Texas Bicycling News Digest June 20th 2018
Townsen Park and Ride Trail Benefits Kingwood Residents
By Precinct 4 Staff | kingwoodconnection.com
City of Houston residents have long enjoyed the ability to hop on a bike and catch a bus to locations across the city. One day, Kingwood residents may have a similar opportunity.
Precinct 4 is planning a new one-mile hike and bike trail that would connect Kingwood residents to the Townsen Park-n-Ride and the Spring Creek Greenway, which extends more than …
2018 Texas 4000 Team Rolls Into Estes Park
www.eptrail.com
Part of A 70-Day Journey to Alaska for 15th Annual Ride Benefiting Cancer Research
(AUSTIN, Texas) — This summer, more than 60 students from The University of Texas at Austin will ride from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, as part of the 15th Anniversary of Texas 4000 for Cancer, the longest annual charity bike ride in the world. The team will ride more than 4,000 miles over the course of 70 days beginning June 1st with the mission of fighting cancer by sharing hope, knowledge and charity at every stop along the route. …
Video: HPD Bike Relay team pedaling to Orlando
BY F. DAVENPORT | cw39.com
HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department’s Bike Relay Team hit the road Tuesday morning for their long journey to Orlando. They’re raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, pedaling through the pain of riding more than 1,000 miles to central Florida.
“Oh, it’s gonna be a breeze,” Marlon Stevens said. “My first leg is going to be 100, so I can …
Greater Houston athletic activities listings: June 22-24
Terry St. John | www.chron.com
CYCLING
Brews for BCycle Fundraiser is at 6 p.m. Friday at Bobcat Teddy’s Ice House, 2803 White Oak Dr. The evening features local brews and stationary bike races set up by Texas Gold Sprint’em. Visit HTX Bike Social on Facebook.
Bike Barn Gravel Ride leaves Chappell Hill Bakery at 7:30 a.m. Saturday for tours of the area. Three routes of 17, 28 and 39 miles are available, with one rest stop for the 28 and 30-mile routes. Visit bikebarn.com.
Houston Bicycle Club members ride at 8 a.m. Saturday from Bernardo Road to New Ulm near Cat Spring. Visit houstonbicycleclub.com.
Bicyclists Killed After Driver Fails to Control Speed
By Zoey Hanrahan | sanangelolive.com
MIDLAND, TX — New details have been released on the deadly bicycle crash involving a Midland doctor that occurred on June 7, according to CBS 7. The crash occurred on the service road of Hwy 191. …
VIOLET CROWN 4TH OF JULY RIDE
The Violet Crown Sports Association | violetcrown.org
Come celebrate a Violet Crown tradition with a 60 miles ride out to Lytton Springs! This year we will end back at Republic Park at the Federal Courthouse across from MJ for some camaraderie over BBQ catered by @IronWorks. There will be beverages provided by our proud club sponsors: @mighty-swell, @High-brew, and @TreatyOaks. There will also be FREE raffles giveaway from many of our club sponsors including @Kimo-Sabe, @MellowJohnny, and lots more! This is all FREE for club members, bike lovers, and the cycling community, so invite friends and family for the ride or just the picnic!
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
RT athlete Andy Newton likes to ride his SS bike fast. Last weekend, he won the Single Speed Division at the @capcityracing #UberDrahtesel 62mile Gravel Race in New Ulm, TX AND also finished 3rd Overall! #rothetraining #gravelhttps://t.co/SaUdnIcpyn pic.twitter.com/igVKX9JgZG
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) June 21, 2018
Have you had a chance to check out the new bike lanes? Use SWell Cycle for a short trip around downtown to see how easy it is! pic.twitter.com/uIPDIpwKqB
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) June 21, 2018
Ray is in Avery. I know he got slammed by a storm earlier today. He's sure going to have some stories to tell from this one! Only 80 more single speed miles to go!… https://t.co/OF9kU4nl55
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 21, 2018
We want to hear your thoughts. Where do you love to bike in this area? Is there a trail or park that has gorgeous views? #WeLoveAGorgeousView #BikeTrail #Bike #Denton #UNT pic.twitter.com/uRHrIqHO1u
— I Bike UNT (@IBikeUNT) June 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/rothetraining/status/1009519068674711552
Join us on Saturday for our Phantom Crossing Ride. Wheels down at 7:30! https://t.co/5BHh8w0tCL pic.twitter.com/NBkStXis8o
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) June 20, 2018
For the 6th year #t4krockies presented a check to @BrentsPlaceCO to fund a safe, clean, home away from home 4 patients & families healing from life-threatening illnesses & diseases such as cancer. They were honored to meet Donn Eley, father of Brent and founder of Brent’s Place! pic.twitter.com/8DYN4LLjPG
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 20, 2018
Pollinator meadows are in bloom along the #BayouGreenways hike and bike trails! #BayouCity #Wildflowers pic.twitter.com/Z4nGeGdwpn
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) June 20, 2018
***Attention RAT veterans***
We've updated the RAT website to include interactive comments for each of the towns along the route. Please feel free to contribute your notes and experiences to help those who come after…. https://t.co/Sb9WAAxzrg
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 20, 2018
Fruit and Nut Trees Available Along the Greenway https://t.co/ULVvqXZXyC pic.twitter.com/KWE63nGq8I
— Kingwood (@Kingwood) June 20, 2018
Yes; yes it is. https://t.co/V5BiehotsZ
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) June 20, 2018
Avery loves you guys! https://t.co/rF3gXfYQeO
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 20, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event URBAN CHALLENGE RIDE – Houston, TX https://t.co/AUMmSgZhIV
It looks like we'll be getting a respite from the rain this weekend, so we are scheduling the June edition of the Urban Challenge Ride on Sunday. Target distance is about 40 miles, di… https://t.co/O1UZwpyPuG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 21, 2018