Texas Bicycling News September 12th 2022
Can San Antonio Become a Better Bike City? Not on State Roads.
Jared Brey | www.governing.com
Efforts to improve the city’s streets for bikers and pedestrians are being held up by the Texas Department of Transportation, which has reasserted its ownership of state roads and is focused on prioritizing traffic flow for drivers.
Katie Nickas rides her bike around San Antonio every day — in the rain, in the 95-degree heat, at night, from her downtown apartment to her job near the Alamo and all around the extensive greenways. She’d even ride in the snow if it would snow. It’s practical, it’s a hobby, and it’s a point of pride for the volunteer board member at Bike SA, a local cycling advocacy group.
Nickas was born in San Antonio but left when she was a baby. She grew up in southern Indiana near the Ohio River, and moved back to Texas in 2013, she says, like a salmon returning instinctively to its spawning grounds. She used a bike to discover the sprawling city. But she admits it’s not the friendliest place for less die-hard bikers, because of the heat, the low-density spread of …
Thousands of bikers expected at this weekend’s Conquer the Coast
By: Illi-Anna Martinez | www.kristv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thousands of cyclists will be riding around the Coastal Bend this weekend.
On Monday, city leaders announced open registration for the 20th annual "Conquer the Coast" event.
Thousands of people from near and far are expected to sign up for the bike riding event.
Bikers can sign up for one of three challenges: the 66-mile, 21-mile, or 10-mile race.
City officials like Mayor Paulette Guajardo and …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
MCC Tuesday – Shell to McKeever Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
Morning SBux Crew (Tues) Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 7:00 AM
JL Tuesday Power Hour Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Cycling Addicks Tuesday 20 Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Pushin Watts Tuesday Interval Ride – 25mi Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday / Thursday Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Urban South Tuesday Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Dark:30 from L3 Craft Coffee Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 5:30 AM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Gravel Levee Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Mountain Bike Playtime with Vintage Cycle! Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
Social bike ride with Vintage Cycle! Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
Race Ready Repair Thursday Night Social Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:15 PM
Bridgeland Ride Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Race Ready Repair Thursday Night Social Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:15 PM
Urban West Thursday Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday / Thursday Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
MCC Thursday – Shell to McKeever Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
JL Thursday Power Hour Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Tuesday / Thursday Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
JL Friday Spice Power Hour Friday, September 16, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Dark:30 from L3 Craft Coffee Friday, September 16, 2022 @ 5:30 AM
Friday Classic Friday, September 16, 2022 @ 4:45 PM
Race Ready Repair – Beginner/Intermediate Road Ride Saturday, September 17, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
Isela’s Bike Around the Bay 1 Day 2022 edition Saturday, September 17, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Race Ready Repair Saturday 50 Saturday, September 17, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
JL 48 Miles thru Rosharon Saturday, September 17, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Society C+ Group 46 mi. Saturday, September 17, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Miles with Vintage Cycle! Sunday, September 18, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Morning Ride with Kingwood Bicycles Sunday, September 18, 2022 @ 7:30 AM
JL Recovery & Coffee Ride Sunday, September 18, 2022 @ 6:30 AM
JL Monday Power Hour Monday, September 19, 2022 @ 6:00 AM
Play in the streets of San Antonio during Síclovía
Mary Claire Patton | www.ksat.com
The event encouraging outdoor exercise and play will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26
SAN ANTONIO – Some of San Antonio’s downtown streets will temporarily close so people can exercise, explore and play during the city’s bi-annual Síclovía event later this month.
YMCA of Greater San Antonio will celebrate its 20th Síclovía from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 25.
The brand new Veinte Route will run from North Main Avenue and Ashby Place with reclovi?a’s located at Crockett Park, Madison Square Park, and Maverick Park.
The reclovía areas will have water stations and rest areas and will be a place for family and friends to meet up. …
Atomic TT’s Conclude, Elite Points Races Tomorrow!
