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Texas Bicycling News Digest March 25th

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Flat Creek Open Saturday April 4th

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Flat Creek Crossing will be open for riding on Saturday, April 4th.  The gates open at 9AM and the fee is $10. Every rider needs to sign a waiver.  This is a great opportunity as Flat Creek is not open on a daily basis.

Chad is from Texas

A good day at the office

By Chad Haga        velonews.competitor.com


Haga got tangled with fellow American Ben King (Cannondale-Garmin) in Milano-Sanremo. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
When I was asked if I wanted to race Milano-Sanremo, I admit that I was woefully ignorant of the race’s history. I did not grow up dreaming of attacking on the Poggio, and “Via Roma” would elicit nothing more than a blank stare. I only knew that Milano-Sanremo is a monument. And very long. But I also knew that John [Degenkolb] could win and that we work well together, and I was not going to pass up that chance.
After Tirreno-Adriatico, I got to spend a few days riding around Sanremo on the bike path. It was there that I found the race museum-tunnel, featuring two kilometers (each way) of education. I emerged full of respect for the race and a bit intimidated by it, too. I then took to …

Congress and bikes: What’s going on and why it matters to you

Katy Hartnett, Director of Government Relations        www.peopleforbikes.org


The Highway Trust Fund, the bank account that pays for things like highways, roads and bike lanes, is running low on cash. The transportation bill that dictates how that money is spent is called MAP-21 and it expires at the end of May. This means that over the next month and a half, Congress needs to figure out if they’re going to pass the transportation bill with a quick fix or figure out something that will solve the problem long-term.
One of the programs in the bill, called the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), is the number one way that bike infrastructure is paid for at the federal level. As the number of people who bike continues to rise, we think it’s important that communities have the option to include bike infrastructure in …

B-Cycle sets records during SXSW

Michael Theis, Digital Editor- Austin Business Journal


Austin B-Cycle, the city’s bicycle-sharing system, had another record-breaking South By Southwest, with thousands of riders checking out bikes for short trips through downtown Austin, the epicenter of the annual tech, music and film festival.
According to a Wednesday announcement from the bike-sharing business, B-Cycle saw 21,177 total trips on its bikes during …

How Plano’s greenbelt, bike trails connect a city to a region

by Kelley Chambers-Crimmins        impactnews.com


Economic upswing helps expansion efforts
Plano resident Alex DuLaney likes to take the scenic route. With a map and mostly his memory, the avid cyclist uses the city’s trails to get just about anywhere without the stress of gas prices or traffic jams.
“Now that Plano has the connection under [US] 75, I can catch the trail just several blocks from my house and [take] the Bluebonnet Trail, go all the way around Bob Woodruff [Park] and back and it’s about a 24-mile ride,” DuLaney said. “And it’s great, I never have to be on the streets except from my house to the trail.”
Although Plano’s on-street bike route system was introduced four years ago, enhanced signage and signalization have added to its visibility. Like a bus route, each path is designated with a number. Given …

Kingwood resident participates in 30 years of MS 150 bike ride

by Jacque Havelka        ourtribune.com


On April 18 and 19, the annual BP MS 150 fundraising bike ride will be held. The event, organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Central Region, is the largest of the 100 Bike MS events in the United States, with 13,000 cyclists and 3,500 volunteers along the route from Houston to the finish line in Austin. In 2014, the BP MS 150 set a fundraising milestone by raising $20 million to support the National MS Society mission to create a world free of MS. For 2015, the fundraising goal is $21 million.
While the MS Society hopes to reach its milestone, Kingwood resident Tom Webster will be reaching his own milestone: 2015 marks his 30th consecutive year of participating in the MS 150. Webster wasn’t aware …

Loop Group Ride

San Angelo Bicycle Association

TX Dept of Transportation
4502 Knickerbocker – San Angelo
Date(s) – 04/02/2015
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location:  TX Dept of Transportation
Categories:  Road Ride
When: Wheels rolling by 6:00 P.M.
Where: Meet in the TX Dot parking lot at the corner of Knickerbocker and Loop 306
A ride of 30, 25, or 20 miles depending on your preference or level of fitness. There are usually two different groups. One of the groups will ride at a pace of 18-21 mph and the other will ride at a pace of 14-18 mph. This is not a no-drop ride, but we tend to stick together in one of the two groups. If you are new to the area, or new to cycling we encourage you to come out and ride. We …

Can’t stop, won’t stop

by Benny Ontiveros        www.dvidshub.net


FORT BLISS, Texas – The military and Department of Defense recognize and provide great care for injured, ill or wounded service members. One of the supporting factors in the rehabilitation process is preparing soldiers to return back to civilian life. One wounded warrior is utilizing adaptive sports to transition herself back to a normal lifestyle.
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Katie Kuiper, Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, suffered a head injury that proved to be challenging for her, but through the Army physical fitness and adaptive sports program, her goals are quickly being reached. Katie involved herself in …

Fourteen USA Cycling Talent ID Camps slated for 2015

www.usacycling.org

Fourteen Talent Identification Camps will run in 10 states across the country from June to November to provide USA Cycling with junior talent evaluations while offering athletes a pathway to develop their cycling ability in road, track and mountain bike disciplines.
“Talent ID camps were created to provide a safe and healthy environment for each athlete to learn, progress and thrive within the sport of cycling,” said Kevin Dessart, USA Cycling Director Coaching Education and Athlete Development. “The camps are a great opportunity to identify up-and-coming athletes and provide them the opportunities and education to progress toward the elite ranks of the sport.” …

… Witchita Falls, Texas     Aug. 9-14, 2015     Road …

For outreach, Fort Worth B-Cycle partners with existing events

by April Corbin, PeopleForBikes equity writer        www.peopleforbikes.org


Fort Worth B-Cycle Executive Director Kristen Camareno and her staff don’t have the time to plan and execute their own outreach events. Luckily, they don’t have to.
The bike share has found success promoting usage of their system by partnering with existing organizations and events within their community.
“We’ve been in a reactional state—figuring out what works and what doesn’t work, getting used to the equipment and software,” says Camareno of the bike share system, which launched in 2013. “We …

Saturday 3/28 and Sunday 3/29 Rides

by Thomas        Steiner Ranch Cycling

This Saturday March 28 please join us for an expanded and more fun Dam Loop! This version will include such favorites as Mt. Bonnell and Cuernavaca for around 57 miles of awesomeness. As usual, depart from Cups & Cones at 8:30am.
Sunday March 29 will be the Coffee Shop Ride which also departs from …

Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015, 6:15 PM

15200 Memorial Dr
15200 Memorial Dr Houston, Te

2 cyclists Went

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

Check out this Meetup →

Shannon Wilson Documentary Ministries

Cyclists in the P1 and P2 groups start the first race of the day in the CyberKnife of Texas Cycling Race in Whitehouse, TX

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