Texas Biking News March 31st 2021
Houston cyclist speaks out after arrest: ‘Don’t ride your bike on the freeway, kids’
Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Houston needs to bike more, but maybe not like this.
Arnoldo Peña II pedaled down U.S. 59 on a bicycle last week as a Houston police officer wailed his siren in an apparent attempt to pull him over. It’s quite the sight: …
What Your Bicycle Mechanic Wishes You Knew
Lisa Tilley | wheelbrothers.com
“Hi, I need a new tube.â€
“We’d be glad to help you. What size tube do you need?â€
“I don’t know. A regular one.â€
Hint: There are no “regular†parts when it comes to bikes!
Believe it or not, knowing the simple details of your bike will help you and your bicycle mechanic understand each other far more quickly, and with a happier result. Let’s start with those tubes…
When purchasing tubes for your bike, know the tube size you need, and whether you need Presta or Schrader valves.
Your tube size is listed on the tire itself, usually in black. You can save a photo of the size so …
Southern Tier with a friend in 2021
By Chris Bradshaw | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 30: Austin – Buescher State Park (50 miles)
Tuesday March 30, 2021
Austin was a great city, but it was time to hit the road again. Eastbound and Down through the town of Bastrop was super cool. The ACA route takes you through the state park which is beautiful and hardly any cars, however, get ready for hill repeats and steep climbs. Some have asked what is in the …
Fully supported, CA to FL
By Tom Gray | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 19 – Ft. Hancock, TX to Van Horn, TX
Tuesday March 30, 2021, 75 miles (121 km) – Total so far: 982 miles (1,580 km)
This was our warmest day so far, with temps getting into the mid-80s under a partly cloudy sky. Mostly flat, with a climb out of the Rio Grande valley in miles 20-30. …
Bent Back on The Southern Tier
By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 7 – Austin: Last Day in the Texas Hill Country
Tuesday March 30, 2021, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 302 miles (486 km) Walked over to the same Mexican restaurant I had dinner last night for breakfast this morning. I had a breakfast burrito. Headed out a little before 10. This morning it was overcast and the temperature was about 60F. Most of the route today was on ranch roads until I go closer to Austin. There was little traffic so the riding was pleasant.
As I got closer to Austin there was many turns to follow. I use the Komoot phone app for navigation. It works well. I was able to input the Southern Tier route in Komoot and then save it for off line use. Komoot navigation has the ability to …
The road was pretty steep after crossing the stream
Grind & Gears: Houston’s Coffeeneuring Challenge
BikeHouston | grindandgears.org
Each weekend in April, ride your bike to get coffee.
This April, BikeHouston is challenging you to get outside and get some coffee — every weekend.
Houston has no shortage of great coffee shops, many of which are easily accessible by bike. Not that you needed another excuse to get out and ride this spring.
GROUP RIDE – Pop A – 3/30/2021
Honest Tree | www.youtube.com
A few subtitles in this video. Split at intersection of Los Rios and Jupiter. Had a couple of fast visitors this ride.
High Intensity Intervals 3272021
Veloharmony | www.youtube.com
Learn how to handle high intensity while riding in a group,. Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 00:20 Warming up to meet Team RR at Crust Pizza in the Woodlands, Texas: 01:53 Starting out with Team RR from Crust Pizza-Paul H Returns after his accident: 08:14 FM 1488 – the ride begins in earnest on the open road: 24:17 Attacking MT. Magnolia Overpass: 40:25 Climbing hard on Jackson Road & Bridging back to the front group: 47:00 Pulling the Group to MT. Mariah Road after the Jackson Road Efforts: 54:24
Old Stone Fort Ride returns April 24
BY NICOLE BRADFORD | www.dailysentinel.com
A multi-route bike ride for all skill levels will be followed by a live band and fajitas April 24 at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center.
The Nacogdoches Rotary Club introduced the Old Stone Fort Bike Ride in 2016, with proceeds from rider entries funneled into programs such as Polio Plus, Rotary Scholarships, Lake Naconiche park development, Mobile Library and the Nacogdoches Interact High Club. …
Shadow Of The Thin Tree On New Section Of Wichita Falls Circle Trail
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
No, that is not the Shadow of the Extremely Thin Man you are seeing above. My plan to lose the COVID 30 I gained in the past year ran awry for various reasons in March. I am hoping April does not go awry. The thin shadow you see above is from a leaf-free tree hovering over the Circle Trail.
Today I drove my bike to the east entry parking lot access to the Wichita Bluffs Nature Area. Before pedaling west to the Nature Area I pedaled east to see the current state of the Circle Trail extension to Lucy Park.
The new trail has added a lot of …
Video: Texas MS 150 bike ride back on and ending in Aggieland
By Mekena Rodriguez | www.kbtx.com
Riders will bike 150 miles from Houston, Austin and La Grange to Kyle Field COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -The largest fundraising event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is back on this year after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.
The Bike MS Texas 150 ride has several changes this year, including the ride ending inside of Kyle Field.
For 37 years the ride has raised millions to help with research towards MS.
“Multiple Sclerosis is a disease, neurological and autoimmune disease, that impacts different people in different ways,†said Linda Bates, National MS Society South Central Chapter President. “It impacts peoples ability to walk, sometimes their ability to see. It creates lesions whether it’s on their brain or on their spine so the impact can vary.â€
Through years of research and …
2 big Austin-area highway projects are done — here’s how they might help your drive
by: Russell Falcon | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two major highway construction projects are now complete: the U.S. 183 south toll and the U.S. 290 toll roads.
