Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup
Dallas council members bike to City Hall to promote cycling
By Tasha Tsiaperas      thescoopblog.dallasnews.com
Staff writer Caroline Basile reports: Just before 8 a.m. on a brisk Wednesday morning city officials swapped suits for bike shorts in the fourth annual “Bike to City Hall Day.â€
Biking advocates and Dallas City Council members rode together Wednesday morning to promote cycling and bike safety in the city. The trek started at the Main Street Garden Park and ended at City Hall Plaza.
The event was organized by local cycling group Bike Friendly Oak Cliff. The group’s president, Zac Lytle, said Dallas has a long way to go in terms of complete support for biking, but it’s headed in the right direction.
“We have greatly improved as a city for bicyclists,†Lytle said. “And it’s great to see a growing support for bicyclists in city government.â€
The event brings awareness to drivers that bicycling is another way for people to…
2nd Annual CC Cycle Club
HOLIDAY FUND RAISER/SILENT AUCTON
DATE: Sunday, December 8, 2013
TIME: 6PM
PLACE: Texas State Aquarium Dolphin Bay
PRICE: $30/person
We expect a larger venue at this year’s party. Get your tickets for the party today and come and join the fun! Last year’s party was great as there were a lot of items to be auctioned and great deals. Items like a bike, bike frame, wheels, numerous accessories, weekend getaways and many other items will again be auctioned off this year.
We anticipate a much larger party this year and it will be open to all cyclists and non-cyclists that would like to attend. We can’t thank the sponsors and donors enough for their generosity and those that made it so much fun and successful. It’s time to…
Tuesday: Intermediate/AdvancÂed Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills
Houston Cycling Club
Tuesday, October 29, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 6:15 PM
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, Te (map)
Look for group and ask if it’s us! call me, Jeff @ [masked] if you have any questions or are going to be late.
This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there
Barton Creek Greenbelt – Jedi trails
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Mountain biking the Jedi back trails after the heavy rains/flooding. Lots of loose rock, scree and chunder makes for tougher than usual riding.
Barton Creek Greenbelt – Sweet 16 – Post Flooding – Pt 1
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First time mountain biking Sweet 16 after the heavy rains/flooding. Loose rock, washed out crossings and washed away fill…
Possible BCGB Water Crossings
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Some of the more common water crossing areas when mountain biking the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Several of these are typical crossings when the water is either lower or not flowing at all.
2014 MS150 Recommended Rides
Bike Brookshire
ms150 recommended ridesThe 2014 MS 150 is right around the corner. Start training early this year during the great Fall Weather season.
Plenty of rides around the Brookshire-Waller County area to get out of the…
Brownsville Seeking Bike Rack Designs
BikeTexas.org
Attention, artists and designers! Do you want to bring your passion for art together with your passion for bicycling? Have you been looking for a public place to display your art? This could be the opportunity you’re after!
The City of Brownsville is calling for bike rack designs for several public areas around town. Winners will…
New Event Added to the Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: TEXAS GRAN FONDO – FREDERICKSBURG, TX: When: Sat Apr 5, 2014 8am to 6pmÂ
CDTWhere: Maine street 1,F… http://t.co/ueKSwr6SyX— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 24, 2013
Tweets
WOOOHOOOO! NATIONALS!
Celebrate MTB Nationals weekend by signing up for SBOBT:… http://t.co/QUhzdVHX92
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) October 24, 2013
Tomorrow is your last chance to speak up before trails close to nighttime bicycle traffic. Item 61 would close trails http://t.co/VRtVtxcgc6
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 23, 2013
Stats for this mornings 10.9 mile mountain bike ride. http://t.co/Eo9XrwMCVs #strava
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) October 23, 2013
This Sunday from 12 – 4pm at 8901 Chancellor Row Dallas, TX 75247 come clean, test, repair, & organize donated bikes. pic.twitter.com/gwXJs1Rt1P
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) October 23, 2013
@DrivewaySeries Party tomorrow, 7-10pm @ MJ's RT @HOLLANDRACERS Be there! http://t.co/iaUSqO4sLG
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) October 23, 2013
#SpookyCross. Who's going?! #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) October 23, 2013