Texas Bicycling News Digest April 2nd
Texas A&M Tunis Roubaix at William Penn
Words and photo compliments of Kyle Walker, Texas Tech University      texasbikeracing.com
The SCCCC met for Texas A&MÓ³ annual Spring Classic, The Tunis Roubaix at William Penn on March 28-29. For the third race of the season, riders battled the wind, the heat, and the treacherous gravel roads. Being in a perfectly central location within the conference, all schools were well represented to make the Tunis Roubaix one for the ages.
Saturday morning, riders faced the ominous ten mile William Penn road race course. With over two miles of dirt/gravel it tested not only the riderÓ³ bike handling skills but their true grit and determination. In the WomenÓ³ A, the field was stacked with several contenders such as Flora Yan (UT-Dallas), Katy Brown (Oklahoma), Ashley Weaver and …
BIKE PLAN PASSES COUNCIL!!
Bike friendly Mckinney
This was a great, great evening! The city council adopted the On-Street Bicycle Plan, and weÓ²e now clear to start work! There was one Ô®ayÔ vote by Ray Ricchi, and Geralyn Kever was absent this evening, but there was a clear majority to pass the plan.
The turnout of support from Bike Friendly McKinney and all who are following the blog and FaceBook pages was fantastic Ö I canÓ´ thank you all enough! The opposition was present and had a chance to make their point, so it was awesome having a strong citizen representation in …
Day 312:Fabens-El Paso: The heat is on!
By Janet Anspach-Rickey      www.crazyguyonabike.com
The Promised Tour – TransAm, UGRR, Gap, C&O, Southern Tier and Pacific Coast
Saturday March 28, 2015, 35 miles (56 km) – Total so far: 9,032 miles (14,536 km)
Had a great rest at the Fabens Fire Station. Rode up to McDo alds for coffee and breakfast. We wanted to stop at Walmart so we rode down 20. It was two lanes so we claimed the right lane as long as we could. Found a Walmart, did our shopping and hopped over to 76. It was busy but traffic was very friendly and we glided along without difficulty. Once we turned onto Delta there was no traffic so we zipped into downtown!
I’ve been trying to upload pictures for thirty minutes! We rode downtown and spotted a Starbucks! We sad outside with an iced Americano! Victor and Melissa stopped by. They want to encourage us all to ride through the city and enjoy its offerings! He gave me his card for Velopaso, bicycles pedestrian coalition and his website is …
Grand Prairie mayor leads residents through downtown stroll, announces plan to lead bike rides
By NANETTE LIGHTÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.dallasnews.com
Mayor Ron Jensen grew up riding bikes.
As a kid, his two wheels took him down Skyline Road to Grand Prairie’s old downtown.
He’d pass Uptown Theater — now restored as a performing arts center. Its vintage red vertical sign remains a landmark down Main Street.
Across the street, he’d stop at the old Millar Drug for a hamburger. Now, it’s Tuscany’s Pasta and Pizza.
Jensen noted the downtown transformation March 28 during a 2-mile walking tour the city has named Strollin’ with the Mayor. There, he also announced plans to hold six …
Morning Club Ride
Brazosport Bicycle Club
Saturday April 4, 2015 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Weekly on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday, until May 24, 2015
333 Fm 2004, Lake Jackson, Tx 77566Â (map)
Leaving from Family Fitness.
Klunkytown Klassic – Sunday April 26, 2015 – Sansom Park
fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Asscoiation
A classic braggin’ rights time trial down the Dam Drop! Lots of cool prizes, great sponsors, and a fun day to grip it & rip it! Two classes: Your current bike, and the “Klunkerâ€. Coaster brake, old-school deathtrap!
“Klunkers†must meet the following criteria and and meet the approval of the race committee before your run. …
Saturday 4/4 and Sunday 4/5 Rides AND START TIME CHANGE NOTICE
by Thomas      Steiner Ranch Cycling
It looks like we have reached our favorite part of the year! Its time to switch to 7:30am starts for Saturday and Sunday rides again! 🙂
This Saturday we will tackle a modified Dam Loop with Mt. Bonnell, Red Bud, and Cuernavaca for 57 miles of fun! Please join us for a 7:30am departure from Cups & Cones. Ride map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/8487971
This Sunday is the Coffee Shop ride where …
Save the Date: TTAT 2016 is March 9-11 in Houston
BikeTexas
After a fantastic 2014 conference in Fort Worth, the Texas Trails Network and BikeTexas are excited to announce that the next Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference will be at the Houston Marriott Medical Center, March 9-11, 2016!
Mark your calendar now, tell your coworkers, save the date, and plan to attend! We’ll be …
Jefferson Cycle Track: Traffic Control (while we wait for the streetcar)
BikeableDallas.com
For the next several weeks, DART will be testing the streetcar vehicles on the new streetcar tracks on the Houston viaduct, Zang Blvd, and Colorado Blvd. Vehicle traffic on Jefferson is being diverted to Marsalis, but the cycle track is still open to bikes. In fact, you may like it more now than ever, since there is a stretch next to Founders Park that will (for now) be open only to bicycles.