The 183 south toll will be a key north-south alternative to Interstate 35. It includes $25 million worth of bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Meanwhile, the U.S. 290/State Highway 130 …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Please remember to take the Plan Survey and share your thoughts: https://t.co/otfFdUSn9T https://t.co/YrP5xfuopZ
— Geoff Carleton (@CarletonGeoff) April 1, 2021
We're hiring! Looking for a part time bike share specialist to help in the field. No experience necessary and you get to work with THE BEST TEAM EVER. If you're interested in learning more about the job, email us at fwbikesharing@ridetm.org. pic.twitter.com/cYqJ4H5y1Y
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) April 1, 2021
If Strava made integrations like the Epic Ride Weather app feature standard I'd pay for the app.
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) March 31, 2021
This is useful. It lets me understand my riding conditions. I can analyze my data on a million other apps.
Take what mapping data you've gathered and build on it pic.twitter.com/oESLf7qXe1
We had a great group of taco-loving Houstonians — as well as one former Houstonian (and former BikeHouston staffer) Doug Waldrep! pic.twitter.com/ME4wRTDSIV
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 31, 2021
Moving day. Lots of birds in the backyard for the Tern to make new friends. pic.twitter.com/i34BFAJOKb
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) March 31, 2021
We’re gathered at Market Square, about to embark on our first-ever #WorldTacoDay ride! 🌮 🚲 pic.twitter.com/0x6oSLVb1v
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 31, 2021
Can you believe we've had over 410,000 rides since our first trip in 2013?? Think we can make it to 500,000 rides by the end of 2021? pic.twitter.com/BoC5v1vek2
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) March 31, 2021
Just posted a photo https://t.co/7UYF8PRRnP
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) March 31, 2021
#TourdeBCycle begins tomorrow, 4/1 and runs through 4/30! Select from 3 route options: Uptown/Pearl Area, Downtown/King William, o Mission Reach. Which route will you choose?! Register here: https://t.co/TdDhX98ZdA pic.twitter.com/g1F217VQ7T
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) March 31, 2021
STOLEN – Yellow Bianchi Volpe in Austin, TX https://t.co/VlmctKdGxE
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 31, 2021
Humid Hump Day 🚴🚴â€â™€ï¸ | #OptOutside | @Strava: https://t.co/01oannVOaX pic.twitter.com/r02pXghqE8
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) March 31, 2021
It's looking like just wind and a possible light shower today, according to @SpaceCityWX, so the #WorldTacoDay ride is still on for noon. https://t.co/mrBwgLkUSG
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 31, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/X0eNCkKN7L
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Taco Tuesday is back! We will have two pace groups if we have enough people. One on the trail 10-12 pace about 10-15 miles. One on… https://t.co/GW2qXrXxPc
New Event Saturday Northside Ride – Legacy Hall Edition – Plano, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/H2lEWmkGPg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Our Saturday ride but going to Legacy Hall at The Shops at Legacy for food and beverage then return to… https://t.co/VhRDIZg15w
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/1AhV0caDnJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Taco Tuesday is back! We will have two pace groups if we have enough people. One on the trail 10-12 pace about 10-15 miles. One on… https://t.co/wfa6joTfiX
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/eMzpeoUZ5G
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Taco Tuesday is back! We will have two pace groups if we have enough people. One on the trail 10-12 pace about 10-15 miles. One on… https://t.co/ytWivFUDI0
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/57bEiaqbLk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Taco Tuesday is back! We will have two pace groups if we have enough people. One on the trail 10-12 pace about 10-15 miles. One on… https://t.co/eZtpCTZp6R
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/nJnbcWFR6r
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Taco Tuesday is back! We will have two pace groups if we have enough people. One on the trail 10-12 pace about 10-15 miles. One on… https://t.co/1nZlI3BYKW
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/ulQbrfA4Fo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Taco Tuesday is back! We will have two pace groups if we have enough people. One on the trail 10-12 pace about 10-15 miles. One on… https://t.co/x23ZjfJgoL
New Event Cibolo Meet-up ride – Cibolo, TX https://t.co/iHJ7WX1aWK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
This ride is not sanctioned by the Wheelmen. The ride is simply a meet-up of cyclists who are interested in riding with others. The San Antonio Wheelmen do not accept any responsibility… https://t.co/eejogv5bSw
New Event Finish The Ride 2021 – Tulia, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/khMfjg297F
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Aaron Ross
A 2009 Tulia High School graduate, died October 16, 2011. His love for biking inspired this scholar-ship bike ride. Aaron, born August 27… https://t.co/uTxHKZYoyt
New Event Cotton Patch Challenge 2021 – Greenville, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/XvOMeR86k3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Established in 1996, the Greenville Texas Cotton Patch Challenge is ready to roll out for our Silver Anniversary Bike Ride! Coming on Sep… https://t.co/4w8iiDXvRE
New Event Tour de Paris 2021 – 37th Annual – Paris, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/Jq5ZmbgSGt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Our Annual Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally gets bigger and better every year. We have 19 Rest Stops fully loaded to assist our riders along t… https://t.co/BicOi7PDCL
New Event 2021 Tour d' Italia – Italy, TX For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/88TU3tQuFJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Lone Star Cyclists proudly sponsor the 35th Annual Tour d'Italia.
Benefiting Italy High School, the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and ot… https://t.co/A5S13a8p3z
New Event Fayetteville Good Old Summertime Classic 2021 For event details, please refer to: https://t.co/M5NaJvZdpW
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
This is the 24th Annual Good Old Summertime Classic. The ride begins on the Historic Square in the heart of Fayetteville, Texas. We have… https://t.co/fIWmZa0eDu
New Event SignatureCare ER Ride with a Doc – Austin, TX For details, go here:https://t.co/BqfhEEKB9P
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2021
Please join us on April 24th from 5 to 6 PM as we go for a healthy, socially distanced bike ride! We will be meeting at ATX Bikes and then pedaling a… https://t.co/naa3cd9kSJ