Texas Bicycling News April 30th
The 5th Annual W100K
TheBushCenter
Each spring, approximately 20 servicemen and women wounded in the global war on terror join President George W. Bush for a 100-kilometer mountain bike ride. Part of the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, the W100K highlights the bravery and sacrifice of warriors and recognizes organizations that support America’s veterans.
George W. Bush kicks off first day of bike ride for wounded vets at Crawford ranch
by Julie Fancher      thescoopblog.dallasnews.com
CRAWFORD- Seventeen wounded veterans joined former President George W. Bush at his Central Texas ranch Thursday morning for the first day of his institute’s annual 100-kilometer bike ride.
The fifth annual Warrior 100K, which is part of the George W. Bush Institute’s military service initiative, is a three-day bike ride to honor service members injured in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Before setting off on the 12-mile ride around the president’s ranch, Bush shook hands …
How George W. Bush Plans to Showcase the ‘Unbelievable Character of Our Men and Women in Uniform’
www.theblaze.com
Former President George W. Bush will embark Thursday on a 100-kilometer, three-day bike ride with approximately 20 veterans wounded in the global war on terrorism as part of an annual event aimed at highlighting the “bravery and sacrifice of warriors.â€Â
“I’ll be riding across the deserts of Texas with wounded warriors to show the unbelievable character of our men and women in uniform…it’s a ride to herald people who were dealt a severe blow and said, ‘I’m not going to let it tear me down.’†Bush said in a …
Mad Duck Cyclery
First Race underway with Stevie siting comfortable in @kingracinggroup Thursday niter! #madduckracingfamily #madduckflyingjuniors
Jessi’s Ride Solo Tandem Bicycle Trek For Cancer Awareness Continues
By Cletus Dillwood      cdanews.com
Art Whiting made it to Oklahoma City on the tandem bicycle with local media on hand from KFOR NewsChannel 4, as Jessi’s Ride made it to the
10th state capital on the solo trek to spread cancer awareness. Whiting stated on the Jessi’s Ride Facebook page that Oklahoma City was
the best arival yet. Media, friends, family, and new people came out to support his solo effort to remember those lost to cancer or those who have lived with the disease or survived it.
Leaving Oklahoma City, it was a run south to Texas and Austin for the 11th leg of the cancer awareness ride. Weather started to play a factor in the ride and Whiting picked up some time, arriving ahead of schedule and a thunderstorm in the Lone Star State capitol. He was able to visit and tour the Livestrong headquarters while on his way to Austin.
After three days, Whiting rolled out of Austin headed towards New Mexico. He found himself the lone rider heading out of town while …
R2R passes thru Fort Hood. More than 200 participate in annual Texas Challenge
By Daniel Cernero, Sentinel Sports Editor      www.forthoodsentinel.com
The Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge rolled through Fort Hood April 22 with hundreds of Soldiers and civilians lining the route to cheer on the 200-plus riders.
To start Day 4 of the ride, the group departed from III Corps Headquarters before continuing some 70-plus miles to Waco.
“This is our seventh annual visit to the Great Place,†John Wordin, creator of Ride 2 Recovery, said during the brief ceremony. “We really appreciate all of you coming out and cheering us on.â€Â
In total, the 2015 Texas Challenge covers more than 500 miles of the Lone Star State, taking riders on a journey from Houston, through College Station to Georgetown, up to Killeen and …
LIVING SAFE: Bicycle laws for the motorist, and the cyclist
By Katherine Cabaniss      www.yourhoustonnews.com
Recently, in light of the MS150 race and the onset of spring bicycle riding, I wrote about Texas bicycle laws. The column highlighted the rules that apply to cyclists on our Texas streets, roads, and highways. The article reminded bicycle riders that they are subject to the same traffic laws as motorists, such as stopping at stop signs and signaling lane changes.
Never have I written a column that generated so many emails! I heard from several bicycle enthusiasts who had thoughtful comments and remarks.
The previous column was written about bicycle safety from the perspective of the rider. Less emphasized were the responsibilities of motor vehicle drivers when bicycles are on the road. To those readers and riders who …
Officers trek here to honor Cleve Johnson
By MARCIA DAVIS Managing editor      www.dailytribune.net
The thin blue line stretched across Texas Wednesday in honor of a fallen Titus County peace officer.
