Texas Biking News March 26th 2022
Recall: 89,000 bike helmets sold at Walmart do not comply with safety standards
By Daniella Genovese | www.fox26houston.com
Tens of thousands of bike helmets sold exclusively at Walmart are being recalled due to a head injury risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Sakar International recalled the 89,000 Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Helmets because they "do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets," the recall notice said.
As a result, consumers are …
Dallas has bike momentum rolling but needs more off-road trails
By Dallas Morning News Editorial | www.dallasnews.com
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Barry Bishop rides his mountain bike on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 on the North Shore Trail around Lake Grapevine in Flower Mound, Texas. North Shore is one of 22 trails maintained by the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association. More are needed. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)
Remember that spike in bicycle sales at the beginning of the pandemic? In June 2020, Woody Smith, owner of Richardson Bike Mart told Bicycling magazine that demand was “mind blowing.” Turns out, people have been pedaling those things instead of leaving them to collect dust in the garage.
That, along with some forward-thinking planning, is giving North Texas a chance to dramatically improve its bike culture. City leaders should do what they can to support this trend.
Nationwide rankings of the …
Annual bike ride benefits one of Austin’s most beloved schools
Author: Dominique Newland | www.kvue.com
The 28th annual Rosedale Ride kicked off Saturday morning at its new location, The Pitch.
AUSTIN, Texas — The annual Rosedale Ride, one of Austin’s premier bicycling events, is now hosted by The Pitch, northeast Austin’s newest hospitality, sports and entertainment destination for “food, fun, and fútbol."
The Rosedale Ride, which is in its 28th year, is currently the largest fundraising effort supporting Rosedale School, Austin ISD’s only school exclusively for children with multiple disabilities and profound needs.
Funds raised from the ride have made many changes at the campus possible, including the inclusion of adaptive transportation, learning centers and sensory activities, among many other …
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Group ride CW to AH
Kevin Highfield | strava.com
Saturday MTCCSA Century with Mike
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
Scenic route to pick up my car
Brady Reed | strava.com
Valley View’s 150th birthday. Ken’s 1st 100 mile gravel ride
Mike Buenaventura | WU Endurance | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – Black Giant Talon 4 in Houston, TX https://t.co/cYLYVYoVyz pic.twitter.com/Ly7EJZM4Cv
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 27, 2022
Checo P1 !!!!! BRAVO pic.twitter.com/FjyHjkRMGS
— Gerardo Gonzalez (@Gerita956) March 26, 2022
At @eurekabrewco and love seeing all the bikes. The grapefruit hard seltzer hit the spot after biking in the sun. pic.twitter.com/K5bz6B3j9j
— Prioritize people over cars #fatboyonabike (@gratifihouston) March 26, 2022
Our first race, the @capcityracing Camino Real Gravelero. We didn’t get first place, but we kicked ass, clearly. pic.twitter.com/gW6JUGgdpi
— Aaron N. Chamberlain (@elmachuca) March 26, 2022
Thank you to everyone who participated with Bike Denton in the Great American Cleanup! We cleaned 9 bags of trash and 2 bags of recycling from the DCTA Rail Trail. #weKDB #GAC2022 @kdbdenton pic.twitter.com/7QxQuYbhj9
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) March 26, 2022
The Rosedale Ride, which is in its 28th year, is currently the largest fundraising effort supporting Rosedale School, @AustinISD's only school exclusively for children with multiple disabilities and profound needs https://t.co/fs6blYMwju
— KVUE News (@KVUE) March 26, 2022
Phew! We made it! My mom @LibbyDoggett joined me for the 42-mile Rosedale ride today in north #Austin . I was happy to support @RosedaleSchool and enjoy the beautiful weather with fellow #cyclists including many others who are training for @TexasMS150 . #MSWarriors #BikeMS pic.twitter.com/ISMDMwZc5T
— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) March 26, 2022
First hot ride of the year. 70% gravel nothing chunky or sketchy. If you can crank out the watts you are gonna be really fast. There’s a bridge under construction on the route I downloaded from bikereg and the event is on 4/23 https://t.co/rCKm4aw3Ps pic.twitter.com/uEm0nywFaM
— Gerardo Gonzalez (@Gerita956) March 26, 2022
— Gerardo Gonzalez (@Gerita956) March 26, 2022
This Monday at 5:30 p.m., join Trek Bicycle Houston (West U location) for BIG on Bikes, a workshop dedicated to promoting inclusivity for all body types within the cycling community.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 26, 2022
On Sunday, April 3, they'll host a follow-up group ride from the shop! https://t.co/seIDhNmLTV