Texas Bicycling News Digest August 3rd 2018
BMC recalls some Timemachine 01 bikes and frames
www.bicycleretailer.com
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — BMC is recalling its Timemachine 01 bikes and frames because in some situations the front tire can hit the downtube, posing a fall hazard.
The CPSC said BMC has received four reports of falls in the U.S., including one that resulted in a broken finger. …
Highland Village Update — August 2018
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
… Our police department has also played a big role in raising funds for the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Fallen Officer Fund. Since 2008 the department has held a bike race and 5k run fundraiser for the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and, with the help of the community, has contributed over $160,000 to the fund. The event, held the third Saturday in October, will continue again this year with some enhancements. The TXFallenPD Tribute Event will be held at The Shops at Highland Village on Saturday, October 20 and will include a 5K run, bike race, and a police obstacle course race. There is entertainment and live music, vendors, demonstrations, raffle prizes, a kids zone, food and drinks throughout the day. You can be part of this fundraising effort again this year by …
This weekend’s rides: Scenic Dam Loop & Red Horn
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Hey SRC,
A cooler Saturday should make for a great ride! Let’s go on our expanded dam loop which takes us up Mt. Bonnell and over to Westlake and Cuernavaca finishing with a tailwind push home. The route is 60 miles and can be found here …
How has road cycling changed over the years in Austin? from BikingATX
Bid on Custom Bicycle/Walking Lights with Bilingual Message Card in Austin
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 08/23/18 3:00 PM
Owner Solic Number: 601440000018017 Status: bidding Report: 8817626
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Scope: Bicycle and walking lights. Rechargeable white light and red lights (headlight and taillight). Light should be easy to install without tools or hardware.
Plans: From owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: Texas Dept. of Transportation
Address: 150 E. Riverside Dr
City: Austin State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 78704
TEL: 512-416-4709
Contact: Mary Awad
Bid Pkg Source: Texas Dept. of Transportation
Address: 150 E. Riverside Dr
City: Austin State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 78704 …
Some pavement with a little dirt and blood
Mick McCrary | www.strava.com
Video: Proposed bike trail causing controversy for Bellaire residents
By Click2Houston.com Staff | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – Controversy is brewing around a proposed bike trail through the city of Bellaire.
Some residents said they are worried about what it could mean for existing trees and other landscaping in neighborhoods.
“It seems to be proposed to be at least 6 feet here, could be 8 feet,” said attorney Wesley Wright.
Wright said he would rather it be no feet about the proposed pathway where bike lanes for the city of …
Bike-share tide in Dallas seems to be going out as quickly as it came in
Melissa Repko | www.dallasnews.com
Where have all the bikes gone?
Just months ago, dockless rental bikes seemed to be parked on every major street corner in downtown Dallas and Uptown. Pedestrians complained about two-wheelers blocking rights-of-way. City officials grappled with how to address calls from fed-up residents. Some bikes …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Check out this gorgeous photo from @cutercommuter taken by Colorado River! pic.twitter.com/AqyjEBOtPE
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) August 3, 2018
That time your teammate drops his chain right at the start of the @DrivewaySeries so you stay with him and give him a little ðŸ–ï¸ push. 📸 @bixbrooksler #friendship pic.twitter.com/hkww8lyUgc
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) August 3, 2018
3rd place for @tcrides4 in yesterday's @DrivewaySeries P123 race behind Dave Wenger & Devin Carroll. #elbowzracing #drivewaylife #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/U6oj7tyszB
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) August 3, 2018
Hikers enjoy nature at Lost Dog Trailhead in West El Paso, urge area's preservation https://t.co/vyBcT9vs0D pic.twitter.com/EmcHn4Q7fv
— El Paso Times (@elpasotimes) August 3, 2018
Bike World Pearl: Thursday Night Social Skoach getting ready for takeoff from our location at The Historic Pearl and another shot of the group at San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department Sunken Garden Theater on N. St. Mary's St. Join the fun next week!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) August 3, 2018
Missing a bike? Officers recovered these two from a known bike thief. If you think one is yours call 512-471-7904. We encourage you to register your bike. These two were not registered. Register here âž¡ï¸ https://t.co/nKdUGxSWhq pic.twitter.com/7IN5KlYfry
— UT Austin Police (@UTAustinPolice) August 3, 2018
#IKnowAPlace where we can roll with our besties! For more information visit, https://t.co/JVdre7bYHT. #BikeMcAllen@visitmcallen @mcallencofc @CityofMcAllen @BCycle @MetroMcAllen @bikemcallen pic.twitter.com/AipsI7NwoT
— McAllen BCycle (@McAllenBcycle) August 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/sawheelmen/status/1025383046483271680
PACC's Randy Lee Gibson won the 7/25 4/5 McKinney Crit. Congratulations Randy!
Plano Cycling & Fitness VeloGrip Whole Foods Market Legacy Chiropractic & Sports Medicine Wootters Wood Care Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co. Endura https://t.co/WxEKGDUFnW
— Team PACC (@teampacc) August 3, 2018
7/25 Men's 3-4 Crit Podium Bobby Etheridge takes the WIN!!
Plano Cycling & Fitness, VeloGrip, Wootters Wood Care, Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co., Legacy Chiropractic & Sports Medicine, Endura, Whole Foods Market https://t.co/NvTHTrki5f
— Team PACC (@teampacc) August 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/AndarooWillis/status/1025379523452391425
That’s a wrap! Week 21 Results are posted on our website! capital_eye_austin mquintana1 @gottesmanres Podium Pics will be up tomorrow on our Facebook page! Thanks for coming out y’all!… https://t.co/dX9Itlb3Xz
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 3, 2018
Stolen bike https://t.co/ho0DrL5AYZ
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 4, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Texas State Road Championship Weekend ~ The Fort Hood Challenge – Copperas Cove, TX Texas State Road Championship Weekend ~ The Fort Hood Challenge at Copperas Cove, TXhttps://t.co/L1AtAantyehttps://t.co/A3KHnjEoNo
THE VENUE and this RACE… https://t.co/c8DTBdwzpi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 3, 2018