Texas Bicycling News Digest September 12th 2019
Posted on by Rick Ankrum
Bicycle Campaign by Gospel for Asia Spurs Compassion on Wheels
missionsbox.org
Faith-based Agency Helps Bring Christ’s Love into Far-flung Villages, www.gfa.org/press/bicycles WILLS POINT, TX — Aiming to bring “compassion on wheels†into more remote villages in Asia, faith-based agency Gospel for Asia (GFA, www.gfa.org) today announced the launch of a new bicycle campaign. …
VCC Recovery Race
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Andy Jobin wins the win in tonight's @DrivewaySeries P123 Race! #elbowzracing #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/r3y6wPAIsM
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) September 13, 2019
Sadness is an empty @HoustonBCycle cycle rack…But also happy knowing people are enjoying themselves riding them pic.twitter.com/GoSADOrqOb
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) September 12, 2019
The striping is in at the Monroe terminus on Phase 2B! Follow the bike paths to either Walnut Hill or Merrell. pic.twitter.com/GRguXXAd6O
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) September 13, 2019
STOLEN – White Specialized Ariel in Austin, TX https://t.co/VCfM2MjmkV pic.twitter.com/OnTQZJ0emr
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) September 13, 2019
All the feels of Fall 🂠are starting to slowly creep in on us! Cross season is here and @obsoleteforms has added MTB Short Track to the mix out at Rowlett Creek Preserve in Garland. Congratulations to… https://t.co/scrKaK9Vqc
— Dirt Side Sisters (@DirtSideSisters) September 12, 2019
Thinking about tackling a century? Check out these tips to make your first time a happy one. | Keep it 100 – Austin American-Statesman https://t.co/zCrWuyMx4o pic.twitter.com/moVYAepbNd
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 12, 2019
STOLEN – Red Fuji Sportif 1.3 Disc in Austin, TX https://t.co/LE53ayFeOZ pic.twitter.com/vEyv5itomi
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) September 12, 2019
Build it and they will come. #completecommunities @RodneyEllis and all parties involved, Thank you! pic.twitter.com/cfm9t52v6x
— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) September 12, 2019
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 12, 2019
Had to clean a couple of bikes after the ride this morning at Walnut Creek #ATX@woombikesUSAhttps://t.co/zmP7DbxYxS
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) September 12, 2019
Here are our @CHI_StLukes Health Momentum stats for the month of August:
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) September 12, 2019
ðŸ˜: 6,828 unique riders
🚲: 18,538 trips
ðŸƒ: 89,801 carbon offset
🛣ï¸: 94,657 miles traveled
â±ï¸: 734,751 minutes on bikes
😅: 3,774,459 calories burned pic.twitter.com/ys2zyYV5JE
Today, I had to navigate two cars parked in the bike lanes of SOUTH LAMAR (a gauntlet of death with a paint stripe.) #atxcouncil when are we as a city going to start taking the safety of cyclists & pedestrians seriously. Preventable deaths in #Austin are at 60 for 2019. https://t.co/pMR0RQtIZe
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) September 12, 2019
While riding the other day I witnessed a cyclist blast a red light with no helmet and head phones. I cringed and held my breath as they zoomed thru. Thankfully they didn't get squashed. Ride safe please. https://t.co/iUjdEOn9lw
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 12, 2019
We'll be enjoying the hills of our Toutant Beauregard Ride on Sunday! Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/opbn4wm8Fo pic.twitter.com/UKnVvzWGyF
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) September 12, 2019
This dude in yellow hopped on his first ever ride tonight. He picked an intermediate ride on accident.
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) September 12, 2019
The group dropped him quickly and Grant called out to me to help.
He insisted we stopped twice for beer in 20 miles.
He's my favorite person this week. pic.twitter.com/tnCApOVK5Y
Every time I ride a @HoustonBCycle ebike I’m reminded that the solution to most of our local transportation woes is right in front of us.
— Super_Commuter (@texas_by_bike) September 12, 2019
Bike is the day!! Not afraid to go 1x!! #bikeoftheday https://t.co/VkBmTFSOyI pic.twitter.com/KMY6vqmcAB
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 12, 2019
Serious fun on the Allied Able! https://t.co/57SSU1f9AX pic.twitter.com/vMUpTqYJjT
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) September 12, 2019
Brian to lead DB1 weekly ride for Chris! (Sep 14, 2019 07:30AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) September 12, 2019
MJ's Cross of Ages is around the corner and registration fees increase this Friday. Sign up now and save.https://t.co/C5gS1AQcNk#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/VmNrqQNiRH
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) September 12, 2019
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Camping and Mountain Biking at Cedar Breaks – Georgetown, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/oNaj9P1WkO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 12, 2019
The plan is to trailer camp at Cedar Breaks from October 3rd to October 6th and ride the Goodwater … https://t.co/TPdZi19XIV