Texas Biking News February 1st 2021
Every bike deserves a second chance
abc7ny.com
SEABROOK, Texas — Slow Twitch Niche is a small bike shop in the heart of Seabrook, TX. Owner Jeff Currier says the shop focuses on bicycle repairs and not new sales. However, the community initiative to help those in need is the reason everyone stops by.
What started as an effort to get someone a bike years ago – turned into a community effort to provide bicycles to as many people as possible who are in need. Those who have a bike and no longer need it, drop it off at the shop to donate. Currier and his volunteers work to recondition the bikes, getting them up and …
Sustainability grant will help improve campus walkability, air quality
Valerie Bustamante | www.utsa.edu
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 — The UTSA Office of Sustainability has several alternative transportation projects planned for the next few years with the help of a $407,000 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program grant through the Texas Department of Transportation.
UTSA’s grant will promote modes of non-motorized transportation that reduce the use of single-occupant vehicles through increased use of buses, walking, biking, scooters, skateboards, and electric vehicles.
The project will collect baseline data on transportation preferences, …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Tuesday Bridges Tuesday, February 2, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Lite Bike! Tuesday, February 2, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Boot Ride Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Nite Bike! Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday Morning Sprint with MCC Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 6:00 AM
wicked boxer thirsty thursday Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Thursday Night HTX Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Active Passion Sunday Roll Sunday, February 7, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Active Passion Sunday Short Loop Sunday, February 7, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Mid west short loop Sunday, February 7, 2021 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Big Bend
www.nps.gov
Big Bend by Bike
Lightly traveled roads and varied terrain make Big Bend a premier bicycling location. Over 100 miles of paved roads and 160 miles of backcountry dirt roads provide challenges for riders of all types and abilities. Bicyclists must be extremely cautious and well-prepared, but bicycling allows outstanding panoramic views unobstructed by a windshield. It also allows the bicyclist to see and hear some of the smaller wonders of Big Bend from a more intimate viewpoint. Safety
Bicyclists must share the roads with vehicles and obey all traffic laws. Paved roads within the park are narrow and often have no shoulders. Bicyclists should take proper measures to stay safe, such as riding single-file, wearing bright and/or reflective clothing, and being away of their surroundings.
Traffic is sparse in summer and highest during March and early April and on holiday weekends throughout the year. Use extreme caution. Recommended Biking Routes: …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Secret #ATX trail. The 5yr old and I rode it over and over. Grammy and the 3yr old rode it once then threw rocks into the creek. Anybody else have this much FUN today? I can't wait for tomorrow. #GrammyAndPopKindergarten pic.twitter.com/DKqHrrvRTf
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) February 2, 2021
During the ride I hit #everysinglestreet in Mueller (again), including every parking aisle at HEB at 2am. pic.twitter.com/uwQqetLiMB
— Aaron N. Chamberlain (@elmachuca) February 1, 2021
after lunch neighborhood #Rooster ride. #ATX #Cherrywood â¦@woombikesUSAâ© pic.twitter.com/otaWI9PFkq
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) February 1, 2021
â—ï¸Online Bike Auction Feb 2-11thâ—ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ¾ Registerâž¡ï¸ https://t.co/iIeUHMGjKk #BikeUT #UTBikeAuction #BikeATX @bikeut #HookeEm @365ThingsAustin @KeepTexasGreen @_delconte @UTexasStudents @UTAustinPolice @UT_SG pic.twitter.com/reS5ngC3xD
— UT Surplus Property (@UTSurplus) February 1, 2021
Nothing better than sleeveless in February â˜€ï¸ pic.twitter.com/yxLYwpoQ6t
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) February 1, 2021
STOLEN – Blue Trek X Caliber 9 in Austin, TX https://t.co/Nd0CDC5GYo
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) February 1, 2021
We joined @elmachuca for a lap around #muelleratx during his #mueller24 #bike ride Sunday. Congratulations, Aaron, 221 miles in 24hrs! pic.twitter.com/dATr6H239K
— Chuc (@chucit) February 1, 2021
San Antonio police say two men on bicycles are the subjects of a search on the city’s Southwest Side early Monday morning. https://t.co/eCmSzBlUsJ
— KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) February 1, 2021
Once, I wound up at a minor emergency center after a run-in with a limestone ledge on the 5-mile Slaughter Creek Trail. I've ridden it a dozen times since, but never cleanly, without at least dipping a foot down or grinding to a halt on an uphill – until today. Chris LeBlanc pic pic.twitter.com/rQSpgyFzs9
— Pam LeBlanc (@fitcityleblanc) February 1, 2021
People genuinely get giddy there closer they get to Hell's Gate, because of Pyro Pete, a high school marching band(s) and cycling camaraderie! pic.twitter.com/IgawxoO5bY
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) February 1, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Texas Tumbleweed 100 – Dumas, TX Texas Tumbleweed 100 at Dumas, TXhttps://t.co/nKyz7LTTaKhttps://t.co/innCX2o5Qh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 1, 2021
12 Mile Ride
Category Start Time Distance Fee
12 mile 8:00 AM 12 miles $40
12 Mile Youth … https://t.co/TZKfn28ftr
New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 1, 2021
***Effective until further notice- in accordance with our local government- if this ride does not get canceled all riders are asked to practice social distancing and rid… https://t.co/n2b4URB9ow