Texas Bicycling News Digest August 24th 2018
The Highs and Lows of Cycling the Fort Davis Scenic Loop
By Dan Oko | www.texasmonthly.com
The cottontail was on a suicide mission, hopping onto the pavement just as I tucked into my racer’s crouch on the steep downhill of Bear Mountain, in West Texas. I was the last in a three-man parade stretched along Texas Highway 166, the state’s highest public highway, near the end of our two-day, 76-mile ride on the Fort Davis Scenic Loop. Now either this bunny was going to be roadkill or I was going to skid out on the cattle guards spanning the highway. Somewhere below me, my companions, Dennis and Alan, were speeding ahead. I was trying my best to catch them before they reached the Chihuahuan Desert floor. …
Hotter’N Hell featuring equal prize purses for first time attracting more women to event
Jonathan Hull | www.timesrecordnews.com
This won’t be Leigh Ann Ganzar’s first Hotter’N Hell Hundred ride, but this year’s event feels different than the ones she has attended in the past.
Ganzar comes into one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the nation more confident than ever about her and her team’s (Wolfpack p/b Hyperthreads) chances of getting someone on the …
SRC Weekend Rides – Crystal Falls/Leander & Thunderbird!
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times (from Cups & Cones) – Faster Pace and Endurance Pace. We try to accommodate various levels of rider interest and recently there are folks seeking a more moderate paced and less total miles on Saturdays. We hope that this will attract area riders who want to learn group riding at a …
CX with E-Jet
Jim Storey | www.strava.com
Viernes Social 8/24/18
Rosanna Campos | www.strava.com
Unicorn Friday Fun trot
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
Casual social ride before HHH…
Michael Wyatt | www.strava.com
Started out as a social ride ended up being a bully ride with now sleep and no food. Survival mode was engaged l!
Bicyclist dead after hit-and-run in southeast Houston
By Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Police are looking for a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist Thursday night in southeast Houston.
A man riding a bicycle was traveling south on Cullen Boulevard near Mallow Street around 9:30 p.m. when the driver of a dark-colored sedan struck him, …
Five Classic Cycling Routes to Try Across Texas
BY DAN OKO | www.texasmonthly.com
No matter their skill level, cyclists have lots of options for routes across Texas. Not all are as grueling as the Fort Davis Scenic Loop, which we feature in the September issue. Here are five other rides that offer beautiful scenery, perhaps a few challenges, and maybe even some historic sites as well. …
Mountain bikes first races of Hotter’N Hell Hundred weekend
Torin Halsey | www.timesrecordnews.com
More than 175 mountain bike racers participated in the Hotter’N Hell Hundred Wee-Chi-Tah trail off-road races Friday morning.
The event is the first of a busy bicycle racing weekend that will also include criterium races, the massive 100-mile endurance race, 10-K and half-marathon runs and more criterium races. …
Video: Cyclist killed in crash near Aldine
By Aaron Barker | www.click2houston.com
ALDINE, Texas – A cyclist was killed Friday in a crash near Aldine.
The crash was reported about 5:40 a.m. on State Road 249 near Ella Boulevard.
Harris County deputies said the cyclist was biking in the eastbound lanes of the highway when he was hit by a vehicle. …
Cedar Park ‘Heads Up’ Campaign Promotes Safety
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
CEDAR PARK, TEXAS — Cedar Park is launching a walking, cycling and driving safety campaign as thousands of the city’s youngest residents head back to school, officials said Friday.
Dubbed “Heads Up,” the awareness campaign aims to remind pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to be on the lookout for one another in …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
2nd place for @tcrides4 in @HotternHell100 Friday Crit (behind Tony Baca) with @stefanrothe taking 5th out of the winning break-away after an exciting race. #msu #elbowzracing #hh100 pic.twitter.com/y2GKSg5Njh
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) August 25, 2018
Here we go again a few hours left till race time @HH100 – getting closer and closer to wrapping up this season
— Jesus (@SrCampy) August 25, 2018
2nd place for @tcrides4 in @HotternHell100 Friday Crit (behind Tony Baca) with @stefanrothe taking 5th out of the winning break-away after an exciting race. #msu #elbowzracing #hh100 pic.twitter.com/y2GKSg5Njh
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) August 25, 2018
I've only ridden my bike a total of 347 miles so far this year, but here I am at Hotter'N Hell #7. We'll see how it goes. #HH100
— Jonathan Bowser (@techyjargon) August 25, 2018
2018 @HotternHell100 Friday Criterium Fixed Gear Open RESULT #hh100 #hotternhell pic.twitter.com/R7Ov4TKTLE
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) August 25, 2018
2018 @HotternHell100 Friday Criterium Men Pro-1-2-3 RESULT #hh100 #hotternhell pic.twitter.com/izjeede37B
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) August 25, 2018
— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) August 25, 2018
Come support Texas 4000's 15th Anniversary at #Tribute2018! We're welcoming back the 2018 team from their bike ride to Alaska! 🚵ðŸ¼â€â™€ï¸ðŸšµðŸ½ pic.twitter.com/zWe9Ne6Wwo
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 24, 2018
Check out @lawsoncraddock on this week's @TexasMonthly podcast. He will also be at @mellowjohnnys on 8/29 for a Q&A with @jbhager 6pm Beer and BBQ! Come on out. https://t.co/nRp64HzdM8
— WEDŪ (@wedusport) August 25, 2018
Awesome, well done to @lawsoncraddock everyone who followed and donated #GoodCause https://t.co/BFdO68vOGm
— Paul Sherwen (@PaulSherwen) August 25, 2018
Saturday Ride Information 8/25/2018
Big 8 Parking Lot (3333 N. Yarbrough)
7am 7am
Route – Edge of Texas (Reversed)
Ride Categories
Cat B20 Trev Adams
Cat B18 Xavier Cyclist Diego Gamez
Route Map https://t.co/Z9HvUuFMpj… https://t.co/Z9HvUuFMpj— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 24, 2018
There are bicycle racks on all Metro McAllen transit buses, so you can pedal part of the way and ride the rest. #BikeMcAllen #RideGreenRideMetro pic.twitter.com/I5GYijjO3y
— Metro McAllen (@MetroMcAllen) August 24, 2018
Cyclists have descended upon Wichita Falls, meaning only one thing. The @HotternHell100 is in full swing with a couple Friday night crits. pic.twitter.com/JcuemdVi8C
— Zach Duncan (@zduncansports) August 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/TXTad/status/1033128736965779458
Come out for a road ride with us tomorrow from Java Jack's Coffee House! Wheels up at 7:30 a.m.
