Texas Biking News April 2nd 2021
Man walking on Tyler’s Legacy Trail saw car get on trail, hit cyclist
By Jeff Chavez | www.kltv.com
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – KLTV’s Jeff Chavez spoke to a man who was on the Legacy Trail Thursday night when a driver got on the trail and hit a bicyclist.
Sam Hawkins actually had to dive out of the way to save his own life and was one of the first ones to call 911. He explained that he was walking on Legacy Trail Thursday night when a vehicle left the street and drove onto Legacy Trail, which is meant for bicyclists and joggers.
“All of a sudden, I hear what sounds like a motor revving at high speeds,†Hawkins said. “Turn around, and I …
Southern Tier with a friend in 2021
By Chris Bradshaw | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 31: Buescher State Park – Navasota (92 miles)
Wednesday March 31, 2021
Day 31 – Buescher State Park to Navasota…. was a long day with over 10 hours in the saddle, 92 miles, lots of climbing and of course, 20 mph headwinds. Once we made it to Navasota, we found the campground closed, so I had to ask the local firefighter brothers for some help (from one firefighter to another). They graciously invited us in and let us sleep on some floor space, take showers, do some …
Freewheels Houston connects refugees, vets with bikes they need
Ryan Nickerson, Tracy Maness | www.houstonchronicle.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has offered an opportunity for Freewheels Houston to become more organized and ready to distribute free bicycles to students, refugees and veterans than ever before.
The non-profit relies on residents donating used bicycles so volunteers can clean, fix, and distribute them to people who need them the most. Before COVID-19 slowed down bike donations and reduced the number of available volunteers, Freewheels helped almost 600 people receive free bicycles.
Now they’re ready to do even more. …
Afternoon Ride
Lupe Ontiveros | www.strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Always a fun one when Ademir comes & shoots & spins 📸 #OptOutside #outsideisfree #GoodFriday @cafeducycliste pic.twitter.com/9uhvWOWC8y
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) April 2, 2021
Good Friday to Fulshear 🰠| #OptOutside #outsideisfree #GoodFriday #fromthepeloton | @cafeducycliste @rapha | @Strava: https://t.co/QzDgBDK03D pic.twitter.com/gJ2boVy9O7
— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) April 2, 2021
Bike ride this morning with @LeeforDallas and @DallasParkRec Director John Jenkins to assess our North Dallas trails and look for areas of improvement. We started in District 11 at @NorthavenTrail Freda Stern respite. 1/ pic.twitter.com/QDTGResdiW
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) April 2, 2021
The idea here (I think) was to provide bike and pedestrian access from WRC to SoPAC. Unfortunately, the test connection is on the wrong side of the road. This requires users to cross Greenville twice instead of using the southbound access which would have made more sense. 15/ pic.twitter.com/uvpZJ2HxEl
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) April 2, 2021
Here’s @LeeforDallas calling @CityOfDallas ACM Al-Ghafry to inquire about the placement. 16/ pic.twitter.com/Umi1aRbmTq
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) April 2, 2021
Short ride back into the neighborhood (having to again navigate the connection under 75) and all done! 14.63 miles, 4 trails (NHT, WRC, CWC, and SoPAC), and 4 council districts (9, 10, 11, and 13). 24/24 pic.twitter.com/JUJBo2IdMf
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) April 2, 2021
Trek Bikes Has Retail Openings in Fort Worth & Dallas, TX – Sales, Service Techs, Managers, Assemblers: https://t.co/13MreVcoDq Trekbikesjobs #trekjobs #bicyclejobs #bikejobs #cyclingjobs #bikeshopjobs #bicyclretailjobs #bikemechanicjobs#texasjobs #dallasjobs pic.twitter.com/owpIwwm3Sc
— Bicycle Jobs (@bicyclejobs) April 2, 2021
Mountain biking is all “happy trails†until you get a flat! #DallasParks has teamed up with @TheDorba to host a FREE Beginner #MountainBike Maintenance Clinic (4/15 from 6p-7p). Learn to change a flat & make minor repairs. Space is limited, register here: https://t.co/uH3AoXIKFc pic.twitter.com/WSBzwPSsLB
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec) April 2, 2021
Want more info on the 2021 Hotter'N Hell Hundred?
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 2, 2021
The 2021 Ride Guide is available to view!!!
please click here: https://t.co/rOnPvkcst4 (not the attached picture) pic.twitter.com/ikuTz4ICNG
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 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/nmN8xtKiOL
New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 2, 2021
Meet at 8:45 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 9:00. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/isMMQulTnh
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) April 2, 2021
El Paso Bicycle Club
Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – This is what follows WNW … https://t.co/JXCMljkjA0
New Event HTX Nite Bike – Houston, TX https://t.co/8juVOPvAUo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 3, 2021
NITE BIKE is a NON COMPETITIVE in-town training ride. The ride maintains 21+ mph and clean pace lines. We will adhere to traffic signals. LIGHTS AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED, FIXED BIKES MUST HA… https://t.co/KJUCZJEVGg