Texas Bicycling News July 1st 2022
NBDA Announces 2022 Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award Winners
nbda.com
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has announced the 2022 winners of the Bicycle Retailer Excellence Awards (BREA). 111 retailers from North America have been awarded this recognition in levels of Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. These levels were based on application score and online presence, including website and social feeds. BREA is an update on the past Americas Best Bike Shops Program. The rebrand, in 2021, focused on inclusivity while celebrating the diversity in bicycle retail.
Retailers that earn the distinction of Bicycle Retailer of Excellence, the most significant credential of its type for independent bicycle dealers, receive an official certificate, marketing signage for their shop, and digital marketing materials for their websites and social media.
Retailers will be recognized for their …
Retired teacher creates unique bikes that are also works of art
by: Samantha Jarpe | www.everythinglubbock.com
LUBBOCK, Texas — A retired shop teacher is creating bikes that double as works of art.
Kent Crowell, founder of Crowell’s Creations, uses his love of cycling and extensive background in robotics to create the unique bikes, which have featured in Lubbock’s Juneteenth parade and the Fourth on Broadway parade.
Crowell said the goal is to get kids outside and engage their sense of wonder.
Video: WebXtra: East Texas mission team plans to take bicycle trip through Andes mountains
By Bob Hallmark | www.kltv.com
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Summer is peak travel time, and East Texans are taking trips at home and abroad, but one East Texas group is taking an extreme trip, to cycle the Andes in south America, but with a purpose.
The ‘Stitchin Heaven’ volunteers on their way to a ministry in remote villages of Peru, to ride bicycles 300 miles over the Andes mountains, with a mission.
“Dr. Larry Garman, 85 years old has served as a missionary down in the Peruvian jungle for about 50 years. There’s just no running water there. Interesting there is solar but no electricity,” says team member Rob Appell.
They’ll ride from the Peruvian coast, over the Andes mountains into the jungle to serve the ‘Aguaruna’ tribes.
“Chiclayo Peru to the mission station in Nuevo Horizonte in the Amazon,” Rob says.
They’ll deliver clothing and sewing items and …
‘Ride into Summer’ campaign awards new bikes to children
By John Ingle 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs | www.sheppard.af.mil
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Nine Sheppard AFB children were rewarded with new bicycles July 1, 2022, for their efforts in the Commissary’s "Ride into Summer" coloring contest and campaign.
The bikes, donated by the Wichita Falls Disabled American Veterans Chapter 41, were presented during a small ceremony in front of the Commissary. Before trying out their new rides, 82nd Security Forces Squadron Staff Sgt. Jaylynn King provided a safety briefing to the young cyclists.
Volunteers of the 14th Annual Wheelbrothers Blazin’ Saddle 75
by Fun Bikin’ Enterprises | www.bikereg.com
If you are volunteering for our event, this is the place to register. There is no cost to register as a volunteer.
Once we recieve your registration, we’ll let you know when and where to check in.
No matter what your job is with our event, we are ALL there to take care of our riders. We trust that you will do everything you can to make that happen. If you need help taking care of someone, please ask your team leader for help.
Thank you for your contribution to the Wheelbrothers 14th Annual Blazin’ Saddle 75
Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – Black Trek Top Fuel 7 in Arlington, TX https://t.co/e5eGJzOyN0 pic.twitter.com/XnnJib0aRr
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) July 1, 2022
NEW @HoustonBCycle station open at Boyce-Dorian Park/Hester House. This is part of Precinct One-funded partnership with BCycle to expand access to low-cost, carbon-free transportation options. It's great to see the fast-growing network of BCycle stations in 5th Ward! pic.twitter.com/iSJSqjZHJD
— Harris County Precinct One (@hcpct1) July 1, 2022
The bike lanes are painted green all along Richmond. https://t.co/Huu7kD9xC9
— East Dallas Advocate (@Advocate_ED) July 1, 2022
It’s over 7 miles long and offers plenty of shade for users during the warmer months. Learn more about this regional hidden gem and how it connects to the larger trail network in North Texas!
— NCTCOGTransportation (@NCTCOGtrans) July 1, 2022
Wanna get out and about in Arlington? Hop on the River Legacy Trail! It plays a vital role in the off-street connection from Fort Worth to Dallas. @BikeDFW @CityOfArlington https://t.co/Q2i5f1fv8h
— NCTCOGTransportation (@NCTCOGtrans) July 1, 2022
#DistC Construction Alert: The Rosemont Pedestrian Bridge will be open for the 4th of July celebration!
— Abbie Kamin (@AbbieKamin) July 1, 2022
Project details available on https://t.co/GiHIPwJ3Cj pic.twitter.com/JJw5EvTXl3
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Pineywoods Purgatory – Lufkin October 1, 2022 at 07:00AM https://t.co/SGl3EApJoe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 1, 2022