Check the 30 mile route here (can be shortened to 25): https://t.co/1iaxwKAwGT https://t.co/1iaxwKAwGT
— Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) August 24, 2018
All CAT3s are on the trail! @hotternhell100 downtownwf #hh100 #weechitahtrails @ WeeChiTah Trail https://t.co/GQaotOYgpB
— RunFARUSA (@runfarusa) August 24, 2018
Hey @HotternHell100 can you please help spread the word about this episode of our podcast… we are celebrating Jim Hoyt of @RichBikeMart and also supporting the @NETexasTrail hike and bike trail! https://t.co/UK7H972k6P 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ðŸš´â€â™‚ï¸ good luck to all the riders at #HH100
— LuminnovationPodcast (@luminnovation) August 24, 2018
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred happens in #WichitaFalls this weekend. We prefer to read about it via @TPWmagazine: https://t.co/2yDza3ylN9#HH100 #YallCrazy #TexasHeat pic.twitter.com/vFjrDjD0zB
— TX Parks & Wildlife (@TPWDnews) August 24, 2018
Avery is a 7th grader at Chisholm Middle School. On Wednesday his bike was stolen. His birthday is next week so we worked with @BSS_Austin to get him a new bike – same color and model. We rolled up to his school in the SWAT vehicle and surprised him. @RoundRockISD pic.twitter.com/b1tejeo2tW
— Round Rock Police (@roundrockpolice) August 24, 2018
Current situation on Navigation and Nagle on the East Side. Pay attention drivers and cyclists. pic.twitter.com/BM1mTput4o
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) August 24, 2018
Join us tomorrow for our weekly Saturday morning ride! https://t.co/tA1BBKGPV9
— Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) August 24, 2018
Hotter’N Hell Hundred Off-Road Races are underway on the Wee-Chi-Tah Trail. First event of the HHH Triple Threat. #OffRoad #Cycling #HH100 #HHH #Bicycle pic.twitter.com/8oh5qRnvpU
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) August 24, 2018
Night riding' with the Bike World Pearl: Thursday Night Social Skoach crew https://t.co/76xGyAaEra
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) August 24, 2018
Looking for a weekly group ride in Denton? Here’s a list for you! https://t.co/veAdCzLiY0 pic.twitter.com/VE76vmQmUL
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) August 24, 2018
Today's @HotternHell100 6pm Crit live results via @One2Go_Results here: https://t.co/d9KHpPJZVF #hh100
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) August 24, 2018
Thousands of cyclists are descending onto the Wichita Falls area for one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the nation. Local residents and participants have a few things they need to be aware of to keep everyone safe and less frustrated. https://t.co/62RjBEJuap pic.twitter.com/P12QmN5FAP
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) August 24, 2018
I don't speak for @SWellCycle, but they to want you to wear a helmet. But they'll fail to to mention that @SWellCycle is the safest form of transportation in the world and 98% of users don't wear one. Last death of one was in NYC and the 🚌 driver purposely killed him.
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) August 24, 2018
Mandatory Helmet laws hurt 🚲 and will hurt companies like @limebike @SWellCycle @flyblueduck. Seattle is the only city that I know of that has one and their bike share went out of business because they require their customers to use one. Then @limebike came in and left a mess.
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) August 24, 2018
And one last thing @SBLpodcast, cyclist in the city want "Sec. 19-286. Driving or parking on sidewalks prohibited" either repealed or amended because people have gotten tickets for riding their bicycles on the sidewalk. Keep San Antonio Lame.
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) August 24, 2018
Local, area and some national vendors are working to push their products at this year's Hotter'N Hell Hundred consumer show at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Events Center's Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. https://t.co/MNuGrsAVhy pic.twitter.com/hB8Qmlsa8s
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) August 24, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event BestCross 2018 – San Antonio, TX BestCross 2018 at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/yPBlbAfaV3
Kick off your 'cross campaign with us in San Antonio. We've a Jeff Park designed course with wide open throttle sections, off-camber turns, belgian… https://t.co/VDZlRAxXLn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 24, 2018