Texas Bicycling News Digest July 27th 2018
‘Cross in the Bayou: Houston Short Track Series Provides Preseason Cyclocross Racing
Zachary Schuster | www.cxmagazine.com
With cyclocross season fast approaching, one of the challenges for athletes is adding intensity to their training that prepares them for riding all-out for 30 to 60 minutes every weekend this fall. This July and August, Houston’s Bayou City Racing team came up with a way to help: short track mountain biking.
With the addition of short track to the UCI Mountain Bike World Cups, we have seen cyclocross stars shine in the short, intense races. Mathieu van der Poel seems to win every race, Ellen Noble podiumed at U.S. Mountain Bike Nationals and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Annika Langvad and Jolanda Neff have been regulars on the Women’s podiums. …
Unicorn Fun Friday
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
Thursday Training with Cyclones
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
Hot Walnut + Antigua Cruz Tequila Primes
Raul E. | www.strava.com
HBC Tempo Beer Ride
Kevin Comeaux | www.strava.com
Don’t Miss The ‘Bicycle Safety Town’ At ‘Wild About Wellness’
Jim Weaver | kkyr.com
Wild About Wellness is coming up on Saturday, August 11 from 9 until noon at the Four States Fairgrounds and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. Be sure you get there early to take advantage of the Bicycle Safety Town sponsored by State Farm Insurance agents Kelli Ashbrook and Derrick McGary, with help from Irene Webster from TxDot Traffic Safety, and FREE bike helmets for kids, while supplies last. The bike helmets are provided by the Texas Medical Association’s program “Hard Hats for Little Heads,” Dr. Cindy Porter and Town Square Media. …
Video: Tyler architect maps out new vision for downtown
By: AnnaLise Coble | www.easttexasmatters.com
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Steve Fitzpatrick looks at downtown Tyler and sees promise.
“Words are hard to describe to people, they can’t see what things might look like, but we thought, we can take what we’re able to do and we could create a vision for what downtown could be,” said Steve Fitzpatrick, a Tyler architect. …
Bid on Shadow Creek Bike and Pedestrian Trail in Pearland
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 08/16/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 07/26/18 3:00 PM
Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: Shadow Creek Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Owner Solic Number: 0618-45 Status: bidding Report: 8801715
Country : United States State: TX County: Brazoria Location: Pearland
Scope: Construction of shadow creek bike and pedestrian trail; consisting of site preparation, concrete sidewalks, tree protection, plant material, and landscape amenities.
Notes: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the City of Pearland City Hall Annex at 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581 at 3:00 PM on July 26, 2018. …
Third Annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo charity ride to take place September 22
by Michael Lark | www.dallassportsfanatic.com
On Thursday, July 18, Pat and Emmitt Smith joined with friends, sponsors and cycling enthusiasts to celebrate the upcoming third Annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo charity cycling ride. This year’s ride will take place on Saturday, September 22 leaving from the Rough Riders Stadium in Frisco, TX. The Gran Fondo courses are designed to accommodate the most avid of cyclists to the casual weekend rider. There are five routes to choose from: a 100-mile Gran Fondo with a winner take all purse of $10,000, along with the Medio Fondo (100K), Piccolo Fondo (45-mile), Ride 22 (22-mile) and a …
Harlingen Police to host ‘BI-ESCUELA’ safety course
By Diana Eva Maldonado | www.valleymorningstar.com
Are your children going to be riding their bikes to school this year?
To make sure they know how to operate their bicycles safely, the Harlingen Police Department is hosting its First Annual “BI-ESCUELA†Free Bicycle Safety Course. …
This weekend’s rides and SPECIAL EVENT TODAY: Liberty Hill! Lamppost!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
SPECIAL EVENT: not super special, but I had some extra capital letters on my keyboard. Anyway, join us for FREE BEER AND SNACKS at Lakeside today at 5pm. It’s just an excuse to hang out and talk about The Tour, SRC future, whatever.
Saturday we will go, in a fast fashion, to Liberty Hill to see if they have any more potato …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Couple shots of PACC hosting post ride amazingness at Whole Foods market outdoor patio after final monthly Thursday POP A group ride. @Plano Cycling & Fitness @VeloGrip @Whole Foods Market Legacy @Family Chiropractic @Wootters Wood Care @Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co. @Endura
— Team PACC (@teampacc) July 28, 2018
We’re at the midstop! Krogers on Buffalo Speedway and Westpark Dr. pic.twitter.com/iXhTs3CGnm
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 28, 2018
Exciting news … PACC celebrates with Sydnei Anderson as our very own winner and now STATE CHAMPION of Texas Mountain Bike Association’s Pro/Cat 1 Open Women.
Plano Cycling & Fitness VeloGrip Whole Foods… https://t.co/UZcIzlT8yh
— Team PACC (@teampacc) July 28, 2018
#GravelGrinding #Stress on #mountainbike #training @HotternHell100 20miles on a cool morning….#healthyliving pic.twitter.com/0O3BjGyIpK
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) July 27, 2018
Back in February, I pointed out how the Dockless Bike share was going to be making it to Denton as Ft Worth. A screenshot last night showing some Lime Bikes available in Ft Worth and Denton. https://t.co/O3BKCW9al5
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) July 27, 2018
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) July 27, 2018
Thanks for coming out last night ya’ll! We’ll have results & mquintana1 @gottesmanres capital_eye_austin Podium Pics posted up today! Don’t forget PREREG is $25 all day today so hop on… https://t.co/wvFkv2PUhM
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) July 27, 2018
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) July 27, 2018
Good to luck to Mad Duck’s own Fast Freddy Vincent as he takes a run at the U23 Nation Road title this morning in Hagerstown, Md. Go get ‘em @fredisriding #bikelife #roadcycling #madduckracingfamily https://t.co/mOuBYhD1EP pic.twitter.com/IwKTq2oafo
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 27, 2018
Awesome to have Lyle join the Ti Fighters with this stunning new Moots RSL disc! The fun bunch is now 💯 % Moots! #moots #tifighters #roadcycling https://t.co/nm9O5JoX3I pic.twitter.com/xCv9AYH5Mv
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 27, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Ride – San Antonio, TX Meet in the parking lot by the bowling alley on Port San Antonio. This is a casual ride at a leisurely pace on flat terrain. Suitable for beginners or experienced riders wanting a mid-week workout. Approximat… https://t.co/6bD7SWAo0l
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 28, 2018