Texas Bicycling News February 7th 2017
North Cat Mountain Greenbelt
Austin Parks Foundation | www.austinparks.org
Free bicycle clinic for beginners and the experienced
By Rachel Cole | www.kristv.com
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Biking in the coastal bend has grown in popularity and because of the boost, a local bike shop is hosting a free clinic. We’re talking about everything from where the best bike routes are here in town, to how to fix a flat.
Saddling up for a bike ride should be a smooth process but as Pedal Bicycle Shop owner, Sam Crecelius explains sometimes riders hit a snag. …
400 youngsters receive bicycle helmets
BY JANICE GIBBS | www.tdtnews.com
BELTON — Monday morning, members of the Bell County Medical Alliance were perched on tiny chairs in the cafeteria at the Belton Early Childhood Center prepared to fit bicycle helmets on about 400 youngsters as part of the Hard Hats for Little Heads.
About every 15 minutes a different group of 4- to 5-year-olds arrived prepared to receive their helmets. …
Veterans Donate Bike to Veteran in Need
By: Alfredo Cuadros | www.rgvproud.com
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A veteran receives a new bike in Brownsville to get a new outlook on life.
This morning the Warriors United in Arms give a fellow veteran in need access to a transportation method.
This comes as the veteran group discusses the harsh reality that can be homelessness within veteran communities.
Each year the Department of Veteran Affairs sees thousands of veterans on …
John Long Email to City & Metro
BikeHouston | bikehouston.or
We are reaching out regarding the two people who have died over the weekend to ask if there is any way we can help in a follow-up investigation and in communication with the public.
I know we are all feeling these personal tragedies. We are mourning for the families and friends of these two Houston people. Each of us sees ourselves, our loved ones, in their place and our hearts ache.
BikeHouston has been following up with media and people with bicycles on these deaths as …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://t.co/1KETHf2ydd @AustinBikePed time for a new coat of paint on some of our bike lanes?
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) February 7, 2017
#Houston #cycling community is responding 2 the unfortunate deaths of two cyclists last week. Rolf, went for a closer look @ 1 intersection. pic.twitter.com/1y1bFjAw3j
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 7, 2017
Brays Bayou Greenway is @railstotrails Trail of the Month! #BayouGreenways #BayouCity #Htown https://t.co/9ue1creufs
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) February 7, 2017
Time to start preparing for Conquer the Coast. Great x-training tips for cyclists in the offseason @MapMyRide https://t.co/cChbHA2QFh
— ConquerTheCoast (@ConquerTheCoast) February 7, 2017
We had a great time out at the first TX HS MTB League race this past weekend! Already looking forward to the Warda event coming up on 2/19. pic.twitter.com/9IAgVASRuT
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) February 7, 2017
DORBA racers. Northshore is coming up, and others will post some more thorough detail soon but two quick things… https://t.co/eKIyW6DTDt
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) February 7, 2017
Project 529 and National Bike Registry Combine Forces to Fight Bike Theft https://t.co/QTiFYucWsz
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) February 7, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Big Thicket Bike Tour – Kountz, TX https://t.co/fmcuL1mnhihttps://t.co/1dl6CfMwI0
The Southeast Texa… https://t.co/SkYrUQJfHc
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 7, 2017
New Event BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/ktdt4aNG2V
This is a very social ride (we cha… https://t.co/zwDERkuata
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 7, 2017
New Event The Paths Less Pedaled – Houston, TX https://t.co/th6JLrA1gC
Bayou City Outdoors presents: The Paths L… https://t.co/HTUil7wfee
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 7, 2017
New Event Fort Davis Cyclefest – Fort Davis, TX https://t.co/IW8RstnIgehttps://t.co/etewvDlexJ
41st Annual For… https://t.co/mHykVHRYJZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 7, 2017
New Event CyclingSwami. – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/xqd5P0vmzf— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 8, 2017