Texas Bicycling News May 25th
2015 Age 23-29 Texas Criterium State Championship
Justin Stanley
EP Cyclists
3rd Annual Memorial Day Ride to Ft Bliss..o7’o
15-year-old bicyclist struck, killed by pickup in Jasper Co.
By Gary Bass      www.ktre.com
JASPER COUNTY, TX (KTRE) – A 15-year-old boy died as a result of injuries he suffered when he was struck by a pickup near Buna while he was riding a bicycle Friday night.
Trooper David Hendry, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety, said the boy has been identified as Dakota Sorenson, of Houston.
According to the DPS accident report, the accident occurred …
DPS releases name of teen killed when bike was struck by a pickup
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A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety has released the identity of a teen killed when a bike was hit by a pickup on Friday.
The deceased is identified as Dakota Sorenson, 15, of Houston.
The accident happened just before 9 p.m. Friday. A 2014 Chevrolet pickup was …
17 recreational trail projects to share $2.38 million in grants
www.yourhoustonnews.com
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved $2.38 million in federal grants for 17 recreational trail projects across the state.
The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) comes from a portion of the federal gas tax generated by gasoline purchases for off-road motorcycles and four-wheelers. The purpose of the NRTF is to create new, or improve existing, recreational trails.
A requirement of the NRTF is that 30 percent of the total funds must be spent on motorized recreational trails, 30 percent on non-motorized trail projects with the remaining 40 percent being discretionary. …
… The Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association in Brazos County was granted $20,000 for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Lake Bryan Trail System. Improvements include constructing a new two-mile trail; adding signage, tools and equipment; and renovating the existing 23-mile trail. …
Cyclists weather storms to fight hunger
By Kalie Lowrie / Texas Baptist Communications
In spite of inclement weather, 29 cyclists participated in the sixth annual Bike Out Hunger ride to raise money for the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering and awareness about hunger and poverty in Texas and around the world. (PHOTO/Texas Baptist Communications)
DALLAS—Braving hard rains, 29 cyclists joined a 500-mile bicycle ride from Boerne to Dallas to raise money for the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering and awareness about hunger and poverty in Texas and around the world.
bikeout corsicana425Cyclists outside of Corsicana shrug off the spray of 18-wheelers on slick streets as they participate in the 500-mile ride to raise funds for the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering. (PHOTO/Texas Baptist Communications)The sixth annual Bike Out Hunger ride drew participants from …
Council to decide hike-and-bike trail contract
by Kirsten Crow      www.caller.com
CORPUS CHRISTI – A hike-and-bike trail that would connect Saratoga to Yorktown boulevards could soon see a construction contract award of nearly $1.2 million.
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HBC Ride Schedule
Houston Bicycle Club
Saturday 05/30/15    Hempstead Melon Trail   8:00am    Ronald & Lilette Britsch    r.britsch@icloud.com    832-288-xxxx
Sunday 05/31/15    Urban Challenge Ride   9:00 a.m.    Dan Lyons    danjoe@aol.com
Saturday 06/06/15    Columbus – North   8:00am    Ronald & Lilette Britsch    r.britsch@icloud.com    832-288-xxxx
Saturday 06/13/15    Cat Spring   8:00am    Ronald & Lilette Britsch    r.britsch@icloud.com    832-288-xxxx
Saturday 06/20/15    Zube Park   8:00am    Ronald & Lilette Britsch    r.britsch@icloud.com    832-288-xxxx
Saturday 06/27/15    Brenham   8:00    Ronald & Lilette Britsch    r.britsch@icloud.com    832-288-xxxx
Saturday 07/04/15    Columbus – Weimar Loops   8:00am    Ronald & Lilette Britsch    r.britsch@icloud.com    832-288-xxxx
TEXAS STATE CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS, Greenville, TX
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CRIT Men Cat 5
CRIT Women Juniors 10-14 Junior
CRIT Men Juniors 10-14 Junior
CRIT Men Juniors 9-18 Junior
CRIT Men Cat 4
CRIT Women Cat 3
CRIT Men Cat 3
CRIT Men Cat 2
CRIT Women Pro/Cat 1/2
CRIT Men Masters 40-99 Masters
CRIT Men Masters 50-99 Masters
CRIT Men Pro/Cat 1
Profile in Fitness: Mountain-biking champ rides for the fun of it
www.dallasnews.com
Jessica Smith’s first foray into biking began on a seat on the back of her parents’ 10-speeds. Now 32, she’s channeled her passion into mountain biking, a sport at which the Denton woman competes and regularly wins.
