Texas Bicycling News May 2nd 2022
RGV cyclists push for more mountain bike trails
by: Xochilt Lagunas | www.valleycentral.com
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A group of cyclists in the Rio Grande Valley are working to finalize the “Six Shooter Junction” trail at Harlingen’s C.B. Wood Park.
While there are several cycling trails throughout the RGV, David Hernandez, founder of the Valley Off-Road Bicycling Association (VORBA) said there is a lack of off-road trails for mountain bikers.
“We don’t have anywhere to ride unless we build trail and/or if we maintain the trails that we already have,” said Hernandez.
He said the “Six Shooter Junction” trail will help complete the 10-mile cycling trail system at the park, one of five trail systems VORBA continues to fight for. …
Video: Over 7,000 cyclists descend on Kyle Field for the Bike MS 150 to raise money for multiple sclerosis
By Donnie Tuggle | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -over 7,000 cyclists from Houston, Austin, Katy, and Waller made the journey to Kyle Field Sunday afternoon for the Bike MS 150 ride.
Bike MS150 is the largest multiple sclerosis fundraiser in the nation.
This year’s event was highly anticipated after the 2021 race was canceled the morning of due to inclement weather that swept through the Brazos Valley early that morning.
Participants say they took the trip to show their support for the people they love.
I’m riding for that woman right there,” said Nathaniel Beal of Houston. Poonam Marj is the middle of three sisters and happens to be the younger sister of my girlfriend. She was diagnosed with MS February of 2019 and I’ve …
Gallery: Bike MS: Texas MS 150
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Kyle Field served as the finish line for the 38th Annual Bike MS: Texas MS 150 on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Around 6,000 cyclists made their way through Kyle Field after beginning the two-day trek in either start location of Houston or Austin. After completing the ride, participants living with multiple sclerosis rode a victory lap and crossed the finish line together.
 during the entire trip, leaving us lots of free time during afternoons and evenings.
Among the comforts and conveniences of a van-supported tour: …
Southern Tier Part 2
By Robert Hickman | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Southern Tier Part 2 – Day #18 Esperanza, TX to El Paso, TX: Part 2 is now DONE!
Southern Tier Part 2 – Day #18 April 30, 2022 Esperanza, TX to El Paso, TX 86 Miles Start 7:13 AM Finish 5:47 PM Ride Time 10:34 Ascent 1,450 Feet Descent 1,187 Feet Tour Total Miles 1536 Details at: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/88700251
What a night behind the Traveling Tiger Center Texas 87 Truck Stop. It made sense on paper, being that it was halfway between Van Horn and El Paso. Another option would have been a hotel twenty miles further into yesterday’s headwind. Yesterday after I arrived, I was able to sit at a table at the back of the store for hours while I recharged my devices and caught up on work. When it got dark, I set up my tent out back. There was enough space for two hundred trucks in the lot, but there were only thirty. The truck stop was noisy. While setting up my tent I got pricked by a goat head that tore its way into my finger. A car alarm …
Upcoming Rides
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MCC Tuesday – Shell to McKeever Tuesday, May 3, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, May 3, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
CA Tuesday 24 v2.0 Tuesday, May 3, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Gravel Levee Wednesday, May 4, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, May 4, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot Ride Wednesday, May 4, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Wicked Boxer Thursday, May 5, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Justice League Thursday Power Hour (A/B/C) Thursday, May 5, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
MCC Thursday – Shell to McKeever Thursday, May 5, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
LookProGoSlow Recovery Ride Thursday, May 5, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Justice League Friday Power Hour (A/B/C) Friday, May 6, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Justice League Saturday Ride (A,B,C pace) Saturday, May 7, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
Bike Medicine 40 Mile Training Ride Saturday, May 7, 2022 @ 8:30 AM
Sun & Ski Sunday Sunday, May 8, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Medicine 40 Mile Training Ride – Sundays Sunday, May 8, 2022 @ 8:30 AM
Breakers Sunday Ride Sunday, May 8, 2022 @ 4:30 PM
Trek Bikes Memorial May Beer & BBQ Ride Sunday, May 8, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Chap Hill Gravel 43 New Beginnings Sunday, May 8, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
The Woodlands Sun & Ski Sunday 40 mile Sunday, May 8, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Justice League Monday Power Hour (A/B/C) Monday, May 9, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Houston Art Bike Festival and Parade May 21
Houston Parks Board | us20.campaign-archive.com
Get ready for Houston’s first-ever, day-long, city-wide celebration of all things Art Bike!
Houston Parks Board, the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, and Houston Independent School District are proud to present Houston’s first-ever Art Bike Festival and Parade. This day-long arts and culture celebration is an invitation to explore your personal creativity, support healthy lifestyles, and celebrate the artist in everyone!
Bringing together community members and youth programs from across Houston, the 2022 Art Bike Festival and Parade features Art Bikes from over 100 HISD schools, live music, interactive art activities, food trucks, and more! Schedule
9AM MEETUP MacGregor Park | 5225 Calhoun
10AM ART BIKE PARADE MacGregor Park | 5225 Calhoun
12PM BRAYS BAYOU GREENWAY GROUP ART BIKE RIDES MacGregor Park to Fonde Park to Smither Park Ride is approximately 2 miles one way
12-6PM ART BIKE FESTIVAL AND AWARDS CEREMONY Smither Park | 2441 Munger
MKT BRIDGE UPDATE
MKT bridge repairs continue this month as contractors install steel supports on the north side of the bridge. Wooden cross bracing and concrete footings will soon follow.
