Texas Bicycling News June 13th
Bryan Father/Daughter Team Biking Across the Country
By: Kessler McLaughlin      www.kbtx.com
A Bryan man is making the journey of a lifetime…and making history doing it!
Air Med 12 pilot Billy Rice is competing in a grueling bike race and he’s making the ride with his 16-year-old daughter.
This isn’t the first time he’s done the Tour Divide, which is a …
Security Officer on Bicycle Struck in Downtown Dallas
www.nbcdfw.com
A security patrol officer on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle and injured Friday evening in Downtown Dallas, police say.
Officers and medics were called about 8:30 p.m. to the intersection of Lamar Street and Ross Avenue. …
Possum Pedal Bike Ride, Graham, TX Comments
www.bicycle-stuff.com
I have done this ride before and reviewed it as a great ride. I think they made it better. They changed the routes some because of Tx DoT. I really didn’t notice or mind any of that. Road conditions were great. Sign in was ok, no problems. Rest stops,…? Fantastic. May I hold your bike ?, we are so glad you drove 2 hrs to be at our event, on and on. Plenty of snacks and drinks. You felt wanted and special. Ride promoters take note of this. When we feel wanted, and the ride is set up as good as this one,………well,……….we come back ! Road was well marked with colors for each route. And if you forgot, look at your wrist. The bands were the color you signed up for. Great idea IMO. As for the …
Mesquite Rodeo Ride, Mesquite, TX Comments
www.bicycle-stuff.com
I did this ride for the first time ever. I have heard good things about it, but the timing have never worked out until today. Everything I have heard about this ride is true! The course was really good(100K) and well planned with plenty of rollers. Great rest stops. For the most part, the roads were in good shape with most hazards clearing marked. signage was good, though I missed a turn due to my inattention. All major and more minor intersections were controlled by local law enforcement. Parking was easy, registration was efficient and fast. Thank you to all the volunteers from law enforcement, rest stops, registration, etc. You guys did a great job! This ride is on par with …
These DIY Bike Signals Are Easy to Make and Last For Ages on One Battery
by Alan Henry      lifehacker.com
Being seen when you’re biking is incredibly important, and while we’ve shown you some ways to add signals to your bike before, this method is easy, runs for ages on a single nine-volt battery, is bright as all getout, and is a perfect primer to electronics projects.
You’ll need about $20 worth of supplies to make this happen, and the finished product is extremely long-lasting (the circuit is completely off when not in use, so the battery doesn’t slowly discharge), it’s small and light so it doesn’t get in the way while you bike, and it’s super …
Getting Past Gateway Park’s Closed Trails I Found America’s Biggest Boondoggle Being Busy
by Durango Texas      durangotexas.blogspot.com
Before my regularly scheduled Saturday Town Talk treasure hunt my handlebars took me to Gateway Park for some trail inspecting.
As you can see the Trinity River is still roaring over Gateway Falls, making passage impossible across the river to continue on to beautiful downtown Fort Worth, or the …
Valley city project provides bike racks
www.valleymorningstar.com
The Brownsville Racks for Bikes project has installed 10 bike racks at locations throughout the city with the help of a $2,500 grant from People for Bikes.
The racks were placed outside the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, Market Square, Oliveira Park , Washington Park and Monte Bella Park, officials said.
People for Bikes is …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Take no Prisoners – College Station, TX http://t.co/uVi9z4SF7M
Smokin’ fast, hard ride at an aggressi… http://t.co/TWmxWkgycx
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 13, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
2015 Saint Francis @Tulsa_Tough Saturday Crit – Men Pro/1 NCC RESULT #tulsatough pic.twitter.com/k6Hkhpc7hr
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 14, 2015
2015 Saint Francis @Tulsa_Tough Saturday Crit – Women Pro/1/2 RESULT #tulsatough pic.twitter.com/M0LNM4xOdJ
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) June 14, 2015
So here is my brief update on the meeting regarding the PWE project. I will endeavor to be brief. Yes, option #2… http://t.co/FKh3SC3Sfe
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) June 14, 2015
The current detour around the lake at Big Lake Park on Chisolm Trail in Plano. Crews have torn up… https://t.co/rx7jSbaXQQ
— Chris Bailey (@WestPalmChris) June 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/figueroamoni/status/609764567045009408
Looks what appears to be the Bicycle parking at the new Little Caesars on S New Braunfels and Fair.… https://t.co/fxHXDuk1Vo
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) June 13, 2015
Great Saturday ride, chillin by myself and with the wife. Another week in the books. #headsweat… https://t.co/w0oT4l2huI
— George Amen (@jore346) June 13, 2015
Just a few of the ladies that came to this morning's #WomensRideDay. We'll see you at the next one on July 11! pic.twitter.com/xYzIE1FXsy
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 13, 2015
The metric century crew. 102dgs and 64.5 miles. Perfect day! @BikeTexas @velopaso @CrazyCatCyclery @SportsTownEP pic.twitter.com/pGg2hOYxK1
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) June 13, 2015
"Theft of ‘ghost bike’ honoring Kristina Chesterman evidence of Chico crime epidemic, community says" http://t.co/Se89lGbAXD #beyondsad
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) June 13, 2015
Obligatory @tulsa_tough morning spin with colinatx and justindstanley along the Arkansas River.… https://t.co/OvUajIMf8n
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) June 13, 2015
It is Christmas at the @TeamSoundpony bar on course @tulsa_tough pic.twitter.com/4TNjMzwrpU
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) June 13, 2015
No biking today! @DavidPaulKHOU Make rainy weather illegal on Saturdays! #NewLawNeeded @GovernorPerry @GregAbbott_TX pic.twitter.com/VsOE8LDL4g
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) June 13, 2015
Some people just don't lock up their bicycles at all pic.twitter.com/djXpVtTy47
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) June 13, 2015
Rollin with the homies after breakfast. #tulsatough @ Riverside Trail https://t.co/o4LJGG66Ms
— Jed Rogers (@jedrogers) June 13, 2015
Oh, and btw. We won the I/II race tonight at Tulsa Tough. Brant launched with 13 laps left and held… https://t.co/st0ECI3kFk
— Jed Rogers (@jedrogers) June 13, 2015