Texas Bicycling News Digest April 11th
Vets ride to raise awareness, but not for themselves
By Leo Shane III, Staff writer      www.armytimes.com
Navy veteran Josh Sharpe, who lost the use of his legs in a car accident in 1994, will use a handcycle to travel the 180 miles from Houston to Austin, Texas, to raise awareness for his cause. Another 14 injured veterans will join, too, in the hopes of more public attention.
But it’s not a military cause, or one dealing with injured veterans or their struggles.
Rather, it’s an annual fundraising ride for multiple sclerosis research, an illness to which the veteran riders have only tangential connections.
“As injured veterans, we can identify with people struggling with this …
Slowly but Surely …
Pit’s Fritztown News
… Iâ€m getting into a better shape. Yesterday I did and out-and-back of 20.7 miles total here on Lower Crabapple Road, at an average of 11.7 miles per hour. Of course, that is much slower than I used to be, but the Fargo 2 with it’s heavy frame and the big 29? wheels plus the fat [2.2?] tires is a slower bicycle than the sleek Dancelli. Anyway: I’m quite happy with my performance, especially on the climbs. Some parts – luckily quite short – are steep, with up to 13%. And yesterday my heart rate didn’t – at 155 max – get as high up there as …
A Feeling Like No Other
Bike Noob      bikenoob.com
It’s been a long and frustrating hiatus from biking. My bronchitis just wouldn’t go away. The fact that I approached like a typical guy didn’t help any — a typical guy would do nothing but take some throat lozenges and hope for the best. That’s what I did. And although my wife was after me to see the doctor, the Mayo Clinic’s website says you don’t need to see a doc until you’ve had the bronchitis for three weeks. If it hasn’t cleared itself up by then, maybe an intervention is called for.
I took solace in the fact that I coughed a little less each day. Aside from the coughing, I felt normal. But the lack of cycling exercise contributed to an overall sluggish feeling that I …
New road rules in Texas? Watch out for bicyclists
By Anna M. Tinsley      www.star-telegram.com
Bikers rode in silence along Interstate 20 Service Road in Willow Park in 2010, honoring fallen bicyclists killed along that road — along with the hundreds of other riders killed in accidents every year. The ride also was geared to encourage motorists to share the road with bicyclists. RODGER MALLISON STAR-TELEGRAM
Sarah Lutz is wary every time she gets on her bicycle.
When she heads out for a ride, she can’t help remembering the two times she was hit by a car, including one crash that broke her leg and tore up her bicycle.
“I would like to say I feel very safe, but I’m always on high alert,†said Lutz, a 26-year-old pedicab driver in Arlington. “Cars just aren’t looking for bikes; they’re looking for other …
Biking the Texas Blues!
365 Days of Birds
Yes … we are seeing the Texas Blues! Molly and I are bicycle touring through Texas, the Ozarks, and finally finishing up along the Missouri River. Right now we are working our way through the Texas Hill Country, and singing the Texas Blues! The birds are fantastic, but they are just one part of the “blues†for this is Blue Bonnet season. The roadsides are an explosion of color from all the different wildflowers, but particularly Texas Blue Bonnets. Over the past five days we have cycled 231 miles … here is our tale of blue! (see images).
If you would like to read more about are actual bike touring experience which will see us ride 1,500+ miles following the spring north, follow these links: …
Bike ride promotes leisure, helps students
By Johnathan Silver       www.victoriaadvocate.com
CUERO – Victoria resident Jake Marthiljohni finds himself on his bike almost every weekend.
The Cuero Wildflower Bike Ride would not be an exception. He’s participated on and off for more than 10 years and was inspired by his wife’s stroke in 2003. She’s improving, but he’s stuck with his bike, to continue fostering fitness.
