Texas Biking Action September 5th 2020
More bikers are taking to SA’s trails than ever before
Author: Sue Calberg | www.kens5.com
SAN ANTONIO — Milo the dog spent part of his Friday night straining at his leash, enjoying the San Antonio River Trail near South Alamo Street.
Milo’s human mom knows he loves being out on the trail, saying, "Everybody gets along. Everybody’s friendly and everybody wears their mask if they feel they need to.â€
Two-legged trail-users agree.
Since the pandemic started, more …
Intro to Mountain Biking
Texas A&M-COMMERCE | calendar.tamuc.edu
Wednesday, October 7 at 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Outdoor Adventure Center
2320 Loop 178, Commerce, TX 75428
Are you ready to improve your biking skills? This class is beneficial for any skill level. We provide mountain bikes, helmets, water bottles, and gloves. We will begin with skill improvement drills and end with a ride on our mountain bike trail, putting all your newly developed skills to the test. It is also a great way to get ready for your next mountain biking trip.
*Closed-toe shoes are required.
Crashes rare, but devastating, for thrill-seeking bicyclists on Pikes Peak
JAKOB RODGERS | gazette.com
Ann Fox (of Tyler, TX) desperately wanted to stop as her bike sped down the Pikes Peak Highway in mid-July.
But around Glen Cove — the spot where motorists’ brakes are checked for overheating — the grade grew too steep. Her bike wobbled.
“I had never quite ridden with disc brakes, and I couldn’t quite get my speed (under) control like I wanted to,†Fox said of her near catastrophic day.
Moments later, she careened off the side of the highway — one of a …
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