Texas Biking News April 14th 2021
A Sally on the Southern Tier
By John Schick | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 1: El Paso – Fort Hancock
Tuesday April 13, 2021, 51 miles (82 km) – Total so far: 51 miles (82 km) My 3 day trip from Bellingham, Washington to El Paso, Texas went about as smooth as it possibly could. I had set my alarm at home to wake up at six but ended up waking up at four and ready to go. So I ended up leaving at six which turned out to be a good thing because Snoqualmie Pass was under an inch of snow and it was coming down pretty good. As it turns out the pass was closed in both directions later that morning. The early bird did not get the worm but he did get safe passage.
Later that first day The windshield was hit by a flying rock and I knew I would have to deal with that before I started riding. As it turns out I was able to get into a Safelite shop yesterday in Las Cruces, New Mexico end it only …
GROUP RIDE – Pop A – 4/13/2021
Honest Tree | www.youtube.com
Today was new kit day for PACC racing team. Thanks to our sponsors yet again. PACC stands for Plano Athletic Cycling Club. I really like it when the group is smaller. There’s less fighting for position, less people trying to move up. It’s just a less nervous group.
Cycling in windy conditions
Veloharmony | www.youtube.com
Learn how to ride in windy conditions. Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 01:19 Starting out with Team RR from Crust Pizza: 02:33 FM 2978 – the ride begins in earnest on the open road: 19:42 Attacking MT. Magnolia Overpass: 39:10 Rabon Chapel Hill: 50:29 Mail Route Rollers: 55:00
SAInc Flux Bike World
Brandon Lingle | www.mysanantonio.com
Whit Snell has peddled bikes to San Antonians for nearly 50 years.
Tens of thousands of bikes.
But the 73-year-old founder and owner of Bike World doesn’t like to talk about the numbers. When asked, he paused a beat, whisper-repeated the question to himself, and said, “Gee whiz, it doesn’t really matter to me, you know.â€
The response exemplified the easy-going demeanor of a bike lover who expanded the small shop he opened in 1971 to become the 13th largest Trek Bicycle dealer in the country.
Good origin stories are like good bike trails — they need curves, surprises and some ups and downs. And Snell’s journey to leading one of San Antonio’s …
The Big BRAIN Ten: The biggest bike retailers in the US
by Ray Keener | www.bicycleretailer.com
MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — There are lists of America’s best bike shops and of the "top 100" bike shops. But, BRAIN being a dollars-and-cents kind of business magazine, we set out to identify America’s largest: The Big BRAIN Ten.
No subjective reviews, no rankings or votes or opt-in fees from the stores. And, sorry, retailers won’t get stickers for their windows. Not that there’s anything wrong with those approaches. This was just a different kind of project.
How did we do it?
First we defined what we were looking for: the 10 largest-grossing retailers who sell IBD-quality bikes primarily through brick-and-mortar stores. …
… Richardson Bike Mart
Year founded: 1962 Number of locations: Four, all in Texas Brands carried: Trek, Specialized, Giant, Electra, Cervelo Owned by: Ken "Woody" Smith
Richardson Bike Mart has been a North Texas institution for cyclists of all stripes. It’s 27,000 square foot "mothership" store in Richardson is one of the world’s largest. Owner Ken "Woody" Smith got started BMX racing in 1979 and joined the industry in 1983.
Smith continues to be inspired and energized by the industry. "The bike has saved my life in many ways," Smith said. "I love the way bikes can change people’s lives. Seeing this happen inspires me every day."
As far as challenges to his success, Smith cited competition from his vendors and shrinking margins. Secrets to his success includes "God’s grace, surrounding yourself with staff that are positive, hardworking and grateful, with a serving heart."
Smith describes the business environment for his stores as "awesome now and very good before COVID." He plans to open a few more stores within the next 18 months and bring his online sales into the 21st century. …
Next phase of Bee Cave hike and bike trails receives council approval
By Greg Perliski | communityimpact.com
Bee Cave City Council members unanimously approved April 13 a $1.12 million bid to construct an additional phase of its hike and bike trail system.
The winning bid is from Smith Contracting Co. of Austin to build 10-foot-wide concrete trail segments, according to city documents. Beginning in May, the segments will be built in the following areas: …
Police searching for burglary suspects at downtown Austin bike shop
www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are searching for several unidentified suspects who were involved in a robbery at Mellow Johnny’s bike shop in downtown Austin.
Police say the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at 400 Nueces Street.
Police have not made any arrests. Anyone with information should call the APD Burglary Unit at (512) 974-6941.
Wounded veterans, first responders ride to Killeen on ‘Ride 2 Recovery’
By Jason Douglas | kdhnews.com
At least 35 wounded veterans and first responders arrived on bicycle in Killeen as part of the annual Project Hero Texas Challenge on Wednesday.
“Today was a great ride,†Peter Bylsma, the director of marketing for Project Hero, said following the bicycle ride from Georgetown to Killeen. It marked one stage of the more than 300-mile journey the veterans are on from Austin to Arlington,
He said the event is “helping our wounded veterans and first responders achieve hope, recovery and resilience in their daily lives through the Project Hero Program.â€
Bylsma said the creation of the community-based rides establishes groups of …
Texas Biking from Twitter
The boys took us to ride some dirt today (Grammy was awesome!) Harris’s first time, too. He’s one fearless 3 yr old. Trails parallel the concrete path that heads south from the main parking lot. Those on the west side are pretty tame. Good for beginners. #ATX #WalnutCreekPark pic.twitter.com/ptV2zOYuP4
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) April 14, 2021
We passed 2000 registrations for our 40th HHH! Thank you!
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) April 14, 2021
HHH offers cycling & running events for people of all ages & abilities! Let's make it the biggest HHH ever!
click to sign up: https://t.co/8QJ0muqJPG@ChrisKAUZ @bbcott @BicyclingMag @RichBikeMart @BikeLeague @ChooseWF pic.twitter.com/lyb4zrxyRU
Preston Royal Pedal benefitting @ntfb! The route uses NHT from Preston to the trail eastern end. pic.twitter.com/rGX0IKp5EQ
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) April 14, 2021