Texas Biking News October 2nd 2021
Bike rider brings joy to Kingwood streets with his trio of canine companions
Treyvon Waddy | www.houstonchronicle.com
Jose ‘Joe’ Ruiz and his three poodles ride along Kingwood Drive, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Kingwood. Last October, the retired railroad worker began riding with his dogs and their custom-made carrier around Kingwood and can be spotted most evenings. ‘Last year with the pandemic and the election there wasn’t a lot of happiness or joy.’ Ruiz said. ‘All I want to do is make people happy – to laugh. If I’ve done that, even if I don’t see their faces as they drive past, I feel like I’ve done my job.’
Before the pandemic, Jose Ruiz walked his dogs every day without fail. As political tensions ensued over time, he wanted to make his local community smile. Ruiz attached to his bike a carrier for his dogs, and began cycling around the neighborhood, greeting everyone he saw.
The 68-year-old, referred to as “Joe†by the community, has since made this his new daily routine, touching the hearts of everyone who sees him. He goes …
2018 vs. 2021 KOM on Murphy Road! (Pop A)
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On April 26, 2018 we set the KOM for Murphy Road. It took more than 3 years and a very strong wind for the Pop A riders to set the new KOM on Sept. 30, 2021.
Video: Burkburnett hosts spaghetti dinner for Boomtown Blowout bike riders
By Ebonee Coleman | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – It’s a big weekend in Burkburnett where tonight’s hometown pride tour wraps up with a look at the boomtown blowout.
That consists of a bike ride and tonight’s traditional spaghetti dinner to get cyclists ready.
The riders and those cheering them on all loaded up on carbs tonight. While the Boomtown Blowout fun bike run isn’t anything new, it is an event that the Burkburnett Chamber of Commerce is bringing back to life from 25 years ago.
“It’s pretty good actually it’s not bad,†said Tom Hickey participant Boomtown Blowout.
There were 60 riders who enjoyed their spaghetti dinners tonight and for some this will be their last ride. Before putting up their helmets on the shelves for the upcoming winter months.
“Of course I’m making up …
Mural Ride Bike Tour
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Trip Highlights 20+ Mural Stops 10+ Artists Comfortable, Cruiser Bicycles No Uphill! A beautiful downtown San Antonio bike ride with an amazing host who will show you the best street art from passionate local guides. The ride has over 20 mural stops where the guides will explain the history behind the mural art. There are many artist through-out San Antonio that make their living by making this town as colorful as it can be and our guides will tell you all about them. …
Bike Tour of Buffalo Bayou
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Hop on your bicycle and explore historical Houston landmarks along the Buffalo Bayou with the company Tour de Brewery (no brewery stops included). Two tickets for the Buffalo Bayou Cistern Art Tour are included, along with a basket of wine. This tour is two individuals. Expires December 12, 2021
This tour will take you along one of Houston’s biggest green spaces before heading into Downtown to explore Houston’s roots. Explore the Buffalo Bayou and it’s updated trail system. Learn about how and why Houston got started. See some of Houston’s oldest bars and buildings. This tour does NOT include any stops for beers but we will share some of our favorite places to go after a tour.
This is an easy ride along the bayou and into the city streets of beautiful Downtown Houston!
Start and End Location: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 …
Statement from Waller County. At least we’re getting their attention. from bicycling
Texas Biking from Twitter
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— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) October 2, 2021
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— Nate Eguia (@N8d0gg7) October 2, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bike ride/bird watch/art – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/yxdwUIKQVs
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 2, 2021
This will be a casual bike ride along paved trails to various parks to see what art/birds we can find. 15-20 miles along … https://t.co/SM4kKfartS
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Montgomery – Montgomery, TX https://t.co/1AHCphkWP6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 3, 2021
Starter: Ronald
New routing to avoid narrow FM 1486 entirely, nice smooth road with wide shoulder on the return, 39 miles, store in Dacus.
Note: Sunday ride
Ride s… https://t.co/hqQRSI9m1i
New Event Houston Bicycle Club HEMPSTEAD – Hempstead, TX https://t.co/CJJE5IpOKO
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 3, 2021
Starter: Ronald
No crossing Hwy 6 or 290, just a short 1.5 miles on FM 1488 going out, one store, 35-40 miles. Perfect Hempstead ride!
One of our prettiest rides. Rout… https://t.co/SDyEG92kic
New Event Houston Bicycle Club Brenham – Brenham, TX https://t.co/FyTmQrCjiJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 3, 2021
Ride starter: Ronald
Awesome new routing including Union Hill to Burton, store there, return via Hohenwalde, still keeping it at 38 miles. Hilly, very nice ride.
Start: To… https://t.co/W1S1MsFXDv