Texas Bicycling News October 18th, 2022
ACA Southern Tier
By Terry Rimmer | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 23 Marathon: The wind and the rain
Sunday October 16, 2022, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,282 miles (2,063 km) Yesterday we had anticipated some rain but mother nature exceeded expectations in every way. We were all sitting in a communal kitchen which had a simple corrugated iron roof, dinner was finished. All of a sudden, the hail stones started, big ones which made a hell of a din on the roof. Soon that was followed by torrential rain which went on and on and on. After about half an hour the rain started running off the grass and forming streams and then rivers. The kitchen concrete floor soon became covered in water as a stream passed through. When there was a slight break in the storm, we took the opportunity to check our tents. That’s when I discovered along with a few other members of our group that our tents were in the middle of streams and the water was getting higher. I looked inside my tent and the base was like a water mattress and slight smattering of water had managed to get inside. It was time to evacuate and move the tent and everything to a bandstand which had a large canopy. I decided to this stage that there was no use in trying to get back into the tent. I made sure everything was in watertight bags and took my sleeping bag & mattress in search of somewhere dry. I managed to get inside a static tent which had been used but not cleaned, perfect. I spent the night dry and …
Alzheimer’s Association holds Ride to End ALZ in Wimberley
By Tierra Neubaum | www.fox7austin.com
WIMBERLEY, Texas – You can enjoy views of the Texas Hill Country while biking for a good cause.
The Alzheimer’s Association is holding its Ride to End ALZ on November 6. …
Houston Army veteran disappeared 4 years ago while on bike ride, family says never received media coverage
Amy Gordon | localtoday.news
The Missing: Have you seen Verona Kay Sanders?
FOX 26 reporter Gabby Hart spoke to family members looking for answers in hopes of finding Veronda Kay Sanders.
HOUSTON – FOX 26 is dedicated to shedding a light on the thousands of people who have disappeared from the greater Houston area and have disappeared without a trace.
In this installment of The Missing, FOX 26’s Gabby Hart introduces an Army veteran who went for a bike ride and never came home.
Veronda K. Sanders served in the US Army as a cook and toured Germany. She was 60 when she took a bike ride through her community in southeast Houston near MLK Blvd. and Bellfort Ave. on October 17, 2018. She never returned home. …
6 Houston Cycling Trails You Need to Ride
by Megan Broussard | www.houston.org
The City of Houston has a 345-mile interconnected bikeway network that includes high quality cycling routes for all experience levels. These trails offer beautiful city views like the skyline at sunset as well as plenty of lush greenery and natural landscapes. Below is a list of our favorite trails to explore in the greater Houston area. Bear Creek Pioneers Park
Why we recommend: There is so much to do here in addition to biking, such as a visit to the wildlife habitat and aviary or a round of tennis. Come for a bike ride and stay for a relaxing picnic, walk around the pond or wildlife encounter. Learn more Brazos Bend State Park
Why we recommend: This trail takes you through a forest and circles the …
Southern Tier Cross Country Tour
By Adam Wolf | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 24: Marathon, TX to Sanderson, TX
Tuesday October 18, 2022, 55 miles (89 km) – Total so far: 1,252 miles (2,015 km) The hotel last night worked out really well. It got quite chilly and was about 45 degrees when we got up this morning. Fortunately it was not raining. We did not think we needed to rush to get on the road because the ride was "only" 55 miles and the final 34 miles looked to be downhill based on the map. We left the hotel/campground around 9:20 and headed out on US 90 again. As usual, we had headwinds but not as strong as yesterday. Only about 10 mph with somewhat stronger gusts.
We stopped at about 10 miles in for a quick rest a snack and then again at about 21 miles because there was a picnic area with some signage about the Big Bend area. We ate our sandwich there and then proceeded on to …
My Mom said there would be days like this
Nicole Volek | strava.com
Finally cold snap in the air
Stellie’s Playground
Francisco Simas – US MES | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Come join us for our second Bike Social of the semester, our Halloween Social! Thursday Oct 27th. Meet us at Greg at 7:30 or OBP shop at 7 if you want to borrow a bike. Wear your costume (that you can bike safely in) and bike around campus and west campus with us. pic.twitter.com/uPJ8vUVQXw
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) October 18, 2022
The Bell Avenue bicycle and pedestrian corridor is moving forward after 5-2 approval by the Denton City Council this afternoon. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/sXPec6nPNp
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) October 18, 2022
STOLEN – Black Trek FX 1 M in Dallas, TX https://t.co/99NtpFhnUG
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) October 18, 2022
LADIES: Looking for a Denton group ride? Try the Ladies Social Ride on Tuesdays at 7 PM from 317 W Mulberry St.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) October 18, 2022
Distance: 8-12 miles
Pace: 8-10 mph
Weekly Denton group rides: https://t.co/Hu1d4A7bKY pic.twitter.com/i4576yhsKf
You can enjoy views of the Texas Hill Country while biking for a good cause. https://t.co/ZllsD26qAV
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) October 18, 2022
Exciting new from @austinmobility! Austin Public Works Urban Trails Program has begun design on segments of the Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 3. This urban trail project will connect IH-35 to the existing Southern Walnut Creek Trail. #urbantrail pic.twitter.com/fnF5lUlDx6
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) October 18, 2022
It's going to be fun! Please ignore the Ride With GPS paved/unpaved percentages. Their data is horrible for that stuff. Guessing these routes are over 80% unpaved. pic.twitter.com/GNzYnMBW2f
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 18, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Check Out Austin / TX Capitol Bike Tour More details, visit: https://t.co/gxmU44RXbv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 18, 2022
A perfect combination of urban and natural, street riding and hike n bikes. We'll go from the springs and the lake, to the bat bridge and downtown, go insi… https://t.co/tUdEwXcxv2
New Event First Sunday Ride – Houston https://t.co/zJIRLcloTz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 18, 2022
Join us at Market Square Park downtown at 8 a.m. As always, the First Sunday Ride is free and open to the public. November 6, 2022 at 08:00AM https://t.co/rR1dN83HPM