Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup for September 6th
Bike riders feel penalized by relocation of campus bike racks
www.myfoxlubbock.com
Texas Tech students and faculty who ride bicycles to school have seen the parking racks they rely on reduced and relocated. They claim they’re being penalized for their healthy habit.
A sign that reads “No tying bikes to hand rail. Use new bike pad on engineering key” has made some…
Bay to Lake Bicycle Tour
Team McAllen Cycling
Saturday, September 14th, 2013 at 8am – 2pm
Location: Port Isabel Lighthouse to “Largo de Wallace”
80mile Bicycle tour from Port Isabel lighthouse/ Laguna Madre to “Largo de Wallace ” Wallys Bikes. Meet between 7.30-7.45am for wheels down at 8.00am
Dip your rear wheel in the Laguna Mardre and your front wheel in “Largo de Wallace”
This is a tour, there is no SAG. Recommended rest stops at Rio Hondo (30miles) and…
BikeTexas Awarded Two Grants
BikeTexas.org
There’s great news at BikeTexas this week. We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with the City of Brownsville! With funding from Brownsville and other sources, BikeTexas will work with the City to implement their new bicycle plan and help make Brownsville a great place to ride a bike.
BikeTexas leadership will be looking to local governments, private organizations, and sponsors in neighboring communities in the region to participate in this partnership and truly make a this a regional effort. South Texas is already a…
Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner/intermediate ride level
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Thursday, September 12, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 5:30 PM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
Back to normal summer hours
This will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.
Chris is willing to lead a faster group so we can have an intermediate group.
Please be there and be ready to roll by 5:30 pm. We meet in the…
Tweets
El Paso Bike Share Still in Danger: http://t.co/nDaHjpvCad
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 6, 2013
Austin brewer Davis Tucker is planning a 1,400-mile bike ride to the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. http://t.co/gyWFzJohKD
— PeopleForBikes (@peopleforbikes) September 6, 2013
Richardson Trail System Expansion http://t.co/Svr0F0wxbo
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) September 6, 2013
Congrats Marla Briley on the 2nd place at last night's @DrivewaySeries !! Next up, Chappell Hill!
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) September 6, 2013
BikeTexas welcomes returning event member Spirit of Texas Ride! pic.twitter.com/JcBJ1a711G
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 6, 2013
RT @FordFox26 19-year-old shot to death while riding bike NW Houston @MyFoxHouston 4, 4:30 #fox26forlife #hounews pic.twitter.com/aR43eGRT9N
— Trimell (@JRoy83) September 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/BikeMSValero/status/376013277513674753
Cyclists upset about moved bike racks on Tech campus: A sign that says "no tying bikes to hand rail, use new bike… http://t.co/djd6dtmXhV
— Lubbock Journal (@lubbockjournal) September 6, 2013
#RBM #Teamwork! Mike broke his chain on a group ride. Fortunately he was riding with Brian and Hector. They took… http://t.co/jcOKcevdXA
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) September 6, 2013
Are you ready for the #SixShooterCX? This year #equalpayouts from #UdellDirect & #RiverCityMarket! Oct. 5 & 6! http://t.co/MQoSCWNuno #TXCX
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 6, 2013
***Bike safety town*** Sept 21st – @CityOfArlington EcoFest. Bring the kids. http://t.co/7x3x1vVpIm
— #GOTSTRONG (@GOTSTRONG) September 6, 2013
This is actually in Dallas at the LB Houston trail. It is very centrally located near downtown (@YouTube http://t.co/gf7auWtW64)
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 6, 2013
Tonight, our brave war-chief Devin Parker, was wounded in battle at the HOLLAND RACING Driveway Bike Race Series…. http://t.co/L5zG9mByko
— Comanche Racing (@ComancheRacing) September 6, 2013