Texas Bicycling News Digest August 9th 2018
Pedal all the way to Alaska? These students did – for a good cause
Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com
Sixty-nine University of Texas students who pedaled out of Austin earlier this summer are expected to roll into Anchorage tomorrow, wrapping up their 70-day quest to raise awareness about cancer.
A documentary about their venture, “Texas 4000,†will air at 8 p.m. tonight on the Longhorn Network, Channel 677 on AT&T Universe and Channel 383 on Time Warner. The network will also livestream the documentary at http://www.espn.com/longhornnetwork/. …
Tour de Tac: Bike Riders to Help Encourage Innovation and Church Planting
By: Rev. Morris Matthis | www.txcumc.org
For more than ten years, I have been riding my bike across the Texas Conference for ministry causes. When Bishop Scott Jones, also a bike rider, and I began to talk about how to cast the vision for the creation of new faith communities, it was only natural that he and I would do this from our bikes! And to be honest, aren’t we all better when we are spending time exercising? Physically. Emotionally. And yes, even spiritually. The bike ride is …
Video: More bike plans coming to El Paso
by Gloria DeLeon | kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — More bike lanes are coming to El Paso, in an effort to make the city more bike-friendly.
People who use the lanes on a daily basis said they’re happy to finally see El Paso recognize the need.
“I try to stay on the bike as much as I can,†said avid bicyclist, Cesar Flores.
Cycling has become a hobby and …
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Thanks to Joel Holback and the @ShawneeTrailCC for hosting @emmittsmith22 on tonight’s ride. We look forward to seeing everyone on 9/22 for the #ESGF2018 ride. Register today at https://t.co/iRs8FMaduH 🚴ðŸ¾â€â™‚ï¸ pic.twitter.com/FecHAJtzLi
— Smith Charities (@SmithCharities) August 10, 2018
My teammate just chillin pic.twitter.com/GXwVoN1tjw
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) August 9, 2018
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) August 9, 2018
2014 @MSUTexas Cycling Team alum @eltonybaca is in the breakaway at the @TourofUtah . Count us amongst the unsurprised. Here's hoping coach was wrong about the break's chances! pic.twitter.com/XfhHHyvz3X
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 9, 2018
Pedal all the way to Alaska? These students did – for a good cause https://t.co/bvK4wS1qaf pic.twitter.com/uyOnjyx4Kq
— Austin 360 (@austin360) August 9, 2018
So Ofo has left Austin, and 14 of its yellow bikes remain behind in the Statesman’s storage area. Confiscated on our campus. Have you spotted where other Ofos were left in Austin, including for scrap (a Dallas junk yard has a huge pile)? Share with me pic.twitter.com/H954ip9cTB
— Ben Wear (@bwear) August 8, 2018
On Sunday, meet us for our ride from East Central High School: https://t.co/aCoumMHGKt pic.twitter.com/xefUeSMpLs
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) August 9, 2018
Every turn of the wheel is a revolution! 2018 marks the 5th anniversary of Black Girls Do Bike and ladies all over the world are setting goals and conquering miles. Ride solo or hook up with San Antonio's BGDB… https://t.co/h4FeQcG8i6
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) August 9, 2018
Exciting News for Gritty Teeth Racing and Austin Cyclocross Cup Series. #CrossIsCominghttps://t.co/zf7jHWYPvJ https://t.co/zf7jHWYPvJ
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) August 9, 2018
Fun in the sun tonight rollin’ in the City of North Richland Hills! Next chance to roll with us Round the Town with Oscar is September 4th! #LetsRide #BikeNRH #PoliceEscort #OscarTrevino… https://t.co/QIH20ZZDPj
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) August 9, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Backcountry Bike Ride – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/WsNbfc9Rdf
Join Government Canyon State Natural Area Volunteers on a Backcountry bike ride. 7:30-9:30 AM. Open to ages 18 and older. All participants must be able to ride over broken, ro… https://t.co/ktQnmRU4zq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2018
New Event Tour de Tolerance – Sunland Park, NM For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/FCMxrcQKKM
NOTE: For El Paso Bicycle Club discount, use Promotion Code TEAM EPBC
The 13th annual “Riding to Remember†bicycling event… https://t.co/LDhhXxoVEG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2018
New Event Big Pig Cancer Foundation – Ray Porter Memorial Race – Tyler, TX Big Pig Cancer Foundation – Ray Porter Memorial Race at Tyler, TXhttps://t.co/WjYSwqeYkmhttps://t.co/1XcJyq6a3Z
Race Promoter: Big Pig Cancer Foundation 501c3
Location: Tyle… https://t.co/gWJ7qYeCUJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2018