Texas Biking Action March 13th 2021
The RAT 1000 Experience
Paul, Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast | anchor.fm
Texas is 773 miles across at its furthest east – west points. Yet, the Race Across Texas 1000, aka RAT 1000 covers approximately 1000 miles across North Texas. Caleb Wills and Peter Rajcani speak about their experiences during past attempts of the race. Also in this episode, the Loya family is recognized in Feats of Glory for their latest advocacy efforts in memory of their son David Loya, Jr., and a look around the state at a few upcoming events.
Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw
Links: RAT 1000 Penelope TX Gran Fondo The Crank Stranger Milano Cookie Crusher Caldwell County Classic
Volunteer Sign-Up – Bicycle Heaven 22nd Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge
www.bikereg.com
Sat Apr 10 – Sun Apr 11, 2021 Comfort, TX Thanks for volunteering for the Bicycle Heaven 22nd Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge race! Volunteer Information:
Prior to the event, you will be e-mailed a volunteer handbook outlining your assigned tasks. Please review and contact us if you cannot fulflful those responsibilities.
Please arrive on time for your respective duties as they are time-sensitive and critical to the timely and safe operation of our event.
Volunteers will be added to the front gate list and have their land use and camping fees waived. …
Short Fun Saturday Ride
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | www.strava.com
Lake Livingston Century
Noe Espinosa🇺🇸🇵ðŸ‡(RCC) | www.strava.com
[wet rat chic ðŸ’ðŸ½â€â™€ï¸](https://www.strava.com/activities/4941693590
Monica Merced | www.strava.com
Gravel ride with Hayden, Jon and Chloe
Christopher Villalobos | www.strava.com
Birthday Bully Ride – Wooooooooooo!!!!!! N
Frank Cano | www.strava.com
Sonja’s Gravel Baptism by Fire – Virtual Mid South by Meteor
Francisco Simas – US MES | www.strava.com
Putting my pockets on creatine so they can swell up themselves
Sanora Baptiste | www.strava.com
Discomfort is the price of admission!
Remi – Blitz Racing | www.strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
#NightRide on the #RidgewoodTrail This is how we roll. 8 bikes (4 of them â¦@woombikesUSAâ© ) ages 3-seventy-something. Stopped to see the dinosaurs and bunnies (not pictured). #Dallas #FamilyNight pic.twitter.com/pH3PGJgL7z
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) March 14, 2021
Folks… pic.twitter.com/pHkCkn8Sk2
— Aaron N. Chamberlain (@elmachuca) March 14, 2021
It’s not often we get to work on our Belgian tans in central Texas. @Bontrager XXX shoes and gravel bike FTW.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/ne8X0bzC8d
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) March 13, 2021
Pics from today's ride @iamspecialized @BicycleWorldRGV #iamspecialized #SWorks #Tarmac #SL7 #Lola #FitMcAllen #CorazonRacing #PoweredbyTheHealthNut pic.twitter.com/QScBEUrjDn
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) March 13, 2021
Pop up bike lane on Commerce Street by â¦@HoustonPlanningâ© and â¦@HouPublicWorksâ©. pic.twitter.com/w0LieMr4lA
— Christof Spieler (@christofspieler) March 13, 2021
Is that a new @HoustonBCycle station along Austin Street Bikeway I see? pic.twitter.com/nrQuw1PQk8
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) March 13, 2021
Steep Hills & Cheap Thrills w/ JP | #OptOutside #farmersmarket #unclen8adventures | @Strava: https://t.co/HSYNYrhZTl pic.twitter.com/liMs9ZJRRQ
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) March 13, 2021
Good news: Hinkle is getting more sidewalk! Bad news: It won’t connect you to North Lakes Park; it has cables in the middle of it; it’s unclear whether it or the bike facility will fit at the roundabout. 😬 pic.twitter.com/vaVyI0bQhj
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) March 13, 2021
How do you raise a strong daughter in 2021? As we navigate through #WomensHistoryMonth here are some helpful tips to get you started: Why Riding a Bike Can Change Your Girl's Life by @girlscouts 📰 #WHM
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) March 13, 2021
"For many girls, riding a bike is their first small taste of freedom…" 1/2 pic.twitter.com/o6QUZl9gMO
The Dwight Eisenhower @HoustonBCycle Station is now open!
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) March 13, 2021
Hit the trails this weekend and explore @hcpct1 by downloading the free BCycle app. Get your first 30 min for free by using the promo code: ELLISRIDEShttps://t.co/VgXHbWPTGd pic.twitter.com/7VoeMyubtz
Prepping to pop-up: 2nd Ward. @HoustonPlanning @HouPublicWorks pic.twitter.com/18Ca4QKiS5
— David Fields (@planman72) March 13, 2021
roll by Commerce and Milby — we're popping up 'till 2! pic.twitter.com/yazmS4Ca6T
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) March 13, 2021
A taco truck on every pop up bike lane pic.twitter.com/qdN5pnshvU
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) March 13, 2021
Commissioner @AdrianGarciaHTX says “people laugh at me because I ride my bike in boots and jeans… but I want you to know I am both feet in and both wheels in!†#BikeHOU pic.twitter.com/ZjOoTY3lhB
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 13, 2021
“People note I have been losing weight, and I tell them it is because I have been biking to work almost every day†@AdrianGarciaHTX #eastendbikeplan pic.twitter.com/UnSQyXmduz
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) March 13, 2021
we're popping up higher than ever! pic.twitter.com/pTybEEy78w
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) March 13, 2021
Fun times were had by all at @COTA Bike Night with quality riding, visiting with our favorite vendors and FOOD! Come out again this Tuesday, March 16th for a special St. Patrick's themed evening. Don't forget to wear your Mamma Jamma gear. Info here: https://t.co/nGROLe5rQT pic.twitter.com/NR6lZwBcs0
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) March 13, 2021
This event was awesome. Thank you to @HoustonBikePlan @planman72 @creatureian and @salliealcorn @Karla4Houston @AdrianGarciaHTX and @BikeHouston for moving us closer to safe biking everywhere. pic.twitter.com/xz21L9BknQ
— Prioritize people over cars #fatboyonabike (@gratifihouston) March 13, 2021
Hitting us up from College Station was a no brainer for Jason. He'll be cranking out some century rides in College Station in no time with this sharp looking Giant Bicycles Defy Advanced 1!#TexassPremierBikeShop #GiantBicycles #RoadBike #BWRides pic.twitter.com/UGFfjPGfH9
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) March 13, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event ARR Trail Work – Get Pay Dirt – Walnut Creek Metro Park The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 13, 2021
Austin Ridge Riders Trail Work at Walnut Creek Metro Park is back! NOTE COVID-19 Level 4 Restrictions:1) Bring and wear a mask2) Stay 6 feet apa… https://t.co/uz48dFOC6u
New Event 2021 BFFW Bike Swap at Rahr – Fort Worth, TX https://t.co/vv29UpawES
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 2021
Bike Friendly Fort Worth is hosting its 2021 Spring Bike Swap at Rahr & Sons Brewing Co! Help fund our efforts to improve cycling in FW.
About this Event
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New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft), El Paso, TX)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 2021
El Paso Bicycle Club
Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – This is what follows WNW… https://t.co/rCUHoKY6fM
New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 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/saO5FZuGAX
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 14, 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/yGrTzZAsqq