We just spent an hour and a half out there with the contractor and other Public Works engineers setting up the …
“Thank God the city built a parking lane on 3rd St!†thought all these drivers…
Austin On A Bike
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour du Rouge – Houston, TX http://t.co/vgiQmeMqlq Tour du Rouge May / 03 / 2015 – May / 08 / 2015 Hou… http://t.co/LfDjce6Ktb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
New Event Head for the Hills Rotary Bike Rally – Cedar Hill, TX http://t.co/igLtpqmc74
Cedar Hill Rotary Bike R… http://t.co/t8HVu079tv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
New Event ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE – Columbus, TX http://t.co/MNVrXXvwjQ
What many have claimed to be the best k… http://t.co/nO4URzON3U
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
New Event Matrix Challenge – Dallas, TX http://t.co/DVzmTzbqrF
The Matrix Challenge returns for it's 32nd conse… http://t.co/iPHcGzRTO7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
New Event Wednesday Walnut Creek Social – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… http://t.co/R6EPfP2EQK— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 3, 2015
New Event Drury Trail Head at 1604 and IH10 – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/nx7NF82mPV
Leslie and Jeanette (210-7… http://t.co/RhzFD8VUpz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 3, 2015
Tweets
While Issac was volunteering and racing in Austin at the Driveway Bike Race Series p/b HOLLAND RACING tonight,… http://t.co/B7BEbMnqhD
— Strike Cycling Development Team (@strike_devo) April 3, 2015
Time to celebrate ksk8spot's birthday after another successful night out @drivewayseries for… https://t.co/itclkEKlk2
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 3, 2015
King Racing B Race Week 4 Fair Park Dallas
1 Cameron Lowery 3 M
2 John Whittington 5 M University of North Texas… http://t.co/LX2sAoAf67— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 3, 2015
1 bret crosby 1 M Cnw Racing
2 Alberto Covarrubias One Day M Elevate Cycling Team
3 Mat Stephens 1 M Elevate… http://t.co/IeX7A6ACSI— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 3, 2015
From the ride this morning. Averaged over 19 the whole week on the single speed. Easter Hill Country… https://t.co/6GMSFVcDJx
— George Amen (@jore346) April 3, 2015
Thank you so much for your $700 donation at the @DrivewaySeries tonight Mason Quintana! @ABEliteRacing @787realty pic.twitter.com/cDmjjRSakA
— Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) April 2, 2015
City of Austin to launch Don’t Block the Box campaign – http://t.co/iAKLMKSZA4
— City of Austin (@austintexasgov) April 2, 2015
It's booming at the @drivewayseries tonight! #racebikes #gofast! https://t.co/EqWWjPB6s9
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) April 2, 2015
From todays ride…..Picked up a number of spiders after riding through their webs.. pic.twitter.com/hWinF1Nqyh
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 2, 2015
#TBT to the trail construction. We've come a long way in the last five years! pic.twitter.com/JCQqrVr7j6
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) April 2, 2015
#TBT to my very first season of racing and what I believe was the very first Bent Wheel Bash in… https://t.co/8OXJR3ZdXn
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) April 2, 2015
STOLEN – Black Surly Cross-Check in Greystone Center https://t.co/uemPfRxzoY pic.twitter.com/RWUtOTijiB
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) April 2, 2015
@BikeHouston ambassador training! Spreading the good bike news, led by Mary B. pic.twitter.com/U90RAXwhue
— Megan Schneider (@meganlistens) April 2, 2015
Reminder that rides start at 7:30am this Sat. Check the PBA forums for any changes due to Easter activities on Sunday.
— PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) April 2, 2015
Keep up with transportation and urbanist issues around the state by checking morning headlines at http://t.co/YZnewwNYve @StreetsblogTex
— StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) April 2, 2015
Group century+ to the Wichita mountains & back. Long miles for the long weekend pic.twitter.com/kn1SI2pRjJ
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 2, 2015
Carol Morelan takes 7th in the C Race at the Bicycles, Inc Wed Night Crits in Ft Worth!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) April 2, 2015
Drag Race competitor from #JustRideDallas Drag Race on 3/27 @Orbea @miragecycling pic.twitter.com/1SsYE8zbd6
— JustRideDallas (@JustRideDallas) April 2, 2015
Marking course today. Maps/GPX will be available tonight after final route is confirmed.
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 2, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: 2015 EASTER HILL COUNTRY TOUR – Kerrville, TX, Apr 04, 2015 07:00AM – Schreiner University, 2100 San Antonio Highway, Kerrv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bayou Greenway Day 2015 – Houston, TX, Apr 04, 2015 08:00AM – Brays Bayou Greenway @ Mason Park, Houston, TX, USA(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour Dallas – Dallas, TX, Apr 04, 2015 08:00AM – Dallas, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/cj0J16hbU4
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Harden Dental Team Ride – Corinth, TX, Apr 04, 2015 08:00AM – Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Autism Bike Ride – Georgetown, TX, Apr 04, 2015 08:00AM – Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 County Road 152, Georgetown
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Red River Riot – Muenster, TX, Apr 04, 2015 08:30AM – 630 N Ash St, Muenster, TX 76252, USA(CST) http://t.co/IEjQlzvcQC
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Flagpole Ride – College Station, TX, Apr 04, 2015 08:45AM – Military Walk, College Station, TX, 77845, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Easter Family Ride – Houston, TX (North), Apr 04, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle – 4750 Fm 1960 Rd W – Houston, TX , US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Easter Family Ride – Houston, TX (West), Apr 04, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle – 7549 Westheimer Rd – Houston, TX , US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bring in Spring ride – Dallas, TX, Apr 04, 2015 10:00AM – Ozona Grill & Bar, 4615 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206, Unit
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bayou Greenways Kidical Mass Ride – Houston, TX, Apr 04, 2015 10:30AM – Spurlock Park @ Spurlock Park, Houston, TX 77023,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2015
2 Day Alert: Drury Trail Head at 1604 and IH10 – San Antonio, TX, Apr 04, 2015 08:30AM – FM 1604 and IH10, San Antonio, TX, United State
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 3, 2015