Texas Biking News February 26th 2021
Bike demand high during pandemic
By Michael Bauer | www.oaoa.com
Peyton’s Bikes manager John Beane, left, encourages customer Tony Davis to take an e-mountain bike out for a test ride Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 in Odessa. Since 1956, Peyton’s Bikes has serviced the Permian Basin after starting in Midland as a toy shop owned by Bob Peyton and his brother Dick in 1952.
Since the pandemic started, the demand for bicycles has skyrocketed across the country and the same can be said for local shop Peyton’s Bikes.
The store, which has locations in Midland and San Angelo recently opened up a new shop right here in Odessa back in December.
“It’s been really good,†Peyton’s Bikes owner Jason Haislip said. “We’ve been looking to be in Odessa for a while. We’ve been serving the area for about …
Lancaster Country Ride from dfwbike
Austin bike nights cycle back onto COTA track with weekly events and more
By Lindsey Wilson | austin.culturemap.com
Bike Night is back, y’all. Circuit of The Americas is bringing back the popular family-friendly event beginning March 9, continuing weekly throughout the spring and summer.
And this year there will be monthly theme nights. Start prepping your accessories now for St. Patrick’s, Cinco de Mayo, and "summer vacation" themes, with the big night being the Halloween ride on October 12.
COTA also promises tailgate games (like giant Connect 4 and cornhole), observation deck access (for an extra $10), discounted …
FrankenBike San Antonio #116: SATURDAY, March 20, 2021 from 10am-4pm at The Hub MRKT
by Chris | frankenbike.net
FrankenBike San Antonio #116 – Presented by Roland Bikes, BikeTexas, Independence Brewing Company, Ruta Maya Coffee and Club Sirius – will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 10am-4pm at The HUB MRKT located at 1203 S. Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78210. Scroll down for a map.
NOTE ALL VENDORS MUST REGISTER AND THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE. Vendor registration will be open on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at which time we will post the link here.
Load-in starts @ 9am – not a minute earlier, and we all need to be packed up and off the event grounds by 4pm sharp.
FrankenBike San Antonio Event Manager Mike Tamez and FrankenBike Founder Chris Gross will be your event co-host so be sure to ask for them when you arrive before you set up. …
Friday Sunset Ride
Anvar Khodzhaev🇺🇿 | www.strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Our signals team turned on a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at Davis Lane and Piney Creek Bend this morning! âš¡ The new crossing is part of Safe Routes to School improvements in the area to help students safely walk and bike to Cowan Elementary School. #2016Bond pic.twitter.com/HIAV89APP9
— ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) February 26, 2021
Exciting news as @TxDOT officially approved the @NorthavenTrail bridge connection contract at the Commission meeting yesterday! The bridge will connect NHT with CWC, WRC and the other trails east of Central Expressway. 1/ pic.twitter.com/1huGZinF3A
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) February 26, 2021
Hey Mamma Jamma Riders! @COTA Bike Nights are back! Circuit of The Americas announced that Bike Nights powered by @AscensionSeton will return on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm this spring and fall beginning next Tuesday, March 9th. Get more info here: https://t.co/sv1HAC1MRd #Austin pic.twitter.com/edFDmuOJ4u
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) February 26, 2021
Big ups to our friends at @GhisalloFound for helping us nail this safety video! Check it out for tips on riding comfortably and safely, and stay tuned for more videos in this series. Content written by #ghisallocyclinginitiative & produced by #sabikeshare 🥰🤓 pic.twitter.com/wxlKAdGFKe
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) February 26, 2021
#DallasParks & local cycling groups are providing "Rest, Ride, & Repair" stations along Dallas trails. These stations provide #cyclists a safe place to rest & tools to make minor bike repairs while out on the trails. @BikeSouth @BikeDFW @dpdcyclingteam https://t.co/vCDCSnghU5 pic.twitter.com/BliQsHfafl
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) February 26, 2021
Long time @MSUTexas English professor, writer and poet James Hoggard passed away earlier this week. He rode HHH 27 times, including the first one in 1982.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) February 26, 2021
He will be very much missed in our community. pic.twitter.com/OvNIxHhqUT
@corinthcycling was able to ride Knob Hills trial after Texas snowmaggedon. Our favorite trail. @velorepublic pic.twitter.com/iRcKVDF7TT
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 26, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 26, 2021
Meet at 9:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 10:00. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six… https://t.co/pYmjWZZPQK
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/Zc8qGmcBRM
New Event Lake Georgetown Trail work – Georgetown, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/I6PTplxqIy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 26, 2021
The last winter storm has downed many trees around central Texas. Lake Georgetown(LGT) trails are closed due to down… https://t.co/nOaNo0Dezf