Texas Bicycling News Digest January 4th 2018
Beamont woman continues riding bicycle to work through cold conditions
Troy Kless | www.12newsnow.com
BEAUMONT – As long as she’s got the right gear, Beaumont woman Dayna Rothenberger says that she doesn’t mind riding her bike in the cold.
“People still have to go to work, people still have to go to the store and some people don’t have cars to do it. Use your bicycle and you just accommodate yourself with it,” …
Novice 1-6-18 Pretty but COLD, Let’s Ride!
brookepretzel | www.planobicycle.org
New name for this group, Hard Core Novice. Let’s get rolling at 8am. So be ready for the speech at 7:45. It will be a balmy 38 degrees with the sun shining, low winds out of the south, and no precipitation. Yay! It’s not going to warm up much but will feel better than it has. It looks better than Sunday, so join us and we will start out our New Year right. We can move at a 12-13 mph pace if there are our Novice regulars. Everyone is welcome though and we will adjust to the group, this is a no-drop ride!
1/6/18 Tweeners Ride 8:00am Start
wood6814 |Â www.planobicycle.org
It will be a bit on the chilly side at 8:00am, but 38 degrees practically seems balmy compared to recent days. Dress in layers and be thankful it’s predicted to be sunny to keep us warm until we truly warm up and need to start shedding layers at the rest stop.
Let’s meet by 7:45 at the north end of the parking lot for sign-in and a pre-ride chat. We will ride our usual 42 miles at about 15.5 – 16.0 mph
Please do not park in front of the day care.
RIDE PARAMETERS: …
Video: DFW bike shares turn into bike apocalypse
BY MORNING DOSE | cw33.com
DALLAS – If you live in the DFW area you’ve no doubt seen these green and yellow bikes well… everywhere.
What started as a ride share has turned into a bike apocalypse.
In fact, there are so many lime bikes spread across the city there is a new Instagram account gaining traction.
Video: New app helps Fort Worth track bikers and hikers
Bradley Blackburn | www.wfaa.com
FORT WORTH – Fort Worth city planners have a new tool to help them design the city’s hike and bike paths, a cell phone app.
Thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation, the city recently got access to a data tool from a company called Strava Metro. Volunteers download a free app on their phone, and then when they walk or jog, it records data. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
****Q9 This is Thor (my hero) on his bike on snow. No hands. What are your best winter bike skills? #bikeschool pic.twitter.com/LiKrj9iZeD
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) January 5, 2018
As always, it’s been a pleasure hosting #bikeschool ! Show me you! I’m still at work! #lovingthebike #keeptherubbersidedown pic.twitter.com/jAgCg62HEZ
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) January 5, 2018
Head over to https://t.co/OstpWvvzHB and sign up!
19th annual #mtb marathon at #flatrockranch#tmbra end of marathon series race pic.twitter.com/Jeml4RHJvw— Brenda Gonzalez (@pecosa_tx) January 5, 2018
January 13th come out to 8400 Pearsall Rd. Food and fun for all! #futurebikepark #mtb #bmx #cyclocross #STORM25yrsofmtbadvocacy pic.twitter.com/JaYsa2fe2R
— Brenda Gonzalez (@pecosa_tx) January 5, 2018
Classes are out for the holiday break, but #UTPD is still here 24/7. Contact us if you need us at 512-471-4441, or 911 if it’s an emergency. Stay warm and #BeSafe. pic.twitter.com/AD0MJCakCf
— UT Austin Police (@UTAustinPolice) January 4, 2018
#TBT at Sicolvia, the Believe It Foundation rolled out a new bike program to get children with physical disabilities off the sidelines and enjoy the thrill of riding a bike. #bcyclesatx #believeitfoundation #shareyourjourney https://t.co/wl93ihSzQv pic.twitter.com/YcnthCDBSk
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) January 4, 2018
SA Parks System Plan January happenings! Check out our community event 1/ 6 or attend our last two community workshops 1/10 & 1/23. Give your input on what you want for your city parks & programs. https://t.co/d8kX5wtbgw pic.twitter.com/XlKOd0b5b5
— SAParksandRec (@SAParksandRec) January 4, 2018
Sun & Ski MS150 Team: https://t.co/1aH5N2y6Wy via @YouTube
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) January 4, 2018
Registration now OPEN! Three distinct stages over two days. Tent camping with showers and real facilities (no… https://t.co/eGOiuHaNBo
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 4, 2018
Great article on Dallas bike share. We are certainly experiencing growing pains but the health benefits, transportation and quality of life improvements will be worth it. @VBikesTech @limebike_dallas https://t.co/VsPiqDArcN
— Brian Hasenbauer (@bhasenbauer) January 4, 2018
Let's do some hills on Sunday! https://t.co/cnjwzkPxZM pic.twitter.com/mExiiMHBcy
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) January 4, 2018
RT @TTFAustin: "Life is like a bicycle. To maintain balance, you must keep moving." Keep an eye out for TTF's awesome new signage installed at 10 @austinbcycle stations on and around the Trail! pic.twitter.com/Xbps1jNAjT
— Movability (@Movability) January 4, 2018
Leigh Anne is all smiles after getting the perfect fit on her shiny, new @iamspecialized Tarmac! We can't wait to see her soar this season as she races for the Wolfpack! pic.twitter.com/nWndqU1bfv
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) January 4, 2018
Terry and Larry to lead DB1 weekly ride for Cyrus! (Jan 06, 2018 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) January 4, 2018
#critsarecoming #10moreweeks #drivewaylife 📷 by michaeljphoto @ Driveway Series https://t.co/1OHkkQBF92
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) January 4, 2018
Everything you love about #sunandskiBikeU is back! Enter to win a Fuji bike, attend FREE clinics, enjoy tasty refreshments, compete in our new indoor CycleOps Smart Trainer ride competition and more. RSVP and tell your friends: https://t.co/elyf0V2ASN pic.twitter.com/RYrRa8GYLP
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) January 4, 2018
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/gmA5JxcFrm#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #STRAVA #IWantMyMTB #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/uiitRFSwIF
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) January 4, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 9 AM Distance Builder – Dallas, TXhttps://t.co/I1em0cZToX
Greater Dallas CyclistsDistance: 35-50
Pace: 14-16 mph
Hills: Some, with regrouping
Breaks: as needed
Drops: No
Leader: Front
Maps provided: NoThis ride is perfect for building mod… https://t.co/wY7xG911r8
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 4, 2018
New Event Farewell to the Idle Rich ride – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/kKlESXceql
What we'll do
I will be leading a ride starting from the Idle Rich pub.
With lunch and socializing afterwards.
The I… https://t.co/plEJJ3xylB— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 4, 2018
New Event Tour De Agua: Ride For The Change – Dublin, TX Tour De Agua: Ride For The Change at Dublin, TXhttps://t.co/pKs6Y9itlVhttps://t.co/3pCEjnpBc9
All three routes of the Tour de Agua will start in downtown Dublin, near Dublin Bottling Works, be… https://t.co/5HtVZtPfV3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 4, 2018