Texas Cycling News Roundup January 19th
Bike University
Sun & Ski
January 23rd & 24th, 2015 at the Westheimer Sun & Ski.
Sun & Ski is calling all cyclists! Whether you’re on a racing team, training for the BP MS150 Ride or just learning how to ride a bike, Sun & Ski invites to you to attend its annual “Bike U,” for free clinics, food, refreshments and more, January 23rd and 24th, 2015 from 6-10 p.m. at Sun & Ski, 6100 Westheimer Rd.
“Bike U” will feature cycling-specific clinics designed in helping you prepare for training, eating right, riding with more skill, and aiding you to …
Cyclists will soon have more bike lanes
by Caroline Flores      www.kristv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI – Cyclists will soon have an easier time getting around the city. The city is planning to revamp its 10-year old bicycle and pedestrian master plan.
Yulie Johnson is an avid cyclist, “I would like to see more bike lane for us. You know, we not asking so much. But just certain distance. A little bit more stretch also.”
One of the main things all cyclists here in Corpus Christi want, is consistency with the bike lanes.
“So you’ve got a nice great lane for about half a mile to a mile, and then you’re done. And I don’t think …
Laredo Urban Transportation Study looks into plan for bicycle and pedestrian options
By: Matt McGovern      www.kgns.tv
(Video)
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) – Laredo transit planners are meeting to talk about the first of several steps toward making Laredo more bike-and-pedestrian friendly.
Members from the Laredo Urban Transportation study are talking about starting a master plan for bike and pedestrian circulation.
Between 2010 and 2012, the city identified more than 200 pedestrian crashes and nearly 100 bike crashes involving …
Conversational Bike Ride
www.beaumontcvb.com
January 21, 2015
Every Wednesday
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bicycle Sports
2770 Interstate 10
Beaumont, TX 77703
409-860-5959
An easy conversational speed bicycle ride around Beaumont. No one is left behind and speed is adjusted to slowest rider.
6 Hour Dinosaur Race Results
San Angelo Bicycle Association
The 6 Hour Dinosaur Race was a huge success. The route was great and everyone enjoyed the event. We had 34 riders competing in all the classification. Congratulations to all the riders. Here are the winners of each class:
The top 3 solo finishers each completed 8 laps of the 9 mile course. …
What’s Coming Up
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Dates for the out-of-town cycling events up to August 2015
February 13 – 16 (Presidents’ Day Weekend) Garner State Park. Ride starts at 9:30 AM on February 14th at the entrance to the park. If you are planning to camp out in the park for the weekend you can find the link to make reservations online at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/garner/map or call (512) 389-8900. For more information contact Vanessa at vness.leal@yahoo.com or (210) 273-8835. Cabins may also be available.
March 27 – 29 Kerrville Schreiner Park. Ride starts at 9:00 AM on March 28th at the …
Tweets
210 miles in my first week back in Lubbock. Looking forward to a great semester with @TechCycling.
— Dave Talley (@rdavidtalley) January 20, 2015
Bike Masters race team members went to Monterrey to do some mountain climbing training for the up coming Vuelta a… http://t.co/2NpF2LR93r
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) January 20, 2015
Cycling Race Series January 25th, 2015
No License Needed.. Only $10 women $5
1st race will be 1 neutral and 4… http://t.co/f7cvg0dj3l
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) January 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/MsJadeMoore/status/557206898315780097
Perfect day for a ride in the 'hood with my 9yo. After years of disinterest he finally wants a road or CX bike. pic.twitter.com/GmTaZxpNEN
— Chad Smith (@chadsmith71) January 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/JustinDStanley/status/557220048302260224
Check out my 41.4 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/3mQ1m3hcvV
— James Hamric (@HokieinSA) January 19, 2015
Feels good to be back on the mean streets of Lubbock #cycling #texastech #texas http://t.co/e26iyXvwzG
— Elias Valverde (@elias_valverde) January 19, 2015
We are so exited to see the City of McAllen TX Government is now part of the Bike Sharing program. AWSOME ! http://t.co/0VHOWMoWdB
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) January 19, 2015
My bicycle stable has never been more organized – great homemade gift I received yesterday. Holds 5 bikes. pic.twitter.com/83EXhxCPdc
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) January 19, 2015
Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Wednesday Walnut Creek Social – NEW WINTER TIME 6:30pm, Jan 21, 2015 06:30PM – (CST) http://t.co/0FwHWgRYjO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 20, 2015