Texas Bicycling News Digest May 28th 2018
Laredo Police host bike rodeo
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LAREDO,Texas(KGNS)- It was a rodeo of a different sort this weekend.
Kids in town had the chance to learn all about safety when riding their bikes, as part of the police department’s annual bike rodeo.
The department teamed up with the City of Laredo and Bike …
Dallas-Area Parks with the Best Hiking and Biking Trails
by Parks for Downtown Dallas | parksfordowntowndallas.org
The bluebonnets and Indian blankets are blooming, the mockingbirds and red-winged blackbirds are chirping and the Texas sun is shining, which means there’s no better time to take your exercise outdoors and hit the local trails. The Dallas Park System is one of the largest municipal park systems in the country, with over 380 green spaces nestled within our city limits. Not only do these parks offer free recreational facilities — from playground equipment to splash pads to …
BETTER CITY FOR CYCLISTS
By CASSIE L. SMITH | www.wacotrib.com
City officials join Critical Mass ride with ‘Bicycle Friendly Community’ aim
Piece by piece, the city of Waco is working to improve bicycle infrastructure, and with that effort, assistant city traffic engineer Christine Miller decided to join a local group for a ride across town.
Years had passed since Miller found herself on a bicycle, but she knew she wanted to join …
Audio: ‘Texas Monthly’ On NE Texas Trail: ‘In 1878, There Was A Steam Locomotive On This Trail’
By JOHN MARK DEMPSEY | ketr.org
Jack Neal, the executive director of the Northeast Texas Trail, and trail user Hank Pickering of Wolfe City discuss a recent Texas Monthly article on the trail. Jack says the trail is not considered complete, although hikers, bikers and others can traverse its entire 130-mile length from Farmersville to New Boston.
BELTON LIONS CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL STAMPEDE ON THE CHISHOLM TRAIL
beltonjournal.com
Approximately 100 cyclists gathered at the Harris Community Center for the recreational “Stampede on the Chisholm Trail†ride, hosted by the Belton Lions Club, on Saturday, May 12.
“This is our big fundraiser for the year and riders come from all over – Lampasas, Austin area, and we even have a rider from Colorado! The “Stampede on the Chisholm Trail†is a purely …
Upcoming Rides – Chasing Watts
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Tuesday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Tues Night Smackdown
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Handlebar Cyclery TNW
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
McIntyre’s Sprint Zone Wednesday
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 @ 6:20 PM
West Bike Scene @ Sun & Ski Memorial Mall
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
SUGAR LAND WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORLDS
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Bear Creek Crit
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
Thursday Society Cycle Works Evening Ride (3 Loops)
Thursday, May 31, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Thurs Night Smackdown
Thursday, May 31, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Catalina Ride
Thursday, May 31, 2018 @ 5:30 AM
Alkek Championship Series
Friday, June 1, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Road Group Ride: Pearland Cycling Club
Saturday, June 2, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Blue Agave Cycling Ride @ Society Cycle Works
Saturday, June 2, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Group Ride Etiquette Session
Saturday, June 2, 2018 @ 4:00 PM
Sugar Cycles Shop Ride
Saturday, June 2, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Cool Cat 45 Miler
Saturday, June 2, 2018 @ 7:00 AM
Bike Barn – Champions
Sunday, June 3, 2018 @ 7:30 AM
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great day for our own @freddyyvincent pulling a second place finish and getting to share podium with the legend @beecrosby ! Great ride Freddy! #madduckracingfamily #roadcycling https://t.co/bWo8RQXLM6 pic.twitter.com/Xsv7PZ2Wri
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) May 29, 2018
Jaime grabs the Cat 3 Win today at Critmas! Great ride Jaime !! #madduckracingfamily #roadcycling https://t.co/91kN8ZewrQ pic.twitter.com/oe1QmEWLkF
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) May 29, 2018
Meanwhile in Texas, Brian McCulloch won the Critmas Omnium after 3 days of challenging racing! pic.twitter.com/MIKxq7fUeU
— Elevate Webiplex Pro Cycling (@ElevateWebiplex) May 29, 2018
Critmas Sunday Women’s 4/5, Junior 10/18, Masters 3/4/5
— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) May 29, 2018
Critmas Sunday Men’s Cat 5 and Jr 4/5
— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) May 29, 2018
Congratulations John Chu for taking the WIN today at day 3 of Critmas, with Sam Findlater taking 3rd.. AND Sam taking the overall win in the 3 days of racing, with Joel Hawks taking 4th overall!
