Texas Bicycling News – February 16, 2023
MSU Texas Cycling director excited about team’s future
Andy Newberry | news.msutexas.edu
Cycling director Pablo Cruz Trochez found a home at Midwestern State University There was a time Pablo Cruz Trochez wouldn’t have envisioned life as a college student, so being the cycling coach at Midwestern State University definitely wasn’t on his radar.
He claims he wasn’t a good student in high school. But he was great on his bike. He was a professional cyclist for two years before he came to MSU Texas. The transition wasn’t easy. He was still learning and adapting to English.
But in retrospect his experiences gave him a good picture of what students and student-athletes need for success.
“My parents were …
‘Working on ‘em is what makes me happy’ | Houstonian’s passion for bikes led to nonprofit
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Once Ferrell Surette is done working on a bike, he donates it, as he did at the organization’s first-ever pop-up event in January.
Garland bike shop employee found murdered inside store, police say
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GARLAND, Texas – Garland police are investigating the death of an employee at a Garland bicycle shop.
On Thursday morning, an employee for Don Johle’s Bike World on Broadway Boulevard called police saying he arrived to open the business, but found the internal metal gates were left open. …
Dr. James Edward "Jim" Skibo 1947 – 2023
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SKIBO, Dr. James Edward "Jim" Dr. James Edward "Jim" Skibo, of Cedar Hill, TX, aged 75, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Methodist Dallas Medical Center, as a result of injuries suffered in a bicycling accident. Jim was Senior Vice President of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service ("AAFES"). Jim started his career with AAFES as a Retail Branch Operations Manager in Bangkok, Thailand during the Vietnam War, and was one of the organization’s longest-tenured executives. Jim obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State, a Master of Arts and a PhD in Organization Systems from Fielding Graduate University, and an MBA from the University of Dallas. He was also an adjunct professor at Texas Woman’s University, School of Management. Jim served on the Boards of Directors of several professional organizations, including the Trade Promotion Management Association (TPMA) and the Vendor Compliance Federation (VCF) among others. He spoke at national and international industry forums and was the author of numerous research papers, journals and book chapters. Jim was an avid long-distance runner, completing marathons in all 50 States. He also was a dedicated cyclist, often riding more than …
Bramble Scramble Results
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Texas NICA Community,
We have posted the results from Race #2, the Bramble Scramble.
Thank you for your patience as we worked through the race-day technology issues and several rounds of data reviews. We know this took longer than our typical timeframe to post results, but we wanted to be diligent about verifying all of the data inputs.
Many of you have asked about scoring for the JV2 boys categories and staging for JV2 and middle school categories moving forward. There were two starting groups for each conference’s JV2 boys categories. The scores for …
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— Safe Streets Austin (@safestreetsatx) February 16, 2023
A great start to a very unforgettable ride: The 2023 HHH endurance ride kicks off at 7:04 a.m. Saturday Aug. 26.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) February 16, 2023
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— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 16, 2023
Register for ATLAS Ride! For 24 hours only, 8am 2/16 to 8am 2/17, you can register for the ride at the early bird rate of $50 per person. Join the 2023 Texas 4000 Team on Day One of their cancer-fighting journey from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. https://t.co/dho61Ohe8O pic.twitter.com/GBwQh3BnKD
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) February 16, 2023
?? JOIN US as we celebrate 100 MILES of completed Greenway Trails!??
— SAParksandRec (@SAParksandRec) February 16, 2023
Our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at the beautiful new Camargo Park Trailhead.? This milestone achievement needs to be celebrated with you!?
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Bicycle Club URBAN EXPLORATION RIDE https://t.co/4vbkrcyRgN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Join us for another fun exploration of the City. The target distance is about 30 to 35 miles, with at least one rest stop to refuel. This is a great way to see different par… https://t.co/9sjq3NizrA
New Event Pedal for a Purpose – Waller, TX Pedal for a Purpose at Waller, TXhttps://t.co/zkL7SWw2drhttps://t.co/5iuwlMytwZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Looking for a great way to get in some training miles before the 2023 BP MS 150? Come out to Boys and Girls Country's A… https://t.co/ip6rxvrmbG
New Event ATLAS Ride 2023 – Lometa, TX https://t.co/mCKyJCuyII
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
25-mile and 50-mile Ride Options
VIP Ride Registration Available
This year we are asking our community of cancer fighters to ask their friends, family members, work colleagues,
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New Event Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night – Austin Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night: March 7th at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/D8lU0ra8Hchttps://t.co/tGTcjmvvVI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Open Track Ride 6:00 PM $10
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New Event Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night – Austin Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night: March 7th at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/RwAg9BcSFyhttps://t.co/tGTcjmvvVI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Open Track Ride 6:00 PM $10
Access to our full main track.… https://t.co/I9w5xkb0I7
New Event Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night – Austin Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night: March 7th at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/RwAg9BcSFyhttps://t.co/tGTcjmvvVI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Open Track Ride 6:00 PM $10
Access to our full main track.… https://t.co/zbXe6JHnsn
New Event Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night – Austin Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night: March 7th at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/RwAg9BcSFyhttps://t.co/tGTcjmvvVI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Open Track Ride 6:00 PM $10
Access to our full main track.… https://t.co/PcWC4vc4EW
New Event Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night – Austin Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night: March 7th at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/RwAg9BcSFyhttps://t.co/tGTcjmvvVI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Open Track Ride 6:00 PM $10
Access to our full main track.… https://t.co/Sj1oE2r6gk
New Event Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night – Austin Ascension Seton Presents Bike Night: March 7th at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/RwAg9BcSFyhttps://t.co/tGTcjmvvVI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 16, 2023
Open Track Ride 6:00 PM $10
Access to our full main track.… https://t.co/LmUxbdzTgd