Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 7th
Big Bend over Labor Day
by ligniteminer         forums.mtbr.com
Is heading to Big Bend over Labor Day weekend asking for trouble in the heat or is it doable? Never been out there and would like to do some hiking and biking. Thinking about riding in the SP and hiking in the NP. Any info on a 20ish mile ride in the SP would be great. Been riding most afternoons lately and the heat hasn’t been too oppresive, just drink lots of water. Thanks for any info you may have. …
Bicyclist killed in NE Houston traffic accident
Houston Chronicle
A man riding a bicycle was killed Tuesday afternoon in a traffic accident northeast of downtown Houston. Police said the man was westbound on his bicycle at Newhoff at 1:55 p.m. and ran a stop sign at Jensen. The cyclist was struck by a northbound sedan in the 2700 block of Jensen. No charges are expected to be filed against the driver, who remained at the scene, police said. The impact knocked off one of the man’s shoes and caused damage to the car windshield. No further information was immediately available.
Meeting Minutes – August
by salsaTopp         Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
James Munnerlyn gave us a good recap from the camping trip last weekend. Thanks James!
Trail maintenance will be this coming Saturday at 8 a.m..
BTU mowed the levee finally, so you don’t have to ride through tunnels of tall grass, but it does mean the trail is covered in dead grass. We will put a couple people on rake duty to clear the trails off.
Sunset strip needs mowed.
Blair Witch is a bit overgrown in parts.
Justin F is trying to figure out a way to carry some paint on the trails to freshen up the…
Man begins bike trip from Moorpark in memory of his wife
By Alicia Doyle         www.vcstar.com
When Jim Windass’ wife was dying of cancer, Dove House Hospice had a dramatic and lasting effect on his life, he said.
“They made the last four days Christine and I spent together some of the happiest, warmest and loving times we’d spent together,” said Windass, 63. He lives in Hull, on the mideastern coast of England, where his wife received care at Dove House. …
…The trek will take him through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois, totaling about 2,451 miles. He will try to ride about 15 mph in three two-hour sessions per day for approximately 100 miles a day, he said. …
September Club Meeting
by Renee O’Neal         Woodlands Cycling Club
Please join us on September 10th at 7:00pm for the monthly meeting at Rico’s (Sawdust location).
Our featured speaker will be Trooper Erik Burse from the Department of Public Safety and he will share road cycling safety tips. We always have great door prizes at our meetings provided by BikeLane.
2012 Annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally & Expo | Bonham, Texas 75418 | Saturday, September 22, 2012 @ 6:00 AM http://t.co/1F3Qz3jv
— Blogger Fit (@BloggerFit) August 8, 2012
The Olympic cycling events have us stoked! Austin-area TTers, don't forget to RSVP with our partners at… http://t.co/YvfDIXn9
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) August 7, 2012
Woah oh it's Ladies Night! Mark your calendars for our Ladies Night event on September 13. Lots of prizes and giveaways http://t.co/F9q8eIb7
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) August 7, 2012
This Thursday's Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Bike Race Series course is the Championship Loop. Check it out! http://t.co/LxTRNYqn
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) August 7, 2012
This week's Pure Austin Fitness Driveway course p/b Alchemy Bicycle Company is the Maserati of Austin… http://t.co/8SRjtNtx
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 7, 2012
#TXCX practice on Thursdays at NW Park starts on 08.23, 7am. Tell yo friends.
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) August 7, 2012
News Update: Houston B-cycle to Expand – Houston’s B-cycle bike share program is set to grow this fall. The program … http://t.co/rrSFZDsN
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 7, 2012
BikeTexas staff at our booth at #NCSL. BikeTexas will help lead the NCSL Bipartisan Bike ride tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/UNIW86qJ
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 7, 2012
@BikeBarnTX Thanks! Not to mention 150 miles of connected bike trails! The possibilities for riding will be endless! #DoWhatYouDo
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) August 6, 2012
Day 67: #Rockies and #Sierra heading towards Chistochina, Alaska. so close!
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 7, 2012
Everyone get ready. The new school year is just around the corner and a lot is in the works. The updates will be flowing soon.
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 8, 2012