Texas Bicycling News Digest October 15th 2018
Network of trails will connect historic and cultural sites in Cameron County
By Patricia Martinez | riograndeguardian.com
BROWNSVILLE, RGV – The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, in partnership with Cameron County, this week launched their Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Plan Tour.
The nonprofit, which is dedicated to creating trail networks for communities nationwide, kicked off its six-day biking and kayaking tour through the county by spotlighting Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Brownsville.
Organizers, county officials and …
Bicyclist injured in Aldine Bender hit-and-run
By Alyson Ward | www.chron.com
A bicyclist is in critical condition after he was hit by two vehicles late Sunday in east Harris County, officials say – including an SUV that ran over him and then fled the scene.
The cyclist was traveling east in the 1100 block of Aldine Bender Road about 11 p.m., according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, when a driver in a Toyota pickup failed to see him on the road. …
Local chefs rally around hit-and-run victim in brunch benefit event
By Mariah Medina | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – More than a month has passed since a local restaurant manager was hit by a car while bicycling home from work. On Sunday, the community stepped up to help the victim, Samantha Flores, with her mounting medical bills.
Chef Michael Sohocki of Restaurant Gwendolyn rounded up some of the city’s other premier chefs and organized a benefit brunch for Flores with …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Lite Bike
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
Southern Elite Cross Training Series
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Worlds (Short)
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Nite Bike
Thursday, October 18, 2018 @ 7:05 PM
Sugar Cycles Sat Shop Ride
Saturday, October 20, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
My RAT 1000 pics https://t.co/ijPetoMd3G
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 15, 2018
4th Annual Tour de Groves to ride into town
By L.V. Salinas | www.panews.com
GROVES — Cycling enthusiasts are getting ready for a local ride that would benefit seniors in the area, as well as for an opportunity to enjoy the Mid County outdoors.
Coasting Forward, a nonprofit organization, and Coastal Caregivers Inc. are hosting the Fourth Annual Tour de Groves. All proceeds will go toward the Groves Senior Center.
Organizer Barbara Edington, who is …
Wichita Falls to become a more bike friendly town
By: Curtis Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com
WICHITA FALLS, TX (KFDX/KJTL) – Texas is ranked 25th in the nation when it comes to being bike friendly.
Those with the current designation include 10 communities, 37 businesses, and 6 universities and members with the Bike Friendly Community Action Team are trying to get Wichita Falls recognized.
“The goal is to eventually in August of next year to apply for the bronze level designation and through the League of American Bicyclist. They have bronze silver gold and then a platinum level,” said Becky Raeke with the BCFA team. …
Biking in Oak Point Park Plano | Ep. #029
By Becca Niederkrom | anchor.fm
What makes Dallas Fort Worth Texas so welcoming, friendly and the best place to live in the USA? Listen each week as the founder behind, WeAreDallasFortWorth.com, Becca Niederkrom shares articles from the local website and stories from the people that call Dallas Fort Worth home.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
RAT 1000 Cumulative Stage Resultshttps://t.co/AqFYdTy9ov https://t.co/AqFYdTy9ov
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 15, 2018
This past weekend was full of GRIT and POWER!!! Grats to all the winners from Red Bull Last Stand. Here are some photos I took 👠pic.twitter.com/ne1ShmjRe4
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) October 16, 2018
Hey Derby friends, mother nature dropped a big wet one and Dirt Derby is cancelled for tomorrow (Oct 16th). Make up race set for Dec 4th so we can still have some fun cold weather racing.
Enjoy the cool weather and we'll see you next week!