Stuart Gardner, Program Director Alkek Velodrome | shoutout.wix.com
… Upcoming Events
TNR Bunch Racing Feat Elite Points Race Championships 6:45pm 13th Sept
Intro to Track Cycling Class 11am Sept 18th
TNR Madison/Team Night 6:45pm 20th Sept
TNR Bunch Racing & RoY Finals 6:45pm 4th Oct
Hour Record Week 10th-15 Oct
TNR Lapathon Eliminator 6:45pm 11th Oct
TNR Madison Championship & RoY Awards 6:45pm 18th Oct
Black Line Sprinting Training Camp Oct 21st-23rd
CX Under the Lights #1 – 7pm Oct 26th
CX Under the Lights #2 – 7pm Nov 2nd
BellVelo Gravel Race #1 – 8:30am Nov 5th
Collegiate National Championships
Long time Alkek racer and current women’s RoY Paige Zizka headed to Indy last weekend with the TAMU team consisting of recently sworn in Alkek racers Cade Ellis, Mitchell Durque, Dylan Hughes and Evan Kemppainen where they faced other colligate athletes from around the US. They …
Beaumont police make arrest after hike and bike trail attempted kidnapping
Kaitlin Bain | www.beaumontenterprise.com
Beaumont police are reminding residents to be aware of their surroundings after a 37-year-old man was arrested after an attempted kidnapping of an adult woman at a local hike and bike trail.
Officers received reports of the incident at the Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail, 9201 Dishman Rd., around 9:15 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department.
The suspect, later identified as Jarmond James, had been "contained in the wooded area near the trail," the release said.
The man was arrested for harassment and taken to the Jefferson County jail.
Texas Biking from Twitter
2nd group of riders getting ready 4 tomorrow's 1st ride with @Milby_HS & WOW over 60 riders 4 this sch yr and growing. Students r realizing the effects of cycling & mental health is something that works together 4 their mental health. @rpena3kr @AdrianGarciaHTX @EastEndDistrict pic.twitter.com/54hPwhuxv9
— CISH / WOW / La Raza SA (@CishWow) September 13, 2022
Join us upon our return from @YSCTdP 2022 and in support of #youngsurvivors with #breastcancer on Oct 15. @urbansouth_htx @amexicun #thirdcoasters #tapandpedal #cycling #fundraising #bcsm #houston #htx #breastcancer #bcam #cyclinglife #htown #craftbeer pic.twitter.com/kjNbk0l8FO
— michelle lee piña (@texaspina) September 13, 2022
STOLEN – Gray REI DRT 1.1 Bike, Middle in Houston, TX https://t.co/GPi16xaphA
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) September 12, 2022
Thank you to everyone who made the Waco City Crit an amazing event! Please be sure to tag us & the event sponsors in your stories, reels & posts from the race!
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) September 12, 2022
There is always the possibility of this becoming an annual event. ?https://t.co/fPbR5lbpwJ https://t.co/vzb5e8K85R pic.twitter.com/BQnfCIhzbU
On Saturday we joined the UNCF Walk, Run, Bike Event – a nationwide initiative to raise the critical funds @UNCF needs to fulfill its mission of supporting HBCUs and helping students pursue their educational dreams. pic.twitter.com/ov8vlUw0yz
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) September 12, 2022
The cover of the 2022 Ride Program is from an original image by Steve Grey.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) September 12, 2022
That image was then painted onto the HHH Clubhouse by Ralph Stearns (who then recently refreshed it last year for our 40th anniversary). It's one of the best area places to take a selfie 🙂 pic.twitter.com/QK2PfnrTpZ
???? ? Gear up for Bike Night tomorrow at Cycle Gear in La Plaza Mall! Stop by for special giveaways, exclusive Bike Night Deals, food, and meet other local riders ? PLUS sign up to win a BMW R18 B
— Explore McAllen (@exploremcallen) September 12, 2022
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5pm-7pm pic.twitter.com/8lQRX1exEB
Just one month until Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day on October 12th! So far, no @dentonisd schools have signed up to participate. Sign up as a school, neighborhood or family: https://t.co/JCoIZ1oERt
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) September 12, 2022
Try a walk or bike bus: https://t.co/FeeE1Y1okl
STOLEN – Gray Transition Bikes Sentinel in Austin, TX https://t.co/a7n8DSbdar pic.twitter.com/upxUmvKwrA
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) September 12, 2022
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 2022 Texas Enduro Cup Finals: Texas Trail Party – Burnet, TX December 3, 2022 at 09:00AM https://t.co/bdSgOEGFVE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 13, 2022