Texas Biking News November 16th 2020
Texas’ Historic Battlefield Trail
by Laura Stark | www.railstotrails.org
Trail of the Month: Nov. 2020 “It’s accessible, it’s easy to travel, and it feels very safe. It’s for everybody!" —Belinda Reininger, the regional dean for the University of Texas School of Public Health
Some revolutions begin quietly. On the cusp of the new millennium, the City of Brownsville, on the southern tip of Texas, opened its first trail—a simple linear pathway from its downtown to a national historical park, 8.5 miles to the north. Two decades later, the Historic Battlefield Trail has become a catalyst for a burgeoning 428-mile trail network that will link the rich natural, cultural and historical resources of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and promote increased …
Texas does not have many bike shops on the list!!
America’s Best Bike Shops
nbda.com
The NBDA’s America’s Best Bike Shops program is designed to identify and reward bicycle stores in North America against the highest performance standards in the industry.
Cycling is a Family Affair
Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast By Paul | anchor.fm
Jason Rose talks to me about balancing family and cycling, how a tandem with kids works, and Church Cycles. Does this mean I too could have a family of cyclists? Maybe. Just maybe.
Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Church Cycles Stockdale Gravel Roundup Straight to Hill Gravel Ride Sansom XC Race
Liberty Hill teen killed while riding bike on highway identified
By Claire Osborn | www.statesman.com
The Liberty Hill teenager who was killed Saturday night while riding a bicycle along Texas 29 has been identified as 14-year-old Alexander Sadler, according to a report from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Sadler was riding a bicycle without a light east on Texas 29 in Liberty Hill when he was struck at 8:29 p.m. Saturday by a driver in a 2010 Prius, the report said.
Sadler died at the scene, according to the report. It said the teenager …
RUN/BIKE/PADDLE – JUNCTION TEXAS NOVEMBER 21, 2020!
Junction Texas Tourism | www.facebook.com
That’s right Junction Texas Hill Country is outdooring it again! This new event may be entered by a team of 3 or a solo category entry. Running will be approximately 7 miles, biking around the 14
mile-ish jaunt and last leg of paddling down the South Llano River will be about 5 miles. go to www.junctiontexas.com for more information! ROUTE LINK: https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/51504
2020 Virtual Mission to Mission Charity Bike Tour
www.m2msa.com
Saturday, November 21 – December 05, 2020 The 22nd Annual Mission to Mission Charity Bike Tour, 2020 has gone VIRTUAL! Dear Rider –
Due to the Corona-virus pandemic, we are unable to host our annual charity bike ride at the MIssion County Park Pavilion this year. An executive order by Bexar County resulted in the cancellation of all county park reservations, including ours.
Event without a site, the ride must go on! The local charities supported by this ride need us now more than ever. And we need your help to overcome this challenge and make this year’s ride a success!
Please register and ride to support local charities doing great work in San Antonio, Texas. The funds raised through registration fees and merchandise sales are awarded in mini-grants to non-profit organizations’ community serving projects. …