Texas Bicycling News Roundup June 4th
DART, Dallas are going to cut a deal that lets the city fill in blank spaces along its trail system
by Robert Wilonsky      cityhallblog.dallasnews.com
Just before she left the Dallas City Council, Angela Hunt told her colleagues, “I hope we’re thinking about our trails as a transportation system and not just a recreational project for hipsters.†The occasion was a briefing on Dallas’ trail network — a would-be, could-be 300-or-so-mile-long system that’s only halfway finished in large part because the city has neither the property nor the paper to get it done.
But this afternoon, council will be briefed on a proposed deal with Dallas Area Rapid Transit that add about 28 more miles to the trail system. It’s a …
#pincusOnTheRoad2015 : Winston-Salem
texasbikeracing.com
Singing the Blues in Winston-Salem
Michael Pincus, 21, is an engineering student at the University of Houston, and a member of the Super Squadra elite cycling team. He’ll be sending TBR summer race and travel reports.
Thanks to my New York cycling connections (i.e. my girlfriend, Sara) I was given a great opportunity to race the Winston-Salem Classic Criterium (NCC) and the Winston-Salem Road Race (UCI 1.2 / NRC) with Foundation Cycling. The week before Winston-Salem I kept things really easy. I knew that the road race might be my only UCI road race of the year, and I had to make it count. The last time I raced in a UCI road race was last August in Europe.
I traveled with the women of Stan’s No Tubes to Winston-Salem. It was a long day on the …
Florence – 60 miles
www.batcitycycling.com
Florence is the main attraction for riders heading North on Parmer/Ronald Reagan. It offers everything you’re looking for in a Texas road ride. Rollers, chip seal, beautiful views, fast stretches and wind. Upon turning left on 245 you’re on chip seal into Florence and through to Andice. There are two great town sign sprints up for grabs on this route: Florence rewards the rider who gets the jump over the …
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HSU students biking across Texas
www.ktxs.com
ABILENE, Texas –
A group of students and faculty at Hardin-Simmons University is riding bikes across Texas.
They’re part of the Hardin-Simmons leadership group.
They started …
June 6-7 Weekend Rides
by Thoma      steinerranchcycling.com
This weekend’s weather looks great! Let’s spend it on our bikes!
This Saturday we will try a new route (for most of us anyway). This route, courtesy of Justin, takes us from Steiner to Fitzhugh and back. The entire ride is about 67 miles but since its an out-and-back those wanting a shorter ride can turn around at any point. You can see the route here: …
June Newsletter Published
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
The June edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
Upcoming Rides
Round and Round The Lake Series
Independence Day Ride, Cook-out and Swim
Ride Reports
DATES Annual Weekend Party in Ardmore
DATES Social
Dallas Tandemists Seek Revenge On Inclement Weather
Weather Report
Southwest Missouri Tandem Weekend
DATES Rides & Activities
Ardovino’s to Border Crossing
El Paso Bicycle Club
Saturday, June 20
Meet in the lower parking lot at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. Ride to McNutt to Artcraft then up and back Strauss Road and then to Border Crossing and back via Airport Road to McNutt. 37 miles. 15-17 mph on flat road. Jim Weaver, …
Lone Star Ride (Roosevelt Park)
San Antonio Cycling Club
Where: Meet at Roosevelt Park for a ride along the Missions and back. Roosevelt Park is across from the old Lone Star Brewery.
When: Jun 7, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Description: Meet us in the parking lot of Roosevelt Park for a stay together group ride at a slow and easy pace for 22 miles on the new sections of the Mission Reach Trail to the Missions, and beyond to Southton Road. Ride Leader, Corrie, 917-991-9241. Guests are always welcome on our rides.
Where: Roosevelt Park is across the river from the old Lone Star Brewery where Lone Star Blvd, S St Mary’s, and Mission Roads intersect along the Mission Reach Trail.
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Bike helmets for the family. #biking #shoplocal #bikegear #houston #forsale #familyfun #dailydeals… https://t.co/JehvYmBsCe
— TheConnectionMVP (@ConnectionMVP) June 4, 2015
Well, this is AWESOME!
