Texas Bicycling News Digest July 13th 2018
“Commute Solutions: Tackling Traffic”
H-GAC’s Commute Solutions Program
Encouraging commuters to consider alternatives to driving alone, which reduces the number of cars on the road and improves air quality, is the focus of H-GAC’s Commute Solutions program.
Join Veronica Baxter-Lamb, Isaac Perez, and Joshua Shideler at this month’s Brown Bag Lunch Series to learn what the Commute Solutions team is working on this year, and hear what they have planned for residents, local employers, and transportation agencies going forward.
When: Monday, July 16, 2018 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: H-GAC Offices
3555 Timmons Ln. 2nd Floor, Rm B
Houston, TX 77027
Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and join us! RSVPs are not necessary.
Walnut + Antigua Cruz Tequila Primes.
Raul E. | www.strava.com
Evening Ride
Ed Bustillos | www.strava.com
This weekend’s rides: El Diablo! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday we will be joining the Bicycle Sport Shop El Diablo Ride! Some people will be riding to the start, others will be driving. Everyone is encouraged to coordinate on our GroupMe channel prior to the ride. Otherwise we will see you at the start! WEAR WHITE 🙂 Details here: …
GET A FREE KID’S BIKE HELMET JULY 19TH AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
by Brett T | www.houstononthecheap.com
The Children’s Museum of Houston remains one of the best ways to entertain and educate kids on the cheap. To start, the Children’s Museum hosts a free Free Family Night each Thursday beginning at 5:00 p.m., offering the whole family a chance to experience some of Houston’s best family-friendly entertainment without breaking the budget. It gets even better, though: the Children’s Museum of Houston is giving away free bicycle helmets to area children this month. …
He crashed on Stage 1 of Tour de France, but Austin’s Lawson Craddock is still pedaling
Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com
Austin cyclist Lawson Craddock, who crashed midway through the first stage of the Tour de France, finished the seventh stage of the race Friday, despite a broken scapula and nine stitches in his eyebrow.
That’s good news for cyclists back in Texas, because for every stage he completes, Craddock has vowed to make a donation to help repair the Alkek Velodrome in Houston, where he learned to race. The facility suffered damage during Hurricane Harvey last year. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
2nd place for Chris Tolley in yesterday's @DrivewaySeries P123 Race! #elbowzracing #iamspecialized #critlife pic.twitter.com/less8oJlYf
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) July 14, 2018
CPS rides are going North Saturday July 14. It's going to be a fun day!
https//stcycling.com/cps-b-c/ https://t.co/wXxFT3buCy
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) July 14, 2018
How cool is this…Alkek Velodrome racer making the Lehigh Valley news as she dominates Masters Track Nationals in TTown. Congratulations Jennifer Wagner of Shama Cycles…. https://t.co/r4vNBS96Gw
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 13, 2018
This Saturday, July 14! Roll with the Council starting at B.F. Phillips Park, 1 p.m. This ride will highlight two of Frisco's newest neighborhood parks, Plum Creek and Wranglers Range. #LetsRollFrisco https://t.co/ukwQyIXm66 pic.twitter.com/698kBEGIpI
— Frisco Parks & Recreation (@PlayFrisco) July 13, 2018
Look, no hands ðŸ‘ðŸ½! Let loose – it's Friday and #DallasBikeRide Early Bird Registration opens up next week! pic.twitter.com/kKtEmP6neH
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) July 13, 2018
Shout out to Austin Cyclists! When you have time, please help fill out this survey about cycling injury prevention in Austin. This will help Dell Medical Center focus their efforts regarding bicycle safety! @bikeaustin https://t.co/6MZftjNjoW
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) July 13, 2018
#Newbikeday for Jeremy! Jeremy and Holly dropped by our location at The Historic Pearl and rode home in style with a new Trek Bicycle Dual Sport 3 on the roof thanks to the SeaSucker rack. The Sea Sucker will… https://t.co/vIUuW8Wmpc
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) July 13, 2018
Road bikes, ebikes, kids bikes, dog bikes – what a great turnout for the Bike World Pearl: Thursday Night Social Skoach! Join us next week!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) July 13, 2018
A cyclist is suing a group ride. What do you think about this? https://t.co/PAKKz7il78 pic.twitter.com/NOHgjD2Ugf
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) July 13, 2018
Must read! We have got to do better. https://t.co/g4rd2TCpbl
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 13, 2018
My friends at @mellowjohnnys have made this shirts up, and will donate all the proceeds to the @AlkekVelodrome. Just adding to the list of why they are my favorite bike shop! https://t.co/zugFTtdzvp pic.twitter.com/3ZxCm1yLEO
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) July 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/zesty_texas/status/1017729249984352257
Have you picked your fall race yet? Challenge yourself at the 2018 @texastimetrials solo or with a team! Multiple distance options available, awesome post race awards party-all in beautiful Glenrose, TX! For more… https://t.co/qrQ7hNJGrT
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) July 13, 2018