Texas Bicycling News June 23rd 2021
Bicyclist drowns after falling into Lake Lavon
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WYLIE, Texas – Divers recovered the body of a bicyclist who drowned after falling into a North Texas lake.
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies got a call Monday afternoon from someone who saw a man on a bicycle hit the side of the bridge on FM 2862 and then fall over the railing into Lake Lavon.
The witness didn’t see the …
Greater Dallas Bicyclists
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We skipped the ribbon cutting last week and chose to check out the Margaret McDermott Bridge all by ourselves this Sunday. The bike/pedestrian path was in fact really nice and will provide another option to get across the Trinity. 28.8 causal miles with plenty of shades in 3 hours.
Texarkana bike shop asking for community’s help with stolen lumber from bridges
by: Sydney Simone | www.arklatexhomepage.com
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – A bike shop in Texarkana is asking for the community’s help after lumber used to build bridges on bike trails was stolen.
For many years, mountain bikers have been building bridges across the trail at Bringle Lake Park in Texarkana with the help of donations.
Recently, Terry Berridge, the owner of Berridge Bikes, says he got a call that someone stole all of the …
Anyone ever ride a bike to a concert at Cynthia Mitchell Woods Pavilion in The Woodlands? from bikehouston
Tyler plans to expand its network of walking and biking trails
by: Sharon Raissi | www.ketk.com
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The city of Tyler is planning to expand Legacy Trails, a network of walking and biking trails in the city .
The Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization wants to stretch the trail from South Tyler all the way to the north side of town.
Organizers say they are hoping these additions will add another mode of transportation and help connect both parts of the community.
“Just being able to see all of the amenities from South Tyler getting tied to North Tyler and going back the other way,†Manager of Tyler Area MPO Michael Hall said. “It gives everyone in North Tyler close to …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Blue tile @HoustonBCycle unicorn spotted. pic.twitter.com/fOCYfHlnK2
— Simon (@simontrose) June 24, 2021
Group ride enjoying Elysian. pic.twitter.com/yy8lcowH6k
— Simon (@simontrose) June 24, 2021
“Now. Where is the weekend?â€@LizKreutz recently caught @lancearmstrong out exploring central Texas on his @santacruzbikes Blur, custom painted in a camo @wedusport colorway of course. 😎#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/W1zxirWXrP
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) June 23, 2021
2021 @TOADCyclingRace D8: Tour of Hartland Women Pro/1/2 RESULTS (& Primes) #ToAD2021 pic.twitter.com/vrUxy2k52N
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 23, 2021
YEP: Cyclists Split On Sharing Bike Lanes With Pizza Delivery Robots https://t.co/R0Pi43s5tY @kut #BikeATX #BikeAustin #ATX #Austin
— Sean (#BikeATX 🚲) (@BikeATX) June 23, 2021
2021 @TOADCyclingRace D8: Tour of Hartland Men Cat 2/3 RESULTS (& Primes) #ToAD2021 pic.twitter.com/u86laUObJ0
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 23, 2021
This past Saturday a great group of people gathered to knock out a few miles at Salado. Thank you to all the volunteers! Look for more workdays soon. @saparksandrec @District8Manny @couragefor9 #trailmaintenance #facesslappers #johnsongrasssucks #salado #saladocreekgreenway pic.twitter.com/rl4TOttD7U
— STORM (@STORM_MTB) June 23, 2021
We're doing our New Berlin ride on Saturday. Wheels down at 8. https://t.co/RdBiAQFvz5 pic.twitter.com/znuoX6ifaW
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) June 23, 2021
A fun opportunity is coming up this Friday night! Join us on June 25th from 7:30-10 PM at Bike Story Night located at Spokesman Coffee on 440 E. St. Elmo in South Austin. Listen to LIVE storytellers and hang out with other bike enthusiasts! RSVP âž¡ï¸ https://t.co/ImTkf0rhLf pic.twitter.com/asV9FNOqiM
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) June 23, 2021
Bike Safety Training at Candlelight Park. @HPARD Our kiddos are excited and @GhpalYoung is on herâ€A†game #GHPAL @houstonpolice pic.twitter.com/po9tvAUcOv
— GHPAL_OFFICER_MYERS (@GhpalMyers) June 23, 2021
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— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) June 23, 2021
July 1 – 14
— greaternorthside (@GNMDistrict) June 23, 2021
Tour de BCycle – a city-wide challenge to visit as many BCycle stations in a two-week period! We have multiple stations in the Greater Northside Management District! pic.twitter.com/ffmxsv5rjA
2021 @TOADCyclingRace D8: Tour of Hartland Men Cat 4/5 RESULTS (& Primes) #ToAD2021 pic.twitter.com/7nVID2LRwN
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 23, 2021
It's build time for Robert from Austin! He snagged one of these incredibly hard to find Giant Bicycles TCR Advanced SL Disc Sincity frame sets.
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) June 23, 2021
Shop Road Bikes Online: https://t.co/0USgm2cuGJ#TexassPremierBikeShop #FrameSet #GiantBicycles #Custom pic.twitter.com/xgiCO83Z0x
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 34th Annual Goatneck Bike Ride – Cleburne, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/UeV1VHuQUZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2021
The 34th Annual Goatneck Bike Ride is back LIVE AND IN YOUR FACE!!!!! It has taken some planning and extra work but we are happy to anno… https://t.co/5CWFBLo8FB
New Event Wheelmen 100 – Adkins, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/qo1vYISNVF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2021
The San Antonio Wheelmen Bicycle Club is joining Earn-A-Bike to put on a fundraising ride to benefit Earn-A-Bike, a non-profit organization dedicated to pre… https://t.co/625m6psCxL
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/tBsqXkfq6t
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2021
Start time 8 AM sharp!
NOTE: We're meeting at the GOVALLE PARK parking lot.
Look for the open hatch of my silv… https://t.co/lMVolJS2Sj
New Event Casey Strong Pump Track Race for Kids – Paris, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/JLEHWZMj7X
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 23, 2021
Inaugural Pump Track race for kids up to 15 years old. The event is scheduled for July 16, the evening before the 37th Annual Tour d… https://t.co/hrbkaaT7bQ
New Event FWBA Maypearl Greatness – Venus, TX https://t.co/FUJeDaYKVt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 24, 2021
The 69 route goes 1st to Maypearl, then Itasca and on to Grandview then back to Venus.
The 49 route goes to Maypearl, then back to Venus.
The 35 route splits off at 17 miles then int… https://t.co/K6cAp6rbDu