Texas Bicycling News Digest June 17th 2018
85-year-old adds to cycling titles
By David Lee | www.augustachronicle.com
Frederic Schmid wrapped up his life to this point with a fitting set of words.
“It’s been a ride,†he said.
At 85, the Texan is not slowing down, both in life and on a bike. He travels with his wife, Suzanne, to cycling competitions around the country between mountain biking and road races, and he has two world championships to add to his haul of 29 total titles in various events.
He added his most recent championship jersey Sunday by winning the Men 85+ category in the criterium portion of …
2018 Nominees and Inductees
Texas BMX Hall of Fame | txbmxhof.org
Billy hillbilly Callaway
1990s
Dallas (Northeast)
City
Rowlett
State / Province
Texas
Scott Ricketts
1980s
San Antonio (Southeast)
State / Province
Texas
Guy Hipsher
1980s
San Antonio (Southeast)
State / Province
Texas …
Hereford Regional Medical Center holding bicycle safety event
By Jacob Helker | www.newschannel10.com
HEREFORD, TX (KFDA) – The Hereford medical community is coming together to keep bicyclists safe on the roads this summer. …
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Lawson Craddock Youth Cycling League, Session 2 – Day 1 is postponed for a Tuesday start. Monday’s forecast is not favorable for a start tomorrow.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 18, 2018
In this clip, we have riders, no, people that are of all ages and abilities. People who love to ride their bikes for various reasons. We do this to make our cycling community visible, that is, we exist and we do ride and we demand that people in cars share the road.
— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) June 18, 2018
I can’t help but laugh when people say people don’t ride their bikes in the #RGV or the @CityofMcAllen. We do, but not all of us will ride on bike lanes where cars are traveling 50+ mph. Let’s create a bike network using residential streets and existing hike & bike trail system. pic.twitter.com/JI78xWVpI0
— BiciDude (@robdeleonjr) June 17, 2018
Happy Father’s Day from Bicycles Inc HURST!… https://t.co/bpi39Kl75a
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) June 17, 2018
after 5 month off the cycling,it was VERY hard at first,like torture,though do I really want to do this,but after 22 days riding NOW 7 lbs.lighter it's not so bad and some time NOW mucho fun
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) June 17, 2018
Happy Father's Day from all of us at BIKE MASTERS! Thanks to all the dads that taught us to ride a bike and keep us steady. pic.twitter.com/QdaqM8pbmh
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) June 17, 2018
Ray is approaching the halfway point! When the route crosses 287 east of Harold (7-11 on the map) he will be halfway. Cheer him on!https://t.co/OF9kU4nl55 https://t.co/OF9kU4nl55
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 17, 2018
Great 1st @friendsandalliesbrewing Father’s Day Ride! Thanks to @velofixatx for providing suppprt! #cycling #fathersday #bikesandbeers @ Friends and Allies Brewing Company
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) June 17, 2018
Yes we ride too..
Happy Father's… https://t.co/vo6DZpdN9a— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) June 17, 2018
This morning’s overcast created a great time for our Latte Ride. #sawheelmen pic.twitter.com/R9LScv9hlq
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) June 17, 2018
No rain yet. Early bird riders. https://t.co/ZUs0g9951p
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) June 17, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR Monthly Club Ride and Swim! Shaffer Bend Recreation Area – Marble Falls, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/3kzlBHgFIo
The Shaffer Bend trail is a perfect complement to the trails we already enjoy i… https://t.co/yP71Rn3OUI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2018
New Event Leon Creek [12+ Miles] — Intermediate Speed – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/swc9tNGaBK
We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the Leon Creek G… https://t.co/oxYVn6nnyP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2018
New Event Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/kpIOmyxWnF
• Distance: 25-30 miles
• Roll Out: 7:30 am
• Pace: 15-17 mph
• Details: This ride will take you throu… https://t.co/YJg6s71JJm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2018
New Event Red Bull Last Stand – San Antonio, TX Red Bull Last Stand at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/0gfJ3Xzx7qhttps://t.co/W4macaQYpF
Race Classes
Fixed Women (Open to all categories)
Fixed Men (Open to all categories)
Geared Women (USA Cycling Cate… https://t.co/t1mIgWZKRO— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2018