Texas Bicycling News Digest December 3rd 2018
Road Runner Rocks: Surviving my first gravel event in 3 not-so-easy steps
Jami Clayman | www.jamiclayman.com
Signing up for long distance events motivates me to stay on top of my miles during the week. I’m lucky enough to live in North Texas where I can take advantage of gravel events close to home. Dave and I signed up for the 50 mile Road Runner Rocks Route. The Spinistry put on the event. Kevin, the race promoter, could be counted on for lots of hills, and a challenging well-mapped course.
I’m new to gravel. What I’ve learned is not earth shattering. However, if you want to learn from a newb’s point of view then please read on. …
Yellow Bike Project need your old bikes to help families in need this holiday season from BikingATX
Help Bikes for Mission Arlington
By Kristin Dickerson | www.nbcdfw.com
Bikes for Mission Arlington is gearing up for its Christmas bike giveaway Dec. 8 at 9 a.m.
The event started more than a decade ago with just two dads and six bikes. In 2017, almost 2,000 bikes were collected and given to children in need through Mission Arlington. …
Statement of Qualifications – Engineering Services – Memorial to San Felipe Hike & Bike Connection
Bytexasbids.net
Owner Solic Number: F-000871-0001-3-01-01 Status: design Report: 9055025
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris
Location: Along Center Point easement from Memorial Dr. to San Felipe, Houston TX 77072
Est. Low Value: $805,000 Est. High Value: $805,000
Scope: The program features include a new ten (10) foot wide concrete shared-use path from Memorial Dr. to San Felipe, a new pedestrian bridge across Buffalo Bayou with structural abutments, overhead canopy at railroad crossing, pedestrian railing, site amenities and landscaping.
Notes: Pre-submittal Meeting: Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, 2nd Floor Conf. Room 242. This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional requirements may apply. …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Society Tuesday Night Ride
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
MPPPL
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 @ 5:30 AM
Wednesday Light Ride
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Society Thursday Night Ride
Thursday, December 6, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Sugar Cycles Saturday Shop Ride
Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Society Saturday 45 miler
Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Society Saturday 35 Miler
Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Blendin
Sunday, December 9, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cookie CX
Sunday, December 9, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
SWCC Sunday
Sunday, December 9, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Barn West University Sunday Ride
Sunday, December 9, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
From www.strava.com today
Perfect day for a ride! Enjoying my day!!!
Leo Vela (VCC)
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
bicycle lane is clear, car lane not so much #ChooseCycling 🚲 pic.twitter.com/x8c64nBZcK
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) December 3, 2018
Support Earn-A-Bike: https://t.co/bXnSTG4css pic.twitter.com/WRgWUL14NI
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 4, 2018
We had a great time tabling at @Cigna @SundayStreetHTX! 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ðŸš¶â€â™€ï¸
Thank you for your feedback on a regional bikeway "spine" through Harris County Precinct 1. View the map online: https://t.co/OKDQzwUIoj#SSHTX pic.twitter.com/aKMKYwVKKR— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) December 3, 2018
Race report and pictures from this weekends #uci_cx #resolutioncrosscup … https://t.co/UI6LBzNd7G @ W Cecil Winters Park https://t.co/F6unFH8HRM
— Lee McDaniel (@LeeMPhoto) December 3, 2018
Carbine On My Handlebar https://t.co/QV060Peq4o pic.twitter.com/wqOce9f6pk
— Bill Chance (@chanceb22) December 3, 2018
Cool weather riding and a longhorn. Texas in December. @ Cibolo, Texas https://t.co/qpS40cSxKt
— George Amen (@jore346) December 3, 2018
The @AlphaBicycle – @groovesubaru duo of @KatieClouse1 and @GageHecht felt the groove on Day 2 of the Resolution 'Cross Cup on Sunday. Race report, results and photos from Texas. https://t.co/AopGVACyva
— Cyclocross Magazine (@cyclocross) December 3, 2018
Fort Worth thieves. It looks like at least one of them might be a bike guy. That means somebody on hear probably knows him. https://t.co/bR3epnnYFm
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 3, 2018
Four brand-new B-stations were added to the BCycle network last week, bringing us up to a total of 86! From left to right, the new locations are TMC Garage 8, Southmore Apartments, @UHouston Student Garage, and @BlafferMuseum (📸: @DoogieRoux) #KeepHoustonRolling pic.twitter.com/V2K31YGFrL
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) December 3, 2018
Nothing can stop RT athlete Cherie Spooner! A month ago Cherie was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma after continuous symptoms of fatigue. …Yesterday, she lined up for The Hügelland Holiday Marathon & finished 3rd in the Wm Master Cat 1! https://t.co/JmYt3xELgj #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/Mt1PdXeEdU
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) December 3, 2018
Dec.17 JUNGLE BELL RIDE,usually about 300 riders will show up depending on the weather freezing or hot, it's TEXAS so you never know , This is a great ride for all ages, bring your children,check Britton bicycle shop Web site,I think it's https://t.co/w46CcfT5Wx pic.twitter.com/8TwwoM4AWo
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) December 3, 2018
The course in Garland, Texas sees some fast racing thanks to dry conditions. Read the full article at Resolution CX: Hecht, Clouse take Texas wins on https://t.co/00mfeWjOP6. https://t.co/dGqaDEKUYn via @cyclingboomer #velo #bike pic.twitter.com/PtBTiwgxsb
— Boomer Cycling (@CyclingBoomer) December 3, 2018
@PaulSherwen's family have now told me that the result of the post mortem was heart failure. Again, your tributes are very special, and thank you all. The outpouring of grief has simply never been so great for a cycling commentator. Love you all.
— Phil Liggett (@PhilLiggett) December 3, 2018
Good morning derby friends, track is dry and the weather is cool. See y'all at the track tomorrow!
— Dirt Derby (@DirtDerby) December 3, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR Trail Crew / Berms and drainage rollers – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/GFALS3S8hF
Ride canceled due to rain/mud? Need Paydirt? Just want to give back to the trail? The ARR Trail Crew is… https://t.co/pcyaghTRUu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 3, 2018