Texas Bicycling News Digest May 20th 2019
Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier
By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Bastrop to Columbus TX
Monday May 20, 2019, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,198 miles (1,928 km)
We were up early to start out on our ride for the day. For most of the day it was an overcast day. What we did have all day were head winds of 9-18 mph. With the rolling hills along with the head wind made for a challenging ride to.
Red Star Wednesday Gravel Ride
by RED STAR Bicycle Shop | www.facebook.com
May 22 Wednesday at 6:30 PM RED STAR Bicycle Shop 155 Parkhouse St, Dallas, Texas 75207 12 gravel miles along the Trinity River levees. This is a great ride 💪 for those who are looking for a great workout Ride.
Eastside Taco Ride (May) REDUX
by Eastside Taco Ride | www.facebook.com
May 25 Saturday at 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM The LOT Dallas 7530 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75214 We opted not to brave the torrential rains on Saturday. We’ll make up for it next Saturday.
Here’s the description for the original event: Arepa TX. It’s at Royal and Preston and I can’t even count how many times I’ve ridden past it. Then I found out that it is owned by the aunt of one of our regular Taco-Riders! Well, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring the taco ride in and check out her offerings!
It is just over 10 miles to tacos this month, but worry not. We are absolutely a no-drop ride. We’ll take our time and rest when we need to. We will ride rain or shine. Here is the route we’ll be on. https://goo.gl/maps/8TSTWTKXteZYphQ88
We’ll start gathering at 10:30 with kickstands going up at 11:00.
Outdoors Calendar – Austin Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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7a – 8:30a Gruppo VOP (Adv)
7a – 8:30a SwAus- Wednesday Gruppo VOP Ride (Road)
7:30a – 10:30a CenAus- Wednesday Morning Blazing Saddle Ride
9a – 12p Georgetown- Sun City Cyclists Wednesday Ride (Road)
11:45a – 2:45p CenAus- Hump Day Nooner Ride
2p – 4p CAMPO: Technical Advisory Committee
5p – 9p CenAus- Gears for Beers Happy Hour Pricing at Club De Ville
6p – 9p Florence- Heart of Texas BMX Weekly Practice Time
6p – 7p CenAus- Weekly Bike Maintenance and Flat Repair Classes hosted by Mellow Johnny’s
6p – 7p NwAus- Wednesday Night Brick Workout hosted by Bicycle Sport Shop
6:30p – 8p NAus- Austin Cycling Team Wednesday Night at the Nut Ride (MTB)
6:30p – 8p NwAus- Austin Cycling Team Beginner Ride (Road)
7p – 11p EAus- Bikes Across Borders Community Bike Shop Hours
7p – 9p SAus- Social Cycling Austin’s The Heavy Breather Ride
8p – 10p EAus- Fast Folks Ladies Ride
FrankenBike San Antonio #106: SATURDAY
by Chris | frankenbike.net
FrankenBike San Antonio #106 – Presented by BikeTexas and Independence Brewing Company will be held on June 15, 2019 from 10am-4pm at the Mission Marquee Plaza located at 3100 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214. (scroll down for a map)
Michelle and Rob will be your event host so be sure to ask for them when you arrive if you need any help. Please take note [that] each of the 2019 FrankenBike San Antonio events thus far have been booked and/or managed/co-managed as a collaborated effort by Jamie Santillan, Niki Medrano-Escamilla – aka the …
Mesquite Rotary’s Rodeo Road Rally slated for June 1
starlocalmedia.com
Register now for the Mesquite Rotary Club’s 23rd annual Rodeo Road Rally, presented by Panera Bread. The annual charity fundraising bike ride will start at Mesquite’s Rodeo Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive (near Military Parkway and I-635 L.B.J. Freeway) at 8 a.m. on June 1. Cyclists will be able to choose the controlled route that best suits their abilities, including the choice of 24, 40, or 63-mile courses.
In addition to the controlled ride, those registering will get breakfast food and a catered lunch from Panera Bread of Mesquite, Whataburger of Mesquite and more. The first 1,300 to register will also …
Pickup hits bicycle on rural road, killing Central Texas cyclist
www.kwtx.com
LAMPASAS, Texas (KWTX) Authorities Monday identified a Central Texas man who died after a pickup truck hit his bicycle Sunday as he road along a rural road northeast of Lampasas.
Douglas Wheeler, 56, of Kempner, was riding south on FM 2527 about three-tenths of a mile north of FM 580 at around 12:15 p.m. Sunday when a southbound 2003 Chevrolet pickup that was behind him struck his bicycle, Department of …
KEMPNER BICYCLIST ON RURAL ROAD
ktemnews.com
Central Texas authorities have released the identity of a man killed over the weekend when a pickup truck hit his bicycle.
KWTX reports that Douglas Wheeler, 56, of Kempner was struck while riding his bicycle south along FM 2257 just three-tenths of a mile north of FM 580 around 12:15 PM Sunday afternoon. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. John Roberts said …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Tuesday Night Intervals w/ South Texas Cycling Club Tuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
MPPPL Tuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 5:30 AM
Smackdown TNE Tuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Paperclip Tuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Bear Creek Crits: Week 5 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Sugar Land WNW 2019 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Wednesday UBG Wednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
South Texas Cycling TT Series Event #5 – 4 Person TT Thursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Paperclip Thursday, May 23, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles Thursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Smackdown TNE Thursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles Thursday, May 23, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Round Robin Match Sprints Saturday, May 25, 2019 @ 9:00 AM
Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups Saturday, May 25, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Wheels for Wells Gran Fondo Saturday, May 25, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
MEMORIAL DAY HUNDY
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Training/Group on Normal Road created by Jason C Monday, May 27, 2019 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM 100.77 miles @ 20 – 25 mph CVS 4523 LJ Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX