Texas Biking News August 23rd 2021
Another good day on the bike while leaving the Texas hills behind
By David Freeze | www.salisburypost.com
Editor’s note: David Freeze is riding from the West Coast to the East Coast along the southern border. Email him at david.freeze@ctc.net.
Day 25:
I got more sleep last night than I usually do at the Budget Motel in Bastrop, Texas. I was really happy with the room and up and out at first light with a plan. I wanted to finish off the current segment, but knew that there would be challenges.
Already at 80 degrees for a low, the humidity was high and close to 100 degrees was predicted. I needed close to 90 miles to reach Navasota, the last town on map segment four.
I took State Road 21 out of Bastrop and battled no bike shoulder and heavy early traffic until the shoulder widened just enough to keep the bike on it. Next came a …
Brays Bayou from bikehouston
Bikers prepare for Hotter’N Hell week with Grava Del Fuego pre-ride
by: Markeshia Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — As Wichita Falls prepares for the 40th annual Hotter’N Hell Hundred, some local bikers have gotten a head start on preparations for the big ride.
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred is a Texas “ride†of passage, and while riders come from near and far to experience one of the biggest cycling events in the nation, some like Ryan Raeke, say their favorite part is just getting to ride.
“Just hanging out with your friends [and] other people that ride bikes because your all from different walks of life, lawyers, doctors, mail man, nurse, but we all have something in common; it’s just …
Sun City Crit pedals into Downtown this fall
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Sun City Crit – a nationwide bicycle race series –returns to Downtown El Paso this fall.
The city will host the ninth stop of the USA CRITS race on Saturday, Sept. 11 before the finals take place in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Dozens of men and women’s D1 professional teams from all over the United States and Mexico are expected to participate.
“USA CRITS is excited to finally return to El Paso, Texas, for our second edition of the Sun City Crit. Without question, El Paso is one of our favorite events of the year,†Race Director Thad Fischer said in a statement.
The start/finish line will be located at Mesa and Main streets, and events will include …
Police continue to investigate deadly bicycle crash in Cedar Park
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CEDAR PARK, Texas – The Cedar Park Police Traffic Division is continuing to investigate a bicycle crash over the weekend that left a 68-year-old dead.
According to police, officers responded to a crash involving a bicyclist and a vehicle in the area of Cypress Creek Road and El Salido Parkway around 7:50 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the bicyclist, David Lutz, with critical, life-threatening injuries.
Officers, EMS, and Cedar Park Fire attempted life-saving measures. Lutz was …
The Cove House Classic August 14, 2021 Copperas Cove, Texas
Roy and Christine | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
Line up time was 7:00 a.m. I am not sure of the count, but there was a good turn out. This was our first time to ride at Copperas Cove.
We had riden Lampasas just a few years ago, so we knew there were plenty of hills. This is Hill Country afterall. If one has a long memory, Lampasas was the ride when we had an 11% grade hill before we ever got out of town. …
Ghost Bike in Cedar Park from BikingATX
Texas Biking from Twitter
Through steep hills, wind, a dessert and pure exhaustion, the Caring Senior Service CEO completed his goal to pedal for senior care. https://t.co/NOf2nUbmp8
— KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) August 24, 2021
Notification: NAus- Austin Cycling Team Bicycle Sport Shop Hill Ride (R… @ Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:30am – 9am (CDT) (Austin Bike Rides)
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) August 24, 2021
STOLEN – Black Pure Cycles Flat Bar Road Bike (Hubbard) in Galindo https://t.co/dV3Z35fyxj pic.twitter.com/ZdgpEQaTaT
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 23, 2021
This week we're highlighting weekly Denton group rides.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) August 23, 2021
Denton's newest group ride is on Mondays at 6 PM starting on the courthouse lawn. The ride is about 10 miles at a pace of 10-14 mph. The group will sometimes hang out at a local business after the ride.#BikeJoy pic.twitter.com/qIQ8uJDdIY
STOLEN – Green Diamondback Wildwood in Galindo https://t.co/cJ5Vpn8vSm pic.twitter.com/yv2d7BqR0L
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) August 23, 2021
Interested in becoming a certified League Cycling Instructor? BikeDFW is excited to be hosting a hybrid @BikeLeague LCI Seminar Sept. 24-26, 2021. Scholarships available, deadline TODAY (8/23) to apply!! Seminar cost increases 8/27. Links in next tweet. pic.twitter.com/0sNTfWCech
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) August 23, 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 23, 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/qkdFcxDXZP
New Event STORM Kidz Ride – San Antonio, TX South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers (STORM) hosts this free monthly kid's ride at McAllister Park on the dirt trails. This is a great opportunity for parents and children alike to get out on the dirt trails an… https://t.co/8UBzl137mm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2021
New Event Women's Only Sept Wolfpack Skills Clinic – Austin, TX Women's Only Sept Wolfpack Skills Clinic at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/5d47lp9Grahttps://t.co/6vuoG0U2qu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2021
Join us and Wolfpack for our final Women's Skills Clinic at the Driveway for 2021.… https://t.co/GOv23BCnVX