Texas Bicycling News May 14th
Bike to Work Day is Friday!
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
Rejoice, fellow bike commuters!
Bike to Work Day is upon us – and that means free breakfast and afternoon treats for folks on two wheels.
Stop by any of the following fueling stations between 7 and 9:30 a.m. for a little sustenance: …
Bicyclist on Arlington trail captures bobcat and coyote encounter
By Carol Christian      www.chron.com
Bobcats are a common sight in Arlington’s River Legacy Parks, park regulars say, and the River Legacy Foundation even posts a Bobcat Blog.
Coyotes are found in every state except Hawaii, according to the Humane Society.
Thus, encounters between the two creatures are probably not unusual in …
Houston celebrates Bike to Work Day with easier access for cyclists
By Rebecca Spera      abc13.com
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HOUSTON (KTRK) — Houston celebrates Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, and now, pedaling our way around town is more feasible than ever before.
Hao Le started riding his bike to work in 2006, and he realized quickly it was a smart plan. “I actually will get home faster sometimes on a bike than in a car with all the traffic jams,” he said.
Besides saving time, Hao also says it helps his overall well-being. “It is everything from de-stressing from the day, exercising, and just having fun.”
He usually bikes one way, and now that METRO allows bikes on buses, he checks his bike, too. He says it’s incredibly simple to put a bike on the bus. “It’s one lever; you put it on your …
Saturday 5/16 and Sunday 5/17 Rides
Steiner Ranch Cycling
Saturday is one of the club’s favorites: The Real Ale Ride (http://realaleride.com)! It’s a beautiful hill country ride with many distance options and a great after party with food, beer, and music. It isn’t too late to sign up. If you are not doing this ride you can show up at the usual 7:30am at Cups & Cones to pick a …
Andrea Fisher’s tips for the busy athlete
by djcurtin      bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com
It’s not easy to balance life, work, training, racing, and everything else that comes on a day-to-day basis. It often seems that that there are those that make it appear effortless, and the rest of us trying to cram it all in and wondering if we’re doing enough and doing it well.
Bicycle Sport Shop Cycling Club sponsor, coach, athlete, and mom recently gave a talk at the Lamar store: “The Time Sensitive Athlete†and there were a number of take aways from the evening that are worth sharing. Whether you’re just starting to try to figure out how to do it all, or you …
YBP 18th Anniversary
austinyellowbike.org
We’ll celebrate this Saturday 16th with a bike Ride, a Double Feature, Pop-corn and Beer.
come and join us.
See the ride description at https://www.facebook.com/events/915586468462174/
Energy Corridor Bike To Work Day 2015
Cycling Space City
Today makes two years in a row I didn’t commute via bike on Bike To Work Day. Last year George Bush was flooded and this year there is supposed to be lightning in the PM. I don’t mind riding in the rain, and kind of enjoy it actually, but after a too close for comfort ride in a lightning storm two years ago I am now extremely gun shy about riding if …
Commuter Stories: Winnie Hamilton
BikeHouston
Jake Kushner is Chief of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology at Texas Children’s Hospital and he bikes to work daily along the Braeswood Bayou to the Texas Medical Center, a 3 miles commute. Jake has been biking to work and school almost his entire adult life.
“In 2011 I moved to Houston and realized that this city is perfect for biking. The flat geography and expanding bike path network are wonderful assets for the Houston cycling movement.
“The summer heat is a bit tricky. I have found that it helps to shower before I ride and to dress in clean cotton exercise clothes for example: shorts and a t-shirt. My work clothes are …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Ride United Parker County – Mineral Wells, TX http://t.co/OpnZbp5lVy
September 19, 2015 – 5th Annual … http://t.co/QgbzMX9Qo7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 15, 2015
New Event Wish 100 Bicycle Rally – McKinney, TX http://t.co/2nwjYlvQ9H
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Tex… http://t.co/crm4fEGyRu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 15, 2015
New Event Rotary College Station Bike Ride – College Station, TX http://t.co/i1x5Izqj8a
The ride is October 10t… http://t.co/kfOET0cYs9
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 15, 2015
New Event Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally – Denton, TX http://t.co/txHcQyOGdE http://t.co/ax2f29ddjL 33rd Annual Tur… http://t.co/KRAB62uZBq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 15, 2015
New Event Category C Officials Clinic – Houston, TX http://t.co/vDUVNZTcI2
Thanks for your interest in becoming… http://t.co/DGJ5AWvCbY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 15, 2015
Tweets
Finished tune up, wrapping bar tape, wash!!
