Texas Bicycling News for January 8, 2024
Xplor Students Donate 300 Toys and 16 Bicycles to Local Children
Emily M | patch.com
Students held a donation drive in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program
Students at Xplor Preschool & School Age Care at Sendera Ranch in Haslet recently collected more than 300 toys and 16 bicycles to benefit Toys for Tots, a gift drive run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Over the past month, students worked together to collect the items, and at the close of the drive, a representative from the organization stopped by the school to pick up the donations. Through this initiative, students learned the importance of helping others in the community, especially during the holiday season.
Toys for Tots, a 70-year national charitable program run by …
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 8, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 8, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 8, 2024
The bridge connecting to the playground at Jack Carter Park is complete and the bridge is now accessible. Thank you for your patience! Stay up to date on this project by visiting https://t.co/UkL9v69I2m for FAQs, photos and more. @cityofplanotx #pardonourprogress #loveplano pic.twitter.com/eC4D54VQfs
— Plano Parks & Rec (@PlanoParksRec) January 8, 2024
This was a BMX social ride!
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) January 8, 2024
Real ones that did this. Kids were riding too!! pic.twitter.com/ABOEhKN6WX
Trail Work at Rock Bridge – Wednesday Jan 10 lunch https://t.co/ZeGn0guAEa #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 9, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 9, 2024
Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour
veronikasadventure.com
Embark on an extraordinary exploration of Austin’s art and architecture with the Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour.
This captivating tour invites participants to pedal their way through the city’s cultural treasures, uncovering a tapestry of artistic marvels and architectural gems.
Led by passionate guides, cyclists will traverse the city’s vibrant streets, from the historic Driskill Hotel to the magnificent Texas State Capitol building.
Along the way, they will discover the intriguing stories behind the city’s public artworks and explore the rich history of the Bremond Block Historic District.
With each pedal, a world of artistic wonders awaits, leaving participants eager to …
BellVelo Series Concludes
Stuart Gardner, Program Director | shoutout.wix.com
… BellVelo Series Finale
Light winds, cool temperatures and sunshine greeted about 150 riders to Race #3. Before getting into how it played out I wanted to extend a big thank you to all those who made this race happen, Ryan at Huff Brewing for the venue, Back Roads BBQ for the food, David and Venny for photography Cyndi, Mike and Cynthia for the officiating, those who volunteered with packet pick up and Craig and his family for the hours they put in promoting and organizing the race. This years gross revenue was about $18k, obviously we have running costs to subtract but this will go a long way to helping the GHCF run it’s programs and grow the sport in the Greater Houston area this coming year. That leads me to my …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Active Cycling Ride – Short Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
YEE-HAW! Girls Only Ride. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Bridgeland Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:15 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) 40 Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Saturday Miles 3.0 – Beta Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
R3- 38 mile Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Friends of Pundt Park Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 10:30 AM
R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
NWCC Saturday Zube Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
ANDREW RAGGIO’S GOING AWAY CELEBRATION – MTB AT HUNTSVILLE Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
R3 Ride 33 Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 7:15 AM
Cycling Addicks Saturday Morning – 70 Cinco-THP *** 0800 Start Time*** Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Bike Medicine Sunday Training Ride Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Sugar Rush January Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Life Time DOWNTOWN Outdoor Recovery Ride Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Sunday Starbucks Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Spring Creek Sunday Funday Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Sun & Ski – The Woodlands Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sun & Ski – The Woodlands Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
MCC Blockhouse Coffee Recovery Ride Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
MLK Ride w/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
MLK Ride w/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
MLK Ride w/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
MLK Ride w/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
MLK Ride w/ JL, MCC, and MTHCC Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
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