Texas Bicycling News – February 5, 2023
Cycle of Strife
by Katie Nickas | texashighways.com
Two friends grease the wheels of their relationship on a bike ride through Palmetto State Park
“Watch out for snakes,” Chuck whispered in a voice that sounded like an incantation.
I’d never had to worry about dangerous animals in the woods as a kid in Indiana—at least not like the venomous black, red, and yellow coral variety that slithered across the boardwalk’s slats. My friend and I paused and held our breaths, observing the banded pattern on the creature’s back from several feet away as its body coiled tightly. It was good preparation for the other snake Chuck and I would see a couple of hours later near the Slayden Bridge spanning the San Marcos River, its appearance culminating our daylong trek through Palmetto State Park.
This tropical getaway is located along the banks of the river, about 65 miles east of San Antonio near Gonzales, where the historic slogan “Come and Take It” originated. The State Parks Board acquired 198 acres of the Ottine Swamp in 1933, establishing a state park on the property near the Ottine Mineral Springs resort, where guests may once again bathe in the healing springs of the renovated facility. The neighboring town of Luling, about 20 miles northwest, was founded in 1874 as a gathering point and supply center for cattle drivers on the Chisholm Trail.
Nestled between Gonzales and …
Riding for a reason: Cyclists take part in Freeze Your Fanny in Longview
By Yoleyne Romero | www.news-journal.com
Anjee Deards has been cycling for about a year and decided to participate Saturday in her first official ride.
She was joined by her husband, David, a seasoned rider of about 30 years. The two took part in the 35th annual Freeze Your Fanny in Longview.
The ride benefits East Texas Lightnin’, an independent team of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The athletes participate in Special Olympics events throughout Texas, and the team is based in Longview. About 200 athletes are on the team ranging in age from 8 to 86.
The event — which includes a 10-mile course, a 30-mile course and a 65-mile course — was packed with cyclists, some professional and some first-timers such as Anjee Deards.
The Deards are from Tyler and moved to Texas in June, David Deards said. After settling …
Sunday Afternoon Ride Sugar Land, Texas
Abraham Garza | strava.com
Sunday Spinning with Kaitlyn San Antonio, Texas
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
So proud of Kaitlyn Hesseltine today. First ride since December, and she put down 40 miles! Whoop! Also had a special guest star join us for a few miles — Danny Vega! Teaching her the finer points of #noblitting, too.
Back to Back Wins at Cedar Hill P1 Cedar Hill, Texas
Mark Baerd | strava.com
BAR LOOP shakedown for EAST TEXAS SHOWDOWN Montgomery County, Texas
Shannon Wyatt | strava.com
Afternoon Ride Harrison County, Texas
Roman Brantley | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Nothing like a 10mi bike ride and a hot steam room on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! ????? pic.twitter.com/B2mQJyL2fE
— Adrian Garcia (@AdrianGarciaHTX) February 6, 2023
Scenes from this morning’s First Sunday Ride: pic.twitter.com/d6erKkEP9w
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 5, 2023
I had a blast giving the Houston Peace Corps Association bike crew a tour of the Columbia Tap Hike and Bike Trail, Trebly Park, and the site of the upcoming 2nd Annual 3rd Ward on Tap: Trill Edition at Cuney Homes!https://t.co/UGhN8U9t3P pic.twitter.com/WGBylBSThJ
— Ed Pettitt, MPH (@edpettittmph) February 5, 2023
The South Texas Weather Gods are smiling on me today. #HookEm #RideYourBike @wedusport #WhoDoesThis? @fireflybicycles Where you at @lancearmstrong? pic.twitter.com/CDbocliPnk
— Jon Binsted (@velojonny) February 5, 2023
Studies have demonstrated that subsidizing bike sharing systems in many cities is cheaper than maintaining roads and public transit, especially in dense downtown areas where parking is a premium. https://t.co/WjF1yBZumY
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) February 5, 2023
STOLEN – Black Trek Marlin 5 M 29 in San Antonio, TX https://t.co/DSugurHyzs
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) February 5, 2023
With the beautiful Spring weather, enjoyed riding the new bikeways in #Montrose where @hcpct1 partnered with #MontroseTIRZ. Waugh-Commonwealth: Complete; Hawthorne-Woodhead: Under Construction; Mandell-Dallas: Design pic.twitter.com/vungXHHJ88
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) February 6, 2023
Hopefully you got some miles in today, Austin! #rideyourbike #gravel pic.twitter.com/c10umkKxSf
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) February 6, 2023
Strapped for cash toward the end of 2022, Houston Bike Share officials opted to suspend 75 of its 155 stations. For now, those stations will remain shuttered through at least March. https://t.co/wAoyw8VbfM
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) February 5, 2023
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bike ride, birds and abit of nature Upper Buffalo bayou For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/wm8VGLgF0n
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2023
Let's go for a bike ride and keep a lookout for birds/wildlife along the way. I found some more sections … https://t.co/GQHgWvWv15