Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 8th
Local Cyclists Share Tips on Safe Biking After Death of a Fellow Rider
By: Meredith Hillgartner      everythinglubbock.com
“A lot of it is finding people to ride with because out in West Texas there aren’t that many,” Morgan- Fleming said. “I am the only high school cyclist that I know of.”
At 17 years old Alexander Morgan-Fleming is one of the youngest cyclist in West Texas.
Morgan-Fleming is a member of the West Texas cycling association-the same club as Paul Nichols.
“Paul was like not a mentor but he always pushed me,” Morgan-Fleming said.
“We all believed that he knew what he was doing,” Davis said. “It just goes to…
Texans at 2013 National Bike Summit
by Susan Wilcox         BikeTexas
US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood speaks at NBS 13.Eighteen Texans, including four BikeTexas staff, were in Washington, D.C. this week for the National Bike Summit. Texas sends a strong delegation every year, and 2013 was no exception! This year’s theme was “Bicycling Means Business,” and many speakers addressed the ways in which cycling benefits businesses and local economies across the nation.
In addition to our delegates being in D.C., Texas bike leaders also spoke at the conference: Jason Roberts of…
OPC ADVENTURE TRIP: BUCK CREEK MNT. BIKING APRIL 20TH
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Don’t miss out on joining us for one of west Texas’ best single track mountain biking venues! We’re headed to Abilene, TX to ride the local Buck Creek Mountain Biking Trails. With a 13 mile loop of single track, this will be a fantastic opportunity for experienced beginners to be challenged and advance their skills. For competent riders, this trip will give you an opportunity to test your skills, improve technique and try out a new place!
Registration Specifics
Trip Dates: April 20
Early Signup Deadline:Â April 10
Early Trip Cost: $35.00
Late Signup Deadline: April 17
Late Trip Cost: $45.00
Pre-trip Meeting:Â Â Â April 18 @ 6 PM…
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— FSG Clothing (@FSGprints) March 8, 2013
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Good day for a ride and lunch tomorrow with Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club! http://t.co/wRk9X1FRiz
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) March 9, 2013
And if you're not racing, get in some time on the saddle wtih the Waco Bike Club's road ride at 9 am (meeting at the Olive Branch)
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) March 8, 2013
This week's race: Oooooklahoma! "Land Ronde 2013" https://t.co/JslUhlPydD
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) March 8, 2013
Volunteers needed for both March bike assembly and April 22 launch http://t.co/dK5oO3M3M6
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) March 8, 2013
Help Eric install the first of the kiosks and trail marker posts at The Anthills this weekend, they're meeting at… http://t.co/tVofxHEsWv
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) March 8, 2013
Tweeting Bikes Coming to South by Southwest http://t.co/QqcfW1PdZa via @mashable
— Pedal Austin (@PedalAustin) March 8, 2013
I rode 4.54 mi with @MapMyRide. Check out my route in Houston! http://t.co/tgdloAfVKc #cycling #bike
— Jeff Rosenbaugh (@jeffrsnbgh) March 8, 2013
The RAAM Cycling Challenge Series kicks off the 2013 season in Marble Falls, Texas this weekend! This is the… http://t.co/W89UO0BB3H
— Race Across America (@RAAMRaces) March 8, 2013
RT @garrettolsen: McKinney Velo Ride #Mckinney #Texas #Cycling http://t.co/hxupqFHLLS
— TownSquareBuzz.com (@townsquarebuzz) March 8, 2013
Supposedly the best chance for rain tomorrow is @ night but stay tuned for any announcements about #WomensRideDay. http://t.co/7KbJO8kLl0?
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 8, 2013
HEY, HOUSTON! FrankenBike #26: TOMORROW, March 9 at Boone's Cycles, 5318 Crawford St, just north of Herman Park! Please come by to say hey!
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) March 8, 2013
Two great cycling events in Austin at the driveway this weekend. First a granfondo challenge: http://t.co/sTgUIwdGiW
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) March 8, 2013
Jim Hick's pictures of Lago Vista are up. Missy made the cover! http://t.co/bZJZnhWao7
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) March 8, 2013
Good morning #austin & #sxsw! We have been preparing your trusty steeds all night. #sxcycles is looking good! pic.twitter.com/o3eHAXJmdt
— Tern Bicycles (@ternbicycles) March 8, 2013