Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 11th
The Club Sunday Morning Group road Ride
Woodlands Cycling Club
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 08:30am – 11:00am
Start location:
“WFNB†(Woodforest National Bank) at the SW corner of FM 1488 and FM 2978, next to McDonalds, the previous location of the Sunday ride, before Tailgators, aka the ‘BikeLane’ ride.
Everything about riding in traffic I learned from my four-year-old
by Kristin Butcher      People for Bikes
The other day, I was embarking on one of my favorite activities: riding around town with my family. With my four-year-old attached to my bike on one of those newfangled trail-a-bikes, I took him straight over a small section of bumpy rocks. I assumed he’d ridden on rocks before. I’d assumed he’d enjoy bouncing up and down. I assumed he’d think riding rocks was cool.
“Mommy, that was NOT cool,†I was quickly informed.
Here I was, in the middle of a bike ride with my son, and I’d just broken one of the major tenants of cycling: I didn’t ride predictably. And though this lesson was reinforced with a few tears (his) and pangs of guilt…
Bicyclists: College Station becoming more bike-friendly
By ALLEN REEDÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.theeagle.com
The College Station City Council proclaimed May as National Bike Month with a presentation to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board on Thursday.
The city holds the distinction of ranking No. 1 in Texas for the highest percentage of people who bike to work, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
That recognition, according to staff and cyclists, is unknown to many. Local cyclists said College Station has made several significant pedestrian improvements during the past decade but acknowledged that the…
Mountain Bike Trail Grand Opening
Longview Cycling Club
There will be a “Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting†for the new mountain bike trail on Saturday June 1st at 10 AM. A road ride is also scheduled to start from Maude Cobb at 8 am.
Mark you calendar for this event.
If you plan on attending, please click here to RSVP so we know how many to expect for food and drinks.
Where:Â Maude Cobb Convention Center Parking Lot (click here for map to location)
When: Saturday June 1 at 10 AM -road ride at 8 am.
What:Â The trail will be open for…
Summer/Fall Riding Series
Schlumberger Cycling Club
Still on a high following the MS150? Want to keep your fitness up?
Great, because our club offers opportunities to ride year-round, with monthly supported rides and other activities throughout the year. Each event also offers volunteer opportunities for those still needing/wanting additional volunteer incentive points.
Our summer/fall schedule is posted on the Ride & Events Calendar. Here’s a summary of what to expect.
May 18 – Brookshire VI ride and Adopt-a-Highway cleanup
June 15 – Sealy
July 20 – Columbus
August 17 – Fulshear I
September 21 – Brookshire VI ride and Adopt-a-Highway cleanup
October 4-6 – Fall Campout and Rides – S. F. Austin State Park
November 2 – Independence Ride – Wallis
In addition to the club supported rides, there are several…
Tweets
Very special thanks to the 23 Crew that worked so hard to create an exceptional experience for the cyclists!
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) May 12, 2013
Congratulations to the 95 cyclists who rode from Houston to New Orleans! We hope you enjoyed the ride. Thank you… http://t.co/42zPA4rBMZ
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) May 12, 2013
So awesome to see this crowd at Banter! Go @QuerenciaDenton! pic.twitter.com/uFpe6vkaMe
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) May 12, 2013
Registered yet? New series starts May 13 @CycleDallas: Go Faster. Go Harder. Go Longer http://t.co/tWQBav79lu pic.twitter.com/xo7NRJyJHF
— CyclingCenterDallas (@CycleDallas) May 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/aaronholland/status/333235311469539330
Streetwise San Antonio Urban Cycling class has openings! Build bike confidence, learn new skills! http://t.co/gyikxiD5n7
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) May 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/wilddirt/status/333343830776614912