Texas Bicycling News Digest July 16th 2018
Tour de Paris rolls to 34th year
Trent Reed | theparisnews.com
Derald Bulls, director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs at Paris Junior College, has been involved in the Tour de Paris since before it gained its title. He said the community support has always been strong throughout its 33 years.
“Knowing there are some 700 volunteers who all play a key role in the success of the event is monumental,†Bulls said. “While the event began as a two-phase activity, a 5K run and a bicycle rally, the history of the event and the buy-in has made this one of the most successful rides in the state, as I understand.†…
Video: Police searching for hit-&-run driver who killed cyclist Sunday morning
www.fox4news.com
Grand Prairie police on Monday released enhanced surveillance video to find the driver who hit and killed a cyclist on Sunday morning.
Calvin Middleton, 42, had on the proper gear and lights, but a driver plowed right into him from behind on Belt Line Road near Interstate 20 about 6 a.m. Sunday.
Cops said the driver of a dark-colored, 4 door sedan, possibly a Chevy Malibu or Impala, is responsible for …
London has Box Hill; we have Meth Hill.
Bill Minter | www.strava.com
MAC TT 1st OA W/ roll there and back
Frank Musil | www.strava.com
welcome home sam!!
Monica Merced | www.strava.com
Jimmy’s Hill
Lupe Ontiveros | www.strava.com
Mosquito city McAllister
Brian Cho | www.strava.com
Morning Ride
Al Orot | www.strava.com
Upcomin Rides – Chasing Watts
chasingwatts.com
Tuesday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Tues Night Smackdown
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Handlebar Cyclery TNW
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Lite Bike
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
Haardvarks
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Sugar Land Wednesday Night Worlds (WNW)
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
McIntyre’s Sprint Zone Wednesday
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 @ 6:20 PM
West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Memorial Park Crit Series
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
Nite Bike
Thursday, July 19, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
Thursday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Thursday, July 19, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Catalina Ride
Thursday, July 19, 2018 @ 5:30 AM
Road Group Ride: Pearland Cycling Club
Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Blue Agave Cycling Ride @ Society Cycle Works
Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Cool Cat 45 Miler
Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 7:00 AM
MTB Race: HTX Short Track Series 2018
Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 5:30 PM
Katy Flatlands Centtury 2018 102
Sunday, July 22, 2018 @ 6:45 AM
MTB in Bandera
BanderaBike | www.bikemojo.com
For those in the San Antonio area who have not heard a new MTB park just opened in Bandera Texas.
We have cross country, Slopestyle, and Pump Track.
Skills course and downhill are coming soon. The slopestyle has 150 feet of vertical drop and is serviced by a shuttle for those who do not want to walk up the hill.
The downhill paths are being planned and will have 300 feet of vertical drop.
Please check the website banderabike.com for more information.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
CLASICO TUESDAY Ride Info July 17 – Ft. Bliss
VERY IMPORTANT: MUST HAVE A FT. BLISS PASS IN ORDER TO ENTER THE BASE. Please check your pass and make sure is up-to-date.
Meet Album Park
Time 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm… https://t.co/dyjL0Fs8RF— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 17, 2018
100 Mile Results AND Non competitive finish times combined.https://t.co/xX2VaiRGHN https://t.co/xX2VaiRGHN
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 17, 2018
63 mile resultshttps://t.co/0yK8YgK7Ve https://t.co/0yK8YgK7Ve
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 17, 2018
Our friend Kirk was out putting in the miles this weekend and rode in the Peach Pedal with the @WheelBrothers! Go Kirk Go!!!
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📸: @KirkTeske pic.twitter.com/8n4HCr0DuC— EmmittSmithGranFondo (@EmmittSmithGF) July 16, 2018
“It’s the teammates,†[Kyler Heintz] said. “You can certainly rely on the teammates that we have to push you through those tough times, and refocus why we’re doing this.†https://t.co/FLO0BDDgli pic.twitter.com/I6Y2y9N5KV
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 16, 2018
Rolling into Monday just like @deevers ya’ll! Week 19 is going doing Thursday with everyone’s fav @ESTavernAustin Speed Loop so get ready! PREREG goes up tomorrow so hop on bikereg now!… https://t.co/ldscn0OV8U
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) July 16, 2018
Photos of a few of the Alkek racers at #tracknats2018 last week. https://t.co/iBOgBNtOHz
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 16, 2018
Thank you for your support @SarahClifthorne and for hosting riders on their journey! #T4K2018 https://t.co/Dw91FEVXpq
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/BikeDFW/status/1018861050702200835
“Once you start biking for transit, you really start to enjoy it. The fresh air is great, and it helps wake you up in morning.â€
🚲- Michael George, July’s #HoustonBCycle Spokesperson pic.twitter.com/DUJX0f5pJW— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) July 16, 2018
Our treasurer / roadie @trippcamp got to connect with fellow Aggie and alumni @ChadHaga yesterday at the Tour in Roubaix! Chad had an epic ride and we’re constantly inspired by him! @TAMU pic.twitter.com/NTIhsI4ixk
— Texas A&M Cycling (@tamucycling) July 16, 2018
Don’t forget the Tuesday night rides with Trinity Park Conservancy!! This weeks ride will be led by our friend Kourtney who rides with the TITS (Time In The Saddle)Tuesday group. This is a short… https://t.co/Avg3QHlUI4
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) July 16, 2018