Texas Bicycling News Updates May 19th
Local cyclists find sport ideal for fun or competition
By Jennifer Kimrey      www.chron.com
Getting older never means you must abandon all sports or physical training. In fact, when you hit your 50s, there may be no better time to challenge yourself and your body.
One of the most popular means of exercise is cycling, which many people age 50 and older do recreationally and competitively. Houston offers a wide range of opportunities for active older adults to saddle up and …
Soldier sprints way onto Army Team for Warrior Games
Story by Shannon Collins      www.dvidshub.net
EL PASO, Texas – As the sun beat down, the Soldier put her right foot in the block and got ready for the burst of energy she’d need to sprint her way to a medal win during the Army Trials for the DoD Warrior Games.
Sgt. 1st Class Sam Goldenstein, a radiology technician with the 325th Combat Support Hospital in Independence, Missouri, took a gold medal in the women’s 400-meter and a silver medal in the women’s 1500-meter, 200-meter and 100-meter. She also took a silver medal in women’s upright cycling during trials at Fort Bliss, Texas, during the last week of March. For her, adaptive sports give her a chance to transition from being a distance runner to a sprinter and to being a cyclist. …
EP Cyclists Rides and Info
Thursday, May 21
5:00am Donut Ride
6:00pm LA Estrella Shopping Center to Quarry – Cat A/B/C
Friday, May 22
8:00am Bagel Ride
Saturday, May 23
8:00am EPC Sat Group Ride
Sunday, May 24
8:00am EPC Sunday Ride
Tuesday, May 26
5:00am Donut Ride
6:00pm Album to Ft Bliss – Cat A/B/C
Thursday, May 28
5:00am Donut Ride
6:00pm LA Estrella Shopping Center to Quarry – Cat A/B/C
Friday, May 29
8:00am Bagel Ride
Saturday, May 30
8:30am EPC Sat Group Ride …
FHWA introduces Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide
Posted by Gregory Nadeau      www.dot.gov
Today — during National Bike Month — I am excited to announce the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) new Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide.
What exactly is a “separated bike lane†(sometimes referred to as a “cycle track†or “protected bike laneâ€)? In simple terms, it’s a portion of a roadway for bicyclists that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic.
These lanes are an important tool communities across the U.S. can use to …
Share the Road in Montgomery County
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Once the monsoon season is over, more and more cycling enthusiasts will be on the roads of Montgomery county. There are several locations along Highway 105 west of Conroe where cycling clubs gather to start their rides. Highway 105 is a wide highway for the most part and usually has a generous shoulder for cyclists to ride on.
However you should always use caution when you notice cyclists on the road. Keep an eye out for them – especially at intersections where you may not be able to see them simply because they are smaller than an automobile or truck!
Here are some area cycling clubs that sponsor rides in the area: …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Memorial Park Criterium
The Memorial Park Crit Series is a 21 year old tradition that has had Houstonia… http://t.co/JFJZL7sywn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
http://t.co/DVnsLna7NF Annual #ghostbike #rideofsilence in #McAllen #texas #bicycle #bike #runrideshare #trending #news
— Myssie Cardenas Barajas (she/her) (@MissMyssie) May 19, 2015
Mayor Chris Fails officially recognized May as #NationalBikeMonth. We love our bicycle friendly town! pic.twitter.com/B2An4W1Frq
— HP Bicycle Club (@hpbikeclub) May 20, 2015
Great turn-out for the Nighter down in SE Austin! Everyone came out after two Tuesday's of rain.… https://t.co/QDPpJE2VfU
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) May 20, 2015
My buddy @SafeCyclist proudly holding proclamation recognizing the month of May as #BikeMonth in #BrownsvilleTexas! pic.twitter.com/vXN050ILs9
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 20, 2015
These are exciting times for #BrownsvilleTexas! Today the City Commission recognized the month of May as #BikeMonth pic.twitter.com/mHB6eK5ygP
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 20, 2015
Mineral wells is good to is cyclists in TX and has hosted a bike race in their town for many years. Prayers for them.
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) May 20, 2015
#tourdeElPaso great cyclists from Dallas @CourtneyBach @m2montoya just b4 the start of the 72mile Road Race pic.twitter.com/p3Bz9ZfTN1
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) May 19, 2015
STOLEN – Huffy in Allandale https://t.co/r4vpOy0z6b pic.twitter.com/TMSIHkJ4gD
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) May 19, 2015
On my way to Brownsville City Commission Meeting Bike Month Proclamation will be presented today @BikeTexas @BikeRangers @BikeLeague
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) May 19, 2015
#BikeToTheBirdies is May 21-24 7am to 7pm #RideYourBike and park in our complimentary #BikeValet… https://t.co/nmdAvvrJtQ
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) May 19, 2015
2015 Tour De El Paso Race Results..o7'o h http://t.co/3tpdm7L1FG
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 19, 2015
Another epic day out riding. What a great time, if it wasn't for the dogs 😡. Lots of hills and great… https://t.co/DjyVtanm6K
— George Amen (@jore346) May 19, 2015
Come honor fallen cyclists at the Ride of Silence tomorrow night at 7pm @ Memorial Park. http://t.co/FFQAQ6S3eT pic.twitter.com/dvz1ZjsaWR
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) May 19, 2015
Ride of Silence is Wed at 7 p.m. at @whiterockdallas http://t.co/aTtMIcknE1 @RichBikeMart
— DMN Health (@dmnhealth) May 19, 2015
@HoustonBikePlan is kicking off this Sat. Come join the ride, comment on your problem areas & engage. Speak now or.. https://t.co/gaXQhDFu2L
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/600678131360538624
That's my brother back home finishing the Tour de El Paso #TourdeElPaso this past weekend #cyclingfamily pic.twitter.com/3VBqar0m4n
— Jesus (@SrCampy) May 19, 2015
Join @HoustonBikePlan at the May 30th Bike Ride and Open House. Details here: https://t.co/ObJJnpTX9U #ibikehtown pic.twitter.com/V7x19Ogn02
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) May 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/jackmott42/status/600650597960921088
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Get ready for a big weekend of crit racing featuring #madduckracingfamily , @elevatecycling and the return to… http://t.co/WTC7Gn612U
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) May 19, 2015
41 stolen bikes registered today. Summer's here. 🙁
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) May 19, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Super Squadra Driveway Clinic #4 – Austin, TX, May 21, 2015 05:00PM – 8400 Delwau Ln, Austin, TX 78725, USA(CST) http://zpr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: PURE Driveway Series – Austin, TX, May 21, 2015 05:00PM – Driveway Austin Motorsports, 8400 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: KingRacingGroup Thursday Night Crits – Dallas, TX, May 21, 2015 05:30PM – South Dallas/Fair Park, Dallas, TX, USA(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Suzie's Thursdays – Dallas, TX, May 21, 2015 05:30PM – The Lake House – 7510 East Northwest Highway Dallas, Tx 75214 – Dall
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2015
2 Day Alert: Third Thursday Time Trial Series Race 3 – Lubbock, TX, May 21, 2015 06:00PM – Horseshoe Bend, Lubbock, TX(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2015