Texas Bicycling News Digest June 3rd 2018
The Trailist: Lose Yourself On Leon Creek’s Mountain Bike Trails
BRENDAN GIBBONS | therivardreport.com
I thought the left turn might be a bad idea, but I took it anyway. I followed the neglected trail through knee–high grass and over a dry creek bed, my helmet scraping branches as I crossed the bank. The ground grew squishy, the mosquitoes thicker, the grasses and wildflowers now up to my waist.
There I was again, lost somewhere along the Leon Creek Greenway, but enjoying it. I’ve ridden the mountain bike trails along the …
Video: 24 Hours in the Canyon 2018
By: Kaley Green | www.myhighplains.com
CANYON, Texas (KAMR) – For a decade, Ryan Parnell and his family have used their love for biking to raise more than $1.6 million for cancer patients in the Texas Panhandle.
“24 Hours in the Canyon is a fundraiser that we put on to fund a free cancer survivorship program that is for adults and children when they’re diagnosed with cancer,” Parnell said, “and then through their treatment and beyond, it provides free resources for them and it’s all about raising money for cancer.”
740 participants came from …
Marshall Lions Club hears presentation from Mission Marshall
www.marshallnewsmessenger.com
The Marshall Lions Club met at Noon on Tuesday, May 29, at the Panola-Harrison meeting room, 410 E. Houston. President Cody Holloway called new Lion P. A. Almquist and her sponsor, Lion Jimmie Van Norden, to the podium. Lion P. A. joined Lions earlier in the month and was presented with her certificate, a Lions window sticker, a writing pen and some literature about Lionism. She was given her Lions lapel pin by her sponsor. …
… Scott began by thanking Lions for inviting her to speak to the Club and also for their support of Mission Marshall’s Read to Ride program. She said that MM’s work strengthens families, providing economic empowerment with reading enhancement. Read to Ride began in 2015 with a Leadership Team Retreat, and reviewed literacy ideas. One idea – BIKES! Third grade was targeted because it has been proven that that is the last year kids will learn to read instead of reading to learn. …
UT Students bike 4000 miles to fight cancer
Author: Andrew Moore | www.kcentv.com
University of Texas student Rachel Boaz found out her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer the summer before her junior year. It was difficult. But in her grandmother’s last days, Boaz made a decision that she would use her grandmother’s story to fight back against cancer.
She joined the Texas 4000 Atlas Ride — A 4000 mile journey, on bicycles, from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. At every major stop, the team will …
Unified regional bike-sharing program recommended by agency
CRISTINA M. GARCIA | www.themonitor.com
In an effort to improve mobility and transportation regionally, the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council board last month committed to unifying bike-sharing programs in the region.
Currently, McAllen utilizes BCycle while Harlingen, Edinburg and Brownsville contract with Zagster — bike-sharing programs that allow residents to rent bikes at docking stations throughout the cities.
The new dockless system would allow for the …
New Blitz Bottles!!
Remi – Blitz Racing | www.strava.com
Messing around Spring Branch
Francisco Simas | www.strava.com
Sunday Morning White Oak Ride
Nona Drake | www.strava.com
Improvise Sunday 29mile Ride
Ryan Tiffin | www.strava.com
Texas Brotherhood Ride honors fallen first responders
By J. Del Valle | www.expressnews.com
A 600-mile bicycle ride to honor fallen first responders that began last month in Louisiana concluded here amid triple-digit temperatures. But before reaching the Alamo, the final destination, two stops were made to pay homage to two of San Antonio’s own.
