Texas Biking News April 20th 2022
This Cyclist Has Given More Than 450 Adaptive Bikes to Children in Need
Andy Simmons | www.rd.com
The idea for the McLindon Family Foundation began with one thoughtful act of kindness.
About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, an entrepreneur and avid cyclist, was riding his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend’s 12-year-old son. The boy had never known the joy of biking because he suffered from hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain that often causes balance disturbances.
When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel recumbent bike with a seat belt, perfect for a child with balance issues. Soon the boy was pedaling around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. But there was more, as McLindon gleaned from …
EPISD middle school students set to receive bikes to use during P.E. classes
By Brianna Chavez | kvia.com
Students at Milam Elementary School learning to ride a bike.
EL PASO, Texas — Riding your bike at biking and hiking trails across El Paso is a great past time and a fun way to stay active. It’s a skill EPISD is hoping to help its students gain through new grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
EPISD was award $60,000 dollars to be able to purchase bikes for middle school students. It will go towards expanding its Bike-On Program.
Students will learn how to properly ride a bike during p.e. class, as well as learn the rules of the road and learn how to properly maintain the bikes.
"This is a life skill, this is something they can do up until their elderly ages if they want to. So we want to introduce kids to those types of activities that are lifetime related activities that aren’t just based on sports," said John Adams, director of health, wellness, and physical education for EPISD. …
Coast to Coast via the Southern Tier – Spring 2022
By Fletch Dobbs | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 42 – Silsbee, Texas to Merryville, Louisiana
Wednesday April 20, 2022, 53 miles (85 km) – Total so far: 2,029 miles (3,265 km)
Southern Tier Bicycle Tour – March 22, 2022 – ?
By cjlaskey | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 29 : Vanderpool, Texas to Camp Wood, Texas
Tuesday April 19, 2022, 43 miles (69 km) – Total so far: 1,709 miles (2,750 km) This morning once again we were up before the sun. Last night the constellations and the bright white moon provided the nightly entertainment. I packed in the dark trying to use my cell phone light to stuff sacks and ensure nothing was dropped on the ground or left behind on the picnic table. I used this in lieu of my headlamp whose batteries were failing. I biked out if the camping area and saw Don waiting at the camp office to depart together. We were both dreading the three large climbs we had today. All we knew is they would be tough based on what east bound cyclists and locals forewarned. They were partly correct. The first hill on the way to Leakey was steep and a good distance. But I put it Into low gear and cranked it out. Afterwards we stopped in Leakey at a market where …
Wednesday Ride
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
Catching up with friends I haven’t seen on forever today. Even managed to lure Amy to Starbucks! It’s an Easter miracle!
Texas Biking from Twitter
Absolutely it should and frankly it never occurred to me with all the times I’ve ridden to and by this building. Guess what’s going to happen very soon! Thank you! https://t.co/T118wY0Iso
— Adrian Garcia (@AdrianGarciaHTX) April 21, 2022
Another great WOW Wednesday therapy ride with the @cishouston WOW cycling mental health program from @Milby_HS #mentalhealthishealth #smilesandmiles pic.twitter.com/14l0KHHCpO
— CISH / WOW / La Raza SA (@CishWow) April 21, 2022
Saturday 4/23/2022 The Bagel Ride
— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) April 20, 2022
8:00am; Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
53mi (85km); a longer option may arise
Store stop at 30mi. Plan accordinglyhttps://t.co/fuEzRgOeJ4
ONE MORE WEEK – Bring your bike, score some snacks, and enter a drawing to win great prizes from the Outdoor Pursuits Center! pic.twitter.com/7XpOvJCvPj
— TTUParking (@TTUParking) April 20, 2022
Holy humidity Houston! Aside from that beat down, I’m so impressed by the continuous improvements I see made to Houston parks and trail systems. The separate bike & pedestrian lanes in downtown are great, too! #Seenonmyrun #RunChat #Houston #businesstravel pic.twitter.com/hISbRdCYBg
— Kelly (@K2Runs) April 20, 2022
Join us in Cibolo for a great ride on Saturday morning. Wheels down at 8:30. https://t.co/yjag291REP pic.twitter.com/5yDaD12M7b
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) April 20, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR Trail Crew at Walnut Creek Metro Park – Austin, TX Austin Ridge Riders Trail Work at Walnut Creek Metro Park The Austin Ridge Riders mission is to develop trails by promoting trail stewardship in cooperation with local land managers, improv… https://t.co/YXLVwdEPK2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
New Event DFW Summer Series Week 5 – McKinney, TX June 30, 2022 at 06:30PM https://t.co/iis0hZZxJ3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
New Event DFW Summer Series Week 4 – McKinney, TX June 23, 2022 at 06:30PM https://t.co/US9XMdE0Lc
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
New Event DFW Summer Series Week 1 – McKinney, TX https://t.co/BfYjKfgX84
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
The DFW Summer Series is north Dallas's hottest summer racing series, featuring a 10 race points season to crown the DFW Summer Series kings and queens of racing. This is gra… https://t.co/jeWgls8FWS
New Event DFW Summer Series Week 2 – McKinney, TX June 9, 2022 at 06:30PM https://t.co/7ZEllqC6Z6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
New Event DFW Summer Series Week 3 – McKinney, TX June 16, 2022 at 06:30PM https://t.co/ihtDSw7z3z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
New Event 4ReeWheel Bash at 4R Ranch – Muenster, TX https://t.co/oNMkb8BvVg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
XC mountain bike racing the way it is supposed to be! Special KickStart pricing for the first 25 racers who register.
Signup fee includes land access, food, drink and a comp… https://t.co/RFWbLClrrm
New Event Marfa 100 – Marfa, TX https://t.co/nFrl4eNx4I
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
For 2022 we are offering both in-person and virtual events for the Marfa100
Tri-county residents email marfa100k@gmail.com for your local rider discount.
100K RACE
What’s Included
Chip tim… https://t.co/AR3MI4QVGr
New Event Warda paydirt – La Grange, TX More details, visit: https://t.co/7kyvMEQZlt grange/200022285656144
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
Come out to Bluff Creek Ranch and get your paydirt hours. 10 hours of pay dirt gets you 60 points towards you overall total for the Cycle Progr… https://t.co/6vjduZrGBS
New Event Tour De Main – Del Rio, TX https://t.co/3LkowQNY7d
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
Join us for a morning of fun and activity for the kids with a quick bike race down South Main Street along with local shops and vendors sponsored by CrossFit Del Rio and Miss Annie's Dance … https://t.co/TzH34ZiXUX
New Event Bridging the Gap Ride #3 – Sugar Land, TX https://t.co/GZW30eKufH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022
Bridging the Gap Ride is an annual cycling event hosted by Motherland Cycling Club (MCC), that aims to bring cyclists of diverse backgrounds and persuasions together for a fu… https://t.co/BoKXXyiLdz
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX April 26, 2022 at 09:00AM https://t.co/0XDT46ma0b
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2022