Eight San Antonio police officers with the Remember the Fallen Texas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Bike Trek honored the late Cleve Johnson, Titus County constable who died in a car crash last August.
The officers left San Antonio on bicycles April 22, traveling through the state honoring fallen comrades on their way to the state memorial ceremonies for fallen peace officers in Austin May 2-5.
The SAPD officers led an official memorial ceremony for Johnson Wednesday in the Justice Center courtroom – the courtroom in which Johnson spent so much time serving as bailiff. The ceremonies included presentations to the Johnson family: Johnson’s …
Fallen KPD officer honored for ultimate sacrifice
Clay Thorp | Herald staff writer      kdhnews.com
In May 2014, Officer Charles “Chuck†Dinwiddie was serving a no-knock narcotics search warrant when he was shot along with three other officers on the Killeen Police Department’s SWAT team.
After fighting for his life for two days, Dinwiddie succumbed to his wounds May 11, becoming the second KPD officer to die in the line of duty in less than a year.
On Thursday morning, friends, family and fellow officers gathered at Killeen’s police headquarters to honor Dinwiddie, who spent about 15 years on Killeen’s SWAT team. Officers riding in the “We Remember†memorial bicycle trek across Texas are riding in honor of Dinwiddie and presented his family with a …
Memorial ride for Pimentel
www.wilsoncountynews.com
Cyclists with the “We Remember†Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas ride into Elmendorf April 22, where they stopped to honor former police Chief Michael Pimentel, who was killed in the line of duty in August 2014.
During the ceremony, a member of the “We Remember†Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas team presented a cross to Patricia Gonzales and …
Fleming’s name to be added to memorial
www.gainesvilleregister.com
… The kick off for the three day event will be the annual ‘Ride for the Fallen†on Saturday, May 2. On Sunday, May 3, a candlelight vigil and balloon release will be held on the Capitol grounds. On Monday, May 4, the statewide memorial service will be held on the Capitol’s south steps starting at 11 a.m.
After attending the National Police Week in Washington, D.C. last year, Chief Fleming’s daughter, Maegan Fleming, asked Steven Rutherford of the Metroplex COPS Cycling Team about starting a Texas ride in memory of her father.
“I had asked Steve if they did a bike ride in Austin and he …
Bike Month kicks off Friday!
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
Bike Month begins tomorrow, and the calendar is packed. (Free breakfast! A blessing of the bikes! Group rides and parties!)
For a full schedule, go here.
Highlights?
The Rally for Respect kicks things off at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Texas State Capitol. Please Be Kind to Cyclists, CapMetro, Austin Police and more unveil a fleet of buses bearing banners that remind people about the Safe Passing ordinance and encourage cyclists to be VIP – visible, in the …
Cedar Park Off-Road Park for Mountain Bikes
by dimitrin      www.texasoffroad.net
If you would like more local outdoor recreation opportunities in Cedar Park using existing funds and properties this is your chance to have a say in how things are done.
Voting of Cedar Park City Council is happening now. A couple of the existing council members were appointed and not voted in. A couple of them are also not very trail friendly. Maria Talamo is running for Place 5. She has been on numerous boards and committees regarding the development of Cedar Park including the 4B Board and the Parks Board and is very trail / bike friendly. She is aware of and supports our bike park / trail system project. She championed the Skate Park, and was prepared to bring forward the Mountain Bike Park for …
“We Remember“ Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas makes stops in Central Texas
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BELL COUNTY – The “We Remember“ Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas riders, who ride in honor of fallen officers each year, made a couple stops in Bell County Thursday.
The Memorial Trek started in 1993, and the riders hope to show “the families of Texas’ fallen officers that their loved one will always be remembered and honored by all law enforcement officers.”
They ride to each city that lost an officer the previous year, and hold …
Killeen: Bike Ride Across Texas Honors Fallen Officers
By: Nick Delgado      www.kwtx.com
Dozens of bicyclists were escorted by the Killeen Police Department’s SWAT Team Thursday to local headquarters for a special ceremony that honored a fallen police officer.
Detective Charles “Chuck” Dinwiddie died days after he was shot, while officers served a no-knock search warrant on May 9, 2014 in Killeen.
Riders with the “We Remember” Memorial Bicycle Trek Across Texas presented a plaque, a cross, and a flag to Dinwiddie’s family in front of …
Happy Bike Month!
