Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest March 27th
Fair Park bike-share program launched with $125,000
By TOM BENNING, Staff Writer      www.dallasnews.com
Dallas’ first bike-share program — something common in many other major U.S. cities — will make its debut this summer in Fair Park.
The City Council on Wednesday approved giving $125,000 to the nonprofit Friends of Fair Park to install and operate a bicycle rental program at the 277-acre park. Officials hope to launch the effort with around 20 bikes and two or three rental stations.
The approval came despite objections from several council members over the effort’s compatibility with plans for a citywide bike-share program, its potential for failure and complications related to…
2014 MS 150 Route Maps – Houston to Austin
Bike Brookshire
Here it is, the 2014 MS150 Route Map. This years event takes place on April 13-14, 2014. Again with 3 different starts points to customize the length of the ride to your ability. Good luck and keep the rubber side down.
LBJ 100, Get Your Rear in Gear this weekend
By Pam LeBlanc      www.austin360.com
More awesome weekend happenings:
LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour – Cyclists choose from routes of 10, 30, 42, 62 or 85 miles in this non-competitive group bike ride, which rolls off at 9 a.m. Saturday from the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall. All courses begin and end on the LBJ Ranch airstrip, cover quiet country roads and pass historical landmarks that figured prominently in U. S. Presidential history. Registration is $50 for adults, $30 for ages 12 and under, $85 per tandem,$105 per family or $45 for members of…
Gone Over to the Dark Side?
Bike Noob
Last Sunday morning dawned overcast and windy in Austin. It wasn’t the kind of weather to make one enthusiastic about biking.
I stared out the window as I breakfasted on scrambled eggs and coffee, wondering if I would even get up the energy to get out and ride. Heck, it was Sunday morning! If I’m going to ride at all during the week, that is THE day to go out.
I pondered some more.
Then, I got a crazy idea. My mountain bike hangs from the garage…
Wednesday Walnut Creek Social
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Wednesday, April 2, 2014Â Â Â 6:00 PM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
We will be meeting at 5:45 pm to air up, tune and hit the Walnut Creek trail wheels down at 6:00 pm for a 10 to 12 mile circuit, this will be a Beginner to Intermediate ride for folks who just want to ride Walnut at a group pace and we will do…
B/IG-Mind Your Manners
El Paso Bicycle Club Ride
Description: Â Â Â Mind your Manners-Basic Rules and Etiquette for riding in a group
Tuesday, April 8 5:45PM
April 8 program is Mind your Manners- Basic Rules and Etiquette for riding in a group. Beginner, Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate Level Rides to follow.
Program starts at 5:45pm and the ride takes off at 6:00pm. All riders should be there at least 15 minutes early. Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Road at the intersection of Artcraft & Upper Valley.
For questions or more information please contact Margaret O’Kelley, (915) 588-3825 or check out the B/IG web page.
Helmets are required for all riders.
Resources: …
Rocky Hill Ranch Kids Kup Mountain Bike Race
Turnin’ Cranks
Get Involved! Your Path to Austin
bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com
From our friends at the City of Austin Bicycle Program: “Imagine a system of connected trails and on-street bikeways that could get you from north to south, east to west and everywhere in between. Now imagine these paths as protected areas away from cars – increasing safety so you can get there by bike, or on foot – regardless of your age or ability. To achieve this vision, the City of Austin is creating an Urban Trails Master Plan and updating the existing Bicycle Master Plan.â€
With ample opportunity to participate in this exciting vision, another chance to…
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Women's MTB Clinic and Ride – Garland, TX: When: Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:30am to 3pmÂ
CDTWhere: Row… http://t.co/8hk8lqQyVY— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
New Bike Event: Medical Colleagues of Texas Road Race – Coldspring, TX: When: Sat May 10, 2014 7:30am to 2pmÂ
… http://t.co/smvyEvnCwg— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
New Bike Event: Sugar Cycles Presents the Warda Race – Warda, TX: When: Sat May 17, 2014 10am to 1:30pmÂ
CDTW… http://t.co/1Wy3rRysSY— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
New Bike Event: Sugar Cycles Presents the Warda Race – Warda, TX: When: Sun May 18, 2014 8:30am to 2pmÂ
CDTWh… http://t.co/pl4nBjL5jS— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
New Bike Event: Texas State Skill Based Criterium Championship – Frisco, TX: When: Mon May 26, 2014 8am to 4pm… http://t.co/p2SP596Hkp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
Tweets
EP Cyclists Presents the 2014 Tour D El Paso Omnium
More Information coming soon..
