Texas Biking News August 9th 2021
Houston mass bike rides boom around the city in the age of COVID
Camilo Hannibal Smith | preview.houstonchronicle.com
We ride along with Clutch City Cruisers, one of several bike-riding groups that have exploded in popularity since the pandemic. You socialize outside and maybe even meet Slim Thug.
It used to be that if you lived in the Houston area and you loved riding your bike in a huge group you would only get one chance a month to do so. Those popular Critical Mass rides which started back up a couple of months ago after a COVID-19 hiatus are still going strong on the last Friday of the month. But in these pandemic times, the Bayou City has ramped up its choices and you can go on a group ride pretty much any day of the week.
Take for example the Thursday night Clutch City Cruisers ride. The group is made up of some 30 …
‘A death happens and that’s where it hits you,’ cycling supporters push for more safety education in Texas
by: Kaylee Olivas | www.valleycentral.com
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ProBroscycling hosted a bicycle ride-along on Aug. 8, further sparking the push for more education on bicycle safety.
According to Texas A&M Transportation Institute Researcher, Neal Johnson, there were 79 cyclist fatalities on Texas roadways in 2020.
“You have motorists that are careless, on their phones, and then a death happens and that’s where it …
El Paso ranked 2nd safest city for cyclists
by: Erin Coulehan | www.ktsm.com
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Cycling became one of the most popular activities in the Borderland and across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports it has also become more dangerous.
A data analysis from CLIQ says that cycling traffic fatalities increased by 35 percent from 2009 to 2019 but ranks El Paso as the second safest city for cyclists in the U.S.
In El Paso, two cyclists …
Round Rock Area Events: See What’s Coming Up This Week
patch.com
… "Night Rider" Family Bike Ride 2021 – Round Rock Library
When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Round Rock Library
What:Event listing from Round Rock Library: Saturday, August 14 from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PMThe Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host the 8th Annual Night Rider Family Bike Ride on Saturday, Aug. 14 starting at dark at the Rabb House adjacent to the Play for All Park. Ni... [Learn More](https://patch.com/texas/round-rock/calendar/event/20210814/1139729/night-rider-family-bike-ride-2021-round-rock-library)
What I Learned Racing My First National Crit
By Jessica Alexander | www.bicycling.com
There was just no time to react without causing a cascade reaction of chaos behind me. I gripped my handlebar hoods even tighter and exhaled sharply as I applied the slightest pressure to my carbon rim brakes. I could hear a similar squealing of brakes behind me—a group of another 10 women were thinking the exact same thing as me: Whatever happens, don’t crash.
This was only the second turn of a 30-minute criterium race called Tulsa Tough. And I had no idea what to expect for the remainder of the race.
I have been a long-time attendee and occasional participant at my Austin, Texas-based weekly crit series, called The Driveway, on and off since 2009. Also, I’ve participated in a few crits in San Antonio, Texas, and as part of a stage …
Texas Biking from Twitter
And here is another part of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway with right next to a three story building and is shaded and feels much better
— Robert Foster (@soc4austin) August 9, 2021
And a decent bit of East Link bike way is through a park which feels even better and probably what we need to make biking safe during heat waves https://t.co/iYnyY3UXP4 pic.twitter.com/O8U0GcMOrz
Shout out to Clutch City Cruisers for keeping the bike scene going. @slimthugga https://t.co/jzZ0r1jFsp
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) August 9, 2021
Join us in celebrating the launch of the newest Bike Share Station at The Shops At Clearfork.
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) August 9, 2021
Bring your own bike or enjoy a Fort Worth Bike Sharing bike for free! Just use 042221 at the kiosk or 42221 on the BCycle app. Check the system map for the closest station locations. pic.twitter.com/DpZidTyLAg
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) August 10, 2021
Maybe had too good of a time photographing this story about mass bike rides in Houston by @CamiloSmith https://t.co/ihnri3XRMh
— Mark Mulligan (@mrkmully) August 9, 2021
Ah to cruise down a Houston street on one wheel with a literal rolling BBQ pit next to you. Life is good. I love Houston. pic.twitter.com/feyYDEVNoY
— Mark Mulligan (@mrkmully) August 9, 2021
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— UT Surplus Property (@UTSurplus) August 9, 2021
Houston mass bike rides boom in age of COVID https://t.co/CVRVmvF8IS
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) August 9, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2021
***2021 Protocol for ride- Please wear a mask when meeting up for announcements. We will break the groups into 10 or less people and maintain social distancing for the r… https://t.co/ocfjS0KYmc
New Event Ingram Trailhead Ride – San Antonio, TX Hill Country Bicycle Touring and Adventure ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2021
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The ride will start at 8 AM sharp. We'll go on the Leon Creek Greenway for as far as you want. It is an out and back ride. For more info contact Heidi at… https://t.co/j1ikfANun0
New Event Bike Around the Island – Galveston, TX Bike Barn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2021
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This ride will start/end at Moody Gardens on Galveston Island. Registration is $40 and there's a $100 fundraising requirement. For more information, visit Bike Around the Island. Please note, t… https://t.co/aWATFiVt0J
New Event Barrow Volks Ride 2021 – Salado, TX Barrow Volks Ride 2021 at Salado, TXhttps://t.co/ox2RwRLz9Ehttps://t.co/VQKIOJ2fQX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 10, 2021
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Field Limit Fee
100 Mile Ride see event details … https://t.co/DXXY714urz
New Event Easygoing Ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/CZjZASCsEM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 9, 2021
This is a social, slow paced, no one left behind, ride of 14 to 20 miles. The ride is a good place to start when you are new to cycl… https://t.co/usg0dsBL85