Texas Bicycling News Digest July 28th 2018
Hugs & Shrugs
www.dentonrc.com
SHRUGS go to … Garland-based VBikes, which couldn’t find all of the bicycles it had in Denton and simply abandoned them when company officials declined to apply for an operating permit. The city’s new bicycle-pedestrian coordinator, Marc Oliphant, took to social media for help rounding up the last of them, offering bike-friendly prizes such as T-shirts, helmets and bike lights for the trouble. VBikes are clearly marked, with silver frames and yellow wheels. Report abandoned bikes to Oliphant by calling 940-349-8954.
Q&A With Tour de France Cyclist, Texas A&M Grad Chad Haga
By Sam Peshek | today.tamu.edu
As the final stages of the Tour de France approach, 2010 Texas A&M University graduate Chad Haga took time between rubbing elbows with the world’s top cyclists, playing piano and posting his trademark #oversimpLeTour updates on Twitter to answer some questions via email about his journey from College Station to cycling’s biggest event.
The lone American on Team Sunweb ranked No. 72 overall heading into stage 19 of 21 in a …
Bid on Sims Bayou Hike & Bike Trail in Sims Bayou, Harris County, TX
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 09/10/18 2:00 PM Owner Solic Number: W9126G-18-B-0038
Status: bidding Report: 8803452
Country : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Sims Bayou, Harris County, TX
Est. Low Value: $500,000 Est. High Value: $1,000,000
Set Aside Types: Hub-Zone
Scope: Requires a construction contract for a hike and bike trail and installation of a parking lot.
Notes: THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BID. PLEASE CHECK THE OUTSIDE LINK FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THIS SOLICITATION. Total Hub-Zone set aside.
Plans: From Owner. See linked file.
Outside Link: …
Morning Ride
Rosanna Campos | www.strava.com
Kicaster with Cyclones
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
HBC Sat Morning Ride. Good group.
Justus Kay | www.strava.com
Morning Ride
Hugh Miller | www.strava.com
Who is Tom?? Fkg Aggies
Amy Schendel | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Watch RT athletes Jennifer Wagner-Assali and Carolyn Defoore (@atxwolfpack) compete in the @USACRITS @SRSunsetCrit right now LIVE here: https://t.co/WiVhARLvmN #usacrits #rothetraining #wolfpack
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) July 29, 2018
From Dean Nix:
Unlawful-PACC ride rode strong today with over 25 riders! Congrats to Alvin as the first official Duck Winner. (See official ceremony pics). He will take “Watt the Duck†home until our next… https://t.co/J6gyCoq4KV
— Team PACC (@teampacc) July 29, 2018
Local Hub Salesperson Sharla F. Brown recently went from a Tribe Bicycle Co. single speed to a The Kona Bicycle Co. gravel bike. Read about her experience on our blog.
"I think the greatest lesson in it all is to not be afraid to take the… https://t.co/s47jpP5qzU
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) July 28, 2018
Good turnout for welcome ride for Marc, Denton’s new Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator. #BikeDenton pic.twitter.com/V5SyUpi6NW
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) July 28, 2018
Perfect ride for a perfect summer day. ☀ï¸Huge thanks to @brockstamps for choosing us as your #local shop! #newbikeday #rideyourbike #austin #mellowjohnnys #latergram #trek @trekbikes… https://t.co/UiwPnXQkzL
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) July 28, 2018
Sporting the new @EmmittSmithGF kit at the Tour de Goatneck. Get them at https://t.co/HKseQ9qKnv pic.twitter.com/qyqWlOo9jS
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) July 28, 2018
Check out my Tour de Goatneck ride.https://t.co/WtypbNtUG5 pic.twitter.com/TIXnp1ZdT5
— Kirk Teske (@KirkTeske) July 28, 2018
Big fist pump from @lawsoncraddock as he crosses today's ITT finish line. Talk about #TexasStrong! #TDF2018 pic.twitter.com/eVOCS7FU8p
— NBC Sports Cycling (@NBCSNCycling) July 28, 2018
Lawson Craddock overcome with emotion after finishing his time trial – one more stage and he’s made it #TourTears Chapeau! pic.twitter.com/RPlwwq1O7A
— VeloVoices (@VeloVoices) July 28, 2018
Join EF in support of @MammaJammaRide! Interested in creating a team to make an impact and support services for those facing breast cancer in our community? DM us! https://t.co/umh0LgXMNV
— Entrepreneurs Foundation (@EFCentralTx) July 27, 2018
Good luck to Mad Duck’s own @maddie_woolley_ as she chases a Stars and Stripes Jersey this morning! Go get ‘em Maddie! #madduckracingfamily #roadcycling #bikelife https://t.co/uhPf2ueMid pic.twitter.com/Ys7fU5kC33
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/tourdegap/status/1023173377975046145
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event McAllister(MountainÂÂ Bike) [Beginnner] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/Jwj8PikzxH
We are going to mountain bike at McAllister park. We are doing the trails immediately around and insid… https://t.co/vQLm9z5gUb
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 28, 2018
New Event Paved Ride – White Oak Bayou Greenway In the Heights – Houston TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/TRW90go6Ul
The ride total is about 26 miles.
It is entirely paved, which accomodates both mountain bikes… https://t.co/1Si8vn07xY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 28, 2018