Texas Biking News May 1st 2021
MS 150 canceled due to weather, organizers announce
Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli | www.click2houston.com
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HOUSTON – Organizers have announced that the Texas MS 150 event has been canceled for Saturday due to the inclement weather.
According to the announcement, the decision was difficult but in the best interest of safety for the riders.
A statement released by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society said: …
Multiple Sclerosis Society makes food donation to Twin City Mission
By Donnie Tuggle | wwwkbtx.com
“They immediately asked us to find a good organization to be able to deliver that food on their behalf, and we were happy to do it.â€
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Saturday’s unfortunate cancellation of the MS-150 bike ride to Kyle Field left event organizers with over 2,000 portions of food and no one to eat it. That’s when they decided to repackage the food and donate it to Twin City Mission.
The food was prepared and delivered by Levy Restaurants at Olsen Field on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. They were tasked with making sure the food didn’t go to waste and decided that Twin City Mission was a great option.
“Unfortunately, with the cancellation of that (MS-150), one of their first priorities is making sure that the food didn’t …
Cycling journey full of lessons for Texas Tech Adventure Media Class
By Justin Rex | www.lubbockonline.com
The 806 Route is a bicycle touring route that takes a rider through some of the more scenic and historic parts of the Southern High Plains. …
Rare air: BMX event brings legends of sport to Longview skatepark
By Michael Cavazos | www.news-journal.com
Justin Erickson never believed he’d meet his idol — BMX legend Mat Hoffman. But on Saturday, his dream became a reality when more than 300 BMX riders, including Hoffman, attended a first-of-its-kind event at Longview’s skatepark.
“They say you should never meet your heroes, but … that’s actually probably not true because he’s a pretty cool dude,†Erickson said after visiting with Hoffman and getting his autograph. “I have been riding BMX for almost 30 years, and I never imagined that I would meet Mat Hoffman right here in …
Texas Biking from Twitter
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— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) May 1, 2021
May is #NationalBikeMonth!🚲🎉 This month gives us a chance to continue spreading the joy of the sport we love! â¤ï¸Â #BiketoWork Week will take place May 17-23, 2021, with #BiketoWork Day on Friday, May 21! How will you be celebrating?#RideWithUs #WeChampionCycling pic.twitter.com/YX16C7ko7Z
— USA Cycling (@usacycling) May 1, 2021
@TexasMS150 was canceled. I'm sad, disappointed. But @mssociety made the right decision as thunderstorms & flooding threatened our bike route. I headed to #LadyBirdLake for a run during a break in the rain. And the fight against #MS will go on. #HappyWeekend #MSWarriors pic.twitter.com/1cMF6pheRa
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) May 1, 2021
Today is #nationalbikemonth #bikemonth #brownsvilletx pic.twitter.com/uP5hbQHh75
— âœï¸Mendo.Graphic$ (@mmendo) May 1, 2021
Fix it at home bike repair webinar in English and Spanish coming up May 10! @austintexasgov https://t.co/Al4Z8n2pXH
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) May 1, 2021
Plan to be at the groundbreaking for the new bridge!! Let’s get all the people on bikes there!! https://t.co/lQtGNXgiv1
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 1, 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/LCZzZY9g9C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 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/kGjKekIh0R
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/upg8qD9I2Q
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 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/wTboPkEh41
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/4aeAx3uXCL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 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/YBw5yGRZ09
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/KpHrgnuhCe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 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/XfSybNkkaQ
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/LdOyy7SPkK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 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/tcoxOny8BW
New Event Taco Tuesday Ride – Allen, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/DpW8NGBYE3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 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/9YMPQY3gAx