Matt is a happy boy. pic.twitter.com/u49x63TXsV— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) May 15, 2015
Stellar work by Maye & Vanderjeugd. https://t.co/pfeIOef3cz
— Trek El Paso (@TrekElPaso) May 15, 2015
Jesuit priest Father Haroldo Rahm, bicycle priest, honored in El Paso – http://t.co/T8UfqBrBUa pic.twitter.com/J35JcnIlDr
— El Paso Times (@elpasotimes) May 15, 2015
FAIR PARK SERIES
KING RACING WEEK 10
A RACE 1/2/31 Michael Dawdy 1 M ELBOWZ Racing
2 Matt Brady 2 M Cadence… http://t.co/pPlNJblMNz— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) May 15, 2015
Week 10 Men's P1/2/3 Podium http://t.co/c5mQCIOQrr
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) May 15, 2015
Q1A1#bikeschool Rode with engineers and planners checking new infrastructure downtown! 😉 pic.twitter.com/cZ0SE024F6
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) May 15, 2015
Riding with colleagues studying bike/ped facilities downtown. #cycling #bikeschool #planning… https://t.co/D3gseh6dhI
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) May 15, 2015
This whole riding in the rain thing is starting to become a common occurrence. We thought we were in… https://t.co/SZzmxAD9L5
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) May 15, 2015
Woohoo Go METRO! RT @METROHouston: Did you know bikes are allowed on #Metrorail ALL DAY, EVERYDAY? pic.twitter.com/0tjUlXJQcx
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) May 14, 2015
If the rain continues much longer we'll be having paddle boat races at the track. Eventually it will end and we… http://t.co/bLqMgdaXea
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) May 14, 2015
Get ready to ride the biggest Bike 2 Work Day yet! Look for two dozen fueling stations & 5 bike trains in the a.m. http://t.co/aAMNFcPDOb
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) May 14, 2015
@SundayStreetHTX We will be in the median just west of Lockwood on the east end of the Sunday Streets corridor. Come out and see us!
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) May 14, 2015
This weekend is the last #race of the #tmbra #XC #MTB State Championship. Remembering the opening… https://t.co/2qaf6vgrJ8
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) May 14, 2015
Bike To Work Day, blah #biketoworkday2015 @EnergyCorridor http://t.co/3WaRHdrc0A
— Mad Biker (@cyclingspacecit) May 14, 2015
#WeAreRBM #XTERRA https://t.co/TZM929NB4Y
— Kathy Johnson (@akaKathyJ) May 14, 2015
Our officers arrived safely at the WWII Memorial yesterday. See who they honored on our page: https://t.co/k36i88ZL1i pic.twitter.com/S4bRhTWTnG
— Irving Police Dept. (@IrvingPD) May 13, 2015
I had to bike through flood waters on my commute today
— Bryan Beresford (@Bercycle) May 14, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Pedal to the Metal Bike Ride – Fort Worth, TX, May 16, 2015 07:30AM – Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Wor
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour de El Paso – El Paso, TX, May 16, 2015 07:30AM – McKelligan Canyon, McKelligon Canyon Road, El Paso, TX 79930, United
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: The Bosque Tour De Norway – Clifton, TX, May 16, 2015 08:00AM – Clifton High School, 1101 North Avenue Q, Clifton, TX 76634
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike Out Hunger – Boerne, TX, May 16, 2015 08:00AM – IH 10 W, Boerne, TX 78006, USA(CST) http://t.co/WS1O1viP3D
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Real Ale Ride – Blanco, TX, May 16, 2015 08:00AM – Real Ale Brewing Company, 231 San Saba Court, Blanco, TX 78606, United S
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Harden Dental Team Ride – Corinth, TX, May 16, 2015 08:00AM – Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Catch Me If You Can Bike Ride – Breckenridge, TX, May 16, 2015 08:00AM – Breckenridge, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/Cyi44GKeRn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Flagpole Ride – College Station, TX, May 16, 2015 08:45AM – Military Walk, College Station, TX, 77845, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Family Bike Ride – Harlingen, TX, May 16, 2015 09:00AM – McKelvey Park, 1325 South 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, Texas(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – Houston, TX (west), May 16, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle – 7549 Westheimer Rd – Housto
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – Houston, TX (north), May 16, 2015 10:00AM – Performance Bicycle – 4750 Fm 1960 Rd W – Houston, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Sugar Cycles Presents the Warda Race – Warda, TX, May 16, 2015 10:00AM – Bluff Creek Ranch, 537 Owl Creek Road, Warda, TX 7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015
2 Day Alert: Trail Work, BBQ, and Campout at Rocky Hill Ranch – Smithville, TX, May 16, 2015 11:00AM – Rocky Hill Ranch – 578 Farm-to-Ma
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 14, 2015