, 2018
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/0sQ07AHTNI#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #STRAVA #IWantMyMTB #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/k0D2vxBaHv
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) May 14, 2018
Tornado Rally Results, thanks for joining us! We will have Gravel King/Queen tallies updated later today.
Great NEWS! We've secured the venue for Memorial Day Weekend next year and they are looking forward to having jus back. Let's go stage racing… https://t.co/1pUiSpXEiY
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 14, 2018
RT @austinmobility: The 🚲 Bicycle Advisory Council 🚲 has a meeting coming up on Tuesday! They’ll hear from our staff about @austintexasgov’s current bike parking policies. Get more info + the agenda here: https://t.co/4PDpm8dL28 #bikeatx pic.twitter.com/CqWKS27YTv
— Movability (@Movability) May 14, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event WeeChiTah BMX State Qualifier – Wichita Falls, TX 2018 WeeChiTah BMX State Qualifier at Wichita Falls, TXhttps://t.co/1SbyBP5Go8https://t.co/BoboYyeuzK
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Race For Life Double – Saturday, June 9, 2018
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