Texas Biking News March 15th 2020
Heads up for Colorado Bend. Reservations required.
By Bamwa | austinmountainbiking.com
Heads up y’all. The word must have gotten out on this park. Buddy Craig got turned away after driving all the way to Colorado Bend to ride on Sat. Not Covid related. There is now a booth at the top and apparently the park had reached both camping and day use capacity. The new norm I’m guessing is to call ahead and/or reserve your spot before heading out. Rangers told him they had to turn away folks from Colorado and Kansas also. And no there weren’t gonna let him park outside the gates and roll in, even though the trails may have been empty. Just wanted to let the community know. …
Montopolis Bridge to be Closed Soon
By AustinBike | austinmountainbiking.com
Not sure of the details or for how long, but if you like to do a lap around the lake and use the Montopolis bridge to cross from the north to the south, you’re probably going to want to head over to Pleasant Valley instead. …
Despite concerns surrounding coronavirus, East Texans keep normal routine
by: Mye Owens | www.easttexasmatters.com
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – On Friday, President Trump declared a national emergency regarding the coronavirus outbreak in America.
Event, businesses, and schools have been closing to protect from spreading the virus, but people in East Texas say it hasn’t kept them from living life like normal.
“All this stuff they’re telling you to do, you should probably be doing anyways,†said Taylor Wright.
Wright and her friends traveled from Dallas to East Texas to participate in the 32nd annual Beauty and the Beast bike ride. …
Winter Training Camps with Philip Shama
By Paul | anchor.fm
In this episode, a brief recap of the NWCC Race Team training camp in Leakey is followed by a discussion with Philip Shama on his team’s training camp in Fredericksburg. Philip Shama is owner of Shama Cycles Bicycle Shop and also founder of Drop Cycles bicycle brand. Shama Cycles’ race team is known well in the state peloton
Pop ride from 3/10/2020. Narration recorded on 3/14/2020. On 3/15/2020 after recording the narration, I became aware that USA Cycling has canceled all their sponsored events.
Steam N’ Wheels Bike Race rides on despite fear of Coronavirus and weather
by: Dan Booth | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
ABILENE, TX. (KTAB/KRBC)- On Saturday morning bikers gathered of all ages, experiences, and competitiveness from across the state to compete in the 27th annual Steam N’ Wheels bike race.
“I’ve been riding a long, long time, most of my 66-years, and I ride this pretty much every year since it started in ’93,†said Abilene Bicycle Club Treasurer Richard Chengson.
This event kicks off the competitive biking season in the Big Country, and is a great way for bikers to warm up, before …
USA Cycling suspends sanctioned racing through April 5
By Cyclingnews | www.cyclingnews.com
… Pro Road Tour races Tour of the Gila (April 29-May 3) and Redlands Bicycle Classic (April 22-26) already announced they are canceling their events for this year, and USA Crits announced the cancellation of the series opener, Sun City Crit, which was originally scheduled for March 28 in El Paso, Texas, but will be moved to August 22. …
Bicyclist hit in Waco, investigators looking for driver
www.fox44news.com
WACO, Texas- A bicyclist is in the hospital with significant injuries after a hit-and-run.
Shortly after 5 a.m., Waco officers were sent to the 100 block of South New Road in reference to someone locating a bicycle struck by a vehicle.
When officers arrived, the driver of the bicycle had not yet been located.
Officers located 40 year old Brandon Rank about …
Notice what she is holding!
Bent on The Southern Tier – Spring 2020
By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 12 – The Hideway Lakes: Headed into Texas
Saturday March 14, 2020, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 532 miles (855 km)
I ate the continental breakfast at the hotel and left before 8 am. The route through El Paso is along Mesa Street. Since it was Saturday morning there was little traffic. Did a little climbing before descending into downtown El Paso. There was a …
Day 13 – Sierra Blanca: Climbing again
Sunday March 15, 2020, 60 miles (97 km) – Total so far: 592 miles (953 km)
Was able to get packed up and left the Hideaway Lakes before 8 am. Traveling on the dirt road was a little bit better today since with all the traffic yesterday it dried out a little. Stopped for breakfast after about 20 miles in Fort Hancock at Angie’s Restaurant. …
