Texas Bicycling News June 18th
Bike camera captures drive-by hurl at cyclist
By Julia Jenaé      www.kltv.com
TYLER, TX (KLTV) – A vehicle passenger was charged 8 months after he allegedly pelted a cyclist in the back with a pipe object. Cameras mounted on the cyclist’s bike captured the incident, and helped police track down the suspect.
On October 31, 2014, husband and wife John and Joyce Adair were traveling south on Highway 69 in Tyler on their bicycles.
A pickup truck approached them on the road and without warning, an object flew from the truck, hitting Joyce in the back. The recovered object, an altered PVC pipe with a …
#pincusOnTheRoad2015 : Tulsa Tough
texasbikeracing.com
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.
With May in the rearview mirror, I started making my way back home to Texas, with a weekend-long interlude at the best bike racing party in the country – Tulsa Tough and its famous “Cry Baby Hill.â€
Between New Jersey and Tulsa, Sara Yancovitz and I spent two nights in North Lima, Ohio at the childhood home of my teammate David Wenger, where we rode beautiful country roads. We made our way to St. Louis, and spent a night with cycling friends from Lindenwood University. And then we finally …
Bicycles plus wine equals a cure for blood cancer
The Observer Kingwood      www.yourhoustonnews.com
Thirty-two Houston-area residents are currently training for the Texas Wine Country Cycle Tour, a two-day cycle event that will take place Oct. 10-11 out of Fredericksburg, Texas.
These 32 individuals will be logging miles and time in the saddle throughout the Texas Summer heat as members of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training program.
These riders will be training to ride 35, 65 or 100 miles on day one of the ride and 35 or 65 miles on day two of the ride, and they will be doing so while …
2015 Collin Classic Photos
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Cyclist Keeps Circling Challenges on Road to Stellar Results
www.utdallas.edu
As long as she can remember, Flora Yan has loved the freedom and fun of riding a bike.
“I rode a Wal-Mart mountain bike as a kid. That’s how I got around,†she said.
Now as a UT Dallas student, she has become a standout cyclist, finishing this past season in May with strong results at the 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals in Asheville, North Carolina.
Yan placed third in the criterium and individual time trial events, sixth in individual overall, and 13th in …
2015 Texas 4000 Team Rolls Into Lander as Part of 4,000 Mile Cycling Trek
fremontcountyradio.com
AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 17, 2015) — On the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world, the Texas 4000 team will be rolling through Lander on Wednesday, June 24, just 26 days after departing from Austin, Texas on their way to Anchorage, Alaska. While in Lander, the 2015 Texas 4000 Team will celebrate and share hope, knowledge and charity with friends and family before continuing on their 70-day journey.
The 72 undergraduate and graduate students from The University of Texas at Austin will brave the rain, sleet, wind, snow, heat and pedal more than 4,000 miles in the fight against cancer. After 18-months of leadership development training, volunteering, fundraising, and cycling, riders are put …
Incoming student?
amct.tamu.edu
Howdy all incoming Aggies! Whether you are a freshman, transfer, or grad student, you are all welcome to join the premiere cycling team in collegiate cycling! Please remember to come see us at MSC Open House, like us on Facebook, and watch for more announcements regarding upcoming events and …
Hike & Bike
brownsville.org
Brownsville offers a number of trails throughout and nearby the city for both avid cyclists and those seeking other active forms of transportation. It was recently recognized by the Texas Legislature as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley citing Brownsville’s adoption of a bicycle and trail master plan: Connecting Brownsville. The city’s 64 miles of bicycle trails and on-street bike lanes, Cyclobia events, as well as the City’s recent designation as an All-America city have led to Brownsville becoming a well-known center for healthy, environmentally-friendly activities.