“As I get older, I need something easy on …
Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest – Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest This West Texas mountain bike festival draws folks from around the world to the trails around Lajitas and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Held every year on President’s …
Tweets
Can't get enough of these #bluebonnets! Exploring the fields near pace bend. #texas @theesigrips https://t.co/WeTcBVkvPd
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) April 12, 2015
Team Ep Cyclists Representing in Albuquerque… with Crazy Cat, El Paso Bicycle Club and Joyeria Mesa… http://t.co/5cwk2Dd1T9
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) April 12, 2015
150 mile bike ride from Houston to Austin for a great cause! See ya at the finish line @AshleyMeganO Ride on Ashley! https://t.co/olWk1Gcxct
— Susan Olson (@SOlson_FIN) April 12, 2015
At this week's Friday Night Races, we welcomed 44 racers, which was a huge turnout considering the concerns over… http://t.co/BxRclt6Bs8
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 12, 2015
Hunter Hinton 4th in the 4's at Badlands Classic!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) April 12, 2015
Carol Morelan 2nd at Badlands Classic!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) April 12, 2015
RT athlete Heather WAJER took home 1st place in the Women's 75k @ Castell Grind in Castell, TX today! #castellgrind pic.twitter.com/3Mco6pAJzd
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) April 12, 2015
Day #11 #30DaysOfBiking
Bike riding lessons.#grandkidsrock #boydfamily #30DOB #cycling https://t.co/yVXyBla5n2
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) April 11, 2015
3 months later. Utter devastation at Zilker. pic.twitter.com/RqWSXBpRVe
— AustinCX15 (@AustinCX15) April 11, 2015
Got paid on today's ride! #trainingpaysoff #jackson #lostandfound #lostcreek @ 1100 Lost Creek Blvd… https://t.co/qgFJoc6yvv
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 11, 2015
Bike plan update #30daysofbiking #SMSpoke pic.twitter.com/o0DNWLjqnw
— Eileen Schaubert (@eileenstx) April 11, 2015
Bike ride at Western Tech April 25
Join us for some active rectreation & fun! pic.twitter.com/RLSktGtbUp
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) April 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/khwilliamson/status/586999933032497155
Look who showed up at our ride this morning. Supporting Amy Marsh @ VR Cycling Studio https://t.co/1MrTC8MIAu
— Timothy Monk (@timothymonk) April 11, 2015
Men's A's headed out pic.twitter.com/ELjHpo5Zkc
— Texas Tech Cycling (@TechCycling) April 11, 2015
Bridge crossing today! @awpincus pic.twitter.com/uIFqrLm5yz
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) April 11, 2015
Solo riding. #cycling #bikehub #felt #feltbicycles #Texas #strava #selfie @ Lucas, Texas https://t.co/vNUYRjaQzl
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) April 11, 2015
Finish Line at the Odessa Time Trials #mtb #mountainbiking pic.twitter.com/LpgoCRA4hS
— PBBA (@pbbatx) April 11, 2015
Steve Mitchell at the Odessa Time Trials #mtb #mountainbiking pic.twitter.com/eKxcsMU11K
— PBBA (@pbbatx) April 11, 2015
Sadly, a crash on wet pavement while riding through Texas brings Laura's x-country bike ride for CASA to an end. http://t.co/pmJF42lpdz
— CASA, Pikes Peak (@CASAPikesPeak) April 10, 2015
Our own Joey leads them out at the #CastellGrind! #gravelgrinder #bike #ride #fun cc @BSSCX pic.twitter.com/vMYAII8G2f
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 11, 2015
Just hanging out before the road races. pic.twitter.com/h4nz4DVRFj
— Texas Tech Cycling (@TechCycling) April 11, 2015
Last training ride @BPMS150 New Ulm. Here we go…@elissa_rivas13 @ChauncyONTV @TillmanWeather @abc13houston pic.twitter.com/AuSKFUQPvT
— Christine Dobbyn (@ChristineDobbyn) April 11, 2015
#Rolling our April #CenturyOfTheMonth #BicyclesInc #Arlington Routes for EVERYONE from 12 miles up to… https://t.co/ryKKZeVavo
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) April 11, 2015
Found @ 100m to go from finish line. #socollege @USACcollegiate pic.twitter.com/IuiPIVk14M
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 11, 2015
It's Rally season! The Mad Duck mobile crew rolling early this Mornin for Lancaster Country Ride!… https://t.co/zW9CXZpfQn
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 11, 2015
Just getting things done downtown #30daysofbiking #SMSpoke pic.twitter.com/yFDc9FnlyS
— Eileen Schaubert (@eileenstx) April 11, 2015