Part of San Pedro Creek Culture Park closes because people won’t stop swimming in it A ‘propensity for violence’ and racism Corporate Cup raises money for youth fitness programs Judge to rule on injunction that would halt charter takeover of Stewart Elementary Congress considering benefits for Navy vets with Agent Orange exposure
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The Texas Brotherhood Ride began on May 27 in Westwego a small city outside of New Orleans. This year, the group consisted of 27 riders that …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
13 hours on the bike over last 7 days. It's been awhile since I've had a week this big.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) June 4, 2018
As the @McAllenBCycle manager this makes a lot of sense — best option for our region. SA, HOU, ATX, DAL/FW and El Paso BCycle orgs are thriving as are we! Cc: @BCycle_Lee @BCycle https://t.co/9JMAefQeo4
— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) June 4, 2018
Watch as our environmental reporter @bgibbs explores the Leon Creek Greenway's mountain bike trails. https://t.co/nv1nsGl07f https://t.co/NU0mh7LUgX
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) June 3, 2018
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) June 3, 2018
#CyclingAgainstDrunkDriving #CADD2018 @BrownsvilleRGV 🚲 pic.twitter.com/9uwn3FZ4hK
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) June 3, 2018
1 day. 20 miles. 0 cars. Be on the lookout for Dallas’ only closed-road, recreational bike ride. Registration for the @dallasbikeride will open this July 🚲 For more information: https://t.co/0gYadRUgmb #DallasBIGWin#DallasBikeRide pic.twitter.com/RmpRnumMiZ
— Dallas Sports Commission (@dallas_sports) June 3, 2018
Celebrating #WorldBicycleDay in @CityofMcAllen w/@RGV_Cycling. 4 miles in, we decided to roll in for breakfast at @CornerBakery. Thanks for the wheels @McAllenBcycle. pic.twitter.com/9lHBwExKG4
— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) June 3, 2018
Alastair is riding his bike!!! One of the best moments at today’s Learn to Ride class!! Way to go kiddo!!! https://t.co/3EscIrDKMs
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) June 3, 2018
What a perfect morning for a gravel ride! We hit the levees this morning with a stop at @sandwich_hag for coffee and slushies. #gravelforbreakfast #gravelride #gravelbike #localhub #ridelocal @ Local Hub Bicycle Company
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) June 3, 2018
Thank you for making the 12th Annual 24 Hours in the Canyon simply amazing! See you in 2019 – Registration opens in January.
— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) June 3, 2018
Save the date for the 2018 Hot Rocks Bike Ride on August 11th! Reserve your spot now online!https://t.co/2PNAzHp5v7https://t.co/MkBQ0KJkfE#hotrocks #cycling #bike #hotrocks2018 #hotrocksbikeride #rockwallrotary pic.twitter.com/zt2MQagyUG
— HotRocksBikeRide (@HotRocksBike) June 3, 2018
Another incredible morning teaching folks how to ride their bikes!! Grateful for incredible instructors, motivated students, and clouds that kept the morning a little cooler!! Special thanks to our Learn to Ride leads,… https://t.co/Uq7zjybbbA
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) June 3, 2018
There is nothing quite as awesome as starting your day with a BikeDFW Learn to Ride Class…seriously. Way to go Alastair!! pic.twitter.com/f1d8VMLjs4
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) June 3, 2018
I get to Announce or Emcee some pretty amazing… https://t.co/gs3tcdmSyy
— markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) June 3, 2018
Team Erica, Jay, and John headed out for the last leg! https://t.co/vFVn6kNHMG
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) June 3, 2018
Almost 12 hours into the race… the extreme heat as finally subsided, giving way to cooler temperatures and awesome riding… #24InTheCanyon #CancerSuck — attending 12th Annual 24 Hours in the Canyon at Palo Duro Canyon State Park – Texas Parks and… https://t.co/JQyDtPGAwl
— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) June 3, 2018
2:40am – 64 degrees – gotta love Palo Duro Canyon State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife weather!
— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) June 3, 2018
Happy #SundayFunday! Where are you riding today? #BicycleWorld #SoFast #BWRides #LetsRide #DrivewayCrits https://t.co/nz36SkdfWe
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) June 3, 2018
Every time I come to the Leon Creek Greenway, I discover something new: The steep downhill drop-in point from O.P. Schnabel onto the greenway network. The short-but-fun pump track. The peaceful, tree-lined oasis of Buddy Calk Pond. https://t.co/nv1nsGl07f
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) June 3, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Leon Creek — Intermediate Speed (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/swc9tNXM0k
We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the Leon Cre… https://t.co/OKiX3Z2v2t
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 3, 2018
New Event McAllister(MountainÂÂ Bike) [Beginnner/InteÂÂrmediÂate] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/IXsKjGoRhS
We are going to mountain bike at McAllister park. We are doing the trails immediately … https://t.co/xgQMzlh4jm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 3, 2018
New Event Leon Creek [12 Miles] — Beginner Speed (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/66OxvCcREs
We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the L… https://t.co/H9SW3REqj0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2018
New Event Mountain Biking 101 – Quanah, TX Learn Mountain Biking Basicshttps://t.co/ERgkgZNUvq
Join us for a basic mountain biking class for beginners at Copper Breaks State Park. We will have bikes to borrow so make sure that you register for this ev… https://t.co/583w9AwQ51
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2018