Texas Biking News November 3rd 2021
Annual bike ride raises funds for area volunteer fire departments
breckenridgetexan.com
On Oct. 16, dozens of people gathered in the Breckenridge City Park for the fifth annual Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride, and last week, the organizers of the fundraising event donated thousands of dollars to the three local volunteer fire departments.
The bike ride brought together 77 bicycle riders, as well as many others who joined the crowd for a barbecue lunch and concert in the park. The annual event honors the memory of Sloan Everett, a Breckenridge rancher who died in a 2017 wildfire in the Texas Panhandle.
In 2019, the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and the Everett family added the fundraising element to the event, benefiting Stephens County volunteer fire departments. The Everett family wanted to recognize the role volunteer firefighters play in rural Texas, especially because. when fire overtook Sloan and two friends as they were trying to …
Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine
By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com
2021-11-01: Del Rio to Brackettville
Monday November 1, 2021, 33 miles (53 km) – Total so far: 1,391 miles (2,239 km) It was cloudy leaving Del Rio. Since it was a short 30 mile ride, I didn’t leave until afternoon. Again it was headwinds/crosswind all the way but manageable.
I got chased by a dog approaching the airbase. It came out from behind the fence but stopped when I slowed down. We will see if that’s the way to deal with dog chase. A jet flew right above me making huge noise.
Jimmy and Sabrina rode in the other direction. We all stopped to chat a little. They were from Cleveland Ohio and is going to Phoenix. They don’t have a destination or end date. How lucky it is to be young and careless.
I got 2nd flat in my front tire. Jimmy told me he had …
2021-11-02: Brackettville to Leaky
Tuesday November 2, 2021, 72 miles (116 km) – Total so far: 1,463 miles (2,355 km)
2021-11-03
Wednesday November 3, 2021 Rain is finally caught up with me. I am trying to leave Leakey but it is raining hard. It doesn’t appear to let up for the day and I have tent to shelter me for now. If I packed it up I will be in rain for the next 50 miles. I will just do as much as possible and wait for a window.
Texas Biking from Twitter
We LOVE a good public art project, especially when it turns a utility into something extra special. This @HoustonBCycle station is case in point. Thanks to Houston creative, Shelbi Nicole! Stop by and check it out for yourself at @GreenStreetHou.
— Downtown Houston (@DowntownHouston) November 4, 2021
📸 https://t.co/fPK0sBpvh4 pic.twitter.com/rki0dweDEL
This Sunday, November 7. Ride with @lawsoncraddock and the Austin @Rapha Cycle Club.
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) November 3, 2021
Meet @juanpelotacafe at 8am for coffee and roll out at 8:30am for 35 social miles.
And don’t forget to set your clocks back before you go to bed Saturday night.#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/V1uzT6ZuDz
Can't and Won't aren't the same…
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) November 3, 2021
Chilly and wet out there today.
Most could've but Most didn't… pic.twitter.com/rPk4eXP0rv
Another Driver in Texas Plowed Into Group of Cyclists—With No Repercussions
— Hill Abell (@HillAbellATX) November 3, 2021
Time to give up on TX if you’re a cyclist? I’m getting close. The legislative/legal system are hardwired to deny accountability, and I’m hard pressed to imagine that changing. https://t.co/6B6IlM2U7Y
He and Angie said they have dealt with incidents with other neighbors that they believe have been racially motivated since moving to the neighborhood in 2019. Angie said this was the most severe. https://t.co/6jjQiaFBX5
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) November 3, 2021
Reed has a fractured cheekbone and had to get five stitches, four on the right side of his face and one on his right ear, and is waiting to hear from an eye specialist to determine if he'll need eye surgery. Meanwhile, Fries is out on $100 bond. https://t.co/6jjQiaFBX5
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) November 3, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event The Moonlight Ramble – Houston, TX https://t.co/CbpG9h7dr5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 3, 2021
What: The 49th annual Moonlight Ramble
When: Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 10 p.m.
Where: BakerRipley’s Ripley House (4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston TX)
Why: To have fun riding Hou… https://t.co/fIZZzI2JIO
New Event Stockdale Gravel Roundup – Stockdale, TX Stockdale Gravel Roundup at Stockdale, TXhttps://t.co/mwkWJzR7rrhttps://t.co/PXPtbfshLc
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 3, 2021
This is an amazing event out of Stockdale, TX that has riders hitting a great mix of gravel and sandy roads. … https://t.co/WIsR1tEC6t
New Event Mission County Park – San Antonio, TX We’ll ride to 281 and back, we’ll make a stop on the way back at the Hot Wells Conservatory.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 3, 2021
Start time 8:30 am, contacts Randy at 210-237-8740 or Diana at 210-535-3373. We are also having a membership dr… https://t.co/LjhEABGwpL
New Event Stinson Airport Trailhead Ride – San Antonio, TX Saturday, Nov 6 at 8:30 am. We'll start at Stinson Airport Trailhead. We’ll ride to US-281 and perhaps to the Pleasanton Trailhead and return (~22 miles). Bring water and snacks. Contact Laura … https://t.co/N5Wh7PgZbW
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 3, 2021
New Event The Wire Donkey – New Ulm, TX The Wire Donkey at New Ulm, TXhttps://t.co/OSIBXtHHnxhttps://t.co/4TKFePJocr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 3, 2021
Thank you for registering with us for The Uber Drahtesel (The Wire Donkey) in the beautiful and historic German settlement of New U… https://t.co/10QB2k6Clg