Texas Bicycling News – February 6, 2023
Church reaching community annually through ‘Bikes and Bibles’ giveaway
Southern Baptist Texan | thebaptistpaper.org
Nearly a decade ago a group of men from First Baptist Church Celina, Texas, went through a discipleship class together. As the two-year program came to an end they were challenged to come up with a servant leadership project to help them touch the lives of others in Jesus’ name.
The idea they decided on not only has touched lives for eight years, but eternity as well.
Last December FBC members — in partnership with a Dallas/Fort Worth-based ministry called Grace Bridge — hosted what has become an annual event known as Bikes and Bibles. The name almost says it all — bicycles and Bibles are distributed to area families in need, including 118 bikes in 2022.
And 15 people made first-time decisions to accept Christ.
“One of the things we …
Bicyclist hit by vehicle dies from his injuries
Laura B. Martinez, The Brownsville Herald | news.yahoo.com
Feb. 6—A 71-year-old Brownsville man struck while riding his bicycle on Central Boulevard Saturday night has died from the injuries he received, police said.
Juan Lozano, who was riding a bicycle, was heading north on Central Boulevard, got into a lane of traffic and was struck by a vehicle, said Investigator Martin Sandoval, spokesman for Brownsville Police Department.
Sandoval said good …
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
MCC TUESDAY – SHELL TO MCKEEVER Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
JL Tuesday Night Route (Winter) Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
CA Tuesday 24 v2.0 Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Urban South HTX Taco Tuesdazzzze Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Trek West U Tuesday Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek Sugar Land (Wed) Night Ride Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Mountain Bike Shred Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Lasersnakes Wednesday Ride Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Gravel Levee Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Urban West Thursday Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC THURSDAY – SHELL TO MCKEEVER Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
Trek West U – Beginners Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Bridgeland Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
For the Femmes Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Morning SBUX Crew (Thurs) 34mi. Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Urban West Thursday Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Social Bike Ride with Vintage Cycle Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
JL Friday Power Hour Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Trek Sugar Land – Beginner 8 Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
CCC Road Ride Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Trek Sugar Land (Sat) 46 mi. Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
RRR-Saturday Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
NWCC Zube park Rides Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Trek Sugar Land Sienna 46 mi. Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Trek Clearlake Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Miles with Vintage Cycle! Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Trek Memorial 45 Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Weekend Endurance Ride Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Weekend Endurance Ride Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
CCC Gravel in Chappell Hill Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Bike University
www.sunandski.com
Friday, February 24th 2023, 6 pm – 9 pm at Sun & Ski Sports Westheimer.
Calling all cyclists! Whether you’re on a racing team, training for the MS 150 in May, or just learning how to ride a bike, we invite you to attend our annual Bike U event. Enjoy free cycling clinics, food, refreshments and save up to 40% off clearance bikes, select cycling apparel, and accessories. Sun & Ski – Westheimer 6100 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77057
Greenway Spinning San Antonio, Texas
Mark Noblitt MTCCSA | strava.com
Hiding from the wind and spending time catching up with Amy Dal Bello! Fun ride!
Day 2 Texas BBQTour Gonzales County, Texas
Eric Braun | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
The Mobile Bike Shop is back this week! Check the link to see the February and March schedule. https://t.co/Jk1uuFt52o pic.twitter.com/4omD8J1YEB
— UNT Transportation (@UNTtransit) February 6, 2023
Thank you @mtcgrande! Todd has been here since we opened in ‘08 as our operations manager. But he’s worn every hat in the shop. We’ve even seen him sell bikes & pull shots in @juanpelotacafe. When we needed to get it done, we called Church Services.
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) February 6, 2023
Cheers to a retirement, Todd! pic.twitter.com/ai2Odvlcko
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Monthly Ride from Dallas to Fort Worth with TRE Back to Dallas For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/dk7PTfSn3m
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 7, 2023
It's going to be a cold morning, but despite that, I plan on riding from Dallas to Fort Worth for… https://t.co/Hzns35yBRh
New Event Social Bike Ride and Picnic – https://t.co/wLa5dJGyAG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 6, 2023
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This is an easy (and slow) ride to relax and enjoy the gorgeous view of the 28th Highway.. (you can go fast if you’d like)
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New Event The Pearland Challenge – Pearland, TX The Pearland Challenge at Pearland, TXhttps://t.co/cDE0boDEvYhttps://t.co/mYBH44dduK
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 7, 2023
The Pearland Challenge
Combined Field Limit: 200
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fie… https://t.co/tfJTAtxLPY