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) May 28, 2018
Rode hard for about 12 miles with a lone rider, Chris from Timberwood Park, Kit said us military ,great day for a ride .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) May 28, 2018
Exciting weekend of racing starting with @BikeTheBricks and then continuing on with Critmas Sat, Sun, and today – teammate getting the Omnium win and with teammates in 4th, then 6th, 7th and 8th, enjoy being a @ghincapie (work horse) for my team
— Jesus (@SrCampy) May 28, 2018
The team warming up before the race today @TeamWindsorDoor #cycling pic.twitter.com/6YFzGMtO1v
— Jesus (@SrCampy) May 28, 2018
Doing things I #love @drivewayseries just @BikeReg'd for 2018 Driveway Series Week 12 – https://t.co/XmVbF3wuVk
— David Wenger (@wengernation) May 28, 2018
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/nTRzHkURKu#iamspecialized #SWORKS #Tarmac #STRAVA #Vanity pic.twitter.com/K0eTON8mKA
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) May 28, 2018
Having trouble finding B-cycle stations? Try typing in "Austin B-cycle or B station" in Google Maps! It will show you all of our stations. pic.twitter.com/di5YINPTDJ
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) May 28, 2018
UPDATE: Police identify bicyclist found dead after hit-and-run near Kyle highway: https://t.co/TCDHpUYkHs
— KVUE News (@KVUE) May 28, 2018
UPDATE:
Police identify victim
and type of vehicle used in Kyle hit and run. https://t.co/QsUVhP00J4— CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) May 28, 2018
100 miler for 24 Solo Road & Slicks & Knobbies marked!
— 24 in the Canyon (@24inthecanyon) May 28, 2018
This new study links the following factors to happier communities: a higher percentage of black residents, a higher percentage of bicycle commuters, and better access to preventive care, such as mammograms. https://t.co/spMMgimP6H
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 28, 2018
Read through the replies to @SylvesterTurner’s tweet from last week. We’ve got miles to go when it comes to educating the general public about the benefits of a pro-cycling community. Every conversation counts. https://t.co/oZLfbRvzLx
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 28, 2018
Our fallen Heroes. They are the reason we are… https://t.co/GftaW95eIs
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) May 28, 2018
Bike challenge for June!! Set a personal goal, jump on your bike (or spin bike), and raise funds to fight children’s cancer!! Benefits the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. #doinggoodonyourbike https://t.co/koBSrtsFTQ
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 28, 2018
Kyle police investigating after bicyclist found dead near highway https://t.co/mvq3uQJqjk pic.twitter.com/BBpbjuAk4g
— KVUE News (@KVUE) May 28, 2018
Up early for a Memorial Day century with friends. Like my old mentor said…â€there are no easy centuriesâ€.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) May 28, 2018
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a charcoal gray Kia vehicle with damage on its front passenger side bumper. Authorities said the car will be missing the passenger side mirror. https://t.co/w0eJsokyzx
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) May 28, 2018
This Memorial Day, it is important for us to take a pause and remember who and what our #WhiteBikes in #Austin represent. #VisionZero #BikeATX #ATXhttps://t.co/ZaTckhXgyg
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) May 28, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event The Camp Eagle Classic Mountain Bike Festival – Rocksprings, TX The Camp Eagle Classic Mountain Bike Festival at Rocksprings, TXhttps://t.co/RLt8P5uFvchttps://t.co/fF7F2EKJjN
Welcome to the largest Mountain Bike Festival in Texas: the Camp… https://t.co/XJ6RLtN1jZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 28, 2018
New Event Third Thursday Time Trial Series Race 5 – Lubbock, TX DETAILS: Chaparral Cycling Club, as a part of the West Texas Cycling Association, will be hosting this year's Third Thursday Time Trial series. We will be looking for a few volunteers to hel… https://t.co/6oW3OqGe99
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 28, 2018
New Event Third Thursday Time Trial Series Race 4 – Lubbock, TX DETAILS: Chaparral Cycling Club, as a part of the West Texas Cycling Association, will be hosting this year's Third Thursday Time Trial series. We will be looking for a few volunteers to hel… https://t.co/I1HvsizUIi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 28, 2018
New Event 24 Hrs in the Canyon – Palo Duro Canyon, TX DETAILS: 24 Hours in the Canyon is a team or individual, competitive or non-competitive, event in which participants can ride as far as their inspiration takes them. Riders are encouraged to set a pe… https://t.co/VebPM5u1CQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 28, 2018
New Event BEAR CREEK CRIT SERIES – Houston, TX https://t.co/MOIugQ1r5v
Flat .8-mile, non-technical loop located on Sullins Way in park. May 30, 2018 at 05:00PM https://t.co/wMRvylR1VU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 28, 2018