Texas Biking News August 18th 2021
Video: A San Antonio CEO completes 9,000-mile bike ride to give attention to senior care
Alicia Barrera | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – During the past four months, a local CEO shifted his duties to embark on a 9,000-mile trek on an electric bike to raise awareness for senior care.
Jeff Slater, founder and CEO of Caring Senior Service in San Antonio, biked across the country to visit each of the company’s offices and raise $100,000 for grab bars to be installed in local seniors’ homes. The journey is part of the company’s 30th anniversary and the Close the Gap in Senior Care movement.
For every $250 raised, Slated said the safety product company VGM Live at Home and Evacare will install two grab bars in senior’s homes.
It was a tough journey both physically and mentally. So much so that …
woom bikes USA Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Third Year in a Row
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Austin-based kids’ bike brand ranks 1,198 of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies
AUSTIN, Texas – Aug. 18, 2021 – Inc. magazine announced that woom bikes USA is number 1,198 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. This is the third consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition for woom, which boasts a stunning three-year revenue growth of 404 percent.
“We are extremely honored to once again earn a place among the Inc. 5000 list,†said Mathias Ihlenfeld, CEO of woom bikes USA. “To earn this recognition once is a huge achievement in itself, but to now be recognized three times in a row is truly incredible. It’s a fitting testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of the entire woom team as we continue to grow and bring the joy of cycling to more children and families throughout North America, and the world.â€
woom has disrupted the …
Making friends with 360 again!. 41.5 miles (66.7 km) under a perfect breeze.
Raul E. | www.strava.com
Marin recalls about 3,000 mountain bikes because of bottom bracket concerns
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Marin Bikes is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 2,100 bikes in the U.S. because their bottom bracket spindles can break. Marin also is working with Canadian authorities to recall about 875 bikes that were sold there.
Consumers are being told to stop riding the bikes and contact Marin at 800-222-7557 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Marin will provide consumers with information on receiving a replacement bottom bracket installed.
The recall involves the following model year 2021 Marin Mountain bicycles: …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Coach CZ here. Unsuccessfully tried to recruit Oliva. Subsequently got our teeth kicked by her for 4 years. Still couldn't be happier for her success, & that she is sharing this much-needed message on body positivity for all athletes, especially young women. Thank you @ray04444! https://t.co/UNNWtnxEJk
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 19, 2021
We're halfway to the weekend! If you need a mood booster, remember that everything is better after a ride 🚲 pic.twitter.com/TTHvhG1Akv
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) August 18, 2021
The Denton City Council decided during its August 17th work session to schedule a future discussion around the Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan submitted by Council member Brian Beck.https://t.co/mwx1aEO2rP
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) August 18, 2021
Training in Houston's heat, Paralympian Ray Martin reflects on long racing career @reporterjulie #RenewHouston https://t.co/VllxqyaTca pic.twitter.com/UrJ8OnQlAC
— PREVIEW (@PreviewNow) August 18, 2021