Texas Bicycling News Digest September 29th 2018
Round Rock Police Arrest Bike Theft Suspect
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — Police have arrested a man wanted in connection to bicycle thefts — including one belonging to a local 7th grader — along with other charges, officials said Friday.
The Sept. 25 arrest of Ricardo Gutierrez, police said, was based on five warrants: Assault family violence, two counts of bike theft, and two Travis County warrants for burglary of a habitation. Police added narrative to their press advisory in providing context to the bike theft …
Wounded Warriors Cycling Coast-to-Coast Roll Through Lubbock
PR Newswire | www.benzinga.com
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In 19 days, wounded warriors have collectively cycled more than 2,100 miles for Soldier Ride Across America, a cross-country journey to raise awareness for veteran issues. The ride commemorates the 15-year anniversary of Long Island native and veteran supporter Chris Carney’s historic coast-to-coast cycling venture in support of wounded warriors, which spurred the creation of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® program.
Alumni bike 4,500 miles in Texas 4000
Evan Welsh | www.sjsreview.com
This past summer, Parker Donaldson (’14), Kate Bomar (’13) and Carolyn Martin (’14) biked in the Texas 4000, a 4,500-mile ride twice the length of the Tour de France.
The Texas 4000 is a 70-day bike ride from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska, the longest annual charity bike ride in the world. The ride raises money and engages communities in the fight against cancer.
“By cycling across two countries and one continent, we’re bringing ourselves 4,500 miles closer to contributing the hope, knowledge and charity required to end cancer, once and for all,†Bomar said. ..
Hot Rocks Bike Ride Draws Hundreds of Riders Despite Rain
blueribbonnews.com
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) Not even rain could put a damper on the Rockwall Rotary Club’s 32nd Annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride held on Aug. 11. In spite of the steady downpour which persisted throughout most of the morning, 500 riders checked in to race for a great cause. The ride netted over $37,000, which will fund future college scholarships for graduates of Rockwall ISD’s public high schools. …
Another Wet Saturday Morning Ride
J. Ramsey | www.strava.com
queens ride
Monica Merced | www.strava.com
Rain!!! What rain
Khalid Alrashed | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) September 29, 2018
STOLEN – Blue Giant DEY 1 DISC (Compact) Large https://t.co/KT1e5HstL7 pic.twitter.com/XSlotcWuQ6
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) September 29, 2018
Hey that's Ben! https://t.co/SHZNObQgKW Had a great time riding as rabbits for the @MSUMustangs @MSUTX_XCTRACK women as they crushed it at the Red River XC Shootout! Couple times thought they'd catch us! ðŸƒâ€â™€ï¸âš¡ï¸
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 29, 2018
2 mistakes today one was NOT warning up second was when I got to the top of the hill I waited for the tri(bad mistake)He got that TT bike going and dropped me OUT OF SITE .young muscle bound punk . pic.twitter.com/njQ2IL7xvx
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) September 29, 2018
We’re all set up and ready to go at Lake Bryan! See you out there! Thanks for the help bikebarncollegestation @ Lake Bryan Park https://t.co/E3wQQfaLI3
— Texas A&M Cycling (@tamucycling) September 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/zesty_texas/status/1045953342978035713
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event DORBA "Ride Local Shop Local" 2018 XC Fall Series – Frisco, TX DORBA "Ride Local Shop Local" 2018 XC Fall Series – Frisco at Frisco, TXhttps://t.co/tr144C5yj3https://t.co/YV8q0lDl4z
DORBA "RIDE LOCAL SHOP LOCAL" 2018 XC FALL SERIES
Sunday… https://t.co/zsI2C0m2Bj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2018
New Event DORBA "Ride Local Shop Local" 2018 XC Fall Series – Flower Mound, TX DORBA "Ride Local Shop Local" 2018 XC Fall Series – NORTHSHORE at Flower Mound, TXhttps://t.co/ykF7bRnlkyhttps://t.co/YV8q0lDl4z
DORBA "RIDE LOCAL SHOP LOCAL" 2018 XC FAL… https://t.co/by3FADe0Gi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2018
New Event (Road Bike) McAllister Park – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/hvb9dw8fkn
This ride will be on the paved areas. We will ride for two hours. Try to come early because parking and traffic ca… https://t.co/afV1iz4EaS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2018
New Event Leon Creek — Beginner Speed (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/szTE3jntzK
We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the Leon Creek G… https://t.co/0Rti2Q3PEE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 29, 2018