Texas Bicycling News Digest September 14th 2018
Beeline shifts from franchise model to subscription software service
by Lynette Carpiet | www.bicycleretailer.com
‘Powered by Beeline’ is offered for a monthly fee to any dealer (no Beeline van required). Think of it as OpenTable for bike shops, officials say.
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — In a play to make it more affordable for bike shops to expand into mobile service and repair and to help them fulfill online purchases, Accell North America is making the software previously used by its Beeline franchisees available to any brick-and-mortar dealer.
The software, called Powered by Beeline, allows retailers to manage their service departments entirely online. Consumers will be able to book service appointments on retailers’ websites or …
U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame Announces Four 2018 Inductees
www.bicycleretailer.com
DAVIS, Calif. (September 2018) – The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame will induct four legends of American cycling in ceremonies being held on November 10 in Davis, California. The honorees represent several disciplines within the sport of cycling. The inductees are Jennie Reed (Modern Road & Track Competitor), Eric Rupe (Off-Road Competitor), Jerry Ash (Veteran Road & Track Competitor), and Richard DeGarmo (Contributor to the Sport). With the Class of 2018, there are now a total of 158 Inductees in the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame. …
Richard DeGarmo – Contributor: DeGarmo served as President of the US Cycling Federation (USCF) from 1987 to 1993. USCF was the precursor to today’s USA Cycling which is the umbrella organization for National and Olympic cycling competition in the U.S. As a member of the USCF Board from 1981 to 1994 he also helped bring BMX racing into the Federation. DeGarmo served as a member of the International Cycling Union (UCI) in various positions for 15 years and was the first USA member elected to the UCI management committee from 1992-1996.
DeGarmo’s Texas Bicycles Promotions produced bicycle races and events throughout Texas and beyond from 1981-1993. He was the organizer of the Tour of Texas International Bicycle Race from 1981 to 1990. …
50 the Hard Rain Way! #raingear
Leo Vela | www.strava.com
Another rainy day ride
Mick McCrary | www.strava.com
A break in the weather convinced me I had a decent window of opportunity to ride to Starbucks to test the fixed gear bike with my PowerTap pedals without getting drenched. The window closed as soon as I set out and I ended up getting drenched but I did get my mocha.
SRC Weekend Rides – Liberty Hill and Red Horn!
Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com
Weather Watch
Rain is forecasted so check email/GroupMe. Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times (from Cups & Cones) – Faster Pace and Endurance Pace.
• Faster Pace 7:30 am ride will head out to Liberty Hill via Round Mountain clockwise for 58 at 18-20 mph avg. Get the route here: …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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Bill Ash 4
Zach Gregg https://t.co/wLCV5uSLT5 https://t.co/wLCV5uSLT5— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/bikeut/status/1040706760221184000
4 years and 4 podiums in the individual pursuit national championship for Bill Ash #colnats #tracknats
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 14, 2018
The September Complete Communities newsletter is hot off of the press! Get the latest news on ongoing projects and events in the five Complete Communities areas. https://t.co/bxnUnE3Oet #completecommunities #hou #htx #planning
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) September 14, 2018
Congrats to @Billbikes for finishing fourth in the 4Km pursuit! https://t.co/q5ACKbmEFk
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) September 14, 2018
Registration for the 20th Annual Bike Barn Huntsville Classic presented by GHORBA is open, including this sweet 20th Anniversary Shirt for pre-order. $12 for kids, $20 for adults.https://t.co/uE7qOqL4jB… https://t.co/uE7qOqL4jB
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) September 14, 2018
2018 @USACycling Collegiate Track Nationals Men Pursuit Final – 4km #TrackNats @USACyclingLive pic.twitter.com/XTIkuarzPq
— One2Go_Results (@One2Go_Results) September 14, 2018
"Saved By The Bell" CX Clinic is just around the corner! Pre-register and be entered to win some cool prizes from Feedback Sports!
Register free right here: https://t.co/UO87FAQfBC https://t.co/1HUz13g4wB— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) September 14, 2018
Think you’re having a bad day? At least you aren’t this guy pushing his bike along Broadway St. in Galveston. He’s on the sidewalk. Hard to tell with all the high water around him. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/maVYrlJWn4
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) September 14, 2018
Bike rack sitch here at the ol’ Convention Center, where CapMetro board and #ATXcouncil are about to export another galleon’s worth of Project Connect tea leaves. pic.twitter.com/P9n5pkkAEs
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) September 14, 2018
Zach & Kieran set PRs, worth Zach slotted in 5th presently. 10 riders to go, including Bill. 4:27 the time to beat in the 4km individual pursuit.
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 14, 2018
Great opportunity to ride bikes with your city council representatives! https://t.co/U4Sk8N59uR
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) September 14, 2018
It is time for Bike to City Hall again!! So, as you continue your efforts to let your Dallas City Council Members know that the increase in funding for bicycle infrastructure is important to you… https://t.co/mnC7vfIevs
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 14, 2018
Nothing quite as sweet as the inaugural ride on a new bike lane!! Check it out Denton folks!! https://t.co/9y2O4p8CZv
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) September 14, 2018
Bike of the day! Check out Robert’s new Di2 equipped Bianchi Aria E-bike! #bikeoftheday #passionceleste #bianchi #bianchiusa https://t.co/IP1eB1IWrA pic.twitter.com/5xVVeWTCU8
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 14, 2018
This Saturday at 7pm. https://t.co/2DJmcHK7v6 https://t.co/bWtvhj5ugn
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) September 14, 2018