Texas Bicycling News Roundup April 8th
Invisible no more: Brownsville’s neglected biking culture goes public
April Corbin, PeopleForBikes equity writer
When the City of Brownsville decided to use bicycles to promote community health, skeptics said interest simply wasn’t there.
They aren’t saying that anymore.
Over the last decade—but especially in the past few years—the Texas border town has proven to residents and funders alike that its biking culture is alive and well. A series of well-attended open streets events and strategic partnerships have helped Brownsville raise millions of dollars to boost its infrastructure (including adding more than 30 miles of bike lanes in a year) and launch several community-based health initiatives. It’s even …
Cyclo-cross Success Begins Now
By Elliot Reinecke, Source Endurance Associate Coach.      texasbikeracing.com
The majority of amateur athletes, and even a lot of pros, have jobs outside of training and racing bikes that limit their ability or opportunity to train. For the time-crunched, heavily-worked cyclists focusing on cyclo-cross (CX) as their main passion, this isn’t such a bummer.
For those who focus on racing road and mountain bikes, where the season is during the summer, there is a huge stress of trying to log base miles in the wintertime. One problem with winter base miles, for those with jobs, is that it doesn’t get light until 8am or so and it gets dark at 5pm. This is a problem if …
San Antonio Could Lose Bikeshare, Too
by Robert Rivard      therivardreport.com
San Antonio B-Cycle, by most measures, should be a national model: first bikeshare program in Texas, one of the first in the nation, and after four years its network of 55 stations and 450 bikes is set to expand to 76 stations and 650 bikes with a $1.2 million Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) grant. Nearly every neighborhood surrounding downtown will have stations by the end of 2015.
Unlike rideshare, where Uber and Lyft have suspended service to protest city regulations, bikeshare has become an integral part of the urban landscape since its launch in 2011. The understated grey bikes have been checked out 275,000 times. Riders have pedaled 818,000 miles, burning 36 million calories on the path to making San Antonio a healthier city. More …
Benefit Bike Ride for Julian Andrade set for April 18
www.pleasantonexpress.com
The family of the late Julian Andrade, AKA Captain America, will hold a Benefit Bike Ride on Saturday, April 18. He is the son of Valerie and San Antonio Police Officer Jose Andrade.
The youngster had been diagnosed with a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. He passed away on March 26.
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The event is set for Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Texas South, 1933 W. Oaklawn in Pleasanton.
The fundraiser will include a bike ride, live music, barbecue plates for $8 each and a raffle. Tickets for the bike ride are $15 for a single rider and $20 for double riders (includes barbecue plates). …
Librarians to swim, bike and run at Texas Library Association conference in Austin
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
So much for that stereotype.
The Texas Library Association meets in Austin this month, and organizers are planning a lineup of fitness events that feel more badass than bookie.
“This year we decided to Austin-ify it a bit,†says Cate Sweeney, a librarian at Bee Cave Public Library who serves on the Health and Wellness committee of the annual conference.
Actually, and I love this, the group has planned a 5K and downtown walking tour as part of its meeting for quite some time.
But this year, organizers are adding a “Cycle 4 Libraries†event on Tuesday, April 14. Librarians will pedal about 25 miles, touring libraries along the way. They’re also hosting a Barton Springs “polar bear plunge†on Wednesday, April 15. The 5K fun run is set for Thursday, April 16.
Those who participate in all …
Georgetown Cyclewerx
by Kate Morris      impactnews.com
Store owner’s passion more than a hobby
On April 25 cyclists will line up by the dozen to wind through Williamson County for the Red Poppy Ride, and although Georgetown Cyclewerx owner Paul Littlefield will not be on a bicycle, he is still gearing up for the event.
“The Red Poppy is our biggest thing that we support during the spring,†Littlefield said. “We have a tent, and people can bring their bike and get last-minute adjustments. Surprisingly we do a lot of that the morning of—whether it’s people have things go wrong, or they show up with equipment not ready to go.â€
For Littlefield bicycles have always been more than just a hobby.
“I’ve been working full time in a bike shop since I was 19,†he said. “[And] I had experience before that … because my family had a bike shop when I was a kid.â€
Littlefield, a native of Wichita Falls, moved to …
James Cole Malone Killed after Car Hits Bicycle in Southlake, TX Accident
By Michael Grossman      www.texas-wrongful-death-lawyer.net
Southlake, TX — A young man on a bicycle was injured and later passed away after he was hit by a car in Southlake, police said. He was identified as James “Cole†Malone, 16 years old, and the accident happened at about 8:00 p.m. on Monday of this week, April 6, 2015.
The news said that Malone had been riding his bicycle along Byron Nelson Parkway that night, headed south, when he was hit by a car near Lilac Lane. The driver of the car, a woman, told police that Malone was trying to cross the road on his bike when she hit him. …
Why your backyard ride is the best ride ever
Kristin Butcher, contributing writer      www.peopleforbikes.org
Bicycling magazines are filled with images of spectacularly fit cyclists winding up picturesque switchbacks, touring along century-old cobblestone roads, and weaving between trees in a magical place somewhere far, far away.
