Texas Bicycling News Digest January 6th 2018
Highland Park Takes On Bikes Abandoned By Bike Share Users
By Ken Molestina | dfw.cbslocal.com
HIGHLAND PARK (CBSDFW.COM) – A new ordinance approved by officials in Highland Park is taking aim at so-called “orphan†bikes left abandoned on their streets by bike share users. …
Now Hiring Bike Ride Coordinator!
www.texasautismsociety.org
We are looking to hire a Bike Ride Coordinator (Temporary). Please email a resume and cover letter through Indeed com here, if you are interested after reviewing the job description below. Thank you!
JOB DESCRIPTION – Bike Ride Coordinator
(Contract/Temporary position, approximately 4 months)
Salary Hourly: $18.00/hour
Location: Austin, Texas
Overview:
The Autism Society of Texas is searching for a professional with a strong background in event planning and fundraising to work with the Bike Ride Planning committee and report to the Director of External Affairs. The Autism Society of Texas (AST) is seeking a part-time (10-20 hours/week) Bike Ride Coordinator to implement a …
Wheels in The Woodlands: Bike-share program offers new way to cruise town center
By: Kim Kyle Morgan | www.woodlandsonline.com
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Mobike has been a huge success overseas, but is just now making its mark in North America – and The Woodlands is the first city in Texas to take the bike-sharing program for a spin.
“From day one, we were really impressed by how forward thinking everyone is around here, by how beautiful the community is, and by the active lifestyle people live around here,” said Jason Wong, general manager of Mobike United States. “We think that …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
💕 the new trail connection between White Oak and Buffalo Bayou at @uhdowntown Special Thanks to @houparksboard @HPARD @BarackObama Tiger Grant @TEI_PlanDesign and others pic.twitter.com/U7mL9dvgrJ
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) January 6, 2018
arguably @BrownsvilleRGV’s most creative bicycle rack 🚲💈#GoldenGateBarberShop pic.twitter.com/2FeR3W6n5v
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) January 6, 2018
This will be the virtual route we do this week. Live group ride Wednesday evening but you can ride the route at… https://t.co/rtb0MRG1cK
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 6, 2018
Day 1 of functioning post illness.
I painted a wall, cleaned my kitchen, relocated my cycling gear for optimal space, and made room for my repair stand.
I'm bored and sore.
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) January 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/vhuckaba/status/949797178943426561
News: Bib numbers on the left for tomorrow’s Age Based races.
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) January 7, 2018
Checking out the new White Oak Trail to Buffalo Bayou trail connector. #houstoncycling pic.twitter.com/GgG1KF4bEA
— Spinn Cycles (@Spinn_Cycles) January 7, 2018
See that dirt path that starts at top left? That’s across the street from my wife’s parents’ house. It’s great for a CX bike, hardtail MTB or “groad†bike and there are ZERO cars. Out and back plus some side trails is about 2 hours of riding all on sand, dirt, a few tree roots pic.twitter.com/5a5jsePngq
— Chad Smith (@chadsmith71) January 6, 2018
Getting ready for 75 mile bike ride by laying in bed till noon
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) January 6, 2018
Perfect day @ Texas State Cyclocross Championships! #txcx #ftwcx pic.twitter.com/ZvFCjTtSsn
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) January 6, 2018
Wheels down at 9 AM on Sunday morning! https://t.co/VDE3b5H7Cj pic.twitter.com/oYZXMaAAVo
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) January 6, 2018
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/ZTZR1Om4kP#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #STRAVA #IWantMyMTB #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/PnDwqUmvhq
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) January 6, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event (copy) Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Garland, TX https://t.co/xGEKhDWapm
Let's get together for a fun ride at Rowlett Creek Preserve!! We'll have both beginner and intermediate groups led by our PMBIA certified MTB instructors.… https://t.co/aPfli8IHg3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Come And Grind It – Leesville, TX Come And Grind It at Leesville, TXhttps://t.co/bBt82i8u6ihttps://t.co/koSKk8qJvU
The Short Shot – Mens
33 miles
9:00 AM
$45
Awards
200
33 miles lap of glorious TX gravel.
