Texas Bicycling News Digest October 14th 2018
Cyclists Circle the Alamo in Third Annual Red Bull Last Stand Race
BRENDAN GIBBONS | therivardreport.com
On Saturday, crowds cheered on the more than 200 riders who circled the Alamo as the Red Bull Last Stand bike race returned to San Antonio for its third year.
Riders with Texas ties won two out of the four events, which drew competitors from all over the country. The race is a criterium, or “crit†race, in which road bike riders circle multiple laps on a closed circuit, sometimes reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. …
Family wants answers after teen’s death
Felicia Frazar | seguingazette.com
A local family is seeking answers after their 19-year-old son was the victim of an apparent hit and run while riding his bicycle home early Friday morning.
Thomas “Tommy†Hagan, of Seguin, was fatally hit by a vehicle about 1 a.m. as he was traveling east on U.S. Alternate Highway 90 near Beicker Road, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Deon Cockrell said. …
Millican madness M 19-29 Cat2
Hunter Shelton | www.strava.com
Millican Madness C2 – 6th despite monumental crash
Stuart Gardner | www.strava.com
5000 Miles for the year!!!! Sun and Ski the Scenic Route Edition “The Fuji Fifty”!
Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com
Birthday miles, Happy 45th to me
Ron Gunnels | www.strava.com
Morning Ride
Barry Novy | www.strava.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etpTEgbqw30
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
CDCB Executive Director Nick Mitchell-Bennett and CDCB Board Member Edgar Gaucin took to cycling today as part of an event benefiting local Rotary organizations. Way to go, Nick and Edgar! #RideforRotary pic.twitter.com/fNtg8xV0Ko
— cdcb come dream. come build. (@CDCBcdcb) October 14, 2018
#Cycling #Texas #Weather is always #fun #Orbea #Mountain #bikes sunny/cloudy/raindrops #Halloween pic.twitter.com/hLMtY3BTJR
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) October 15, 2018
The last New Rider Class of 2018…great fun and fast new racers.
This year we've had 120 new racers go through our development classes and 75 juniors through the youth league. Next year we plan to double… https://t.co/Ej2VYuQRNK
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) October 14, 2018
These bikes were stolen close to Martin Weiss park in Oak Cliff. One is a Giant Anthem (red, white, and black) with clipless pedals, and the other is a Trek Mamba (grey, black, and white) with clipless… https://t.co/7emfdEU96s
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) October 14, 2018
Many of us get frustrated when people park in the Lamar cycletrack in @DowntownHouston so let’s give props to this contractor who kept it open while they worked in the area @HoustonPWE pic.twitter.com/1TNUQOWU0w
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) October 14, 2018
The ATX ladies and guys performed exceptionally well last night at the #redbulllaststand #redbulllaststand2018 with several taking their place on the podium! Aaaand one woke up to her… https://t.co/HYN7NNMXwE
— Lee McDaniel (@LeeMPhoto) October 14, 2018
Molly Moots waiting for a bath following another wet Mornin’ Moots! #mootscycles #morningmoots https://t.co/wjoY1BYaDu pic.twitter.com/0FdIoNtOM5
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 14, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Smile Every Mile – White Oak Bayou – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/orjipzb7r2
The Smile Every Mile Bike ride is 26 miles of the White Oak Bayou. This beautiful ride is perfect for getting … https://t.co/iRhrhRBHb8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 15, 2018