Texas Bicycling News, Experiences – July 22, 2023
Cyclist conquers coast-to-coast adventure
Travis Rosenau | www.nujournal.com
Helget, right, stops inside the Bike World Bike Shop, now named the Trek Bicycles, in San Antonio, Texas during his ride on June 3.
NEW ULM — With two wheels and what he could carry with him, New Ulm’s Zach Helget recently completed a daunting bicycle trek that spanned eight states.
The avid cyclist and 2019 New Ulm Cathedral grad’s 39-day ride saw him begin by flying to San Diego, California.
Dipping his tire into the shores of the Pacific Ocean officially kicked off Helget’s ride, a ride that saw him cover more than 2,700 miles. The ride ended at Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on June 20 as Helget dipped his tire in the Atlantic, but the adventure was anything but a stroll — or ride — in the park.
Helget, 22, first got into cycling a couple of years ago, making this trip all the more impressive for the New Ulm native. …
We missed the break! – Tuesday Night Crit – Masters 40+ – 7/18/2023
Honest Tree | www.youtube.com
Some new racers scramble the tactics in the Tuesday Night Crit.
Haarvarks to Manvel 40 with Varks 80 Solo Hot n Humid ??? “?” Evo Hi Mod Pearland, Texas
Troy Serrano | strava.com
Almost Too Much Century San Antonio, Texas
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
Started early. Met the Tacos. Found lots of elevation. Didn’t die.
DL – all of it Sam Houston National Forest, Texas
Kevin Highfield | strava.com
Forgot to start Strava, so missing first 8 miles of DLRA. Big loop was good – need to get some wheels on it.
Had a great group – ladies outnumbering the guys 5 to 3!
Almost missed riding with the Domestiques Harris County, Texas
Christoph Klawun | strava.com
Was too ambitious with my ride before the ride, but met them on the course. In other news:
31 miles to lifetime 150,000 miles
Century #12 this year
Sherm’s Big Loop Houston, Texas
J. Ramsey | strava.com
Around Houston’s Bayou and Reservoir Trail System. A Steamy Hot Saturday Ride.
HOT Chainreaction ride Bexar County, Texas
Dina Christal | strava.com
Different Bethel with Veloharmony The Woodlands, Texas
Peter Clark | strava.com
Lots of fun…had to push to the start having mislaid my Garmin…dropped on Mt Pleasant (can’t do hills)…spun back with Alejandro López before being passed by the Abi Adigun train…thanks for the pull on 1488…longest ride of ’23 so far
Morning Cibolo Ride Schertz, Texas
Samuel Vargas | strava.com
Saturday Morning Group Ride – power meter was not working the 1st 32 miles Kendall County, Texas
David Patterson | strava.com
Pleased with power numbers as it was the last part of the ride when I was getting tired.
Army Corps of Engineers plans cyclist bypass closure at Benbrook Lake
by Juan Salinas II | fortworthreport.org
The Fort Worth District of the Army Corps of Engineers plans to close a cyclist bypass near Benbrook Lake starting Oct. 1.
Corps of Engineers officials made the decision to maintain safety because of an uptick in recurring incidents with cyclists and campers. Fort Worth cycling community members say they are trying to find alternatives to the closure. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Started the morning with a 6:15 bike ride with @TravisCoJudge @RodneyEllis @BikeTexas and 100 or so elected officials @NACoTweets in @TravisCountyTX ?
— Clay Lewis Jenkins (@JudgeClayJ) July 22, 2023
What do you get when that many policy wonks ride together? A few good ideas to take back home? pic.twitter.com/OI8oKcFc7d
3rd Ward is a @HoustonBCycle desert, but they complain that residents don't welcome new bike lanes. Who are they building them for? ? pic.twitter.com/CpJFjQsJyI
— Ed Pettitt, MPH (@edpettittmph) July 22, 2023
Busy week on campus and Saturday morning the woods call. I love the flow and rhythm, through trees and over rocks. Just enough scratches to connect to the moment and recall later today. pic.twitter.com/JHwVlDcF5P
— Michael Pyrcz? (@GeostatsGuy) July 22, 2023
Good ride with the fellas, cooler temps and a rain cloud hovering over for the first 5-7 miles, hoping my endurance is finally coming back pic.twitter.com/QaiylaOq5N
— Jesus (@SrCampy) July 22, 2023
The “cold” front came through (76 degrees!) this morning and I gave the road bike a go. Think this is the first time on the bike this year…my heart and lungs may be in Peloton shape, but definitely not in road bike shape!!! The struggle was real!
— Chris Glasscock ?????????? (@ctopher73) July 22, 2023
Happy Saturday. #fitleaders pic.twitter.com/mo4PQeJrHy
Had a chance to take this C2 Koko out for the a short spin. I honestly should have just invested in building the orbea frame sitting on the floor.
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) July 22, 2023
It's essentially a cervelo with the dumbest seatpost and most fragile mana bar combo.
Thank God I still have my Pinarello. pic.twitter.com/2SUE5SeZL0