Texas Biking News August 17th 2021
Specialized opens pick-up and delivery hub in Austin, plans company store
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PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Months after Trek bought Specialized’s largest dealer in the Austin, Texas, market, Specialized has opened a company-owned operation in the city. Specialized Austin provides virtual consultations and home delivery of web-ordered bikes and equipment. The company plans to have a full retail store in Austin by the end of the year, several sources tell BRAIN.
Michael Browne, Specialized’s USA Marketing Director, said the company would have no comment on its Austin retail plans. He previously declined to comment on Specialized’s ownership of Oro Valley Bicycles, near Tucson.
Last December, Trek bought Austin’s Bicycle Sport Shop, a five-store operation that was one of …
Hotter’N Hell Hundred Sunday criterium event moved to downtown
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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Hotter’N Hell Hundred is ramping up and the registration numbers continue to rise. The criterium event on Aug. 29 will have a different atmosphere compared to normal.
There will still be a criterium around the MPEC on HHH Friday night, but this Sunday event will take place downtown around more restaurants where people can relax, eat, drink and watch some high-speed racing. Organizers are hoping this will bring more people to watch the event and more money to downtown businesses in Wichita Falls.
“Bringing it downtown to …
Video: Kilgore making additions to city mountain bike trail
By Jamey Boyum and Christian Terry | www.kltv.com
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) – KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Kilgore City Manager Josh Selleck about additions to the city’s mountain bike trail including a nearly finished whale tail.
If you’re wondering what that is, well just click and watch.
Cove House holds annual bike ride fundraiser
By John Clark | kdhnews.com
Riding buddies Dwayne Facemire and Owen Sutton said they were not sure what to expect from last Saturday’s Cove House Classic Bike Tour, but whatever the outcome, they planned on having a good time.
“Not sure how hilly it’s going to be, but we’ll see,†said Facemire, a 60-year-old resident of Burnet participating for the first time in the Cove House ride, as the sun rose over First Baptist Church parking lot along Avenue B. “Owen and I ride 43 miles every Wednesday and we do spin classes. We used to do the (Texas) MS 150 a lot when I was in the Houston area, but that’s about it. …
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August Rains Of Summer Drench Green Wichita Falls Ahead Of Hotter’N Hell 100
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What you are looking at above is my windshield wipers wiping rain off my windshield, slapping time to the tunes on the radio.
I did not know rain and thunder was on today’s weather menu til drops began dripping and thunder began thundering a couple hours after the sun began its daily illumination duty.
Being in desperate need of new reading material I put on long pants for the first time in months and bravely pushed my motorized means of motion through the torrential downpour to downtown Wichita Falls, to the library.
The photo above is post library, heading south on Hamilton Boulevard with …
Peach Pedal July 19, 2021 Weatherford, Texas
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There was a good turn out for the ride. I took pictures of the line up, and of course one of Christine. But it was way into the ride that I discovered that one of my camera’s latches was loose and I hadn’t been taking any pictures.
Texas Biking from Twitter
It was a beautiful morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on our Northeast side! 🎉 Today we celebrated the NEW neighborhood trailhead connection at Wilshire Terrace! 🌿
— SAParksandRec (@SAParksandRec) August 17, 2021
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The MJ’s Monthly Maintenance Meet-Up is back. Monday, August 23 at 5:30.
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) August 17, 2021
Info and registration here: https://t.co/veFyHI3p5j#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/3PFyDJqePk
Check out the First Annual Fort Bend DA Ride for Survivors on September 4. All proceeds go to benefit those fleeing domestic violence: https://t.co/kzoYnj3pir pic.twitter.com/y6YgshL9O1
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 17, 2021
#TuesdayTip New to bike riding? Start small so you don't get burned out quickly. Plan a loop in your favorite area and each day expand the route a little farther. This will help you build up your confidence and endurance to incorporate bike riding into your daily routine. pic.twitter.com/2qv2PetCVv
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) August 17, 2021
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) August 17, 2021
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— Aaron N. Chamberlain (@elmachuca) August 17, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/h111RVo0Ws
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 18, 2021
Start time 8 AM sharp!
Traffic on Bolm Rd last week was moving very slow. Allow yourself extra travel time.
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New Event September 11th Memorial Bike Ride – Houston, TX For details, go here:https://t.co/QamBuzomSp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 18, 2021
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In Memory of September 11th
Lauren’s Garden Memorial Ride
Market Square Park, HOUSTON, TEXAS
This year for September 11th, Active Passion will b… https://t.co/8RgingTX82