Texas Bicycling News Digest June 30th 2018
Critical Mass Pedals into Summer
By Doogie Roux | www.houstonpress.com
With Guadalupe Park as the new starting point, Houston’s largest bike ride kicked off Summer just right. Cyclists from all around the city hit the streets and racked up about 15 solid miles. Critical Mass happens on the last Friday of every month and rolls out around 7:15 p.m. (Photos by Doogie Roux) …
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkn4NVhh8WF/
Pace Bend fun, like father, like son,.. hand in the post ride guac
John Madden | www.strava.com
Donut shop ride
Jim Storey | www.strava.com
Texas State Gravel Championships
Charlie Jenkins | www.strava.com
Kiet’s Backwards Chappell Hill Sweatfest
Mick McCrary | www.strava.com
Bullseye Bike Shop to move to historic district, revamp brand
By Sarah Sarder | www.dentonrc.com
Bullseye Bike Shop on Locust Street in Denton will move to a newly renovated building in the Oak-Hickory Historic District in late July, shop owner Kevin Marshall said.
The shop, currently at 530 S. Locust St., will move to 700 W. Hickory St., at the corner it shares with Denton Street.
“I’ve grown up doing a lot of work with my dad so most of the work we’ve done ourselves,†Marshall, 35, said. “I think when you’re …
Shoal Creek Trail: Vision to Action plan
yosmithy | www.bikemojo.com
Sorry for duplicated threads, if one already exists for this.
Just saw this posted up and was interesting to see the “Big Loop Map” on PDF page 12.
https://shoalcreekconservancy.org/wp…21-digital.pdf …
GNARGASM getting shut down?
el gringo | www.bikemojo.com
Rode Gnar yesterday and they are building a fence where Gnar exits and puts you back on the hike-n-bike. This really sucks, as it’s the only way I’m aware of getting back onto the HNB from Gnar. Looks like the work of the Brit parks and rec guy. Any of the trail stewards think we can reverse this effort? Also, also any insight as to whether this is an effort to block access to the trails? …
Did you ride in Critical Mass on Friday night 06/29/18? Just curious how it went.
ThatGuyinHouston | www.reddit.com
I’m guessing most people who surf this sub are legit cyclists and as such, really detest the Critical Mass ride and and anyone who rides, whether they behave or not.
I’m a bit mixed.
I consider myself a legit cyclist. I’ve done 5 MS rides (3 Houston to Austin, 2 Ride to the River) and Strava shows more than 8,000 miles logged since I started riding in 2014.
I really enjoy cycling, so I have a hard time …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Does your cycling team even have a leader like this guy bro? Thanks @m_vince for making @batcitycycling a seriously fun groupetto. 🦇 FTW! #cycling #austin #atx #cyclingphotos #cyclinglife #leadership #leader #do #epic #thatisall https://t.co/EydZhJDbZ5 pic.twitter.com/MM5Ztwmd9W
— Rick Pumphrey (@rickpumphrey) June 30, 2018
Video is up from last night's ride! Shout out to @imokdro for the video! 👊 https://t.co/nuot7anTDO
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 1, 2018
Announcing an amazing kids event tomorrow morning then Starting on my July Mileage. Goal is 280 miles……roughly 70 miles a week of fun in the Texas sun. #hydrate (pc: @DeanKarnazes… https://t.co/sDCNmrEtxC
— markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) July 1, 2018
Took my fast bicycle that I totaled to several bicycle shops in S.A. they said can't find the part,trash your bicycle,took it to Gotta Ride they bend the part back for a few bucks."Don't you just LOVE bicycle shops they still like to work on bicycles NOT JUST SELL NEW ONES .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) July 1, 2018
Beautiful early ride with my buddies! Sunrise, dogs, stops to check out birds, breakfast at Anthony Country Club, and great weather! #therapyride… https://t.co/xCtV9D3tHh
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) June 30, 2018
Thanks for coming out! https://t.co/zHYEKJKLhs
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 30, 2018
This is part of why we're so excited about the stage race in this year's RAT 1000. There won't be a peloton for riders to hide in. There will be cooperative riding but true team tactics won't be part of the equation. This will be a true test to find… https://t.co/XChcLQVAkE
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 30, 2018
We will be open for mountain biking, trail running and camping through sunset on July 4! https://t.co/lqvatHixCn pic.twitter.com/tpCAtiN5OC
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) June 30, 2018
Whose gonna be at the next #ActivateHoustonStreet in July? pic.twitter.com/WhavJ9b7fS
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) June 30, 2018
Sunday training is still open if you were planning on riding. There will be no conflict with the New Rider Class.
Sunday training is BYOBike. Rentals will not be available.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 30, 2018
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Does your cycling team even have a leader like this guy bro? Thanks @m_vince for making @batcitycycling a seriously fun groupetto. 🦇 FTW! #cycling #austin #atx #cyclingphotos #cyclinglife #leadership #leader #do #epic #thatisall https://t.co/EydZhJDbZ5 pic.twitter.com/MM5Ztwmd9W
— Rick Pumphrey (@rickpumphrey) June 30, 2018
Video is up from last night's ride! Shout out to @imokdro for the video! 👊 https://t.co/nuot7anTDO
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 1, 2018
Announcing an amazing kids event tomorrow morning then Starting on my July Mileage. Goal is 280 miles……roughly 70 miles a week of fun in the Texas sun. #hydrate (pc: @DeanKarnazes… https://t.co/sDCNmrEtxC
— markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) July 1, 2018
Took my fast bicycle that I totaled to several bicycle shops in S.A. they said can't find the part,trash your bicycle,took it to Gotta Ride they bend the part back for a few bucks."Don't you just LOVE bicycle shops they still like to work on bicycles NOT JUST SELL NEW ONES .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) July 1, 2018
Beautiful early ride with my buddies! Sunrise, dogs, stops to check out birds, breakfast at Anthony Country Club, and great weather! #therapyride… https://t.co/xCtV9D3tHh
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) June 30, 2018
Thanks for coming out! https://t.co/zHYEKJKLhs
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) June 30, 2018
This is part of why we're so excited about the stage race in this year's RAT 1000. There won't be a peloton for riders to hide in. There will be cooperative riding but true team tactics won't be part of the equation. This will be a true test to find… https://t.co/XChcLQVAkE
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) June 30, 2018
We will be open for mountain biking, trail running and camping through sunset on July 4! https://t.co/lqvatHixCn pic.twitter.com/tpCAtiN5OC
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) June 30, 2018
Whose gonna be at the next #ActivateHoustonStreet in July? pic.twitter.com/WhavJ9b7fS
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) June 30, 2018
Sunday training is still open if you were planning on riding. There will be no conflict with the New Rider Class.
Sunday training is BYOBike. Rentals will not be available.
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 30, 2018