Routes within the city and out, to and through our nearby state parks and …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event University Oaks Criterium – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/LwbKPOCyPnhttp://t.co/x59lywjAyu
Men Cat 5… http://t.co/OYPJvSVSmz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
New Event Cowtown Classic Bicycle Ride – Fort Worth, TX http://t.co/HTzZC6iTfl
RIDE APPLICATIONS AND ONLINE REG… http://t.co/TdpQ5GbtQs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
New Event University Oaks Criterium – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/LwbKPOCyPnhttp://t.co/x59lywjAyu
Men Cat 5… http://t.co/8zTpCL6jJj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
New Event University Oaks Criterium – San Antonio, TX http://t.co/LwbKPOCyPnhttp://t.co/x59lywjAyu
Men Cat 5… http://t.co/zFtq11zTTS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Come join us for a week of cycling, running, for a week in the in mtns West TX, August 2- 8. Check us out at fitness http://t.co/dblzKYuBf4
— DMFTC (@DMFiTCamp) June 19, 2015
I want a woom woombikesusa's photo https://t.co/5PWBabe8mZ
— David Wenger (@wengernation) June 19, 2015
Looks like we have danieljcurtinjr in the house tonight and he's Racing! Daughter says he's racing… https://t.co/eLb5Wqkvr7
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 18, 2015
The #T4KRockies program groups is sharing our educational outreach program with supporters in Denver tonight. pic.twitter.com/klIsqh7a9f
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 19, 2015
Get ready to grind some gears with us on Friday!#2wheelsEP #EverybodyBike
http://t.co/I38xOIUACp— Crazy Cat Cyclery (@CrazyCatCyclery) June 19, 2015
A Race Podium
P 1/2/3
1) Jeff LaBauve
2) Chris Carlson
3) Jason Davis http://t.co/dWqbYZhRXE— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 19, 2015
A Race P 1/2/3
Fair Park Series Week 151 Jeffrey LaBauve 1 M GS Tenzing
2 Chris Carlson 1 M Matrix/RBM
3… http://t.co/VGxDL9lIGK— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 19, 2015
B Race Women's Open Podium
Fair Park Series Week 151) Michelle Montoya October Three Racing
2) Courtney Bach… http://t.co/5GpAJWnknJ— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/pitvins/status/611688689698091008
C Race Men's Podium
Fair Park Series Week 15
1) Taylor Brown Dallas Bike Works
2) Shannon Hisaw Cadence Cyclery… http://t.co/HdFKGZI6KS— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 19, 2015
Fair Park Series Week 15
Last Week In The Series
C Results1 Taylor Brown 5 M Dallas BIke Works
2 Shannon Hisaw… http://t.co/30SmkwyaTW— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 18, 2015
#T4KRockies had a great time touring the @pearlizumi HQ outside of #Denver! Thanks for your support PI! #BeatCancer pic.twitter.com/YG8BYAQxq4
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 18, 2015
The Hotter'N Hell Hundred office phones are temporarily out of commission. They will be back on line Monday June 22nd.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) June 18, 2015
Doing a fun ride this weekend with a few teammates, will be happy just to go out and just ride in Italy, Tx
— Jesus (@SrCampy) June 18, 2015
https://twitter.com/AustinpalStacy/status/611637237181235200
Everyone's setting up, @smithoptics in the house! #weloveoursponsors #thursdayisthenewfriday… https://t.co/uchKm0lz03
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 18, 2015
On June 27th, join @BSS_Austin for Take A Kid Mountain Biking at Walnut Creek. RSVP required: http://t.co/P4UVKc3UD9 pic.twitter.com/BwP9tgYmby
— LiveMom Austin (@livemom) June 18, 2015
@BikeTexas my bike gets fancy parking at our office! #DumpThePump pic.twitter.com/a8LvIawzns
— Laura Feeney (@lfeeney) June 18, 2015
So you said you want to go fast! The TT rig!! @bicyclesplus pic.twitter.com/IroruHe0fP
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) June 18, 2015
A man who crashed a bicycle into a car Thursday morning fled police, and jumped into Lady Bird Lake http://t.co/RmQLq9DtRg
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) June 18, 2015
The good news is that Bill got out of here quicker than expected. We basically have an extra day for the creeks… http://t.co/ZZHnZBj63V
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 18, 2015
Join the Mad Duck Crew this Saturday in Italy, Texas that is! The rain will be gone and summer rally season is… http://t.co/959D9Z2aJ3
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) June 18, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Texas State Individual and Team Time Trial Championship – Hempstead, TX, Jun 20, 2015 07:00AM – Hempstead, TX(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike MS: Valero Ride the Rim – Amarillo, TX, Jun 20, 2015 07:00AM – First United Bank Center, 3301 SW 4th Avenue Amarillo,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: DFW Tour de Cure – Fort Worth, TX, Jun 20, 2015 07:00AM – Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Jun 20, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike Ride & Maintenance Clinic – El Paso, TX, Jun 20, 2015 07:30AM – 1700 McKinley Ave, El Paso, TX 79930, USA(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour d Italia – Italy, TX, Jun 20, 2015 08:00AM – Italy High School, 300 College St, Italy, TX 76651, United States(CST) ht
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Popo's Ride – Comfort, TX, Jun 20, 2015 08:00AM – Comfort, TX, 78013, United States(CST) http://t.co/QXWSaM02Mk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Team PACC Hell of the North Texas – Sanger, TX, Jun 20, 2015 08:00AM – Porter Park, Sanger, TX (CST) http://t.co/zUR7zs8YSb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Toutant Beauregard Ride – Helotes, TX, Jun 20, 2015 08:00AM – Helotes, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/RjzlZP5XS2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Gateway to Texas Get-a-Way Tour – Clarksville, TX, Jun 20, 2015 08:00AM – 101 Locust St, Clarksville, TX 75426, USA(CST) ht
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour de Muleshoe – Muleshoe, TX, Jun 20, 2015 08:00AM – Bailey County Coliseum, 2206 West American Boulevard, Muleshoe, TX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – W. Houston, TX, Jun 20, 2015 09:00AM – (CST) http://t.co/82nGheMIB5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015
2 Day Alert: Saturday Beginner Ride – North Houston, TX, Jun 20, 2015 10:00AM – (CST) http://t.co/YamZmebGcW
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 18, 2015