Texas Bicycling News Digest April 29th 2019
Bike The Woodlands Month kicks off in May with activities and workshops
www.woodlandsonline.com
THE WOODLANDS, TX — The Woodlands Township will host a number of activities throughout the month of May in celebration of National Bike Month, in efforts to create a better community through bicycling.
There are numerous events planned throughout the month of May for riders of all types. Bike to Work Day will take place on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive. Bike commuters are invited to meet for refreshments and bike commuting information. Bike The Woodlands Day, a family-friendly event, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon at Northshore Park. Exhibitors and activities will include local bike shops, bicycle clubs, sessions on basic bike …
I’m Back in the Saddle Again
Pit’s Fritztown News | pitsfritztownnews.wordpress.com
Well, not like Gene Autry in the song of that title, but back in the saddle of my bicycle. Today, with temperatures of around 75 Fahrenheit, but not too much the sun, I decided to hop on the Motta …
Local Groups Gearing Up For Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride
hillsbororeporter.com
Hill County Paw Pals and Hillsboro Police Department Community Outreach Programs have joined together again to launch their 12th annual “Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride†Saturday, May 4.
The event is planned with four routes (95-, 65-, 41- and 27-mile routes) to meet the needs of the avid cyclist as well as the casual rider.
Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride is an annual fund raiser for Hill County Paw Pals. Funds raised from this event are used to help eradicate pet overpopulation in Hill County, and a portion of the raised funds go to …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Haardvarks Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
Lite Bike Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Tuesday Night Intervals w/ South Texas Cycling Club Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
MPPPL Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 5:30 AM
Smackdown TNE Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Paperclip Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Bear Creek Crits: Week 2 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Wednesday UBG Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
West Bike Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
Sugar Land WNW 2019 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Nite Bike Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 7:05 PM
Paperclip Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Smackdown TNE Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Catalina Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 5:30 AM
Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
FNR (Friday Night Racing) Friday, May 3, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cycles (Short) Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Barn Clear Lake Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Blendin Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Noon Bike Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ 12:00 PM
Updated Routes for 65 and 100 mile routes
wcsmith | www.waggintrailbikeride.com
OK. Some changes to the 65 and 100 mile routes. All new information is updated on the website.
TXDOT just the other day, seal coated a portion of FM1243 (wasn’t supposed to happen until late May or June) — that portion south of Hwy 22 down to Hwy171 — about 6 or so miles. Don’t think it will be good by Waggin’ Trail time.
So, the 65 miler is now a 60 miler and the 95 miler is now a 103 miler. I tried very hard to keep …
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