Texas Biking News September 24th 2020
Showers, bikes and peacemeals a compassionate look at how one church is serving homeless people
By Lindsay Peyton | www.txcumc.org
Bicycle repair is a volunteer-led ministry at Galveston (Texas) Central Church, a United Methodist church. The bikes are a valuable resource among those with otherwise limited access to transportation. From left are: Ricky Postell, Randall Wood and Misty Bonham. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.
Galveston Central Church is so much more than a building with a steeple. This congregation transforms into a bustling kitchen, where members cook alongside the homeless and then sit down together to share a meal. It’s also a bicycle repair shop, a laundromat and a shower facility. The coronavirus pandemic may have changed the way the church delivers its services, but nothing could stop the congregation from continuing its mission.
Pastor Michael Gienger has a vision of building a community at Galveston Central Church, where all are welcome, regardless of socioeconomic status. “My dream for Central is that you walk in there and can’t tell the …
Saws, bicycles, sports chairs recalled
Marilyn Moritz | www.ksat.com
Before you tackle the trees and landscaping, check to see if your electric saws have been recalled. More than 200,000 electric saws sold at Lowe’s have been recalled for safety reasons. In addition, fabric sports chairs sold at HEB and thousands of bicycles are being pulled from the market. …
… Electric bikes are all the buzz in recent months. Now, Pedego is recalling six models because an improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to unexpectedly accelerate.
Affected models are the Interceptor, City Commuter, Boomerang Plus, Ridge Rider, Trail Tracker and Stretch. Owners should contact an authorized dealer for a free repair. For more information, click here.
In another bike recall, Specialized Bicycle Components is pulling nearly 36,000 of its …
The Perimeter Of Texas Is More Than 3,000 Miles. This Man Is Biking All Of It.
By Michael Marks & Laura Rice | www.texasstandard.org
Aaron Chamberlain says he thought he might have delay his wild idea until after the pandemic – but it turned out to be perfect timing.
Aaron Chamberlain is a cyclist and a production director at Texas Monthly. He joined us on the line on his 23rd day on the road. He was in Shamrock, Texas. And he told the Texas Standard about his journey.
On why he’s doing it:
Last year I was riding my bike on every single street in Austin, actually. So every street you see on a map I’ve ridden it in Austin. When I was finishing that project, I guess you call it. I was thinking, what should I do next? And the idea of just riding around the entire perimeter of the state came to me and it seemed like a possible thing if I could just find the time to do it… You know, when the pandemic hit, I kind of thought, well, this will have …
This Stroke Survivor Cycled Solo Across the Country
BY PATRICIA MCNEAL AS TOLD TO JORDAN SMITH | www.bicycling.com
“JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE A DISABILITY DOESN’T MEAN YOU DON’T HAVE THE ABILITY.â€
Hometown: Panama City, Florida Time Cycling: 9 years Age: 58 Occupation: Cycling housewife Reason for cycling: To encourage more women and girls to be physically active on bike. To show people that just because you have a disability doesn’t mean you don’t have the ability.
I’m not really athletic. I kept saying, “I’m not riding that bike, it’s too pretty, it’ll get dirty.†But my husband, who has been trying to get me to ride since 1985, got me into riding in about 2011. …
… I rode about 135 miles a day, for six to eight hours a day. The whole trip from Panama City, Florida, to Los Angeles, took about 45 days. I would’ve finished sooner, but I got sick and stayed in San Antonio, Texas, for two weeks. …
Bicycle Technician – Dick’s Sporting Goods, Fort Worth
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Job Description We are genuine in our belief that sports make people better and so are you! Immerse yourself in a workplace that loves to be active and lives the brand. Associates joining our team have an opportunity to be a part of the #1 sporting goods retailer in the country and create a lasting impact on their communities through sport and activity. On our Team, everyone plays a critical role. Your Mission (and Ours) is to serve and inspire athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through the relentless improvement of everything we do. Bike Technician Duties: …
Austin BCycle rebranded as MetroBike
Pattrik Perez | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN, Texas — Say goodbye to Austin BCycle and hello to MetroBike.
The rebranding is a result of a new management partnership between the City of Austin and Capital Metro, the two announced Thursday.
You can expect to see new colors and signage for its bikes, e-bikes and stations. The BCycle app will soon be integrated into CapMetro’s app. …
Fort Davis Cyclefest (A La Carte)
Roy and Christine | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
Fort Davis Cyclefest
Fort Davis, Texas
September 19, 2020
Officially the Fort Davis Cyclefest was cancelled this year. However, a large group of people showed up anyway and all did their own thing–hence "a la carte." As such, there was no staging area, no set time to ride, no imposed direction to ride, no rest stops, no official SAG, and NO T-SHIRTS. …
