Texas Bicycling News October 10th 2016
Sunday anti-football group ride
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Event category: Rides
Sunday, October 16, 2016 – 4:15pm
Get off the couch and come ride. Catch the highlights later. If Wednesday’s are just too tough to get down south with work, traffic and family then Sunday is for you. Bring the family, enjoy the weather xmd let’s ride!
Highland Village Update – October 2016
www.crosstimbersgazette.com
We have two fantastic events coming up honoring the men and women who serve to protect us locally and around the world. Our Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K Run is scheduled for October 15 and the Salute Our Veterans luncheon is November 10.
The purpose of the Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K Run is to honor Texas police officers who have been killed in the line of duty and provide support for their families. The Highland Village Police Department began this event nine years ago to help support the Texas Chiefs of Police Association’s Officer Survivor Fund. This fund provides …
A Ride to Remember
By Ken Kuntz
www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 35: Del Rio, TX to Langtry, TX
Monday October 10, 2016, 55 miles (89 km) – Total so far: 1,749 miles (2,815 km)
Starting Point: Del Rio, TX
Ending Point: Langtry, TX
Riding Conditions: Very warm (mid 80’s), with a moderate tailwind.
Miles Today: 55
Quote for the day: “The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community.†— Ann Strong, Minneapolis Tribune, 1895
I’ll keep my post short today and let the photos tell the story. Tonight we’re staying at a two room motel (yes, two rooms) in Langtry, and shockingly, there is no wifi. Fortunately, the Judge Roy Bean Museum is just down the road, and they kindly agreed to let me use their wifi after they closed.
And in case you’re wondering, the only encounter I …
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— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) October 10, 2016
Tomorrow night! Tuesday Night Shop Ride leaving from our 1604 location! All speeds welcome. 15 – 25 mile rides,… https://t.co/8ReE70qdLY
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 10, 2016
Rowlett Creek Preserve is next!https://t.co/Ar6RBBvCzI https://t.co/6VqcdjCbb0
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) October 10, 2016
Registration to the 3rd fun, grass roots, beginner friendly event will open October 11th at:… https://t.co/lgoTF9bgUu
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) October 10, 2016
Sign-up for a bike tour of Houston's best murals in @DowntownHouston and #EaDo! Learn more: https://t.co/hjQY2ujOIt pic.twitter.com/Esy3LRa6Ma
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) October 10, 2016
Ella Boulevard got new striping but would you feel safe cycling on it? #Houston pic.twitter.com/VC3gNbjzmt
— Pepe Lucho #BLM (@cmoney_htx) October 10, 2016
Do you have ideas to make walking and biking better in the Northwest corridor?
Give your opinion October 11th and 13th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. pic.twitter.com/O1oLPxxlIU— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) October 10, 2016
Join us this Thursday for a groundbreaking celebration! Parks and trails are coming to Sims Bayou! https://t.co/csRp4ydgKx #BayouGreenways pic.twitter.com/sZRbkgIucf
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) October 10, 2016
Great Beginners/Intro to Cyclocross Group. Join them if you are in the Austin area. Details below. https://t.co/lPtfF2N32a
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 10, 2016
Families Celebrate Five Years of Increased Fitness at SÃclovÃa https://t.co/OUzAnGbkeA pic.twitter.com/C8xpQZzW7X
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) October 10, 2016
Thank you for joining us this past weekend at our 5th Annual Georgetown Cyclocross Festival. Many thanks to those… https://t.co/fgousBDvH3
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 10, 2016
Cyclocross season! Register for Veterans Day Cyclocross at https://t.co/uftPUkfxNF pic.twitter.com/T1cJTa8gkm
— Gritty Teeth Racing (@gritty_teeth) October 10, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX New Spring/Summer/Fall hours to help when the weather gets warmer. Start… https://t.co/QKk0MiY5ec
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 10, 2016
New Event Valley Double Crossing- Group B – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/5pqhU4T8at— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 11, 2016
New Event Valley Double Cross – Group A – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/d0KC6VSntm— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 11, 2016
New Event Sunday morning ride – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/ovp3Ww2U9w— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 11, 2016
New Event Miles of DisComfort Mtn Bike Marathon – Comfort, TX 2017 Miles of DisComfort Mtn Bike Marathon at Comfor… https://t.co/2ghygNCStr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 11, 2016
New Event Austin Ridge Riders – Cranksgiving – Dripping Springs, TX Austin Ridge Riders – Cranksgiving 2016! at Dr… https://t.co/BudHZEMmiy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 11, 2016