Texas Bicycling News Digest August 31st 2018
Video: Local Pastor Makes Comeback After Aortic Tear
By Bianca Castro | www.nbcdfw.com
A North Texas pastor is living proof of the marvels of modern medicine.
Ralph Gourley suffered a major cardiac event that could have meant open heart surgery and a months long recovery, but Gourley was back on his bicycle weeks after a large tear in the aorta of his heart almost killed him.
He was airlifted from his home in Muenster, Texas to Texas Health Dallas, where …
Bike-share program offers UNT community 15-minute rides for 50 cents
by Zaira Perez | www.ntdaily.com
UNT has partnered with a bike-share program, VeoRide, to allow students, faculty and staff to rent bikes at discounted rates, according to a UNT news release.
The bike share pilot program launched Monday with 100 bikes placed around campus in front of places such as residence halls, the General Academic Building and Fouts Field. One-hundred eighty more bikes are set to roll out in October.
“We feel that working with VeoRide makes the most of our resources while supporting a sustainable, bike-friendly campus,†said Christopher Phelps, director for UNT Transportation Services. …
Two San Angelo men are going on a 160-mile bike ride to spread their message
Author: Brenda Matute | www.myfoxzone.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — A simple means of transportation is all Gus Mendoza
“He gave me this bike and ever since then I’ve just been on the road riding,” said Mendoza.
and his coworker, Heath Patterson
“I got started really in biking as a little kid,” said Patterson.
need to make a difference for a newfound friend.
That man is William Lupher.
“At 28 he was diagnosed with MS and that was the first time I ever heard of it,” said Mendoza. …
Quarter around town, happy Friday Strava world
Ron Gunnels | www.strava.com
Unicorn fun friday. Hot mess style
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
SRC Weekend Rides – Walnut Creek/Manor & Red Horn!
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 moderate pace. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Great track racing at @AlkekVelodrome tonight. Thanks to everyone involved! Zach picked up second on the night after his points race win in the cat 1-2-3-4 field, and coach…well, he didn't crash, which is also a win, in a way!
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 1, 2018
We got a big crew @JohnLegere 😉 pic.twitter.com/ui7UKj4h1t
— McAllen Bike Social (@bikemcallen) September 1, 2018
Watch Chris Tolley and Kyle Swanson race @GatewayCup @USACRITS live NOW on https://t.co/DHPMjWVsfp! #gatewaycup #elbowzracing #stlouis #usacrits pic.twitter.com/9mYlXlzojT
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) September 1, 2018
Myself and probably Tim Noble are gonna ride in the morning about 745 or 0800 from Berends Landing if anyone wants to join. Also Sunday there is a group ride at 0700 from the Travel center and a 1400 from Berends's Landing
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) August 31, 2018
El Paso shifts into a new gear! 🚲 Check out this week's edition of Your City in 5 – August 30, 2018 (English Subtitles) https://t.co/0h9VKIml1F via @YouTube
— City of El Paso (@ElPasoTXGov) August 31, 2018
Mode \ Shift #CarFreeSince15 @ZipcarTexas @Zipcar pic.twitter.com/HcIUzHZMX2
— Pepe Lucho #BLM (@cmoney_htx) August 31, 2018
Sweat Up the Hills and Coast Down Them https://t.co/kKaxrZ23VZ pic.twitter.com/HwDY5BD5SO
— Bill Chance (@chanceb22) August 31, 2018
Yeah, no need for a bike rack here… 🙄 pic.twitter.com/h7g5DHJu7I
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) August 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/chadsmith71/status/1035533389036642304
Just a friendly reminder that the Stanton Cycle Track is now open to Cyclists!
Always be aware of your surroundings and look twice for Cyclists! 🚲 #iamelpaso
Stanton Cycle Track https://t.co/Va8v3dgqDa via @YouTube— City of El Paso (@ElPasoTXGov) August 31, 2018
No, it's not…
As of 8:50am the barricades were still in place, and some of the bike signal heads are NOT working!#DoBetterAlso, why no ribbon cutting or opening day special ride???
🤔— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) August 31, 2018
8:50am – City just tweeted the bike lane is open, but I'm looking at barricades and a truck blocking it… pic.twitter.com/C2HbtVEPu7
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) August 31, 2018
Thanks for coming to our bike party/races!Results are posted on our website now! mquintana1 @gottesmanres capital_eye_austin Podium Pics will be posted tomorrow! #drivewaylife… https://t.co/YUFXh48gKv
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 31, 2018
Let’s Ride this Saturday from Bicycles Inc ARLINGTON! Everyone is invited – Free organized ride with routes from 12 miles up to 102 miles! Emergency sag provided. Post ride Popsicles &… https://t.co/rvAkulPI5i
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) August 31, 2018
Another new tribe member!! #bikeoftheday #yeticycles #mtb https://t.co/bHM4or5MzK pic.twitter.com/UiHZFEPyft
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) August 31, 2018
Labor Day Weekend is upon us. Most people will be enjoying a three day weekend, so why not explore San Antonio on a SWell Cycle this weekend. Share your photos with us using our SWell bicycles with #SWellLaborDayWeekend showing how your enjoying your extended weekend. Stay safe. pic.twitter.com/j8rGIalUpo
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) August 31, 2018