Texas Biking News September 4th 2021
Eighter from Decatur rolls to Square
By Richard Greene | www.wcmessenger.com
Over the years, the Eighter from Decatur Bike Rally has brought thousands of riders to Wise County in support of Raquel’s Wings for Life, the Decatur nonprofit that flies cancer patients to M.D. Anderson and other facilities for treatment.
The bike rally will return again Sept. 18, offering rides of eight, 25, 50 and 100 miles around Wise County.
There will be one …
Nikki’s First Century!
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com
Nikki killed it today! She was ready for 20 more miles. I, on the other hand, broke my rear derailleur cable at mile 60 and was glad to be done at 100!
MTB:Hidden Beach Edition
Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com
Stacking and Crashing the Break – Wattage – 9/4/2021
Honest Tree | www.youtube.com
In today’s Wattage Ride (race ride), we had a very fast start (for my standards). The video starts just before the break forms.
Time for family rides
www.crosstimbersgazette.com
Let’s entertain for a few moments that summer begins to fade in North Texas and we ease into a nice, pleasant fall. Is that even a thing in North Texas? As the temps become more bearable, let’s consider dusting off our bicycles and getting outside. Here are a few basic maintenance tips before you and your family head out.
Bike Chain
If it’s been a few months since the bicycle has been ridden, you’ll want to completely remove the chain to clean it. Begin by brushing out the links with a firm brush (an old toothbrush works well). Using a cleaning solvent that is specifically designed for bicycle chains, completely immerse the chain, and allow it to soak until the …
Texas Biking from Twitter
There's still time to apply for positions on the Bicycle (BAC) and Pedestrian (PAC) Advisory boards!
— ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) September 4, 2021
Learn more about the BAC: https://t.co/PCsS9wgHcq
Join the BAC: https://t.co/IrFZnSgky6
Learn more about the PAC: https://t.co/CufFOfLM9K
Join the PAC: https://t.co/4EcvtF731z pic.twitter.com/zVfyC6KvP2
Hey Bike/Mobility Friends….IT IS OFFICIALLY TIME TO VOTE for the BikeDFW UPSHIFT Awards!! Voting closes Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at midnight. Check out the list of awards and nominees at https://t.co/U1VZkXHeBN and click "VOTE NOW" when you are ready to make it official! pic.twitter.com/nkPnnxj08F
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 4, 2021
Honored to be a nominee for the @BikeDFW 2021 Mobility Champion of the Year award. Read more and vote here: https://t.co/sRDxMCJZZY 🚲
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) September 4, 2021
Exciting news! We’ve been nominated to be the @BikeDFW Trail Champion of the Year group! Please vote for us! Plus, three of our board members (@ardenfitz, @JeffKitner, and @LeeforDallas) were nominated for individual awards! https://t.co/qXdp5Gj5XZ #biking #trails @DallasParkRec
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) September 4, 2021
Lake Houston Loop | #OptOutside #cycling #paceline | @Strava: https://t.co/xR4MhVgd1v pic.twitter.com/LJKnsNt0Kh
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) September 4, 2021
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 4, 2021
What's even harder to believe is that my hero @elmachuca rode that on a bicycle last year on a run he called #vueltadetejas 🚲
— Antonio Alacrán 🦂 (@BeerPedaler) September 4, 2021
cc @TexasMonthly @Strava pic.twitter.com/w4Igu3RWR7