Texas Bicycling News April 28th 2017
Rider Profile: Rosa Guerrero
by Christin Dietze | houston.bcycle.com
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Houston BCycle serves a lot of different purposes for a lot of different people. Some riders just happen upon a station and decide a bike ride could be fun, others use our bikes every day for their commute to work. This month we met a rider who learned how to ride a bike using Houston BCycle and now she’s riding from Houston to Austin in her first BP MS150! …
Three Denton residents to cycle 500 miles this June for HIV/AIDS awareness
by Matt Payne | www.dentonrc.com
Karl Gossot of Denton will travel across four states this June on his way to California. But his reason for doing so hits home.
About 550 miles of cycling in seven days from San Francisco to Los Angeles will await him for the sake of HIV/AIDS awareness, which he calls a forgotten cause.
He’s chosen to support the cause since the death of his brother, Eric, who died at the age of 40 in 1992 from AIDS-related symptoms. When Eric …
Denton County Transportation Authority partners with North Central Texas Council of Governments to host 2017 Bike Everywhere Challenge
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The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is partnering with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to host the 2017 Bike Everywhere Challenge to encourage people to ride their bike instead of driving their car during the month of May which is National Bike Month! This free challenge is open to all Denton County residents to enjoy the benefits of biking while also getting a chance to win cool prizes.
The challenge starts Monday, May 1, and ends on Wednesday, May 31. Each …
Longview council OKs bike plan study, FM 2206 funding
By Jimmy Isaac | www.news-journal.com
Public engagement will be a key component in a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the Longview area.
The Longview City Council agreed Thursday to a $145,000 consulting contract with Toole Design Group of Madison, Wisconsin.
“Since we’ve done the bond in 2011, (sidewalk expansion) is something everyone wants in our entire community,” District 3 Councilwoman Kasha Williams said, “and …
On the Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald, a bicycle history tour
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30 April 11:30 – 13:30
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Dallas, Texas 75248
BFOC is bringing back the On the Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald history tour bicycle ride on Sunday, April 30th at 11:30AM starting at Dealey Plaza in Downtown Dallas, and passing the infamous residences of JFK’s alleged assassin. This was the group ride that launched BFOC in 2008, and is one of our favorites. Our ride will take us over the 1912 Houston Street Viaduct, crossing into North Oak Cliff, and …
Trails to explore on foot or by bike
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Keith-Weiss Park: 2-mile walking and biking trail. 12300 Aldine-Westfield; houstontx.gov/parks/parksites. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. N
Halls Bayou Hike and Bike Trail: 2.3-linear paved trail withs four exercise stations and a picnic area. Little York at Halls Bayou; hcp2.com. Hours: dawn-dusk. N
George Mitchell Nature Preserve: Flintridge Drive trailhead has 3 miles of single-tract, natural surface bike trails with a wider 2-mile trail loop. 5171 Flintridge Drive, The Woodlands Village of Indian Springs; springcreekgreenway.org. N
100-Acre Wood Preserve: 2 miles of mountain bike trails through …
The Racing Post May 2017 Edition
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May 2017 Rides
San Antonio Wheelmen | www.sawheelmen.com
New Berlin Ride
Saturday, May 6, 2017
8:00am 11:00am
Garden Ridge-Gruene Latte Ride
Sunday, May 7, 2017
8:00am 11:00am
Cibolo Ride
Saturday, May 13, 2017
8:00am 11:00am
Phantom Crossing Ride
Sunday, May 14, 2017
8:00am 11:00am
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
— Critical Mass Hou (@MassHouston) April 29, 2017
The MSU cycling team finished fifth in men's team trials and fourth on women's team trials today at the… https://t.co/6IgjELpXj1
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 28, 2017
We're at @HoustonCM @MassHouston set up with our @derobikeracks #FixIt stand. pic.twitter.com/tqGnd6zGdS
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) April 28, 2017
BP MS 150 riders, organizers hope bad weather stays away https://t.co/meOhAVYGtP
— CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) April 28, 2017
#WellnessONWheels #LIVEfitEPC#RideaBike
Come join EP Cyclists for our Saturday Ride: 04/29/17
Let's keep… https://t.co/LZwoyJGH5p— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) April 28, 2017
Don't forget we'll be racing on Wednesday next week! We'll be at the upper lot…stay tuned for more details!… https://t.co/dxGAwUbXMn
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 28, 2017
TOMORROW, SATURDAY 4/29 at 4pm:
We're biking to the Lake-a-Palooza Music Festival at the White Rock Bath House…. https://t.co/KA8DwsGS5Y— SwitchingGearsCycley (@SGCyclery) April 28, 2017
Join us on May 19th for #B2WD https://t.co/YzdrCWmPSX pic.twitter.com/VE2ZOdTHVS
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) April 28, 2017
Rider of the Week is @reghanconrey. Our youngest #T4K2017 rider, her teammates say she's always composed, full of grace, & fun to ride w/! pic.twitter.com/el2UHaDLlt
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) April 28, 2017
Good luck to all those riding in the BP MS150 this weekend! May everyone have a safe, dry, and swift ride to… https://t.co/nhQDnHlNut
— Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) April 28, 2017
It just how we roll….#bcyclesatx pic.twitter.com/1BwaqJuBI8
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) April 28, 2017
KRG THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN 3/4/5 RESULTS
1. Katie Sewell – FCS|Visit Dallas
2. Kim Murphy – FCS Cycling
3. Casey Sharp – FCS|Visit Dallas— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 28, 2017
KRG THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN 2/3/4 RESULTS
1. Abigail Yates – Matrix Cycling Club
2. Leah Loggin— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 28, 2017
Fudge rides bikes. The start of a series. Join me with photos of you and your cycling life! pic.twitter.com/Xfba5D8C2r
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) April 28, 2017
On our way to The Battle of Flowers Parade! #bcyclesatx #welovesa #vivafiesta pic.twitter.com/asG1HHdAkp
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) April 28, 2017
Good luck to everyone participating in the @BPMS150 ride this weekend. Hope everyone has a safe and fun ride from Hou to Atx #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/RIRyhii7JF
— Bike Law TX â„¢ (@BikeLawTX) April 28, 2017
Chip Timing Results from last night: https://t.co/lQQU9mBLd3
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 28, 2017
Four new BCycle stations were installed this week at Woodland Park, Lost Lake, Guadalupe Plaza Park and Main & Wichita!! #houstonbikeshare pic.twitter.com/lvUSZ96cTx
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 28, 2017
It was a cold one but got our stamps #Day27 #30daysofbiking pic.twitter.com/3ucIGqts7u
— Eileen Schaubert (@eileenstx) April 28, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/3Ps8rqv23X— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2017
New Event ARR Club Ride at Milton Reimers Ranch Park – Dripping Springs, TX For full details, including the addres… https://t.co/PtrIQEtdO1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 29, 2017