— Dirt Derby (@DirtDerby) October 15, 2018
2nd place for RT athlete Chris Schmiedeke in yesterday's @ATXCXCup @GTCXFestival Master 50+ race in Georgetown, TX! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/Ry2NvxuW1Y
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) October 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/BikeDFW/status/1051916234911027200
No Dirt Derby this week. We’re going swimming! Turn around; don’t drown. https://t.co/xBjdQZxLvz
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 15, 2018
Unfortunately the weather has forced us to cancel this Tuesday's race. Let this only strengthen everyone's resolve, motivation, and hunger for a Tuesday night race. See you next week for CXTOPIA where we… https://t.co/qdMoIYQxpG
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 15, 2018
This link gathers up the RAT photos and posts from everyone along the way who used #rat1000 on Instagram/Twitter and/or posted to the discussion group. Lots of great content from our riders and racers.https://t.co/ZJDLda5chW https://t.co/ZJDLda5chW
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 15, 2018
Check out this massive bike build we did for Texas 4000 for Cancer . We are excited about partnering with them to fight cancer. #BicycleWorld #BWRides #RideGiant #LivBeyond #T4Khttps://t.co/zvRJEXyZTw https://t.co/zvRJEXyZTw
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) October 15, 2018
#Austin & #WilliamsonCounty team up to study changes to busy school crossings https://t.co/H0ImPp6VeL pic.twitter.com/vo3SCoGJFW
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) October 15, 2018
Rogelio ready to Grind on his 2019 Salsa Warbird custom built his way! #salsacycles #warbird #unlearnpavement #gravel https://t.co/LRmlMcmAIg pic.twitter.com/0oYz6GmV1P
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 15, 2018
Cross hangover is in full effect on this Monday! Many thanks to the awesome racers, volunteers, sponsors, family, friends & crew who came out to Georgetown to race cross with us this weekend! We should have results uploaded to USAC… https://t.co/67khhv6muz
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 15, 2018
Thanks to EVERYONE who came out to race, cheer, sponsor, volunteer & support our event this weekend! https://t.co/UFNFmcDz8b
— Georgetown CX Fest (@GTCXFestival) October 15, 2018
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
RAT 1000 Cumulative Stage Resultshttps://t.co/AqFYdTy9ov https://t.co/AqFYdTy9ov
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 15, 2018
This past weekend was full of GRIT and POWER!!! Grats to all the winners from Red Bull Last Stand. Here are some photos I took 👠pic.twitter.com/ne1ShmjRe4
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) October 16, 2018
Hey Derby friends, mother nature dropped a big wet one and Dirt Derby is cancelled for tomorrow (Oct 16th). Make up race set for Dec 4th so we can still have some fun cold weather racing.
Enjoy the cool weather and we'll see you next week!
— Dirt Derby (@DirtDerby) October 15, 2018
2nd place for RT athlete Chris Schmiedeke in yesterday's @ATXCXCup @GTCXFestival Master 50+ race in Georgetown, TX! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/Ry2NvxuW1Y
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) October 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/BikeDFW/status/1051916234911027200
No Dirt Derby this week. We’re going swimming! Turn around; don’t drown. https://t.co/xBjdQZxLvz
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 15, 2018
Unfortunately the weather has forced us to cancel this Tuesday's race. Let this only strengthen everyone's resolve, motivation, and hunger for a Tuesday night race. See you next week for CXTOPIA where we… https://t.co/qdMoIYQxpG
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 15, 2018
This link gathers up the RAT photos and posts from everyone along the way who used #rat1000 on Instagram/Twitter and/or posted to the discussion group. Lots of great content from our riders and racers.https://t.co/ZJDLda5chW https://t.co/ZJDLda5chW
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 15, 2018
Check out this massive bike build we did for Texas 4000 for Cancer . We are excited about partnering with them to fight cancer. #BicycleWorld #BWRides #RideGiant #LivBeyond #T4Khttps://t.co/zvRJEXyZTw https://t.co/zvRJEXyZTw
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) October 15, 2018
#Austin & #WilliamsonCounty team up to study changes to busy school crossings https://t.co/H0ImPp6VeL pic.twitter.com/vo3SCoGJFW
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) October 15, 2018
Rogelio ready to Grind on his 2019 Salsa Warbird custom built his way! #salsacycles #warbird #unlearnpavement #gravel https://t.co/LRmlMcmAIg pic.twitter.com/0oYz6GmV1P
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) October 15, 2018
Cross hangover is in full effect on this Monday! Many thanks to the awesome racers, volunteers, sponsors, family, friends & crew who came out to Georgetown to race cross with us this weekend! We should have results uploaded to USAC… https://t.co/67khhv6muz
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 15, 2018
Thanks to EVERYONE who came out to race, cheer, sponsor, volunteer & support our event this weekend! https://t.co/UFNFmcDz8b
— Georgetown CX Fest (@GTCXFestival) October 15, 2018