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Texas Bicycling News Roundup May 6th

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Houston Grand Crit 2015

Butch Stephens


This year’s best criterium cyclists battled off at Bike Barn’s Annual Houston Grand Crit
Editor & Pilot: Butch Stephens
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Texas Gran Fondo Bicycle Tour

www.sanantoniomag.com

May 9, 2015
08:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Come ride the Texas Hill Country! The second edition of the Texas Gran Fondo promises to be one of the premier cycling events of the year. Hosted in the City of Fredericksburg, considered by many to be “The Cycling Capital of Texas”. Offering rides of 100, 65 and 36 miles with six fully-stocked aid stations, plenty of SAG and vehicle support, friendly volunteers, a post-ride party, great prizes and breathtaking …

Two Shepherd restaurants set to host Ride for Hope for veterans

By Jacob McAdams        www.yourhoustonnews.com

The Pizza Kitchen and Texas Grill are partnering up to host the Ride for Hope fundraiser on May 30, which will benefit Camp Hope for Wounded Warriors suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome.
“Camp Hope is an interim housing [project] for Wounded Warriors with PTSD,” said Gary Bellinger of the Pizza Kitchen. …

… There will also be a bike ride, which will begin at 10 a. m. that morning. …

Energy Corridor Bike to Work Day 2015

www.bikehouston.org

When: May 14, 2015 @ 6:30 am – 7:30 am
Where: Terry Hershey Park gazebo
15342 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079

Ride of Silence

West Texas Cycling Association

Date: May 20, 2015
Location: Lubbock, TX
Contact: Marta Rosas806-535-0451
Details: This year’s ride will start at 6:30 p.m. Wheels will roll at 7:00 p.m. The parking lot just east of the Texas Tech Credit Union at 19th and Indiana will be the starting point. A police escort will be provided by the Lubbock Police Department as the cyclists travel south along Indiana to 98th Street and back. The route is about 11 miles. Riders should be able to ride 12 miles at 12 miles per hour. Cyclists must also wear helmets and lights are recommended. The Ride of Silence is a free ride where cyclists ride at a slow pace, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is …

Bicyclists to rally at courthouse Thursday at Pedaling for Safer Roads event

by Pam LeBlanc        fitness.blog.austin360.com


Heads up, bicyclists.
Pedaling for Safer Roads III, a rally to remind lawmakers and city officials of the need to enforce laws and prosecute motorists who injure or kill cyclists, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday.
Please Be Kind to Cyclists, a non-profit group that works to foster cooperation between bicyclists and motorists, is organizing the event.
Cyclists are invited to gather in front of the Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe Street, for a short group …

Commuter Stories: Suzanne Wheat

www.bikehouston.org


Suzanne Wheat lives in the First Ward and works at the Texas Medical Center, a 40 minute commute on her bike which she prefers over taking her car. “The medical center is quite crowded and parking is very expensive. For me the best part is the ride home, because all the stress of work goes away in the miles.”
She rides the Heights Bike Trail into downtown and then chooses the more quiet streets to the Medical Center. “Some parts are a bit tricky, I leave around 7 a.m. so I am in the morning rush hour and that can be a bit challenging.”
“I picked my house because of the Heights Bike Trail. I thought this is where I want to live.  I hope we will get more bike lanes like the one on Lamar Street. I despise cycling on sidewalks. I follow the laws and …

Bike to Work in May

www.bikehouston.org

Bike to Work with BikeHouston in May. Find all the details on our events calendar.
Celebratory Ride Downtown May 15
Texas Medical Center ride planned May 8
Greenway Plaza, Galleria ride on May 14
You can also participate in Bike to Work events in the Woodlands – May 12th, Energy Corridor – May 14th, and Sugarland – May 15th.
From the perspective of many Houstonians navigating Houston traffic in a car or truck, riding a bicycle to work may appear to be a tough alternative. But with proper planning for a good ride, biking to work can be liberating and convenient, and save time and money.
BikeHouston, Houston’s bicycle advocacy organization, and its partners are planning Bike to Work events as part of Bike Month in Houston to focus attention during May on …

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