Texas Biking News February 25th 2021
BCycle booms in Houston with bikeshare program
Derrick Shore | www.click2houston.com
HOUSTON – Here in Houston, it’s safe to say most of us would like to spend less time sitting in a car. Now, with bike trails becoming even more connected, our city’s bikeshare program – BCycle – is booming.
Bikeshare allows riders to rent bikes from a kiosk and then return to any other kiosk, short term.
“We offer this really fun, sustainable, healthy and actually one of the most affordable public transit options,†said Abby Fernandez, BCycle’s Marketing and Outreach Manager. “Currently we have …
New 5-mile mountain bike trail gets rolling through woods and prairies of Denton
By Brett Weiss | dallas.culturemap.com
A 240-acre mountain biking space is under way in Denton, on the Hartlee Field Property next to the Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center.
The city’s first official mountain biking …
area, it will consist of five to seven miles of trails running through hills, woods, flat spaces, and open prairies, city officials say. There are two small stock ponds on the property, as well.
It’s part of a Denton city initiative to make sure there are bicycle trails all over town, connecting the lakes, the greenbelt, and major …
Bike night at CotA is back starting March 9th from BikingATX
Practices & Products for Painful Pedaling
A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com
I’ve been grousing about a body part that’s been plaguing me for a while. It was an issue in the past, but cropped up recently again toward the end of bicycling 500 days in a row (which I’ve pushed past — for now). Also, I’m no spring chicken anymore, although I often think I am. Most of the points I wanted to mention were already included in my post After the Fall: What to Do When You Come Off Your Bicycle, But that was November of 2019, so some updates are worth noting. Let’s dive right in. There’s water in the pool, so it’ll be painless, I promise! …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Who wants to ride with me to Austin from the Valley next December, in one-ish go, for the #festive500? pic.twitter.com/CcSjELr0Xx
— Aaron N. Chamberlain (@elmachuca) February 26, 2021
went for a 10.1 mile ride on the Corinth Trail. Nice to have this locally. https://t.co/rw75ul0o3o
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 26, 2021
🚨 Looking for a great job that will keep you active AND make our greenways a brighter & safer place?!! 🌿 Look no further, join our team by becoming a Park Community Service Liaison, Trail Steward! 🚴
— SAParksandRec (@SAParksandRec) February 25, 2021
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heckled by a homeless guy for not saying hi | @BikeBarnTX | #OptOutside #outsideisfree | @Strava: https://t.co/pXUw0Si7tC pic.twitter.com/LUZ0EiESNw
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) February 25, 2021
Logan snagged himself a new Giant Bicycles Talon and tricked it out with a dropper seat post!#TexassPremierBikeShop #GiantBicycles #MTB #ShopLocal pic.twitter.com/feOI1vjwsY
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) February 25, 2021
See https://t.co/KaztOZwhUS for DB1 ride schedule [CC] (Feb 27, 2021 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) February 25, 2021
Our fearless GM Will getting rad at freestyle shows in mall parking lots since ‘84. #tbt#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/OBSgdE0wUw
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) February 25, 2021
Sunday's meet-up ride: https://t.co/w4GBkTxYvA pic.twitter.com/Po6miE34nj
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 25, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 25, 2021
Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – This is what follows WNW after the time change for those who can or don't work. Same route as WNR. Depart from Rio Plaza at 3 p.m. Leaderless … https://t.co/SKNuSe9Dy9
New Event Distance Builder -Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/ms2jUb3lIX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 25, 2021
Distance builder scheduled for this Saturday February 27th starting at 9:00 AM assuming the rains stays away. We will do the short … https://t.co/PknsIOvtBh
New Event Holland TX Grand Prix – Holland, TX Holland TX Grand Prix at Holland, TXhttps://t.co/ogcNfj2wVQhttps://t.co/spvMP15SFy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 26, 2021
February 28, 2021 will be HOLLAND TX GRAND PRIX ROAD EDITION for our challenging road 17.9 mile circuit starting in Hol… https://t.co/RDrQ4BudfN
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 26, 2021
Texas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Tuesday and Thursday leaving from the shop i… https://t.co/EJRfqEWFcl
New Event Buffalo Stampede – Canyon, TX https://t.co/J1IQq7sXww
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 26, 2021
The first race of the 2021 Six Pack Outdoors Mountain Bike Series to Buff Trails March 15th in Canyon, Texas! All riders welcome, from first time riders to seasoned veterans, there is som… https://t.co/wYbsOubhmL
New Event Heart of Heath Bicycle Tour – Heath, TX https://t.co/RmxKWShCPa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 26, 2021
Ride the Town 5 Mile Bike Ride * Start at 8:30am
5 Mile Loop Family Ride for rides 12 years and older.
Ride the Park 1K Bike Ride * Start at 8:45am
1K kids ride on the park … https://t.co/wdPuYXAOmV
New Event Hansford County Hoedown – Spearman, TX https://t.co/W5kefBp0p5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 26, 2021
!!!!!VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!
DO NOT USE GOOGLE MAPS! You will end up in the wrong location!
From Spearman, TX Traffic Signal (TX-207-TX15 intersection).
Take TX-15 (north east) for 5… https://t.co/vokhvaqxdI