Texas Bicycling News Digest December 18th 2017
C.A.M.P. Aggie Mentors Surprise Students With Bicycle Donations
By Spring Branch ISD | today.tamu.edu
Treasure Forest Elementary students in Houston received some unexpected gifts from C.A.M.P. (Caring Aggies Mentoring Program) Aggie mentors: 26 shiny new bicycles and a lesson in the power of living your values.
C.A.M.P. is a mentoring program through the Houston A&M Club, a Texas A&M University alumni group.
For Principal Celeste Barretto, the impact of the C.A.M.P. mentoring program at her school is obvious – the program’s motto of selfless giving is benefiting school culture and …
Waco: Police officers, staff, buy replacement for boy’s stolen bike
www.kwtx.com
WACO, Texas (KWTX) Waco police officers and staffers stepped up to buy a replacement bicycle for a local boy whose bike was stolen. …
Urban Trails and Bikeways
Austin Ridge Riders | www.bikemojo.com
In case people have not seen this or maybe you want to comment – here is a link to a map of what the City of Austin has planned for urban trails and bike ways. ArcGIS Web Application is the map itself. Make sure you scroll around to see other parts of the City.
https://data.austintexas.gov/stories…eid=7cba35865e is the page to make comments and such. …
It’s been done. Six laps of Lake Georgetown in one ride.
Desert Nomad | www.bikemojo.com
https://www.strava.com/activities/1316072235
Todd Denham of Georgetown. I think it’s safe to call him an ultra-marathoner.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
We have updated the CX State Champs Tech Guide. It includes important information about the race weekend… https://t.co/TX9Ei3Tw6M
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) December 19, 2017
#mountain biking in winter months keep you #fit #orbea #carbon #hardtail 16 miles #cold pic.twitter.com/mgZlhKlLs2
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) December 19, 2017
Our student bike-builder had no idea she was building her very own bike! She was overwhelmed to see the price tag say, “Kacie, a gift for you!†She has inspired us with her motto of “always keep moving forwardâ€. We hope her new @fairdalebikes helps continue that forward momentum! pic.twitter.com/Tcit7FayE7
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 18, 2017
Tue Start change, Dec 19 ONLY!https://t.co/BhWm1M9cGA
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) December 18, 2017
Catch up on last week's Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Commission meeting about dockless bike… https://t.co/t1y6GqABNt
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) December 18, 2017
These hardcore cyclists battled the freezing temperature today and rode from Houston to Galveston and back. Go bikes!!! pic.twitter.com/URYo9ueS0R
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) December 17, 2017
The 100 mile option of the the TCM will be catching some roads that we've been keeping to ourselves for several… https://t.co/YqlBMDMlAj
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 18, 2017
It's not over before it's over! Save the Olympic @Superdrome in Frisco!!! https://t.co/RrgjLRlsHr #SaveTheSuperdrome via @Change cc: @collincollege #superdrome
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) December 18, 2017
RT athlete Cherie SPOONER scored a 3rd place in the Women's 3/4 and the Win in the Women's SingleSpeed race yesterday @txcxsynd Mr. Jimmy's Butter Cross Race yesterday! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/RrA1zq6Juk
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) December 18, 2017
Today on @HoustonMatters we'll discuss the Year in Transportation in Houston, what's happening right now and what's to come. Please join us at noon at @HPMNews887 #traffic #cycling #pedestrians pic.twitter.com/m4ZWHgZq7p
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) December 18, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/waXtsVuBS5
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each… … https://t.co/5gy2oAMRmt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2017
New Event Possum Pedal – Graham, TX Possum Pedal 2018 at Graham, TXhttps://t.co/R2LlUSKL6Xhttps://t.co/ytVmwDnkpe
Category Distance Start Fee
Possum Pedal Kids 12 and under – all routes 7:30 AM $0
Please select route under custom questions.
Possum P… https://t.co/1CMhhSx0Vj— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2017
New Event Thursday Morning Ride – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/9i0mYvMVBW
San Antonio Cycling Club
Meet us for an approximate 28 mile ride on the Leon Creek Trails. The trail head is at the end of Mainland Street just off Bandera Rd across the cul-the… https://t.co/Qmo7sIbfyD
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2017
New Event Texas Big Bend & Fort Davis Bike Tour https://t.co/JG1xwWUFuzhttps://t.co/BqJfgLj7ychttps://t.co/l1q2GXxo65
For cyclists, West Texas provides both an enormous playground and a deep soulful experience. In crafting this Texas (Big Bend … https://t.co/vnSkL3IaM0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2017
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/FUNCo5YJNf
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each… … https://t.co/t2wiu1L1J1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2017
New Event Wednesday Ride – San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Cycling Clubhttps://t.co/9i0mYvMVBW
Meet in the parking lot by the bowling alley on Port San Antonio. This is a casual ride at a leisurely pace on flat terrain. Suitable for beginners or experie… https://t.co/70DduK2ti7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 18, 2017