BMX racing event kicks off in DeSoto this weekend

By Tyler Carter | www.dallasnews.com

The BMX Super Nationals Series is at the DeSoto BMX track at Grimes Park, beginning Friday afternoon.

The eyes of the BMX racing world will be on DeSoto this weekend for the annual BMX Super Nationals Series.

The three-day event at the DeSoto BMX track at Grimes Park will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon and concludes Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

Track operator Chris Allen said organizers of the event are following COVID-19 safety guidelines set by …

New East Waco business aims to be a success while also helping the community

By: Dennis Turner | www.kxxv.com

WACO, TX — Two bike shop owners, Wilbur and Orville Wright, met success building the first working aircraft.

Now, Shane Howard, a Waco aircraft mechanic, aims to make a success with Waco’s newest bicycle shop.

"Bike shops are really kind of a destination spot. Most people look up, ‘Hey, where are the bike shops at?’ and they go there," he explained.

So, Shane and his wife, Alexandra, worked to make …

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Different Spokes for Different Folks. All Groups A,B, and B minus Rides.
El Paso Bicycle Club
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2021

New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

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/cC9Lp40Hah

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2021

New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club

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/MZZHcyBGCm

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2021