Completion remains on track for Summer 2022, weather permitting, and …
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Gravel Locos: The gravel gem of Hico, Texas.
Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast by Paul Negrete | anchor.fm
Gravel Locos made an immediate impact on gravel last year in it’s first edition. In 2022, Fabián Serralta is bringing back the popular Hico event and also adding a second option in Colorado. This is a long episode, but what a great conversation. Lear about Gravel Locos, what makes Hico great, and what pros you will have the chance to see and ride against.
Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw
Links: Gravel Locos, Bear Creek Crits, Houston Grand Crit, Ride to Remember, TexBikerNet, Drop Bar Texas Shop
Texas Biking from Twitter
#BikeMonth + #MentalHealthMonth = Perfect Together https://t.co/1qYzhMzgSo
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) May 3, 2022
Looking forward to the #WalkBikeMontrose project to improve pedestrian accessibility and provide All Ages and Abilities bikeway along Woodhead and Hawthorne Street #MontroseTIRZ ?@hcpct1? ?@HoustonBikePlan? pic.twitter.com/7ulIXWk2o4
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) May 3, 2022
After months of community engagement, AAH's Leticia Gutierrez attended the new Sims Bayou Greenway segment ribbon cutting last Saturday! This investment can be enjoyed by foot or bike, which means less automobile pollution in the Hobby area. pic.twitter.com/2lojlzdw6p
— Air Alliance Houston (@airallianceHOU) May 3, 2022
It’s National #BikeMonth! We invite you to hop on a bike and take part in events such as our Bike Month Challenge, Bike Passport, Street Skills, and Bike To Work Day (BTWD). Be sure to explore our Bike Month calendar. ???? https://t.co/v2yxCYGTXy pic.twitter.com/qnWT7Pdq1Z
— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) May 2, 2022
May is #BicycleSafetyMonth! Whether a person rides or drives, they should know about bicycle safety. According to the @NHTSAgov, cyclist fatalities increased by 38% from 2011 to 2020. Watch this video for tips on sharing the road! ????????? #EndTheStreakTX ^C pic.twitter.com/3pR6lQISMH
— METRO Houston (@METROHouston) May 2, 2022
Sign up today for the 2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride on Sat., Sept. 17 for a first-class cycling experience while supporting the life-saving mission of the of the Big Pink Bus! ????https://t.co/jiCTpMpAXi pic.twitter.com/2f6dZkwyYe
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) May 2, 2022
We want to see you out celebrating bike month, so tag us in your bike selfie (while stopped, of course) by using the hashtag #WBSBikeMonth! #EndTheStreakTX pic.twitter.com/i0oy0qdbAM
— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) May 2, 2022
It's Bike Month, y'all! Movability is offering TWO chances to win prizes for riding your bike. Learn more: https://t.co/lHkWlwTiHJ pic.twitter.com/Kiz7gv9LQC
— Movability (@Movability) May 2, 2022
Sign up for the Bikes & Brews Event hosted by SunCycle. Enjoy a group ride to local breweries, Old Sheepdog Brewery & @DeadBeachBrewer , for drinks.
— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) May 2, 2022
Drink specials, games, giveaways, and more. Featuring prizes from @BCycle. Sign up today!https://t.co/c5ppgE7Aa8 pic.twitter.com/ocX3xVzw1D
Sign up for the Burritos & Barrio Event. Blaster (Martin Zubia) and Cimi (Jesus Alvarado) will lead us on a tour of Segundo Barrio murals including the ones that are replicated on some SunCycle bikes. Burritos and coffee from @SavageGoods. #EPBikeMonthhttps://t.co/ODCqUBUXjq pic.twitter.com/wslkN1G2Jz
— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) May 2, 2022
Calling all artists! We have three new Art Stations coming in the East End Network. We are calling on artists for proposals. Please see the link below for details.https://t.co/TcXZhguap5
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 2, 2022
Happy #BikeMonth, Austin! ????
— ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) May 2, 2022
Biking is a great way to improve your health and lower your carbon footprint. We'll be celebrating all month with bike trips, info and events. Wherever you go this May, find a route to #BikeThere using the Austin Bike Map: https://t.co/6CNk2d3iAH pic.twitter.com/bfHyY1Mzlm
STOLEN – Purple Giant Stance 1 in Houston, TX https://t.co/6oK62BCN3N pic.twitter.com/g6J7hsem38
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) May 2, 2022
The Cottonwood Art Festival is back this weekend, May 7-8.
— Richardson Today (@RichardsonToday) May 2, 2022
The event features more than 240 artists who will be displaying their museum-quality work both Saturday and Sunday at Cottonwood Park, which is located at 1301 W. Belt Line Rd. https://t.co/TosNnxfs7I pic.twitter.com/inGkiDo8hQ
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 2, 2022
This is for all levels of riders, which will break into groups according to ability. Beginners are welcome, and there will be no drops. Meet in the parking… https://t.co/2mI5sryKKV