Texas Biking News October 7th 2021
David on the Southern Tier
By David Jelmini | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 15: El Paso to Fort Handcock. 75’ climbing, 3:20 hrs in the saddle. First day with ACA group, so far so good.
Sunday October 3, 2021, 45 miles (72 km) – Total so far: 733 miles (1,180 km)
It was great to finally start this ride. The anticipation and anxiety have been high for so long now. Started the day off with nice weather and flat roads. I eventually met up with Greg and Larry and rode together for a while before stopping to help Mattie fix a flat.
Day 16: Fort Handcock to Van Horn, Tx, 2,000’ of climbing, 5:30 hrs in saddle. Not as bad as expected
Monday October 4, 2021, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 807 miles (1,299 km)
Started the day off riding with Greg and Larry from Loveland, CO. We have about the same riding style and speed so it worked well. Can’t tell you how much more pleasant it is to ride with “people “ for a change, not so lonely. The day started off with perfect weather as we meandered through the back road toward the interstate. We left camp last since Larry was on cleanup duty. Eventually caught up with people as the day progressed, moving on and off I-10, or along a frontage road. Started to feel some cramps coming on so Larry gave me some magic pills, basically potassium, which did the trick. …
Day 17: Van Horn to Fort Davis, 2150’ of climbing, 6:42 hrs in the saddle. Hard day of head winds
Tuesday October 5, 2021, 80 miles (129 km) – Total so far: 887 miles (1,427 km)
The good news is we all agreed to change the route so we could eliminate 2,000’ of climbing. The new route also kept us off I-10 for 45 miles. Started off with light head winds, which was expected, that moved to moderate head winds through out the day. Highway 90 also let us experience Texas chip seal roads, which was not pleasant. …
Day 18: Layover in Fort Davis
Wednesday October 6, 2021
Spent the day relaxing, walked the town, which took about 20 minutes. Took a few photos.
Southern Tier in 2 parts
By Winnifred Homer-Smith | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Del Rio to Camp Wood
Monday October 4, 2021, 79 miles (127 km) – Total so far: 1,053 miles (1,695 km) Finally a day on the bike! I headed out after breakfast. I saw the ACA route stays away from 90 as it goes through town & thought that was great. Well, the alternate route may have been better, but it was 2 lanes each way with no shoulder at all, and I left in the midst of rush hour (or at least, the busier time of day) so I was very glad it was less than 2 miles. One guy in a bright blue car got behind me, swerved into the next lane, and almost rear-ended the car right in front of him when it actually stopped for a red light. Fun? No!
But I was soon back on 90 where there were huge shoulders. And very good pavement, too, for about 11 miles. Then back to chip seal of various levels of annoying. I stayed on 90 for about 30 miles. Plenty of cars & trucks, no traffic problems. There was one area that …
Video: Attorneys representing 6 cyclists hit in Waller County conducting their own civil investigation
Re’Chelle Turner | www.click2houston.com
WALLER COUNTY – On Wednesday, attorneys Charlie Thomas and Peter Wilborn, Bike Law Director Rachael Maney, and Bike Houston Executive Director Joe Cutrufo held a virtual press conference to discuss the ongoing investigation involving six injured cyclists.
The cyclists were hit by a 16-year-old while training for the Ironman in Waller County. The crash happened on Business 290 East on Sept. 25.
The attorneys representing the cyclist said they are conducting their own civil investigation into what happened.
During the virtual conference, attorney …
WHEELS OF LOVE: Houston cyclist Elise Sheppard takes tzedakah on the road
By AARON HOWARD | jhvonline.com
A casual conversation with a gentleman at the 2019 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington introduced Houstonian Elise Sheppard to the Wheels of Love charity ride. Sheppard is a bicycling enthusiast, a serious, committed and regular rider. She also loves Israel.
“I had been looking for a way to get back to Israel,†Sheppard told the JHV. “Wheels of Love combined the opportunity to experience Israel on a bicycle, meet cycling enthusiasts from all over the world and pray in a cycling minyan. Plus, the 2019 Wheels of Love ride was scheduled back to back with the Houston Federation’s trip to Israel.â€
Sheppard enjoyed the ride so much that she could hardly wait to …
Circle Trail Centipede Encounters With Prickly Pear Cactus
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
Today my bike decided to take me north on the Circle Trail further than I have gone in a long long time.