BikeHouston
Throughout the United States, May is Bike Month! Get ready, we have a ton of activities in store for Houston. The First Thursday at Mid Main is our second biggest event of the year and we are shooting for 1000 attendees with live music, food, and friendly competition. Challenge your friend to a race at Gold Sprints and grab some raffle tickets for a chance to win a new Fat-Bike. We are also organizing a series of Bike to Work activities and have been working with the …
Saturday 5/2 and Sunday 5/3 rides
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday is gonna be awesome! Let’s take a ride downtown to Mellow Johnny’s and have a Mexican coke! I think the route is around 60 miles and always leaves me wiped out. Depart …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Hot Rocks Bike Ride – Rockwall, TX http://t.co/9WcjUUj1Pp
Hot Rocks is an annual cycling event put on… http://t.co/i2hyY85Kgj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
New Event Texas State Individual and Team Time Trial Championship – Hempstead, TX http://t.co/vkPHPOyZe5
We are… http://t.co/qQszBfdaRu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
New Event Texas State Individual and Team Time Trial Championship – Hempstead, TX http://t.co/vkPHPOyZe5
… http://t.co/fIoiFUIqHl— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
New Event Slow Roll Bicycle Ride – Paris, TX http://t.co/pMnNPJSKM0
First Ever Slow Roll in Paris, Texas !!!
Fu… http://t.co/NUdGNy3fFD— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 2015
Tweets
Thursday night is always the best night of the week when you have the @drivewayseries! #cycling… https://t.co/oBOdXOTEGI
— Preston Glace (@pgglace) May 1, 2015
Series 2 Week 8 King Racing
Top 10 cat 1/2/3
1 bret crosby 1 M Cnw Racing
2 Edgar Ibarra 2 M Dallas Racing/Park… http://t.co/1JmMjhttR0— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) May 1, 2015
— RecruitingMode (@RecruitingMode) May 1, 2015
The lead out train is coming together nicely. The team delivered Michael Sheehan to another sprint… https://t.co/stqKTGDcic
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) May 1, 2015
****Q6 We started our bike club classes and work towards riding a century by September. Does your club or you do the same? #bikeschool
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) May 1, 2015
Bike ride with city of McAllen. The league of American bicyclist http://t.co/9IYGEFrBu9
— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) May 1, 2015
Series 2 Week 9 King Racing
Top 10 cat 4/5 jrs 4/5 womens 3/4
1 Owen Lee 4 M Dallas Bike Works
2 Bradyn Smith 4… http://t.co/ONbimyfR4Q— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) May 1, 2015
After a hard fought road season with many new racers, Texas A&M Cycling placed 3rd in the conference standings…. http://t.co/Qf9cboRgdP
— Texas A&M Cycling (@tamucycling) April 30, 2015
RACE BIKES! It's been a killer night at the @drivewayseries. #thursdaysmakeyoustrong https://t.co/Q4LwNgAxqp
— reQwip (@reQwip) April 30, 2015
Beginner #Race Program! @drivewaylife @ Driveway Bike Race Series https://t.co/Q6i1LkCRrg
— David Wenger (@wengernation) April 30, 2015
Waiting for the group ride. #chillin #focusbikes#izalco#rcnocrop https://t.co/ZeYHBuni0l
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) April 30, 2015
Here is the tentative 34 mile route. We will have to verify some of the roads tomorrow when marking course before… http://t.co/2ALVRFmwla
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 30, 2015
Stopping through at the @drivewayseries, In route to the Oregon Outback via Australia -… https://t.co/tQvPNr5ZkC
— reQwip (@reQwip) April 30, 2015
The short route will definitely have to be adjusted. The NETT trail is still too wet between Merit and Celeste…. http://t.co/A4OZR5Ua8k
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 30, 2015
Men's 3/4 are lining up. I see a lot of friends in there – @drivewayseries @teamyachtclub… https://t.co/nav4Eihf8x
— reQwip (@reQwip) April 30, 2015
Broke my carbon seat post at mile two. Still finished my ride though even caught a Penarello on my… https://t.co/Lm5V3TrcwQ
— George Amen (@jore346) April 30, 2015
Attention:May 3rd Heights Trail from UofH & just past Hogan Street overpass will be used by 2000 runners 7:00 – 9:30AM @StArnolds @DFWRUNS
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 30, 2015
Bike/ped fatalities in TX have risen to 16%. TAP funds can build infrastructure that will help bring that percentage down. #TxDOTCommish
