Texas Biking News March 23rd 2020
Westchase wants to put bayou bike trail connection, a first in Houston, on the map
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
MaryAnne Monroe, 26, moved into a spacious two-bedroom apartment off Richmond with her two young sons in 2016 when the boys still were in diapers.
At first, she did not venture out much, except by car when she could pack Aaron, 6, and Martin, 5, into their seats. Now, after finding a trail by the library, she walks outside nearly every day.
“It’s nice,†Monroe said, adding that …
Strickland streaks to nation’s top gravel cyclist
Jake GarcÃa | www.kvue.com
Colin Strickland’s surge to the top of gravel bicycling world was unexpected and came via an unexpected route.
AUSTIN, Texas — The country’s fastest man on a gravel bicycle, in many ways, is just like the rest of us.
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, 33-year-old Colin Strickland wants to stay in shape and wants to do it alone.
"Do something that is fulfilling in these times where everything feels a little jumbled and a little uncertain," he said.
But while Strickland may be a lot like us, he’s nothing like those who push him the hardest, nothing like the other professionals he races against.
Central Texas born and …
BMX world championships in Houston postponed due to coronavirus
David Barron | www.houstonchronicle.com
The international cycling federation and local event organizers Monday postponed its BMX world championships scheduled for May 26-31 at Houston’s Rockstar Energy Bike Park.
The federation, known by its French acronym UCI, and the Harris County Houston Sports Authority said they would confer on alternate dates.
Janis Burke, the sports authority’s CEO, said limits on public gatherings in …
Better Bicycling
The League of American Bicyclists | bikeleague.org
These Smart Cycling videos — funded through the generosity of Gail Copus Spann and Jim Spann — will help you understand how to ride safely, improve comfort, find the right bike and gear, and your rights as a bicyclist.
Bent on The Southern Tier – Spring 2020
By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 19 – Langtry: All day mist
Saturday March 21, 2020, 63 miles (101 km) – Total so far: 889 miles (1,431 km) Packed up and left the RV park before 8 am. Had to back track about a mile to the Stripes convenience store for breakfast. There was a grill inside so I was able to get a breakfast plate with eggs, beans, and bacon. There was no other place in town serving breakfast. …
Day 20 – Del Rio, TX: Looking for the sun
Sunday March 22, 2020, 59 miles (95 km) – Total so far: 948 miles (1,526 km) After packing away a wet tent stopped at the Judge Roy Bean Museum. The museum is closed due to COVID-19 but the restrooms are available from 8 am to 5 pm. 28 miles into today’s ride the convenience store in Comstock was open. Other than that there was …
