Texas Bicycling News Digest May 27th 2019
Trail under First Street Bridge to be transformed with major project
By: Kate Winkle, Julie Karam | www.kxan.com
 — The underside of the Drake Bridge in downtown Austin is dark, with a wide swath of dirt on the trail between the concrete supports and the water and not much else. The city hopes to change that.
Most people will recognize the Drake Bridge as the one supporting cars headed across the river on South First Street. Underneath is a section of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail that people pass through. …
Honey Tour, Burleson, Texas May 25, 2019
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
Fourteen hundred riders converged on the relative small town of Burleson (45,000). Burleson is an outstanding ride and being a suburb of Fort Worth, they are able to draw riders from the Fort Worth/Dallas complex. And a few from San Angelo. …
Any suggestions for longish (30+ mile) rides accessible from North Garland? from dfwbike
Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier
By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Rest Day in Huston: aches and pains turned into an injury
Thursday May 23, 2019
We took a day off in Huston. Carols had some aches and pains in his knee that may have turned into an injury. We’re hoping a day of rest will help.
Huston
Friday May 24, 2019, 37 miles (60 km) – Total so far: 1,307 miles (2,103 km)
Carlos’ knee didn’t get any better. He decided not to continue on. He made arrangement to have his bike boxed up and shipped back home. We rode off to the bike shop and later I rode to the hotel close to the airport we stayed for the night.
Huston to Beaumont
Saturday May 25, 2019, 72 miles (116 km) – Total so far: 1,379 miles (2,219 km)
I was up early to say good-bye to Carlos and head off for the day. The road was flat with a slight wind coming from the south/east. It was a long easy ride.
Beaumont to Orange TX
Sunday May 26, 2019, 25 miles (40 km) – Total so far: 1,404 miles (2,260 km)
I was a little tired so I decided on a shorter ride today. I’m glad it was an easy ride, flat and no wind. It took no time at all to get to Orange, TX.
Almost to Mexico after 350 miles from bicycletouring
Route 66 West to East
By Keith Misegades and Bill Glass | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 28 – Amarillo, TX to Groom, TX
Sunday May 26, 2019, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 1,270 miles (2,044 km)
There is not a lot to report today as we were still in the high plains area and the landscape is flattening out even more. The winds were a bit more favorable to us than yesterday and it helped us do the first 33 miles with a normal output of effort. During the last 17 miles, the wind turned to be a bit more directly out of the south so it slowed our progress. …
Long Beach, CA to St. Augustine, FL via the southern tier
By Tony Olague | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Orange,TX to Westlake, LA
Monday May 27, 2019, 59 miles (95 km) – Total so far: 1,463 miles (2,354 km)
My last day in Texas. I rolled out on this Memorial Day. I was hoping to shave off a couple of miles today by riding on the I-10. First, while leaving Orange, Texas. I couldn’t do it because there was road construction on the highway and little to no shoulder. I headed north and eventually east. It was an easy ride. Flat, a good clean road and a tail wind most of the way. The second time, I made my way southeast toward Westlake with the hopes of crossing over the …
Beaumont collision kills bike rider
By Ken Stickney | www.panews.com
Beaumont police this weekend are investigating a auto-pedestrian collision that took the life of a man rising a bicycle.
In an issued statement, police said a vehicle was traveling southbound in the left lane of the 3700 block of West Cardinal Lane around 10:30 p.m. Friday when a bicycle ridden by Darrell Henderson, 44, entered the roadway and the vehicle and bicycle collided. Beaumont EMS pronounced Henderson dead at the scene.
The investigation was continuing, police said.
Trail Report: Spider Mountain
Carolyne Whelan | www.dirtragmag.com
In a recent issue of Dirt Rag, we went to some bike parks to check out what new developments are happening in the world of designated bike trails and downhill riding. Windrock in January scared the goggles off me, but I took another stab at downhill bike parks when I visited Spider Mountain outside Austin, Texas last month. The area was bought by …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Hey there! Here are some upcoming rides this week…
Tuesday Night Intervals w/ South Texas Cycling Club Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
MPPPL Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 5:30 AM
Smackdown TNE Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Paperclip Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Bear Creek Crits: Week 6, Series FINALE Wednesday, May 29, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Wednesday UBG Wednesday, May 29, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Sugar Land WNW 2019 Wednesday, May 29, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Paperclip Thursday, May 30, 2019 @ 5:45 PM
Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles Thursday, May 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Smackdown TNE Thursday, May 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles Thursday, May 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups Saturday, June 1, 2019 @ 7:30 AM
Safety in Mind event gives away bicycle helmets for children
Author: Kirsten Geddes | www.newswest9.com
MIDLAND, Texas — WesTex Urgent Care and Kent Kwik Convenience Stores are teaming up for the 2nd Annual Safety in Mind event.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 1, you can bring your child to CJ Kelly Park and they will receive a free bicycle helmet to use when riding bicycles, skateboards and more. Adults will also learn how to make sure the helmet fits properly to …
Ring Around San Antonio Century
Mark Noblitt | www.strava.com
Memorial Day Endurance Ride
Martha Morin | www.strava.com
Memorial Day Margarita Ride p/b SWCC featuring The Brit
J Mix | www.strava.com
Hot One! First part was a coffee ride and then…
Katy McCleskey | www.strava.com
State Cat 2 Crit
Will Sharp | www.strava.com
Memorial Day Honor Ride
Jose Gonsalves-Barreiro | www.strava.com
