Texas Bicycling News April 28th
Taking the First Hit : Becoming a Track Head.
by Adam Spears, Mirage Cycling • photography by Kato Bentley
texasbikeracing.com
The first hit – they always say that in becoming an addict, all it takes is once. Just one hit. Well, track is the new crack, it would seem.
Up to this point, I’ve managed to avoid that first hit for well over ten years. I took that first hit on Monday night and I am afraid I may be hooked; I may become a “track head.â€
I always knew the Superdrome was there in Frisco, heck, I have even raced crits in their parking lot. I have seen plenty of videos on Facebook, even looked up the details on what it takes to be track certified, but I had never bothered to follow up. As I said, that all changed on Monday night.
I have seen and received the invitations to come join for the …
Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge is Therapy for Veterans
by Tim Hawkins      www.erietvnews.com
Fort Worth, TX — Over 200 veterans road their bikes nearly 470 miles from Houston to Fort Worth, taking part in the Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge, which provides therapy on wheels.
“I get clinical therapy from my psychologist, but this is the practical application day-to-day. It’s almost 500 miles of adaptive therapy,” US Army Colonel Glenn Richie said.
“I had a traumatic brain injury and I wasn’t able to talk, walk, and half paralyzed. For me, I tracked my recovery through this ride. The camaraderie. The connection that everyone is there to support each other,” Retired Arlington firefighter Robert Gray said.
Can you imagine trekking through Texas weather on a bike? Luckily, it helped push this …
Just Another Day In Paradise
Plano Bicycle Association
Cycling in Plano, Texas
May is Bike Month in Hutto
www.thehuttonews.com
Bike Hutto is excited to announce 2015 as the first year that Hutto is celebrating May as National Bike Month. Established in 1956 and sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try.
Throughout the month of May there will be several bicycle related events going on throughout Hutto, some of which tie into National dates and celebrations.
May 6 is National Bike to School Day. The first-ever National Bike to School Day took place May 9, 2012, in coordination with the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Month. Almost 1,000 local events in …
My “New Old†Road Bike
Pit’s Fritztown News
Finally I’ve started to put together the vintage Gianni Motta road bicycle I got myself for Christmas, and which arrived totally disassembled [see my posting “Christmas Present Puzzle“]. This here is how far I got today: …
Fort Davis Memorial Day Weekend Ride
West Texas Cycling Association
Date: May 22, 2015 – May 25, 2015
Location: Fort Davis, TX
Contact: Pat Crawford806-344-1422
Details: It’s a beautiful place to bike! Camp at Davis Mountains State Park. Group Ride on Saturday May 23, a 72 mile loop with plenty of climbing and scenic views. Ride or hike at your leisure on Sunday May 24. Balmorhea State Park, Alpine, and Marfa are all within biking distance—swim at Balmorhea, dine in Alpine, or tour the art scene in Marfa! There is so much to do! Or just stay in Fort Davis and tour the historical points of interest.
Houston’s Progression and Ranking
BikeHouston
BikeHouston and COH representatives hosted Steve Clark, from the DC Office of the League of American Bicyclists. Steve runs the Bicycle Friendly America program which rates cities, companies and other organizations which strive to be bicycle friendly.
Houston has carried the Bronze (entry level) rating since 2013. We gave Steve a pedaling tour of some of Houston’s neighborhoods and were privileged to have the opportunity to discuss what steps need to be taken to achieve a silver rating. For more details follow this link. This is all very …
Which Trails Are Worthy? BAC to Meet With CoA Next Week to Decide
Austin On A Bike      austinonabike.com
There’s a whole lotta history around this, but suffice it to say that CapMetro still owes the city some dough from a deal that went south when the city said no to rail back in 2000. And now that the city has said no to rail yet again, some of that same money needs to find a new home.
Austin Public Works was in attendance at last month’s Bicycle Advisory Council meeting to let them know that there is $21 million left in the ol’ Capital Metro “Quarter Cent Fundâ€. Next week, the BAC subcommittee will meet with the city of Austin Bicycle and Urban Trails programs to determine what projects are most worthy to present to city council for consideration.
Find the details of the meeting below, as sent to the BAC email list by David Orr: …
Biking community expert visits
BY TY JOHNSON STAFF WRITERÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.brownsvilleherald.com
Brownsville , the self-proclaimed cycling capital of the Rio Grande Valley , could take another step toward fashioning itself into a bicycle-friendly city now that it has evoked interest from The League of American Bicyclists.
Stephen Clark, who specializes in developing bike-friendly communities, visited the city earlier this week ahead of an information session at Market Square on Tuesday afternoon.
Clark said he and others traveled more than 16 miles along Brownsville ’s thoroughfares to …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 471 to Rio Medina – Helotes, TX http://t.co/6U6woMpFKB
471 to Rio Medina Location: Exxon, 15355 W.… http://t.co/SZHu6qyGvG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2015
Tweets
#atx #cycling #rookie #boxer looking for his legs @ City of Manor, Texas https://t.co/Jj9foA6uH3
— Art Gonzalez (@artrytys) April 28, 2015
McAllen Bicycle World Shop Ride..
Check out my 33.2 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/LwOBNP24qY#iamspecialized#sworks#tarmac— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 29, 2015
Austin considers replacing aging Barton Springs, Redbud Trail bridges: http://t.co/Z8GbCqipGL pic.twitter.com/5ljjpYcoYs
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) April 29, 2015
Now that my bike is in one piece again, it's time for a first ride in #Houston. Let's hope I can find a nice group pic.twitter.com/qyk3TumrZj
— Marc Prevot (@MRPVT) April 28, 2015
Sums up today's ride! Windy. As. Eff. #Texas #cycling #IMTX https://t.co/txxhr0bes8
— Josh Terwoord (@FellaInYella) April 28, 2015
So I found this guy hanging out on my commute back from work pic.twitter.com/ayMtlBcQC6
— Bryan Beresford (@Bercycle) April 28, 2015
This will be a cool one on 5/16. This is a fundraising event for Special Olympics of Texas. Multiple lap racing… http://t.co/N1Ap3wculx
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 28, 2015
Just hanging out waiting for the lightening and storms to clear so we could start racing Saturday!! https://t.co/lt1scxrr0v
— Texas racing (@TxGoneRiding) April 28, 2015
In the cycle track right under the no parking sign. No good @austintexasgov Planning & Development Review Department! pic.twitter.com/kR9r5AmzlN
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 28, 2015
The #huttopubliclibrary is ready and promoting the Bike Rack Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Saturday!… https://t.co/wV6bsKlCes
— Jessica Romigh (@JessicaRomigh) April 28, 2015
DORBA Members!
Last year, DORBA donated $1 from every racer entry to help fund the newly established Dallas High… http://t.co/xRcn5sBw07
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) April 28, 2015
Classic Jesse Murillo. #atomcyclist #yasefue #goinup #onatuesday #shopofthepros #madone #trekbikes… https://t.co/HekbhPaGGz
— Trek El Paso (@TrekElPaso) April 28, 2015
Rider of the wk is Monica C! She was a great SAG & teammate this wkend. More abt Monica: http://t.co/fneZhn2Ndi pic.twitter.com/6JeU7c3vWI
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) April 28, 2015
#bm2015proc City Council
@epbm2015 @crazycatcyclery @chucksbicyclerepair @atomcyclist @the_bicycle_company @biketexas pic.twitter.com/yU3zbkp2bK— VeloPaso (@velopaso) April 28, 2015
New to me mural in ATX #30daysofbiking #SMSpoke pic.twitter.com/1g2n1DKnUk
— Eileen Schaubert (@eileenstx) April 28, 2015
Taking the long way to lunch on this cool April day. We love the Southern Walnut Creek Trail! pic.twitter.com/6t6FM26uGy
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 28, 2015
We've added LOTS of #BikeMonth events to our calendar! Check it out: http://t.co/uQZigbMo2U pic.twitter.com/R0SCzqDTAX
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 28, 2015
Quick detour up Doug Sahm Hill in Butler Park on the way to work this morning … pic.twitter.com/qomEpl7SFl
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) April 28, 2015
Welcome @BikeLeague to Brownsville for 'Building a Vibrant Brownsville.' #RGV #Cycling http://t.co/iZyLGW7BPW pic.twitter.com/RaCfWTIj8l
— Brownsville Texas (@Brownsville_CVB) April 28, 2015
At El Paso City Council for #bikemonth2015 proclamation pic.twitter.com/VcyEcxU4ct
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) April 28, 2015
Good trail discussion at the @HuttoParksRec public meeting. Do the survey http://t.co/M6Uutp4u3G to help shape the #HuttoParksMasterPlan
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) April 28, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Ride White Rock Creek Trail and Back – Dallas, TX, Apr 30, 2015 03:00PM – The Lake House – 7510 East Northwest Highway Dall
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 28, 2015
2 Day Alert: PURE Driveway Series – Austin, TX, Apr 30, 2015 05:00PM – Driveway Austin Motorsports, 8400 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 28, 2015
2 Day Alert: Super Squadra Driveway Clinic #3 – Austin, TX, Apr 30, 2015 05:00PM – 8400 Delwau Ln, Austin, TX 78725, USA(CST) http://zpr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 28, 2015