A Texas A&M University professor is riding a bike 3,000 miles across America for charity…. http://t.co/RklMK5q6jS
— I’m on vacation (@TasharaParker) June 4, 2015
Spotted at the @DrivewaySeries. Major @hbstache #sockdoping pic.twitter.com/kUPo90kTVt
— Caroline Gaynor (@carolinebikes) June 5, 2015
Great night at Dallas Criterium!! @RichBikeMart @McKinneyVelo @rdusky99 @Monsky4 @logandj @lukeflem99 pic.twitter.com/edFHrk8YeY
— Bob Sandusky (@gdusky) June 5, 2015
Women's Open B Results
1) Brittany Stark
2) Michelle Montoya
3)Payten Maness— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 5, 2015
Fair Park Week 13
A Race
P 1/2/3
1 Rob Sandusky 2 M Matrix/Richardson Bike Mart
2 Mat Stephens 1 M Elevate Elite… http://t.co/dzbi8ylA6C— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 5, 2015
#bos #fast #ride #cycling #bicycle #biking https://t.co/5D5V1wkb1y
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) June 5, 2015
Fair Park Week 13
B Race 3/4 Jrs 3/4 Womens open1 Joel Hawks 3 M FIAT of McKinney / Bicycles Plus Racing
2… http://t.co/ZUAu3KGnQC— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 5, 2015
2015 Fair Park Series Week 13
Cat 4/5 Jrs 4/5 Womens 3/4
C Race Results1 Joey Pratt 5 M
2 Adrian Gawel 5 M
3… http://t.co/5vlQ2tltQy— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 5, 2015
@Texas4000 UT riders in Beaumont spreading cancer awareness, taking a short break before being escorted to City Hall pic.twitter.com/ZEGRNz3OSe
— Brittany Rainville (@Brain_ville) June 4, 2015
Evening ride with the wife. New route, trying to stay out of the traffics way. #fujibikes #cycling… https://t.co/99WvblIa4q
— George Amen (@jore346) June 4, 2015
Morning ride, everything is green and blooming. Ah, the sunshine. #ridetexas #mavic #pearlizumi… https://t.co/2e6cueI5xB
— George Amen (@jore346) June 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/IamWillPowers/status/606606368989159424
New report for River Bend: Other (see description), trail is 10 foot under water. More at http://t.co/oZchnygWdT
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) June 4, 2015
Kids lined up for #bikeobstaclecourse during #HuttoPublicLibrary storytime event #bikehutto #tikesonbikes #huttotx pic.twitter.com/AgoSLgG9LP
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) June 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/606540160902250496
City/Dart deal could add 28 more miles of trail. http://t.co/cAo7C8WZVi
— Katy Trail (@KatyTrail) June 4, 2015
Had a good fun easy ride yesterday evening with the local group of riders @pactimo group love my kit pic.twitter.com/X5FGessjfB
— Jesus (@SrCampy) June 4, 2015
#BikeToWork today from #Brownsville to #Harlingen wearing my new @BikeTexas jersey! pic.twitter.com/vbNAVBaZb1
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) June 4, 2015
Check out my 21.7Â mi ride on Strava.https://t.co/vYu6rCTqpJ Nice early morning ride time for coffee @EPCyclists @LoveCoffeeHour @velopaso
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) June 4, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Spindletop Spin – Beaumont, TX, Jun 06, 2015 07:00AM – The Event Centre, 700 Crockett St, Beaumont, TX, United States(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Possum Pedal – Graham, TX, Jun 06, 2015 07:30AM – 458 Oak St, Graham, TX 76450, USA(CST) http://t.co/AHjjjHxsY4
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: The All American Bicycle Rally – Springtown, TX, Jun 06, 2015 08:00AM – 915 TX-199, 915 Texas 199, Springtown, TX 76082, US
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mesquite Rotary Bike Ride – Mesquite, TX, Jun 06, 2015 08:00AM – Mesquite Rodeo Convention Center, Military Parkway and I-6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Vuelta Del Llano – Lubbock, TX, Jun 06, 2015 08:00AM – Lubbock, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/dVqUKgO3Ea
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Leon Creek Trailhead – San Antonio, TX, Jun 06, 2015 08:30AM – 6850 Ingram Road, San Antonio, 78238(CST) http://t.co/Qj9XvxSJfJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Walnut Creek Trail National Trails Day with the ARR Trail Crew – Austin, TX, Jun 06, 2015 08:30AM – Walnut Creek Metropolit
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – W. Houston, TX, Jun 06, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – N. Houston, TX, Jun 06, 2015 10:00AM – Performance Bicycle (4750 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX, USA)(C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 4, 2015