With a little luck (like, the lottery winning kind), we’ll all find a way to explore those magazine routes up close and in person. But today is not that today.
Today we don’t have time to fly to Italy. We can’t even get away for the ride that’s far enough away to feel like an escape but still ends in our own bed that night. All we have right now is the ride out our front door, which, in lieu of majestic views, offers features like inattentive drivers, potholes and …
Participate in the 4000 ATLAS Bike Ride, May 30
By vasormgmt      blog.villasatsor.com
Here at The Villas at Stone Oak, we love celebrating everything that make Austin our favorite city. This May, celebrate your hometown and work for a great cause at the ATLAS Ride on Sunday, May 30.
The ATLAS Ride is a unique biking event in Austin aimed at helping fight cancer. A team of more than 700 cyclists are teaming up to ride form Texas to Alaska in the name of cancer research. On May 30, supporters are …
Moonlight Bicycle Madness rolls on Friday, May 8
beaumonttexas.gov
The City of Beaumont Recreation Division will host its annual Moonlight Bicycle Madness bike ride on Friday, May 8.
This popular annual event is open to riders of all skill levels. The 14-mile course begins and ends at Rogers Park, and includes rest stops, live entertainment and door prizes. Helmets and lights are strongly recommended.
Registration will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Rogers Park, 1455 Dowlen Road. Advance registration is …
Leaders break ground on West Side hike, bike trail
www.foxsanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO – About a year from now, people living near the Alazan Creek on the West Side will have a new recreational area.
City leaders broke ground Tuesday on the new Alazan Creek hike and bike trail which will run from the Woodlawn Lake Park casting pond to the Lombrano Street.
Walkers, runners and cyclists will be …
Dallas bicycle officer expected to be released from hospital Thursday
by Julie Fancher      thescoopblog.dallasnews.com
The Dallas police officer who collapsed while on bike patrol last month is expected to be released from the hospital Thursday, Dallas Police Association President Ron Pinkston said.
“Great news!! Our officer will be getting out of the hospital and starting rehab #prayersanswered,†the police association said Wednesday via Twitter.
On March 27, Senior Cpl. Jimmy Thongrivong was patrolling the Santa Fe Trail, near …
The Racing Post – April Edition
April Issue PDF
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bicycle Traffic Skills 101 – The Woodlands, TX http://t.co/JUe3vPKQtJ
This fast-paced class gives rid… http://t.co/ZCaEBn5S8i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 8, 2015
New Event Bridge the Gap – Waco, TX http://t.co/goptmnhD4hhttp://t.co/hf9gJVVgvS
Bridging the gap means diff… http://t.co/qh30BzJTD4
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 8, 2015
New Event Missions Tour de Goliad – Goliad, TX http://t.co/pjXeMJQmUMhttp://t.co/W5LZlT9Kgm
The Goliad Chamb… http://t.co/8yqCavLItv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 8, 2015
New Event Mineola Pedal for Paws – Mineola, TX http://t.co/8qr021RGsnhttp://t.co/L446C028Uu
The Mineola – Pe… http://t.co/CmMpMagss5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 8, 2015
Tweets
https://twitter.com/phil8phillip/status/585968882957033474
This Sunday Beg/Inter Road Ride.
CCC 6625 Montana Ave @ 8:00am.
ID required for Ft. Bliss#2wheelsEP #EverybodyBike http://t.co/sgPzsq6b1f— Crazy Cat Cyclery (@CrazyCatCyclery) April 9, 2015
2015-16 Texas Tech cycling officers!
President: Todd Rogers
VP: Jonah Boatman
Treasurer: Drew Storm
Secretary: Colton Mallet— Texas Tech Cycling (@TechCycling) April 9, 2015
Riding Into the sunset with wmlooney #ResultsStartHere https://t.co/J1i7ZcZyHr
— Chris Jennings (@jenningschris) April 8, 2015
Austin man uses social media to track down his stolen bike. http://t.co/ocsIVu1RoV pic.twitter.com/Gi9uXzZPj8
— CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) April 8, 2015
A Clever Shock-Absorbing #Bike Wheel, Now for Wheelchairs – http://t.co/OJds4uJMZ8 #cycling via @WIRED @m_e_rhodes pic.twitter.com/73dp9Gyfbw
— reQwip (@reQwip) April 8, 2015
A lot better ride when you don't get sweat in your eyes. Lower Seguin today, kinda flat but good leg… https://t.co/IgThhbsmjY
— George Amen (@jore346) April 8, 2015
https://twitter.com/BikeMS_DFW/status/585828931611172864
The Bike Clinic is open for business! Bring your bike by for free minor repairs, registration, food, and more! pic.twitter.com/ZiSTb9kV1a
— TTUParking (@TTUParking) April 8, 2015
Celebrated my 61st birthday w/ a bike ride w/ #TLIP interns & @BikeTexas #txlege pic.twitter.com/xFPdPjxywm
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) April 8, 2015
Librarians, take your mark! Texas Library Association conference includes swim, bike and run. Read… http://t.co/mmjsoJuKWP
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) April 8, 2015
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