Texas Bicycling News Digest December 5th 2018
Eagle Scout training to ride 4,000 miles for cancer research
Michael Freeman | blog.scoutingmagazine.org
Aaron Light has backpacked at Philmont Scout Ranch, and he’s run a marathon, but his next endeavor will dwarf the mileage he’s previously trekked. The Eagle Scout and University of Texas sophomore will cycle from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska.
“I’ve had the experience of pushing myself mentally and physically, and this will challenge both,†Light says.
Light won’t be cycling alone; this 4,000-mile journey is part of Texas 4000 for Cancer, a student …
Workshop on Tuesday for Bicycle Master Plan
www.statesman.com
The city of Georgetown will host a public workshop for its Bicycle Master Plan from 2:30 to 4:30 Tuesday at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St.
The city is working with graduate students from the University of Texas to conduct community outreach to inform bicycle planning efforts in Georgetown. Based on input from a workshop in October, the project team has designed a proposed bicycle network including varying levels of bicycle facilities and has developed an implementation plan.
The event will give residents a chance to provide feedback on the plan.
From www.Strava.com today
Day off done it right!
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Great times, fun climbs, Bellville Century!
Amber Smolik
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Join the McAllen Traffic Operations Department for a Hike and Bike Outreach event on Saturday, Dec. 8!#EnjoyMcAllen #LiveMcAllen pic.twitter.com/xf4eaMf0Au
— City of McAllen, TX (@CityofMcAllen) December 5, 2018
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) December 6, 2018
Fr512 December 1st Ride Session | Freeride512 Bike Park, Rocky Hill Ranch: https://t.co/1YttG5oAWN via @YouTube
— RIDESTOKE (@ridestoke) December 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/stefanrothe/status/1070450316938788866
We are grateful for Mood Media staff, who provided several bikes for our district representatives to give to Austin youth. These bikes will be gifted to children at school and community events. Pictured below are @moodmedia staff and District Rep. Officers from Region 1, 3 and 4. pic.twitter.com/2JcWWxCPR3
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) December 6, 2018
The 2019 Tommy Ketterhagen Memorial Road Race presented by bradhoustonlaw course is changing due to road construction but not to worry, we’ve found an equally awesome replacement, 15.8… https://t.co/KfiZirLJvW
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) December 5, 2018
This ride is less than a week away! https://t.co/GNPNIlcVXW
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) December 5, 2018
What's next for BikeHouston – https://t.co/CaO72l6ni7 pic.twitter.com/yHY6CvR9G8
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) December 5, 2018
Saturday will be a great day for doing some hills. So, join us in Boerne! https://t.co/9otEOsAKgi pic.twitter.com/b1S0XATPqc
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 5, 2018
Greetings!
Return to Regency Bridge is coming up this weekend. We know folks have concerns about the weather but we expect to still be able to roll. Here's an archived version of last night's Facebook Live presentation that went over our routing… https://t.co/hltvViBir0
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 5, 2018
Please remember to wear a helmet and a have a light on your bicycle for our Wichita Falls Jingle Bells Ride at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec 6. Also, DRESS WARM 🙂
Meet at 5:45 p.m. Thursday in the big parking lot in… https://t.co/KlSgv90isj
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) December 5, 2018
Denton resident, Kevin, demonstrating you really CAN transport that by bicycle. #CargoBikes #PedalPower #BikeDenton https://t.co/rLWStEdxeI
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) December 5, 2018
Fun ride last night with the crew on South ATX trails! https://t.co/6PljJTeRiv #TrailTuesday #southATX pic.twitter.com/lCEgCj6wED
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) December 5, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Seguin Mountain Bike Skill Park All Skill Levels. – Seguin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/s5OLlBh26S
You will need to sign a waiver to enter. The cost to get in is donation only so bring some cash,… https://t.co/bDGBH6Pm2H
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 5, 2018
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/HNPJaBokpn
Start time changed to 1 PM
Note: construction on Hwy 183 southbound may impact travel time.A moderate C-pace … https://t.co/qCqsyjMOyW
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 5, 2018
New Event Houston Bicycle Club NEW YEAR'S DAY RIDE AND POTLUCK – Houston, TX https://t.co/oI2dADqCcx
Ride at 8:30 Lunch at 11:30
Our first ride of the year will start at the West University Community Center at about 8:30 in the morning. We'll take… https://t.co/kOMg6dub1E— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 6, 2018
New Event Houston Bicycle Club URBAN CHALLENGE LITE – Houston, TX https://t.co/2iGW3xIQ3k
We're doing another slightly shorter version of our Urban Challenge Rides. A little shorter and not quite as fast as a regular Urban Challenge Ride, hence the UCR… https://t.co/uPPuiwWEaA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 6, 2018