Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup December 21st
Today marks an important turning point for us cold weather wimps: the first day of winter when the daylight portion of the day starts getting longer. Bring it on!!!
Mountain Biking at Franklin Mountains State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
If you are looking for true mountain biking in Texas, check out Franklin Mountains State Park right in the heart of El Paso. From easy going jeep roads to technical and steep single track, this amazing park has something for any type of mountain biker. Get details on biking trails across…
Paid bicycle-sharing system begins in Austin
Associated Press         www.theeagle.com
Efforts by one Central Texas city to go green have led to a pay-to-ride bicycle-sharing program.
The B-Cycle project in Austin began Saturday with 11 bicycle stations mainly in the downtown area. More than 100 three-speed bicycles are available for rental.
All of the cycles from the nonprofit Bike Share for Austin are red.
The environmentally friendly project is sponsored by a…
Cyclist killed in hit and run crash
By Dug Begley      www.chron.com
A cyclist was killed Friday in a hit and run crash in east Houston, and police are looking for the driver of the white vehicle responsible.
Houston police said the man was crossing the 1000 block of Normandy on a bicycle around 7 p.m. when he was struck. He was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.
The driver who struck the man did not stop, police said, and could face a felony charge of failing to render aid. Anyone with information may call Houston police at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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‘A cat has got nothing on me’: German citizen visits Amarillo during cancer world tour
German visits town during cancer tour
By EMILY PRESTWOODÂ Â Â Â Â Â amarillo.com
Randolph Westphal was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and told he had six months to a year to live. That was 26 years and 28 cancer surgeries ago.
Today, Westphal puts it simply: “A cat has nothing on me.â€
The 55-year-old from Germany now devotes his life to biking around the world with his two dogs, sharing his story and promoting…
Bikers gathering Christmas presents for kids
Teresa Sardina Reporter/Weekend Morning Anchor
TYLER, TEXAS (KETK) — The ‘Blazin Bike Ride and Toy Drive’ held their 3rd Annual toy drive at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County on Saturday.
In recent weeks, hundreds of bikers cruised through East Texas counties to bring smiles to kids faces this Christmas.
“A lot of the toys that have been donated will go to our families, we service children zero to three, this is one of the biggest to be able to give them toys on Christmas,” said Andrea Smith, The Andrews Center.
These gifts will benefit the…
Upcoming Rides – Corinth Cycling
Sat Dec 28 – 8:00am – “B is for Breakfast”
A 40 – 50 mile group ride at a B/C group ride pace.
Sat Dec 28 – 8:00am – Cup o Joe
The Cup o’ Joe is a beginner level ride of around 15 miles. The ride heads south to Hickory Creek and stops for drinks at Starbucks on the way home. The ride leader for this ride is Bob Troyer.
Sat Dec 28 – 8:00am – Harden Dental Team Ride
This is the weekly training ride for the Corinth Cycling/Harden Dental race team. This is a 62 mile loop on an established route. Expect a fast pace and be prepared to fix your own mechanicals. There are no stops on this ride.
Sat Dec 28 – 8:00am- Corinth Cycling Group Rides
Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides.
Pico de Gallo Century Bike Ride
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: Humble Lions Club Bike Ride – Humble, TX: When: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8am to 12:30pmÂ
CSTWhere: Humble C… http://t.co/Fo6dEpADff— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 21, 2013
New Event: Ravens Revenge Bike Ride – Huntsville, TX: When: Sat Mar 8, 2014 8am to 2:30pmÂ
CSTWhere: West Hill… http://t.co/CSnQfWz71c— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 21, 2013
New Event: Schlumberger Education Expedition – Missouri City, TX: When: Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:30am to 1:30pmÂ
CDT… http://t.co/ZitxzafpmI— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 21, 2013
New Event: Tour de Braz – Alvin, TX: When: Sun May 4, 2014 6am to 2:30pmÂ
CDTWhere: Alvin Community College, 3… http://t.co/9cOEThm15x— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 21, 2013
New Event: Spindletop Spin – Beaumont, TX: When: Sat Jun 7, 2014 7am to 4pmÂ
CDTWhere: The Event Centre, 700 C… http://t.co/yUZAg65BJd— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 21, 2013
New Event: Oblate Trail Ride – Brownsville, TX: When: Sat Mar 29, 2014 7am to 12:30pmÂ
CDTWho: Texas Bicycling… http://t.co/qare7JjKpL— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 22, 2013
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RT @FastCoExist: These are America's 10 best bike lanes. Look closely – Austin's included! http://t.co/bThbY2shr7 pic.twitter.com/GkHopUtmxx
— Movability (@Movability) December 21, 2013
Attended the "Pico de Gallo" Century 100.3 mile road ride. http://t.co/yJZfQreTnh #strava
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) December 21, 2013
Our legal system has failed cyclists once again. We are sickened by this. | Jury chooses probation for Capellan http://t.co/74u4xiDPyU
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) December 21, 2013
Washed and serviced my bike last night, so of course it's torrential downpours and 40 mph wind today. P.S. bike is still in garage.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) December 21, 2013
Team trainer practice upstairs at @ATCTriShop pic.twitter.com/Brdpyny814
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) December 21, 2013
Woke up, heard rain, got back in bed. No cycling this AM.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) December 21, 2013