Texas Bicycling News June 29th 2022
Cross-country cyclists aid Amarillo Habitat for Humanity
by: Cat Keenan | www.myhighplains.com
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Amarillo Habitat for Humanity (AHFH) announced that it will host a group of 21 cross-country bicyclists from the group “Bike & Build” from Wednesday until July 1, who plan to assist with an AHFH home-building project during their stay.
As described by AHFH, the Bike & Build group “engages young adults in a service-oriented cycling trip to raise awareness for the affordable housing cause.” The group visiting Amarillo has been a part of a cross-country trip through the southern US since May 18. Their route began in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and is expected to link up with historic Route 66 to head to its end on Aug. 3 in Palmdale, Calif. …
Moms Ride #2 (kid interference version)
Michelle Yoder | strava.com
Harlingen Freedom Fest implements biking
by: Alejandra Yanez | www.valleycentral.com
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen will host its second annual Freedom Fest Social Bike Ride Saturday.
The biking event is scheduled to begin 8 a.m. Saturday at Lon C. Hill Park.
A group photo will be taken at the end of the ride at Iwo Jima Monument.
The public is encouraged to return back to the park for Freedom Fest.
Freedom Fest will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. For more information, click here.
Charity bike ride for cancer passes page
darik.news
A group of 24 cyclists aboard the Texas 4000 for the Cancer 2022 team paddle through Page on their way from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska on June 17.
The cyclist is a student at the University of Texas at Austin, and the annual ride aims to “fight cancer by sharing hope, knowledge, and charity in hundreds of communities” along the route, according to a statement issued by Texas 4000 to the cancer organization.
“For 19 years, Texas 4000 for Cancer has involved student leaders and communities in the fight against cancer through 4,000-mile bike rides,” the …
Sanchez and Santamaría win at GFNY Waco Texas
Caroline Lindsay | www.endurancesportswire.com
New York City, June 29, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GFNY Waco Texas started off with a fresh morning but temperatures well above 100F were expected later in the day for riders on the long competitive racecourse of 85.7 miles with a total elevation gain of 2490 ft.
The race started off fast and already by mile six 20 racers formed the lead group. After a further string of attacks, a group of four riders successfully got away, including GFNY Florida champ León Santamaría (Colombia) as well as GFNY regular Flavio de Luna (Mexico).
The quartet remained together until …
Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – Orange Mongoose Hot Shot in Denton, TX https://t.co/MQf75wBYPi
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) June 29, 2022
STOLEN – Red Trek SL 4 in Dallas, TX https://t.co/dVWoAUvoZn
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) June 29, 2022
Join us on Saturday morning for our Copperfield Ride. Wheels down at 7:30 AM. https://t.co/HEXplPxI7u pic.twitter.com/fVZAlkXtak
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) June 29, 2022
Saturday 7/2/2022 The Bagel Ride
— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) June 29, 2022
7:30am ride start
Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
51mi (82km); a longer option may arise. Store stop at 26mi.https://t.co/SEM0hAUu4q
Construction has begun on bike & pedestrian improvements along Slaughter Ln from FM 1826 to Barstow Ave! Crews are building shared-use paths to provide better & safer access between neighborhoods, Gorzycki MS & the park. Stay up to date on our progress at https://t.co/IXvjUFNcWc. pic.twitter.com/pNLmS5OiMB
— Corridor Program Office (@ATXcorridors) June 29, 2022
STOLEN – Black Surly Straggler in Austin Hills https://t.co/bCPQAafZeE
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) June 29, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 6-Pack Trail Ride – Fort Worth https://t.co/wQSTFDFwnk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2022
The 6-Pack Trail bike cruise is a bike cruise lead by knowledgeable Beer Guides that is lively & thirst quenching. The cruise showcases local craft breweries and restaurants & offers fo… https://t.co/7s2L2Wc8Rx
New Event Back to School at Emancipation Park – Houston https://t.co/6xsgyb2KUm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2022
Join us August 20, 2022 at Emancipation Park for a Back to School event like you've never seen before! We are teaming up with Karhu and Fleet Feet for a 5K Run/Walk and C… https://t.co/8uKXDFyALj
New Event 6-Pack Trail Ride – Fort Worth https://t.co/DTagc4bTf1https://t.co/F0fyYusmWP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2022
The 6-Pack Trail bike cruise is a bike cruise lead by knowledgeable Beer Guides that is lively & thirst quenching. The cruise showcases local craft breweries and… https://t.co/LIvPFKqUGt
New Event FWBA Century of the Month – Arlington July 2, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/PkCEfBqAEU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2022
New Event FWBA Weatherford to Lipan – Weatherford July 4, 2022 at 07:30AM https://t.co/9UQi7fPnFP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 29, 2022