Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 16th
Welcome Bike Friendly Garland to the Family!
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
We’ve got another bike friendly group in the DFW to welcome. Bike Friendly Garland, at bikefriendlygarland.blogspot.com has been launched by Jonathan Guzman, @BicyclePOV. We met at a recent bicycle swap in Garland and I encouraged him to take the initiative and start it up, and he’s done just that. He also is a pretty good mechanic and…
Flats and Lubbock
by silver179951Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â forums.mtbr.com
And I’m not just talking about the topography.
I went for my first ride at Mae Simmons since I got a mountain bike a few months ago and ended up with a flat rear tire late in the ride. Later when I went to change it, I noticed the front was flat too. I pulled out quite a few small thorns and 2 or 3 bigger thorns from both tires. Do all y’all run tubeless up here, or am I just a thorn magnet? I never had any problems with flats on the trails at home (I’m up here for school), but they also aren’t located in an area with desert vegetation. …
DATES Ride and Event Schedule
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
Event Title:Â Â Â Â DATES Ride Picnic and Pool Party
When:Â Â Â Â Sep 16, 2012 08:00 AM
Where:Â Â Â Â House of Tom Hogan – Plano
Category:Â DATES ride
Description
This is Tom Hogan. Krista Beadle and I will be hosting a DATES ride on Sunday, September 16th. I’ll have maps for Short (12-15 mi), Medium (24-32 mi) and Long (45-55). I’ll provide burgers, dogs, sodas, beers. People should bring…
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club Rides
August 26, 2012 7:30 am
Bullis County Park to Guadalupe State Park Ride
Bullis County Park
September 1, 2012 8:00 am
Exxon 471 Ride to Castroville
Exxon Station on 471, 15355 FM 471, San Antonio
September 8, 2012
A Memorable Ride in town
McAllistar Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio
September 9, 2012 7:30 am
Exxon 471 to Castroville
15355 FM 471, San Antonio
September 15, 2012 8:00 am
Rudy’s Ride
Rudy’s BBQ, 10623 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio
Three National Bike Advocacy Groups Affirm Shared Goals; Decide to Remain Separate
Alliance for Biking & Walking: People Powered Blog
After months of steady dialogue and face-to-face meetings, the leaders of the Alliance, Bikes Belong and League of American Bicyclists have decided not to pursue full unification at this time. The three groups continue to operate independently, in close collaboration, to make bicycling safer and more enjoyable for all Americans.
These unprecedented unification discussions were marked by goodwill and an open exchange of ideas. They helped U.S. bike advocacy leaders agree on a shared vision, goals and strategies that will advance the movement and improve bicycling coast to…
Hot Pick: Wine Ride for the Humane Society
by Beth Rankin         blog.beaumontenterprise.com
Local bike shops Bicycle Sports and Kickstand have teamed up to sponsor a wine tasting and bike ride to benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, which is currently raising money to build a new facility for adorable local animals in…
Two less cars on the road today. #bicyclecommute http://t.co/3dmcV0fo
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) August 16, 2012
#WomensRideDay is back this Saturday! Come ride w/ us & @CycleCampUSA! Details: http://t.co/yBWe6ClL? cc: @iamspecialized @specializedwmn
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 16, 2012
**Arlington, Texas** Save the date – Sept 22, 2012. Bring the kids out to Eco-Fest to learn safe cycling skills… http://t.co/kyHy0Xqt
— #GOTSTRONG (@GOTSTRONG) August 16, 2012
I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/4K1uLfuJ Bottles Vs Bladders – Mountain Bike Hydration | Texas Mounta
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) August 17, 2012
What are we doing to make sure bike/ped stays funded in Texas? Read here: http://t.co/gKlRaS4s
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 16, 2012
A weekly cyclocross training series with serious payouts? In Sept? #TXCX needs some work. http://t.co/MCicMfPk pic.twitter.com/gut2LyOW
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) August 16, 2012
Beginner tri clinics with Coach Jason Lentzke are right around the corner! More information & RSVP here: http://t.co/0yVeit3M?
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 16, 2012
Registration has been open to the public for less than a week and we already have 56 riders registered! Will you… http://t.co/jmQGbNML
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) August 16, 2012
B-Cycle is excited to partner up with the Better Block Project Team to continue to beautify this great city! http://t.co/bAZ2rVdo
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) August 16, 2012
For clarity on the Certification Class scheduled for this Sunday: this is a RACER CERTIFICATION CLASS for riders… http://t.co/INv6jBjg
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) August 16, 2012
We’ve reached $17 million for the 2012 BP MS 150, but let’s keep going to break our highest ever fundraising… http://t.co/1ONHGiU4
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) August 16, 2012
Over 27 primes and $750 in cash p/b ROL Wheels up 4grabs 2nite at the Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series! GR8… http://t.co/2FNwg3Ml
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 16, 2012
Event added: Pure Austin Driveway Series Week 24 – Austin, TX 8/23/2012 http://t.co/HAjbb3RX @DrivewaySeries
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 17, 2012
