Texas Bicycling News Digest March 7th 2018
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Texas is like the gift that keeps on given. The Elevate KHS pro cycling team was doing what they do best at the Lago Vista Primavera two day race. On day one Scott Law sprinted to victor to start the weekend race off. …
Local notes: March 8
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CYCLING
Ride for Tobin at 7 p.m. FRIDAY begins in Tranquility Park, 400 Rusk St. Liquor and Wood Bike Crew is host. Visit HTX Bike Social on Facebook.
11th Annual B-geO Magnolia Miles, a BP MS-150 recommended ride, offers three routes (28, 50 and 70 miles) in the hills of Montgomery and Waller counties Saturday. The fully supported ride with emphasis on safety and security provides police escort, ride and corner marshals and six rest stops with snacks and refreshments. Start is at Magnolia West High School. Contact lindakienzle@att.net or 281-831-0835.
Road Cycling (and the MS 150) gathering from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden, 1920 Houston Ave., offers pointers on training, hydration, nutrition and much more. Participants can meet at 5:30 p.m. for a ride on the bayou trails before the meeting. Contact 713-524-3567 and info@bayoucityoutdoors.com.
Houston Bicycle Museum has opened the Museum Mural Contest to give an artist the opportunity to display their artwork on the side of the museum at 1313 Binz St. Designs must incorporate a bicycling concept and be the artist’s own artwork. Deadline to enter is March 31. Visit houstonbicyclemuseum.org for submission details and requirements.
Bike Share Bikes Appearing Where They Aren’t Legal
By Jason Allen | dfw.cbslocal.com
FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Down a sidewalk, against traffic, a rider on a bike from bike share company ofo, pedaled his way through downtown Fort Worth Monday.
On the other side of the Trinity River, in the parking lot of an empty commercial building, another of the bright yellow bikes was neatly arranged next to three green ones from LimeBike. …
Stolen: Black Specialized Allez, Sram Red components, Zipp bars/seat tube, Mavic wheels.
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2018 Hill Country Eagle Enduro – “Lookout†– Stage 9
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
There's she is: The Team @elbowzracing 2018 @iamspecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Ltd. Edition #AcidPink. Still looking for a name… Any suggestions? 😉 #allezsprint #iamspecialized #rotorbike #rideshimano pic.twitter.com/iM9Y30116n
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) March 8, 2018
.@TAMU Transportation Services has partnered with @ofo_bicycle to bring dockless bike share to campus!
Rides are FREE until March 13th! Getting around campus has never been easier! #gigem #ofo pic.twitter.com/aWL7tNfAAj
— TAMU Transport Svcs (@aggieparking) March 7, 2018
We kicked off our first Rider Education Series (RES) class of the year in February. pic.twitter.com/uz4SS3xVYa
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) March 7, 2018
2018 #SQUAD:
Isaac Porterfield
Chris Tolley
Justin Stanley (@JustinDStanley)
Kent Myers (@kpmlikesbikes)
Kyle Swanson
Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe)
TC Porterfield (@tcrides4)
📸@bixbrooksler @iamspecialized @hyperthreads_ @ROTOR_bike @alpinestars pic.twitter.com/kbACuRUADV— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 7, 2018
Gravel is good! Check out these great events coming up from Capital City Racing. Race or ride all day! https://t.co/pBgj9ooM3l
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) March 7, 2018
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) March 7, 2018
National Bike Summit – Day 2 (6/6)
As the day came to an end, all were having a good time at the New Belgium… https://t.co/2O5eCJBeBu
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) March 7, 2018
National Bike Summit – Day 2 (3/6)
We had a lunch plenary with a speaker and a panel on keeping cycling… https://t.co/U334nGkAsV
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) March 7, 2018
Join us on Saturday. Wheels down at 9 AM. https://t.co/Xz6ZY9hoTP pic.twitter.com/eSQJj2FZqV
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) March 7, 2018
Did you know #ATXDetourDay is March 9th? One of the most congested days for traffic in Austin!
Why not try riding a bike to campus and save the headache! pic.twitter.com/H1umT6ruld— Bike UT (@bikeut) March 7, 2018
Hey Mom, you can see my foot there at the back! https://t.co/SChoow6xRQ
— Chad Haga (@ChadHaga) March 7, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/Ze2RaYMCFu
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/m3k8Oas6Ca
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/AdXpFWjAxB
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/b9xZUhz1CF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/VFEl6BU3GG
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/C2p637FKJg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/a8XSXwt5GJ
We're riding out at 10 AM for the winter.
A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut… https://t.co/IWBpg4AnSS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/J0ShJdzY5V
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/1g63rJ4PU2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/AbzDsGaTGd
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/6pI9ne3lVm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event DORBA 6 Hour Throwdown In D-Town – Cedar Hill, TX DORBA 6 Hour Throwdown In D-Town – Cedar Hill State Park at Cedar Hill, TXhttps://t.co/wYIyyRGC97https://t.co/YV8q0lDl4z
The Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA) is celebrating 30 ye… https://t.co/8YFBBMLIMS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event Hammerfest – Fort Davis, TX Hammerfest at Fort Davis, TXhttps://t.co/vJCMjbcF2qhttps://t.co/DmYzitS1qdhttps://t.co/hALt6n88F2
Category Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit
Mens P/1/2 see event details $125 12/$1600 100
Mens Cat 3 see e… https://t.co/torqVIqyJP— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event STORM Thursday Evening Group Ride – McAllister Park Dirt Trails – San Antonio, TX Meet at dog park/practice fields parking lot at 6:00pm, wheels down 6:30pm. All skill levels welcome. This is a no-drop ride. Please bring the following:
Trail-wo… https://t.co/F7TkoAijP7— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018
New Event All Level MTB Trail Ride/Clinic – San Antonio, TX MTB San Antonio Meetup, in partnership with STORM
POST RIDE CLINIC: We will talk about the future of these rides.
HOT TOPIC: What do you want to see for clinics or hot topic discussions?
***… https://t.co/5RxpE79oYs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 8, 2018