Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup September 26th
Reveille Peak Ride Pics – 9-22-13
www.austinbike.com
After all of the rain that we had this past week, it was amazing how well the trails held up. We missed the San Antonio crew who headed out just minutes before we got there. But we had fun nonetheless and the ride was punctuated by a phenomenal sidewall rip that caused me to have to perform a trail side surgery and then mount a hasty retreat back home.
Everyone else continued on and had a good time on the trails while I…
San Anto’s West Side Mural Bike Tour Rolls October 12
By Jack Morgan
The San Anto Cultural Arts Center is encouraging San Antonians to get out of their cars and onto their bikes for a ride of discovery. Public Art Program Manager John Medina wants you to show up at San Anto with your bike, your energy, and a little curiosity. If you do, he’ll take you on a tour of significant West Side murals.
“Usually we start around 10 o’clock in the morning,” Medina says. “If you need air in your tires we help you with that. And then we have a…
24 Hour Hike And Bike Access Gets Reprieve
KEYE TV
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The Austin Hike and Bike trails will stay open 24 hours, at least for now.
City Council postponed the decision to reinstate the curfew Thursday citing too many unanswered questions.
As of Oct. 1 the $1.05 million overtime budget to police the trails overnight will end. Despite the shortfall, Chief Art Acevedo plans to find resources elsewhere.
“We will adjust accordingly as this decision continues to evolve. Just as we do with everything else we are…
October ARR Club Ride with Ride Like A Girl @ Pace Bend
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, October 12, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 9:00 AM
Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX (map)
We will set up at the picnic area north of the East Trail Head on Grisham Trail, just past Bathroom #11
Summer is leaving Central Texas and it’s time for the ARR/RLAG October outing, this month we are back at Pace Bend Park.
All are welcome, riders will break into groups based on skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced; length of ride; and pace: fast vs. casual. This is a No Drop ride so no one gets left behind or lost, we…
Grace Creek Trail Work Day
Longview Bike Club
When: Saturday, October 12th, 2013
Where: Grace Creek Mountain Bike Trail
We will be having a trail work day at the Grace Creek MTB trail on Saturday October 12th from 9am – noon. We will work about 3 hours and then have a cookout. Food and drinks are provided to all volunteers – in addition there were will be random prizes given away to volunteers. Please RSVP below if you are coming so we…
New Events
New Event Triple Threat Time Trial – San Antonio, TX December 01, 2013 at 09:00AM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 26, 2013
New Event Fat Chucks Revenge – Smithville, TX December 21, 2013 at 09:00AM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 26, 2013
New Event 2013 PURE Driveway Week 30 – Austin, TX October 03, 2013 at 05:00PM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 26, 2013
Tweets
This Saturday is the Ride Against Child Abuse organize by Mcallen Police Dept. Check your calendars.
And our… http://t.co/bwWHFuB9Uh— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) September 26, 2013
Texas Double Cross Racing Training Series is a GO! Thursday nights starting 10/24 in Corinth. We will have a free… http://t.co/K1sSqvyeFS
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 27, 2013
I biked 20.67 mi with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Houston, TX! http://t.co/MfFpbSev4U #bike #cycling
— Jeff (@redeye212) September 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/inengineering/status/383372643174318081
This season has flown by and now there are only 2 more FNR left! Rider of the Year standings are being updated… http://t.co/uJdjnN1NoW
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) September 26, 2013
Awww yeah – biggest cat 3 team in Texas for state road race: pic.twitter.com/rZpAFCYCAf
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) September 26, 2013
Unfortunately, based on weather forecast and existing sign ups, this weekend's workshop is canceled. FTW registration for Nov will be soon!
— CyclingSavvy DFW (@CyclingSavvyDFW) September 26, 2013
Cyclocross Project 2015 News and Updates for 9/26 #TXCX http://t.co/yc6pyia49j
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 26, 2013
Biketoberfest – October 5th @FtWMntBikers @Giant_Bicycles #fortworth #bicycles #thrashing http://t.co/FHOySdHbLc
— Martin House Brewing (@MartinHouseBrew) September 25, 2013
Trails stay open for now. City Council votes 6-1 to postpone to Oct. 17th
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) September 26, 2013
Bike share is a mobility affair! New grant funds = 400 bikes/600 docks/40 kiosks & more #ATXCouncil @COABikeProgram
— City of Austin (@austintexasgov) September 26, 2013
@DrivewaySeries In today's @statesman @fitcityleblanc eloquently captures my journey & how I work w/ injured athletes-http://t.co/CAj5EDoMot
— InjuredAthlete'sTBX (@InjuredAthTbx) September 23, 2013