Texas Bicycling News Digest June 29th 2018
Prepared for 50 miles, not prepared for a flat
Jerry Venable | www.strava.com
My saddlebag with tire irons, tubes and patches is in my truck and my truck is in the shop. I had a bad feeling when I left and told my wife to stay near the phone. Did I predict the flat or did I cause it????? What do you think?
Wanna ride your bike from Fort Worth to Dallas? Here’s how soon it could happen
By Bill Hanna And Sandra Baker | www.star-telegram.com
Arlington – In a tree-filled section of northeast Arlington, two new bridges on the River Legacy Parks hike and bike system were installed this week.
By Sept. 20, the new $1.3 million trail extension, which runs eastward to the Grand Prairie city limits, should be open.
The 7-mile trail is …
College Station council gets look at proposed bike-share rules
By CAITLIN CLARK | www.theeagle.com
The College Station City Council got its first look Thursday at some potential bike-share regulations and directed city staff to bring back an ordinance for consideration.
The regulations, if approved, will come ahead of the arrival of more yellow bikes from Chinese bike-sharing operator Ofo on the Texas A&M University campus this fall. Ofo’s exclusive agreement with …
Bicycle event Saturday benefiting planned skate park
Jimmy Daniell Isaac | www.news-journal.com
Youth fun on wheels is planned Saturday to benefit building a skate park in Longview.
A Bicycle Adventure Day hosted by Skatepark for Longview will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at The Green, on Texas 31 at South Street.
Organizer Brian Dodson said the event will include a bicycle safety discussion, safety checks and an obstacle course for young bicyclists. Riders will be …
This weekend’s rides: MJ Dam Loop! Red Horn! 7am Start!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
NOTE: The start time discussion has been rough, and close. For now, we will remain at 7am start time, but this will likely revert back to 7:30 soon.
Saturday lets make our bikes go really, really fast in a lap around Lake Austin. The route is 62 miles and stops briefly at Mellow Johnny’s where that no talent xxx clown sells stuff. The route is here: …
Second brother arrested after cyclist killed in Kyle hit-and-run, police say
By Katie Hall | www.statesman.com
The second of two brothers was arrested Friday after a fatal hit-and-run last month in Kyle, police said.
Gilbert Villegas, 47, was arrested last week after police concluded he hit and killed John Lyon, 53, on May 27 while Lyon was riding his bike along the Interstate 35 service road near Yarrington Road, Kyle police said. …
Video: Newly opened Nuevo Hueco Tanks Road will alleviate traffic for drivers
by Ashley Claster | kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — After two years of waiting, Socorro neighbors are finally able to drive on Nuevo Hueco Tanks Road. It creates an important connection from the city of Socorro to Interstate 10, in which drivers can use to easily hop onto the interstate with the new connection. …
… “Thank God, they thought to put in a cycling lane on both sides,” Olivas said. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
A little dust for tonight’s ride. pic.twitter.com/icj5uZugi3
— Ian Shelton (@IanShelton1997) June 30, 2018
We're here at Guadalupe Plaza Park! Wow great turnout! Rolling in 15 min! pic.twitter.com/JomBLCR58s
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 30, 2018
Heading north on Studewood! pic.twitter.com/ie186lb1bV
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 30, 2018
Riding #mtb at the #hilltoptrails in Fredricksburg on Sunday. Come out to enjoy some food, and fun!#fredricksburgtx #satx pic.twitter.com/IQqi3NPeNY
— Brenda Gonzalez (@pecosa_tx) June 30, 2018
Bike McAllen Social Ride: Raspa Ride – June 2018
Bikers of all levels are invited to join Bike McAllen! Saturday, June 30 @ 6:30pm— McAllen Chamber (@mcallencofc) June 29, 2018
Bike World Alamo Heights: Saturday A.M. Group Ride is on tomorrow!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) June 29, 2018
Awesome to see the “Chairman of the Bored†take the win at @drivewayseries last nite!! Great job @nicktorraca ! #winning #roadcycling #madduckracingfamily https://t.co/3QEqom5CTq pic.twitter.com/Iasab7hkN8
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) June 29, 2018
This year we featured the new Bechtel Challenge Route through Buescher and Bastrop State Parks. Did you try the new route out? #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/H3jFvZGVz3
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) June 29, 2018
Are you fast? Check it out! Bicycle Sport Shop Time Trial Challenge & Bike Launch is going down at the last Bike Night at Circuit of The Americas! Fastest Male & Female Lap Time win a Specialized Bicycles Evade II Helmet! Sign Up in the post below! https://t.co/yoHIPcNUmu
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) June 29, 2018
TY @PaducahSunNews for the great article about the riders' visit to Paducah & @mercy_health Lourdes Hospital to learn from locals about their involvement in advocacy for cancer patients with @AmericanCancer! https://t.co/pnrSBLzZi8 #T4K2018 #t4kozarks
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) June 29, 2018
Another Thursday, another champagne bottle for a ROTHE Training athlete! This time it's Amanda Eid @atxwolfpack winning the Women's 3/4/5 race at yesterday's @DrivewaySeries! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/R4lR1qeeun
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) June 29, 2018
We're hiring a Weekend Field Technician! Our field techs are responsible for balancing and maintaining our fleet of 425+ bikes. If you or someone you know would like to be an active part of Houston's bike share revolution, send a resume our way! https://t.co/PcnRhMjnyi pic.twitter.com/FyVJBDKKKc
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) June 29, 2018
Mark your calendars – @FitWorth's annual Tour de Fort Worth kicks off SUNDAY, JULY 1 at 8 a.m. Sticking to tradition, the first tour ride will begin at at Joe T. Garcia's. Happy riding! https://t.co/Ti9hpIdh9G pic.twitter.com/E7rfiWXBlA
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) June 29, 2018
Series Results https://t.co/U0JJFO7lvP
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) June 29, 2018
The @ESTavernAustin Speed Loop did not disappoint! Most of the results have been posted @ the mquintana1 @gottesmanres capital_eye_austin Podium Pics will be posted on our facebook page… https://t.co/Gps9QO7Jqn
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 29, 2018
We're hosting a Time Trial Challenge at the last @COTA bike night on Tuesday, 7/3! Specialized will have an extraordinary surprise lined up for you to race! Demo a bike & enter the TT > https://t.co/xpcmv77oxX Fastest Female & Male lap time wins a @iamspecialized Evade II helmet! pic.twitter.com/hiETvuUm3i
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 29, 2018