Texas Bicycling News, Events, Experiences – August 21, 2023
Local bike shop Blur Cycleworks fosters community, hosts rides in Round Rock
By Kameryn Griesser | communityimpact.com
At the heart of Round Rock, the city’s only locally owned bike shop, Blur Cycleworks, is a unique hub for all kinds of cyclists, offering full-service bike repairs and free weekly bike outings.
“Our philosophy here is that we want you to be a bike rider, not a bike owner,” owner Eric Warnsman said. “We don’t want you to buy a bike and ride it three times and put it in your garage and let it sit forever. … By having these rides, it gets to people to come out and ride with others.”
Blur Cycleworks hosts social and competitive rides for a variety of skill levels. The shop offers beginner rides on Tuesdays, endurance rides on …
TT Series Champions Crowned on Dramatic Final Day
Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com
After a fun night of Team Racing on Tuesday and wins for both Daan and Elijah at MP Crits on Wednesday it was down to business on Saturday as riders fought for the Atomic TT Series titles! Don’t forget to check the Calendar for upcoming events including TNR tomorrow, our final new rider class on Saturday and our next big weekend of racing!
Upcoming Events
5:45pm Tues Aug 22nd – TNR Track on Speed
11am Sat Aug 26th – Final Intro to Track Cycling of 2023
5:45pm Tues Aug 29th – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night
8am Sat 2nd Sept – Atomic Elite State TT Championships
8am Sun 3rd Sept – Super Sunday #4 (Omnium & Match Sprints)
5:45pm Tues 5th Sept – USAC TNR
5:45pm Tues 12th Sept – Lapathon Eliminator
5:45pm Tues 19th Sept – RoY Finals
Sept 30-Aug 7th – UCI Master Track Cycling World Championships (Manchester UK)
Sat Oct 21st – Recognition, Awards & Junior Fundraiser Night …
BREAKING: Man hit while walking bike on Winters Freeway in Abilene
by: Erica Garner | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A man was hit while walking his bicycle on Winters Freeway in Abilene Monday afternoon.
The incident happened in the northbound lanes of the freeway near the exchange with Hwy 83/84 around 1:30 p.m.
Police say the man was walking his bicycle across the freeway when he was hit by a vehicle.
He was hospitalized and his current condition is not known at this time.
No further information has been released.
2nd bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Abilene Monday
by: Erica Garner | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 2nd bicyclist has been hospitalized after another crash in Abilene Monday afternoon.
This crash happened at the intersection of Fairmount Street and Lexington Avenue just before 4:00 p.m.
Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC a vehicle traveling down Fairmont Street stopped at a stop sign then kept going, hitting a motorized bicyclist who was traveling north on Lexington. …
Video: Registration open for the Skittles Waco Wild West Bike Tour on Sunday, September 10th
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Ride Like A Girl – Walnut Creek Metro Park
Hosted By Lucie H. and Austin Ridge R. | www.meetup.com
Mon, Aug 28 · 6:15 PM CDT Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 N Lamar Blvd · Austin, TX
Come join us at Walnut Creek Metro park for an all levels mountain bike ride for women ages 18+ only! **Riders must bring a trail-worthy mountain bike, closed-toe shoes, water and a helmet to each ride. Sign ups start at 6:15pm, WHEELS DOWN at 6:30pm!
This is a no-drop ride is for all levels of riders, we will break into groups according to …
Ride Like A Girl – Walnut Creek Metro Park, season closing party and raffle!
Hosted By Lucie H. and Austin Ridge R. | www.meetup.com
Mon, Sep 11 · 6:15 PM CDT Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 N Lamar Blvd · Austin, TX
Sadly this is our last ride of the summer season, it’ll be too dark soon. Come join us for a ride, raffle and grilling. Austin Ridge Riders will provide a main dish, bring something yummy to share and what you want to drink. We have loads of goodies from our sponsors for the raffle, hang out to see what you win!
Come join us at Walnut Creek Metro park for an all levels mountain bike ride for …
ATTENTION!!! Sept 3rd. TRAIL CHANGE…ARR All Level Ride @ Brushy Creek 8:00 am
Hosted By Austin Ridge R. and Abel P. | www.meetup.com
8 AM WHEELS DOWN… GET THERE EARLY.
Meeting by Splashpad parking lot.
3300 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Look for ARR Flag
Moved earlier time to avoid heat.
Hydrate the day before. Bring plenty of water & electrolytes.
This change will only occur on 1st Sunday of the month. Remaining Sunday Rides will be at Walnut Creek.
Changing parks to show more of what Austin Area has to offer. Will add other parks if people enjoy a change of scenery.
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 lot by the Splash pad. Helmets are required along with a mountain bike in good working order.
The ride lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours. …
The All American Bicycle Rally
Presented by Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce | www.bikereg.com
Sat October 28, 2023 Springtown, TX Returning for 2023 —Strava racing and segments. Come compete with other riders for top prizes. Awards will be given for the TOP 3 finishers (men and women) for the 24, 52 and 72 mile routes along with King and Queen of the Mountain.
Not on Strava or don’t want to “race”? No problem, come enjoy the beautiful views, minimal traffic, rolling hills AND the BEST rest stops around!!!
Rumor has it the rest stop will be dressing up so we need you to come out and vote for your favorite at the 13th Annual All American Bike Rally “Boo Ride” (Saturday October 29th 2023).
Distances of 6, 24, 52 and 72 miles which begin and end at the Springtown High School where riders can shower after the ride …
Texas Biking from X
BREAKING NEWS: Austin, TX – We finally have a much safer street design on this deadly stretch of Barton Springs Road, where I am nearly hit every week and others have lost their lives and been seriously injured. Thanks ATX Vision Zero prg & @austinmobilityhttps://t.co/EEtrHda74L
— Active Towns (@ActiveTowns) August 21, 2023
I guess the bike lane was in the way? pic.twitter.com/R6MyCDrBxl
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) August 21, 2023
Join us for the Bicycle Advisory Committee Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, August 23 starting at 2:30. Attend in person at 611 Walker, 6th floor, or participate online. Meeting links at https://t.co/0TzeFO1OFr pic.twitter.com/XAodoWjjgI
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) August 21, 2023
#bikerackdiaries @MidMainLofts has them on the wrong side pic.twitter.com/R39He8ra48
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) August 21, 2023