How she got into fitness: I’ve always been active. I love to be outside! I have a lot of energy and like to be on the go. I also have a competitive nature, which …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 4th Annual Hurricane 100 – Corpus Christi, TX http://t.co/cFJh1SFnov
30 mile, 65 mile and 100 mile co… http://t.co/MSH9BNHEE6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 26, 2015
New Event Hotter 'N Hell Hundred – USA Cycling RACE – Wichita Falls, TX Hotter 'N Hell Hundred – USA Cycling RACE … http://t.co/JruTU32M1a
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 26, 2015
New Event Hotter 'N Hell Hundred – USA Cycling RACE – Wichita Falls, TX Hotter 'N Hell Hundred – USA Cycling RACE … http://t.co/MdhMZ3F00B
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 26, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
"Mhh, I guess we'll flip it." colinatx during morning spin by Grapevine Lake before the Washout… https://t.co/ZY9PGjlfFI
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) May 26, 2015
Also congrats to Bill Shirer for winning the men's 55-59 state crit title Saturday and to Larry 'blue' Price for taking 3rd in the same race
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) May 26, 2015
EP Cyclists 3rd Annual Memorial Day Ride to Fort Bliss …o7'o http://t.co/tGpxrskNsa
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 25, 2015
The new Texas State P1 Champ, Mad Ducks own, Nick "The Terror" Torraca takes the win for The Good Guys… http://t.co/1mWDM3fDo3
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) May 25, 2015
Paull Waller 7th in cat 5 at TX State criterium championships! Now done 10 races and catting up!
— Christian Williams (@WlmsRcngAcademy) May 25, 2015
#HappyMemorialDay! Thank you to those who have & those who continue to serve for this great country. pic.twitter.com/xnz3TUtQM1
— Nelo's Cycles (@NelosCycles) May 25, 2015
And that's a wrap! Cat 3 skill based crit is in the books. Finished 3rd place in a super technical… https://t.co/jiDcJZ9GRM
— Kelly Barrientes (@KellyBarrientes) May 25, 2015
We hope that you have a great #MemorialDay – but also thank those that have served and sacrificed for our country. pic.twitter.com/fry4HJxggS
— Performance Bicycle (@performancebike) May 25, 2015
#MemorialDay ride – stopped at Ft Bliss National Cemetery pic.twitter.com/CPziU6DMgo
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) May 25, 2015
Texas Crit State Championships @SunAndSki @ParkPlaceTexas pic.twitter.com/0hTssIu8NV
— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) May 25, 2015
Morning ride past @circuitamericas #yougoboy #neverforget #remember #fallen #america #usa #freedom… https://t.co/wtCVMO7EDw
— Streamline Cycles (@Streamlinecycle) May 25, 2015
Just because it's wet and rainy doesn't mean that you can't ride you bike… @ Dallas ,TX https://t.co/1wWn4RgWT7
— Lance Mooney (@lance_riptide) May 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/AtotheG/status/602825937990787072
All riders are welcome next Sunday, May 31st as Team Red will host a training ride at Andy Brown Park East, 260… http://t.co/5v3L1lmEny
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) May 25, 2015
Let us never forget the brave men & women who gave their lives for our freedom. We owe them everlasting gratitude. pic.twitter.com/HquB9YGbay
— Santa J. Ono (@PrezOno) May 25, 2015
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) May 25, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bicycles Inc. Wednesday Night Crits – Fort Worth, TX, May 27, 2015 05:15PM – Jack Newell Drive S and Gravel Road, Forth Wor
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 25, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bear Creek Crits – Houston, TX, May 27, 2015 05:30PM – Bear Creek Park, 3535 War Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77084, United Sta
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 25, 2015
2 Day Alert: Critical Mass – BikeHouston Outreach, May 27, 2015 06:00PM – Market Square(CST) http://t.co/Vl2I82JxXy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 25, 2015