The Short Shot – Womens
… https://t.co/M3qrmkvCKG— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event The Whizzerville Hauler – Dale, TX The Whizzerville Hauler at Dale, TXhttps://t.co/1sBDFUnCRXhttps://t.co/koSKk8qJvU
The Short Whizz – Men 35 miles 9:00 AM $45 Awards 100
This is a great 35 mile gravel course including a great variety of g… https://t.co/71ISu4NvJI— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Rock Solid Mtn Bike Foundations Skills Clinic – Grapevine, TX https://t.co/8Kyib562DY
Our PMBIA Certified MTB instructors will be teaching the Fundamentals of Mountain Biking which will include BODY POSITION, OPERATION OF CONTROLS, and TE… https://t.co/gsGu0cc3tM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Road Ride & Maintenance Clinic – Plano, TX https://t.co/XKsiyQeZ5U
Come join us for a road ride and maintenance clinic at Plano Cycling & Fitness! Our road ride will start and finish from Plano Cycling and Fitness. If you don't have a ro… https://t.co/vYklYNIDnq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Road Ride & Maintenance Clinic – Plano, TX https://t.co/FwTIHdLcDU
Come join us for a road ride and maintenance clinic at Plano Cycling & Fitness! Our road ride will start and finish from Plano Cycling and Fitness. If you don't have a ro… https://t.co/IDIrUxLrGP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Dallas, TX https://t.co/Nfz4NwOqrQ
Join us for our weekly group ride at Harry Moss! This trail is in the trees, providing some tight and twisting areas with some long flowing areas, dips, tree ga… https://t.co/Roe6ClKSm2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/uNq41sBiRs
Bringing it back to our "home trail!" As always we'll have a "first time rider," beginner, beginner-intermediate, and intermediate groups led by our PMBIA cer… https://t.co/pJrnlDR1IH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Community Co-Ed Ride – Grapevine, TX https://t.co/YrHG7hQE0e
This is a Co-ed Ride! Your husband's, boyfriend's, and guy-friends finally get to join in on the fun (we all know they have been jealous of your awesome Wednesdays… https://t.co/T3gLOQIJdl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Arlington, TX https://t.co/OfksLk86MZ
This week we are hitting up River Legacy! There is an awesome section called Fun Town, as well as a section for our intermediate riders, EKG! As always we'll h… https://t.co/DFxpoUZiIk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Dallas, TX https://t.co/beUmitNOPw
Join us for our weekly group ride at Harry Moss! This trail is in the trees, providing some tight and twisting areas with some long flowing areas, dips, tree ga… https://t.co/3bVP4OhLBd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/iso3z5IAC0
Bringing it back to our "home trail!" As always we'll have a "first time rider," beginner, beginner-intermediate, and intermediate groups led by our MTB instr… https://t.co/Ftn2nuBCeo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Garland, TX https://t.co/ukrnFkMbA8
Let's get together for a fun ride at Rowlett Creek Preserve!! We'll have both beginner and intermediate groups led by our PMBIA certified MTB instructors. This i… https://t.co/XwQOaeeGyo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Community Co-Ed Ride – Grapevine, TX https://t.co/rVE2QiJSlP
This is a Co-ed Ride! Your husband's, boyfriend's, and guy-friends finally get to join in on the fun (we all know they have been jealous of your awesome Wednesdays… https://t.co/RO7hRZdI0V
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Arlington, TX https://t.co/5KPrtmLG0B
This week we are hitting up River Legacy! There is an awesome section called Fun Town, as well as a section for our intermediate riders, EKG! As always we'll h… https://t.co/abp3kQcHGK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 6, 2018
New Event Blazin' Saddle 75 – Granbury, TX Blazin' Saddle 75 at Granbury, TXhttps://t.co/Am5gq4OdHKhttps://t.co/AuO38qNLaY
 75 mile 75 miles 7:30 AM $35
100 K 100 km 7:30 AM $35
44 Mile 44 miles 7:30 AM $35
20 mile 20 miles 7:30 AM $35ÂCome sweat … https://t.co/yk0xDc0mgF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 7, 2018
New Event Stockdale Gravel Roundup – Stockdale, TX Stockdale Gravel Roundup at Stockdale, TXhttps://t.co/pf78nVZZWRhttps://t.co/koSKk8qJvU
15 Mile Roundup – Men 15 miles 9:00 AM $45 100
This is a fun mix of gravel and pavement on quiet roads. Family… https://t.co/KHKLawtfap— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 7, 2018