About a mile north of Hamilton Park the Circle Trail comes to the Prickly Pear Cactus Orchard you see above. This orchard appears slightly south of where the Circle Trail crosses under Holliday Road, which you can also see in the photo above.
Going north on the Circle Trail eventually passes under a couple freeways, making for a lot of cement overhead. Soon thereafter the Circle Trail enters an undeveloped zone making it seem as if one has left the city and is out in the wild country.
Eventually the Circle Trail returns to civilization, around the point where the …
More pics from Opening Night, Downtown Ft. Worth, TX! from cyclocross
Texas Biking from Twitter
Art on the Trail hosted by @NorthavenUMC on October 30 from 10-4 pm. pic.twitter.com/hamsrgSewj
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) October 7, 2021
What’s new in SA? Lots more trails https://t.co/sPi2Vij1vd
— Greg Griffin 🚵ðŸ¼ðŸ“š (@gregpgriffin) October 7, 2021
Mural Ride with AJÂ Vagabonds https://t.co/Btk8wYG33M
— Bike Friendly OC (@BikeFriendlyOC) October 7, 2021
“A situation in which somebody driving a 7,000-pound, @Ford F-250 into six people, ought to be an inflection point, ought to be a teachable moment,†@JoeCutrufo said. “You are wielding an incredibly deadly weapon and you need to act accordingly.†https://t.co/iUdeb2n0PQ
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 7, 2021
The last Rothe Recovery Ride (RRR) of the year is happening again on Monday, 10/11, leaving from The Meteor Austin on South Congress at 5:30pm. Expect 1.5 to 2hrs of easy, social pedaling around South Austin! More information here @strava:https://t.co/RcLv3wz4GI#rothetraining
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) October 7, 2021
We love being involved with @CishWow!!! https://t.co/K2iSmu6t2t
— EaDo Bike Co (@EaDoBikeCo) October 7, 2021
Congratulations to Denton’s two newest League Cycling Instructors, Jay (in bright red) and Sonia (in white w/ dark helmet)! https://t.co/A9oNge0Q7T
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) October 7, 2021
This Saturday, join a members-only ride to @NewMagnoliaBrew in the Heights. We’ll roll out from Market Square at 2PM. #BiketoberfestHOU https://t.co/ft4CRvgbH1
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 7, 2021
We're doing our Toutant Beauregard ride on Sunday. Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/DvA2EGP43p pic.twitter.com/BParynXRuo
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 7, 2021
@WeeChiTahTrail Amanda Schnell picture by @RichardCleaver
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) October 7, 2021
very good mountain bike image!!! pic.twitter.com/R42IGPCBbI
Flashback to October 2019. I hadn't made up my mind. We had a good day riding #bikes at #BoulderParkDallas but this reminds me how we might not have gotten Joe. Those were the good old days. 《Sigh》 pic.twitter.com/BiwEDas08Q
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) October 7, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle ClubÂ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 7, 2021
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It's Back !! Wednesday Night Ride (WNR) – An El Paso cycling tradition!! Leaderless ride for all groups. Organize your group for your particular speed range. Ride as hard as you c… https://t.co/7oV9PdYLwT
New Event FWBA Rusty Romp – Benbrook, TX https://t.co/lCFYaUar7T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 8, 2021
Contact Information
Jim Humphrey
jimbojrh@outlook.com
(817) 690-5521
Rides are on, weather permitting. Check the FWBA webpage for time and arrive 30 minutes early. Rides vary in d… https://t.co/XkRgsm7t6z
New Event FWBA Burleson and Beyond – Burleson, TX https://t.co/NUod77Pwqw
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 8, 2021
Contact Information
Chad Cline
817-996-7584
Enjoy the quiet, beautiful rural roads of Johnson County. Routes of 40-54 miles are available and no one gets left beh… https://t.co/zHOP1wi5So
New Event Pedaling the Prairie – Hempstead, TX Pedaling the Prairie at Hempstead, TXhttps://t.co/0zCIwl5UNKhttps://t.co/6kRvSqlCgh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 8, 2021
24 Mile Route 9:00 AM 24 miles Custom Dri Fit Shirt for the first 500 to register $40
44 Mil… https://t.co/EJAU5pO9ni