Time Trial : McKelligan… http://t.co/GGNDoxSBfb— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 28, 2014
The sun is shining in Texas as 200 #cyclists make their way to Cleburne @Ride_2_Recovery #r2rtxchallenge pic.twitter.com/HqwwNgMVAs
— Project Hero (@R2RProjectHero) March 27, 2014
Thanks TNT for making us look awesome. And to First Bank @Zevlin1 @The_Bike_Stop @GiantBicycle & @HotternHell100 pic.twitter.com/ewBGIeZhu4
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 27, 2014
Experience what it's like to ride along with 200 veterans and active duty military personnel biking across Texas: http://t.co/ipktn4m7OM
— Waco Tribune-Herald (@wacotrib) March 27, 2014
After 334 miles of riding on the #r2rtxchallenge you know that #buttrmakesitbetter @chamoisbuttr @Ride_2_Recovery pic.twitter.com/eWJwidX6i1
— Project Hero (@R2RProjectHero) March 27, 2014
It's great to see #aquillaisd students waving flags supporting ours #healingheroes @Ride_2_Recovery @honorride pic.twitter.com/Q8Nt3F4oan
— Project Hero (@R2RProjectHero) March 27, 2014
Rose Gowen from @brownsvilletx – bicycle riding and walking excellent form of exercise. pic.twitter.com/ExLpto9USn
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) March 27, 2014
Bought this great high-vis shirt for me and my daughter. Nice! #TTAT2014 pic.twitter.com/Br9LdDZdVk
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) March 27, 2014
Scene from my Seguin tour – loved @pathlesspedaled's message on bike touring! #TTAT2014 pic.twitter.com/fUButNNQbv
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) March 27, 2014
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/449208016563224576
https://twitter.com/austinflyerswc/status/449207955834306560
Good Morning Texas! Hoping for beautiful weather & a tailwind on Day 5 of the #R2RTXCHALLENGE. Follow our riders… http://t.co/OdHGW3WE8x
— Project Hero (@R2RProjectHero) March 27, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Oblate Trail Ride – Brownsville, TX, Mar 29, 2014 07:00AM – Brownsville's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Brownsville, TX(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: Coastal Bend Tour de Cure – Corpus Christi, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – The Solomon P. Ortiz Center, 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Ch
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: Cow Patty Classic 7th Annual Benefit Bike Ride – Cedar Park, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – Vista Ridge High School, 200 South Vist
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: SpringFest Metric Century – Brookshire, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – FM 3318, Brookshire, TX 77423(CST) http://t.co/2iZSn7Edml
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: Tour Of Abilene – Abilene, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – Abilene, TX(CST) http://t.co/WqMfkthreJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: The Ride to Cure FA – Denton, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – Apogee Stadium, University of North Texas, Denton, TX(CST) http://zpr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: Honor Ride Clay Hunt – Fort Worth, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – Coopers BBQ in the Stockyards North Parking Lot, 301 Stockyards B
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: Salado Smokin Spokes Ride – Salado, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – Pace Park on Salado Creek – Downtown Salado – Pace Park Road off
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: Austin Rattler 100K – Smithville, TX, Mar 29, 2014 08:00AM – Rocky Hill Ranch, Farm to Market Road 153, Smithville, TX, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour – LBJ National Historical Park, TX, Mar 29, 2014 09:00AM – LBJ National Historical Park, TX(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014
2 Day Alert: STORM Hill Country Mountain Bike Challenge – Comfort, TX, Mar 29, 2014 01:00PM – 346 Flat Rock Creek Rd, Comfort, TX, United St
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2014