Texas Biking News Digest
Tina Pic, Danny Estevez win USA CRITS ninth stop in El Paso
Rebecca Reza | www.velonews.com
Rachel Langdon, Thomas Gibbons retain series leads heading into the final, tenth race.
U.S. criterium champion Danny Estevez sprinted to his second consecutive USA CRITS win in El Paso, Texas on Saturday night. Posting up in the stars-and-stripes at speed in the darkness, it was a repeat of his Athens Twilight Criterium win, only this time he had his Best Buddies teammate Michael Hernandez right behind him for second and Sam Rosenholtz (ButcherBox) in third.
In the women’s race, Tina Pic (Colavita-Hello Fresh) won from a four-rider breakaway that escaped with 10 laps to go. Kaitlyn Agnew (ATX Wolfpack-Jakroo) attacked on …
Upcoming Rides
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Bridges 2.0 Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 6:45 PM
TacoCat Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 6:30 AM
Justice League Night Ride Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 7:30 PM
Sugar WNW Short and Fancy Wednesday, September 15, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
Tiger Division Wednesday Ride Wednesday, September 15, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
CCC Gravel Levee Wednesday, September 15, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot Ride Wednesday, September 15, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
LookProGoSlow Recovery Ride Thursday, September 16, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Thursday Night HTX Thursday, September 16, 2021 @ 6:45 PM
MCC (101) – Shell to McKeever Thursday, September 16, 2021 @ 6:30 AM
Justice League Power Hour Thursday, September 16, 2021 @ 6:00 AM
Justice League Friday Power Hour Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 6:00 AM
Fort Bend Kia Friday Night Social Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Atascocita Bike Barn Saturday, September 18, 2021 @ 7:30 AM
Blue Line Brunch Ride Saturday, September 18, 2021 @ 7:00 AM
Justice League Saturday Ride Saturday, September 18, 2021 @ 6:00 AM
Bike Barn Katy Saturday, September 18, 2021 @ 7:00 AM
Fort Bend Kia Chappell Hill Gravel Ride Saturday, September 18, 2021 @ 7:00 AM
CCC GRVL 46.3 No Stop Chappel Hill Sunday, September 19, 2021 @ 7:30 AM
September Houston Gravel Collective + Active Passion Sunday, September 19, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Justice League Monday Power Hour Monday, September 20, 2021 @ 6:00 AM
Brays Bayou Fully Open from bikehouston
Funds earmarked for hike-and-bike trail near Lookout Road
Jeff B. Flinn | www.mysanantonio.com
The city of Selma will receive funds that will give its residents a hike-and-bike trail stretching from the Lookout Road area to the city’s Harrison House Park.
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) completed its recent round of transportation funding. Selma City Administrator Johnny Casias said the city received approval of its lone request for the 2023-2026 funding cycle — the $2,934,800 Lookout Road bike and sidewalk lane.
“This improves the pedestrian and sidewalk improvements, along the north …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Philip and Jamal just moved to East Dallas from Atlanta. Today was their first day on the Santa Fe Trail. Welcome them with a retweet! #eastdallas #dallas #cyclist #santafettraildallas pic.twitter.com/dAIPbQvn6P
— Santa Fe Trail (@FoSFT) September 13, 2021
You're riding between Montrose and the Heights. Pick your poison: pic.twitter.com/cVnpVCl8hm
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) September 13, 2021
Consider the route where the Buffalo Bayou Greenway suddenly ends and you find yourself on a feeder road known as Sawyer Street, where you can choose a 3-foot wide sidewalk, or take the lane on a blind curve. pic.twitter.com/lGd5bIN6Cw
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) September 13, 2021
Or use the janky bridge over Memorial Drive (where you're supposed to walk your bike because someone complained to the Parks Department). pic.twitter.com/sxKuzg9yIq
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) September 13, 2021
Or, if you're in the mood for a serious workout, carry your bike up the stairs to the Sabine Street Bridge. pic.twitter.com/sxbXM9Voxy
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) September 13, 2021
Speaking of our WTF Clinic, we had an even better turnout than last months!
— EaDo Bike Co (@EaDoBikeCo) September 13, 2021
Come join us on the second Sunday of every month for a clinic built to connect Women, Trans, and Femme riders to learn and grow as people that love bicycles!
Bike Check on the trail! 9/26 from 1-3 PM. Free ice cream to the first 100 people. @BikeDFW on site to answer questions. pic.twitter.com/03vzdJFzTo
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) September 13, 2021
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR All Level Ride -Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 13, 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 ri… https://t.co/J7FVi69tHU