Texas Bicycling News Digest March 19th 2019
Green Bunny Thursday Night Ride
by Sheila Bowshier | www.facebook.com
Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT CityLine/Bush station 1300 W President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, Texas 75082 Back on Thursday night with a slightly later start time. We roll out at 7 pm as the days get longer and eventually warmer.
Howard Maher will lead us thru some nice areas of Richardson. Every route is different but usually is about 12 to 18 miles long and 8 to 10 mph. This is your ride to get ready for the weekend or relax from a stressful week.
Bring your lights and some money for a treat if we stop along the way.
North American Handmade Bicycle Show Sees Stellar Turnout in Sacramento; 2020 Show to be Held in Dallas, Texas
Maria Hennessey | www.snewsnet.com
Record-breaking number of exhibitors and solid guest turnout made NAHBS 15-year anniversary show one to remember
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), the largest event in the world for the handmade bicycle market, is proud to report a successful show at the Sacramento Convention Center, with a record number of exhibitors and huge, highly enthusiastic crowds. This year marked the show’s 15 year anniversary and it was the third time in NAHBS history that its was held in Sacramento. …
Eighth Annual Tour of Corsicana Bike Race starts Saturday
By Michael Kormos | www.corsicanadailysun.com
Bring your friends, family and kids downtown Saturday afternoon for the eighth annual Tour of Corsicana Bike Stage Race.
A Kid’s Bike Race begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, downtown. Registration starts at 3 p.m. at Fifth Ave. and Beaton Street.
“It is that time of year again as Corsicana hosts the annual Bike Race,†said Karie Denny, Corsicana Main Street-Tourism Director. “This event fills …
Two Retired Amigos on Winter Tour
By Douglas Wood | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 23: Shepherd to Willis Monday March 18, 2019, 37 miles (60 km) – Total so far: 1,188 miles (1,912 km) For dinner last evening we had subs and a bowl of soup both purchased at a Rye Texas Chevron mini mart where we also had a pizza. Not very appealing dining. Jim, getting ready to hit the hay at the Shepherd Sanctuary bunkhouse.
It was a chilly 41 at Shepherd Sanctuary this morning. Our bunkhouse bungalow had a small electric heater just enough to take the chill off during the night. We both slept comfortably. Of course, when it was time for late night bathroom time we …
Greens Bayou Greenway Ribbon Cutting
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Biking trails coming to Big Spring State Park
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Local mountain biker helps clear first trail
BIG SPRING — The West Texas Trail Alliance, a nonprofit formed by local cyclists, is working to bring mountain bike and multi-use trails to Big Spring State Park.
Construction began March 1 on the first phase of the three-phase project, said Stephanie Ledford, secretary of WTTA. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of May and will include four miles in a perimeter loop, as well as an …
Recent death spurs Jackson Lee to pitch legislation aimed at curbing bike fatalities
Dug Begley | www.chron.com
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced Tuesday she was sponsoring legislation in Washington aimed at encouraging communities to reduce bicycling deaths.
“Many are trying, but we must try even harder,†the Houston Democrat said, standing where a 23-year-old bicyclist was killed earlier this month while riding along one of the bike-friendliest streets in the city. “We must act with …
Upcoming Events
Corinth Cycling | corinthcycling.wordpress.com
8:00am - Corinth Cycling Group RidesMarch 23, 2019 at 8:00 am – 11:00 am101 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201, USACorinth Cycling Weekend Group Rides. All rides depart from southeast corner of Denton Square.
8:00am- Corinth Cycling Group RidesMarch 24, 2019 at 8:00 am – 10:30 am101 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201, USAhttp://www.corinthcycling.com/cccriderules.pdf 8:00am
8:00am - Corinth Cycling Group RidesMarch 30, 2019 at 8:00 am – 11:00 am101 S Locust St, Denton, TX 76201, USACorinth Cycling Weekend Group Rides. All rides depart from southeast corner of Denton Square.
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Palo Pinto Pajama Party – Spring Edition Sat, March 23, 2019 9:00 AM 350 Briarwood Ln, Annetta, TX 76008 Rusty Chain Gang Ramble Tue, March 26, 2019 9:00 AM 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX River View Sat, March 30, 2019 9:00 AM 200 Capps St, Rio Vista, TX 76093 No Wind No Hills Sun, March 31, 2019 8:00 AM 6240 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76001 The Wind in the Willows Sat, April 13, 2019 9:00 AM 5189 Interstate 20 Frontage Rd #101, Willow Park, TX 76087 Easter Hill Country Tour – 2019 Fri, April 19, 2019 Kerrville, Texas
Tuesday Night Crazy Fun!
Katy McCleskey | www.strava.com
VCC: Killer Up Tempo Ride with the Gang!
Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com
Tuesday with Cyclones
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
Honeoye Riders Reverse the Southern Tier 2019
By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 20: DeQuincy, La. – Kountze, Tex.
Tuesday March 19, 2019, 82 miles (132 km) – Total so far: 1,079 miles (1,736 km)
You’ve heard the stories of people following gps directions right into a lake. Today was supposed to be an easy day. Hello to Texas arrived in good time so the follower suggested we extend the pedaling day. That put the jinx on it. Reworking the route, gps sent us down a dirt which was really a sand road. Turnaround. Gps then sent us down to the landfill to a side boulder filled road. Turnaround. 15 extra, empty miles later we were on our way through Buna, Silsbee and finally ended the day at …
