Texas Bicycling News Digest December 6th 2018
Surveillance Video Shows Smash and Grab at Fort Worth Bicycle Shop
By Alice Barr | www.nbcdfw.com
Thieves smashed through the glass of a Fort Worth bike shop around 3 a.m. Monday, rolling off with two expensive models. It’s the third time this has happened, but store manager Bethanne Boch is keeping her sense of humor.
“Thanks for shopping, but next time it would be nice if you would pay the bill,” Boch said. …
The man behind the bumper sticker ‘Go See Ken’ discusses bicycling around The Woodlands
By Marialuisa Rincon | www.houstonchronicle.com
Ken Thurlow, manager of Bike Lane, poses for a portrait, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Shenandoah. Thurlow is the man behind the “Go See Ken” bumper stickers residents have see around the area since 2015, which started when customers to the shop mentioned they were directed by other cyclist to see Thurlow for help with their equipment.
It doesn’t take long for those driving around The Woodlands and other areas of the Houston region to see cars with the “Go See Ken†bumper sticker adorning vehicles.
After almost 24 years of serving the greater Houston cycling community, Ken Thurlow …
4,000 Miles Biked This Year! + 3,000 Total on Sophie the Fairdale
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.wordpress.com
Well, I did it! I met my revised goal of 4,000 miles, and I did it 28 days early. I went into statistics a good bit in my recent post, My November Strava Stats; One Month to Go on My 2018 Goals. But this number is icing on the cake. (Which I stopped eating this year along with all kinds of processed grains, and it hasn’t mattered one lick for my weight. That’s for another post.) Anyway, as a fellow rider who is much stronger (and younger) than A Dude commented that he “loves milestone days.†They are pretty special. If the …
(VIDEO) Bikes 4 Angels says goodbye
By Ashley Rose | www.cleburnetimesreview.com
Over 800 bicycles were donated to elementary schools in Joshua and Burleson and several nonprofit organizations in Johnson County on Wednesday from Bikes for Angels. The bicycles were transported by several community members and volunteers using 18 trailers.
After 12 years of donating bicycles to children in need for the holiday season, Bikes 4 Angels celebrated its last year on Wednesday surrounded by family, friends, community members and volunteers.
Waking up on Christmas morning to a new bicycle can be a fond memory for any child. However, some children have never owned, let alone ridden one before. B4A Founders Rick and Dee Curlee said they wanted to change that. …
25th Annual Tour De Lites Family Bike and Hay Ride
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25th Annual Tour De Lites Family Bike and Hay Ride (Preregistraiton for Hayride required.) Event Details:
Keep Pearland Beautiful will be hosting its 25th Annual Tour de Lites Family Bicycle Ride on Saturday, December 8. The one and a half hour evening recreational ride begins at 7 pm at Shadycrest Elementary and goes through the Green Tee Subdivision to view the Christmas lights. Registration and check in for the ride ends at 6:30 pm ….
From www.Strava.com Today
SCW nite riders!
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Remembering 41 at RenFest
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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Couldn’t let this Thursday roll by without a little #tbt #critsarecoming #summer #thursdayisthenewfriday #14weeks @ Driveway Austin Motorsports Track and Race School https://t.co/lsWDl4K7QP
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) December 7, 2018
There is a good chance that we'll be canceling one or both of this weekend's ride. Take a look at Saturday's & Sunday's "feels-like" temperature forecasts. Please check our social media pages for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/tAmlCyfpEE
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/McAllenBcycle/status/1070848350084362240
Join us for presentation of proceeds from 2018 Ride. Big Wig jerseys, awards, raffle prizes, refreshments & more! Free tix: https://t.co/jqirtzjFc1 pic.twitter.com/VSIw51OQjJ
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) December 6, 2018
To simpler times. #steelisreal #throwbackthursday #tt https://t.co/lYuLhneJyi
— Mark Saroni (@MarkSaroni) December 6, 2018
Roam Offroad is an expedition outfitter focused on making bad ass Jeeps capable of traversing terrain no reasonable person should try to traverse. And now they’re adding a way to securely transport your #bike over that… https://t.co/AIyLMKweCX via @cyclingboomer #velo #cycling pic.twitter.com/EawdtVCXka
— Boomer Cycling (@CyclingBoomer) December 6, 2018
We'll be doing our Latte ride on Sunday. Make plans to join us! https://t.co/zCUvf6aiQN pic.twitter.com/SwcoA3Ese6
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 6, 2018
Because of the fluid (pun intended) weather situation for this weekend we have decided to eliminate the 100 mile race option from the event. This route was the most likely to be affected by any significant… https://t.co/T9hF8CIb4o
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 6, 2018
At first I was shocked by a car driving down to bike Lane. This is a long the bayou. pic.twitter.com/HBpcUoX8WK
— larry (@larry_htx) December 6, 2018
This was a contractor working at Tapley Tributary. Going slow with hazard lights on.
— Buffalo Bayou Partnership (@buffalobayou) December 6, 2018
But then I saw another car driving down to Bayou Bike trail. This is so dangerous. It’s irresponsible. The car was moving towards me. pic.twitter.com/vNNrKlEAtS
— larry (@larry_htx) December 6, 2018
Why?!!? How do they get away with this? pic.twitter.com/45Rk93p2NT
— larry (@larry_htx) December 6, 2018
Our December newsletter: https://t.co/ODQ2bxMGK3 pic.twitter.com/ymPXCEocOH
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 6, 2018
The new park for the Trinity is revealed, and with it a new beginning for Dallas https://t.co/m0NpnvScmB
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) December 6, 2018
Chris to lead DB1 weekly ride for Heinz! (Dec 08, 2018 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) December 6, 2018