Texas Bicycling News Digest September 30th 2019
Video: Annual Custom Bicycle Show Brings Enthusiasts to Austin
By Niki Griswold | spectrumlocalnews.com
AUSTIN, Texas – Custom bicycle makers and enthusiasts from around the country came to Austin Sunday for an event that proved to be as unique as the bicycles it showcased.
11th year of event Participants traveled from across the country Event started from a Craigslist ad “The bicycle’s like the best invention of mankind," said Chris Hunt, founder of the Annual South Austin Custom & Vintage Bicycle Show.
In 2008, Chris Hunt put out a Craigslist ad to meet other custom bike enthusiasts like himself. He had no idea it …
Powerhouse Houston Trial Lawyer Bikes to Help Win Millions for Multiple Sclerosis
BY SHELBY HODGE | www.papercitymag.com
To look at powerhouse trial lawyer Steve Susman in his dark suit and sharp tie, it’s hard to imagine him in spandex shorts and lulumon jersey peddling his way from Houston to Austin. But the nationally-acclaimed plaintiffs attorney has done just that so many times in the Texas MS 150 and raised so much money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society that he was honored as Person on the Move at the nonprofit’s annual luncheon at River Oaks Country Club.
In accepting the award, he issued a challenge for the 2020 ride. …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Tuesday Night Intervals w/ Pearland Bicycles & South Texas Cycling Tuesday, October 1, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Kemah Tuesday Tuesday, October 1, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
Lite Bike Tuesday, October 1, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Triple Heart Overpass Tuesday, October 1, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Sugar WNR Wednesday, October 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
UBG Wednesday B Group Wednesday, October 2, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride Thursday, October 3, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Nite Bike Thursday, October 3, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Bike Barn Clear Lake Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Zube ride Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Saturday Ride from Sugar Cycles Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
IP/ILC Lite Bicycle World Memorial Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
Sunday Blendin Sunday, October 6, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Monday AM ride Monday, October 7, 2019 @ 5:30 AM
UPCOMING RIDES
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | fwbaclub.org
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, October 01, 2019 8:00 AM 3200 FM 1187, Crowley, TX 76036
Rusty Romp (session 40 of 52)
Thu, October 03, 2019 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, October 08, 2019 9:00 AM 3200 FM 1187, Crowley, TX 76036
Rusty Romp (session 41 of 52)
Thu, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Ride Across Johnson County
Sun, October 13, 2019 8:00 AM 246 S Commerce St, Burleson, TX 76028
Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, October 15, 2019 9:00 AM 3200 FM 1187, Crowley, TX 76036
Rusty Romp (session 42 of 52)
Thu, October 17, 2019 9:00 AM Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Getting Back on the Bike After a Break: It’s Like Riding a You Know What
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
After the last month and more of too much work and especially of driving a car, I finally managed a day off. Fortunately, on Sunday nights there’s a group bike ride called Bike Curious, about which I’ve previously written. The ride itself is usually pretty mellow, but in this case we had a substitute leader who picked some roads that were a little dicey, hilly and sandy. Still, overall the streets flat and familiar and the pace was slow. It was a good way to ease back into biking. Today I’m a little sore and tired, but the hardest part was …
Beginner Biker’s Basic Full-Body Workouts
Lauren Hale | bikehouston.org
A biker, or cyclist, is known for being more than welcoming to beginners. So if you are a beginner cyclist yourself, it is best to know about the best practices when it comes to cycling, training, and workout routines. Before you dive right into what a cyclist must do to train, there are a few things that you need to take note of.
Bike tune-up is a necessary step for any biker as this will help you and your bike go long distances. Replace any worn parts as needed, and take it to the shop when …