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 30, 2015
Let the Bike Month festivities begin! http://t.co/CRbndhlVIc #FITCITY http://t.co/ynCTVGFAbs
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) April 30, 2015
The view of EP, nothing like it.🚴#itsallgoodep #atomcyclist #cinelli #castelli #bontrager @trekbikes… https://t.co/uQsqiZGuSP
— Trek El Paso (@TrekElPaso) April 30, 2015
Ridden thousands of miles of group rides, and very little of it prepared me for racing my first crit. Physically it compares more to cross.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) April 30, 2015
East End Bilingual Mural Tour w http://t.co/tAxdcSGjJb It just doesnt get any better in HTX http://t.co/NI7XdZufWL
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 30, 2015
#MTB Trail Map has been updated! http://t.co/0IHtmw22Gv
— PBBA (@pbbatx) April 30, 2015
Work Day at the Odessa #MTB Park http://t.co/8OuQ8UWPi3
— PBBA (@pbbatx) April 30, 2015
Marla Briley reports on her GC win at the Fayetteville Stage race – http://t.co/gMezi457hd
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) April 30, 2015
Hunter Hinton takes 2nd in the 4,5's and 3rd in the Open race at the Ft Worth Wednesday Night Criteriums!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) April 30, 2015
Gateway Park is getting a makeover! Celebrate the progress… http://t.co/LR85xIiDEL
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) April 30, 2015
Who's ready for another night of #speed at the @drivewayseries? #TBT #throwbackthursday #cycling… https://t.co/s50Wks2yqG
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) April 30, 2015
May is National Bike Month! Kick the month off with Bike-To-Eat Week in Austin which is going on from May 1st -… http://t.co/ABrGIXlCZl
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) April 30, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/593663877646295040
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Petal for a Purpose – Hockley, TX, May 02, 2015 07:30AM – 18806 Roberts Rd, Hockley, TX 77447, USA(CST) http://t.co/Uzh6xbO6Cf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Medical Colleagues of TX Road Race – Coldspring, TX, May 02, 2015 07:30AM – Coldspring-Oakhurst High School, 14100 Texas 15
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike MS: Sam's Club Round-Up Ride – Plano, TX, May 02, 2015 07:30AM – Med Assets Inc, 5543 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024, U
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike for Mike – Fulshear, TX, May 02, 2015 07:30AM – Bar O Ranch, 8426 Wallis Fulshear, TX(CST) http://t.co/UUinGJQwAk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour de Vineyard – Florence, TX, May 02, 2015 08:00AM – 8711 W FM 487 Florence, TX(CST) http://t.co/4da8zdaBAQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Harden Dental Team Ride – Corinth, TX, May 02, 2015 08:00AM – Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Stampede on the Chisholm Trail Bike Ride – Belton, TX, May 02, 2015 08:00AM – Harris Community Center, 401 North Alexander
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: REI/Austin Ridge Riders trail build & bike demo day – Johnson City, TX, May 02, 2015 08:30AM – Flat Creek Crossing Ranch –
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike Out Hunger – Weatherford, TX, May 02, 2015 08:30AM – Northside Baptist Church • 910 N Main St, Weatherford Weatherford
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Waggin Trail Bike Ride – Hillsboro, TX, May 02, 2015 09:00AM – Building #70 (Instruction) • Hill College 112 Lamar Dr. Hill
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mission San Jose – San Antonio, TX, May 02, 2015 09:00AM – Mission San Jose Visitor Center, 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antoni
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Atomic Time Trial Series – Houston, TX, May 02, 2015 10:00AM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike MS, Jr. – Justin, TX, May 02, 2015 03:30PM – Lone Star Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA(CST) http://t.co/nzjjeK9cv0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2015
2 Day Alert: White Rock After Dark Full Moon Ride – Dallas, TX, May 02, 2015 07:00PM – The Lot – 7530 East Grand (at Gaston) – Dallas, T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 2015
2 Day Alert: Slow Roll Bicycle Ride – Paris, TX, May 02, 2015 04:30PM – Market Square (400 1st SW), Paris, Texas(CST) http://t.co/IYc6dDDcGu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 2015