Texas Biking News February 23rd 2022
Baylor cycling team preps for Baylor Bear Classic race
By Luke Araujo | baylorlariat.com
Baylor University’s cycling team will be competing in three Baylor Bear Classic cycling races on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. The team will be competing against teams from University of Texas Arlington, Midwestern State University, Texas A&M University, University of North Texas and University of Texas San Antonio.
On Saturday, Baylor cyclists will attend two races at McLane Stadium: a criterium race and a time trial. The next day, cyclists will compete in an extended road race in Speegleville, near Lake Waco.
The event is being helped and funded by the Greater Waco Sports Commission, an independent nonprofit organization that works to help with local sports events.
Andrew Telep, adviser for the team, said its …
A journey through the Wild Wild West
By Kenneth Welch | www.crazyguyonabike.com
First Long Training Ride: Too Much Sun
Sunday February 13, 2022
Yesterday I went on my first long training ride. About 30 miles. With my E-assist, it was like nothing. I’m sure I will be able to get 50 or 60 miles a day while touring the Wild Wild West. It was also training for my good eye. Last week, lost my left eye to a stroke. Not the cerebral kind. The kind in your eye.
I felt good starting out. Getting out of town and to the Hike and Bike trail was not very exciting, but after I got to George Bush Park, it was great riding. Perfect weather. Sunny. I wore a long sleeve tee and some camo shorts. I was going to go out and enjoy the …
Completing unfinished business.
By Claus Ovesen | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Austin Texas to Johnson City Texas. 50 miles. 3000 ish ft of gain: Marathon complete, one more night of partying and then hitting the road
Tuesday February 22, 2022, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 100 miles (161 km)
I had a great time hanging out with my running friends. Finished my first marathon and got some good parting with quality live music. For about a day and a half after the marathon I had a difficult time walking. It really tore my legs up. But when I woke up this morning, I felt decent. My running friends had a late flight out so I decided to give myself a little more recovery time and I didn’t take off until about 1230 on the bike. I dialed down the mileage to 50. That was enough. I am in Texas Hill country so the ride to Johnson City was up-and-down but nothing too terrible as far as hills. The legs didn’t …
Modified Southern Tier Winter 2022
By Dean Mitchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Langtry, TX
Friday February 18, 2022, 95 km (59 miles) – Total so far: 1,492 km (927 miles) The strong winds yesterday stopped overnight. They brought in a cold front which dropped the temperature to a bit below freezing. It recovered during the day but still it felt cool.
I’ve entered hill country today, many long climbs, then down, then up, and repeat all day long. Absolutely nothing again today between towns, still very remote. I did see a cow today chewing on a prickly pear cactus, I don’t know he did that, the thorns on those are stiff and nasty.
When I got to Langtry the only store had some snacks. The colorful old …
Del Rio, TX: + Rest day on 20/02/2022
Saturday February 19, 2022, 93 km (58 miles) – Total so far: 1,585 km (985 miles) Simply put, it was a tough day. Headwinds and hills. The hills and winds the past two days have my body yelling at me to take a rest day, so I will remain in Del Rio for another day. It is a good sized town to get any supplies I need. Mostly desert scrub all day with a pit stop in Comstock for lunch. Again, other than Comstock nothing at all till Del Rio.
Sunny, windy, 24c
Camp Wood, TX
Monday February 21, 2022, 121 km (75 miles) – Total so far: 1,706 km (1,060 miles) One thing I have noticed since getting to Del Rio and eastward is that grass has shown up and more trees. I looked on the map and found that the desert I was in for weeks ends a bit west of Del Rio. Today was Texas hill country, so lots of up and downs. I had a good headwind to slow things down but also it kept the heat at bay. Last hour was a tail wind and it got really hot. Staying at a county park (Wes Cooksey) in the tent by the Nueces river.
Hot, sunny, 31c
Vanderpool, TX
Tuesday February 22, 2022, 63 km (39 miles) – Total so far: 1,769 km (1,099 miles) Even though it was a short milage day (63 km), it was by no means an easy day. There were three long, curvy, steep climbs scattered amongst the hilly ups and downs in this part of Texas hill country.
To the cyclists reading this, if you take this route (337 from Camp Wood to Vanderpool), do some hill work beforehand. You will be tested.
The day got a bit hot and it was a few degrees cooler at the tops of the climbs. Very light traffic and lots of quiet. Lots of motorcycles as this is a favorite scenic ride.
I’m in the tent again tonight at Lost Maples RV and Camping, wifi, showers and a store right next to it.
Sunny, light wind, 29c
Texas Biking from Twitter
The Leader's @AZuvanich: "This is not a thrown-together plan the city is trying to sneak past neighborhood stakeholders. It’s part of the 5-year-old @HoustonBikePlan and the more recent Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities in the city by 2030." https://t.co/jHAa4c6qDh
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 23, 2022
Join the Red Line Parkway Initiative for a bike ride and narrated tour along a 5-mile portion of the 32+ mile Red Line Parkway.
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) February 23, 2022
Saturday, March 12th 10am
Registration & info: https://t.co/q64wBh75Ww
We thank our event sponsors, including McCann Adams Studio and @EAScooters
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event SB 250 – Alamo, TX https://t.co/aGQdypGJtp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 23, 2022
This is the 11th year undertaking this event – in the past 9 years almost 500 cyclists have completed the trek collectively raising over $194,500 in the first 9 years for Spina Bifida Texas.
Spina B… https://t.co/MJeYCBfhnw
New Event Northshore Knockout XC Race – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/R8FMyd7xUk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 23, 2022
XC Racing for all! 10 mile laps
8:30am 100K 6 Lap Race
9:00am 50K 3 Lap Race
9:15 2 Lap Intermediate Race
9:20am MonsterCross Drop Bar 2 Lap Race
10:00am Beginner 1 Lap Ra… https://t.co/d2pdvCvYfk
New Event Educational Ride + Happy Hour with BikeMart – Fort Worth, TX https://t.co/FLOQNFw5DQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 23, 2022
It's time to Ride! Join us at BikeMart as we learn some basics on biking, trail safety and then put it in motion with a 5 mile bike ride.
If that isn't enou… https://t.co/0PnmYXcF1Q
New Event Ascension Seton COTA Bike Night – Del Valle, TX Ascension Seton COTA Bike Night: March 15th at Del Valle, TXhttps://t.co/gkyAgiF1IEhttps://t.co/Rm4rI9WLbd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 23, 2022
Open Track Ride 6:00 PM $10
Access to our full main track. Ride your b… https://t.co/e11dyFWZBY