Texas Biking: Here’s What You Need to Know
Kingsville Noon Lions club hosts fundraiser to help community
By: Corderro McMurry | www.kristv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Kingsville Noon Lions Club is getting ready for its Ride on the Wild Side fundraiser.
R.J. Loera, President of the club, said last year they gave out about $1000 to 10 students who applied for the organization’s scholarship.
“And we will send the funds to that college. So that helps them in their first semester to help get them going, and that is what we are all about is making sure we can help the kids,” Loera said.
Mackenzie Everett attends Texas A&M University-College Station, but …
Play, walk, bike in downtown San Antonio streets for 21st Síclovía
Rebecca Salinas | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – People in San Antonio will have a safe space to play, walk, run and bike this spring when the 21st Síclovía closes streets around downtown.
The 21st Síclovía event from the YMCA of Greater San Antonio will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, which is also National Ride a Bike Day.
The free event means that city streets are temporarily closed so people can have vehicle-free space to exercise.
There will also be exercise classes, youth activities, food trucks and more, according to a news release. …
The Yoga Ride
by u/ThisEnd5752 in BikingATX
Vitus Bikes and Austin Aviators unite to prioritize diversity and community in US Pro Crit Racing
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April, 2023 – Park City, UT /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Vitus Bikes, the storied bicycling brand dedicated to the human side of performance, is proud to announce its partnership with the Austin Aviators cycling team. This diverse team of athletes, part of Williams Racing Development’s expansion, will compete in a series of US pro road and criterium racing events throughout the 2023 season.
“We’re stoked to be kicking off our partnership with the Austin Aviators. As a global bike brand we didn’t want to go down the traditional UCI Pro Tour route, yet we love the fast-paced action that comes with US pro crit racing. For us, it’s not about race wins or podiums, but rather the people that make up the team and the city they represent,” said Alex James, Global Marketing Manager at Vitus Bikes.
Vitus Bikes is thrilled to enter the world of American crit racing at this level with the Austin Aviators. While the brand sponsors privateers and a regional team, the Aviators are Vitus’ professional athletes and represent the best of the best in terms of cycling talent. As a brand, …
91-year-old Alvin cyclist with over 30K miles of experience completes Tour de Braz
Pooja Bhakta | www.houstonchronicle.com
When he joined hundreds of other cyclists for the Tour de Braz Bike Ride on April 15 in Alvin, Bill DeWitt, 91, wasn’t fazed at the prospect of heading out on a 34-mile route that was one of the options for the event.
Through the years, he has participated in the annual race many times as well as others throughout the country, covering some 30,000 miles. Despite hazards such as careless motorists and potholes, DeWitt continues to hit the road, although he now limits his races to the annual Alvin event.
DeWitt isn’t just known in the community as a cyclist. As a legacy ambassador for the …
Texas State Criterium & Time Trial Bike Race this weekend
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The Texas State Criterium & Time Trial Bike Race two-day event will be held in Downtown Corsicana Saturday, April 22 after the Veterans’ Parade and in Dawson Sunday, April 23. This event is sponsored by the Corsicana & Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, Corsicana Visitors Bureau, Corsicana Main Street, and Navarro County Office of Emergency Management.
The race will begin around noon Saturday around until 7:30 p.m. that evening. The Sunday races in Dawson will begin at 8 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. Many of the races will determine if cyclists will move to Nationals or even potentially the Olympics. There will be a lot of adrenaline and excitement as the bikes fly through downtown on the brick streets.
According the …
Southern Tier CoMotion
By Keith Misegades | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Testing the heart: Johnson City to Fredericksburg
Wednesday April 19, 2023, 38 miles (61 km) – Total so far: 1,634 miles (2,630 km) With the Texas hills continuing, I made a decision to stay on the ACA route and test my heart. I could have used a more southern route which would have been flatter and easier, but I wanted to stay fairly true to the route to accomplish my goal. The short story is that I felt much better today after the ride. My heart is doing fine. Enough on that.
I didn’t sleep all that well last night in the tent, depite having fixed three holes in my sleeping pad. The night before last I would find myself on the hard ground after about an hour and then had to inflate the pad again. Finding the super tiny holes on these pads is a challenge. I first found two and fixed those. I took a nap yesterday afternoon and noticed that it was still going flat, so I found one more and it stayed inflated. Yesterday and last night until 1:30 this morning I had a strong wind out of the south at about 20-30 mph. I had firmly staked out my tent and it still moved around a little when the wind would gust stronger. I also had a street light very close to my tent and had to wear my buff over my eyes. The flapping of the tent kept waking me up.
I was finally up for …
Cyclists working with Harlingen officials to draw children, disabled riders to trails
By Fernando Del Valle | myrgv.com
HARLINGEN — A cycling group is working with city leaders to draw more families and children as they plan to turn the city’s Arroyo Colorado trail system into an outdoor attraction.
At City Hall, officials are supporting members of the Valley Off-Road Bicycling Association as they request the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation help fund construction of an adaptive trail aimed at drawing disabled riders and a pump track geared to help children learn to handle off-road cycling.
“It really compliments the entire trail system,” Javier Mendez, the city’s parks director, said. “It brings a different level of rider to the trail.” …
Big Bend Conservation Alliance to host binational bike ride
By Sam Karas | bigbendsentinel.com
PRESIDIO — This Sunday, April 23, Presidians are invited to strap on their helmets and join the Big Bend Conservation Alliance for the organization’s first ever binational bike ride. The group will meet up at Presidio Pour Over Coffee and ride across the bridge to Ojinaga, with stops at the Museo Regional de Ojinaga and the Presidencia Municipal.
Community bike rides have become a new and fun tradition for sponsors Presidio Pour Over Coffee and Big Bend Conservation Alliance — on a cold and windy morning in January, Presidians gathered for a slow ride around town that brought people who came all the way from Marfa into the fold.
In March, the group got together again to ride from the …
Road to Hotter’N Hell
by Fun Bikin’ Enterprises | www.bikereg.com
Are You Ready for a BAG?
Sometimes you need a Big Awesome Goal to get motivated – and this series fits the bill. The Hotter’N Hell is loaded with challenges – Heat and Wind being the biggest challenges – then they add a few hills in just the right places – and 20+ miles of headwind in the last miles of the 100 mile route. Through the years I have noticed that the people who handle these challenges the best are the people who are out cycling in area rides leading up to the HHH. This little secret motivated me to put together a ride series that would help you get ready for the BIG ride in Wichita Falls.
The Road to Hotter’N Hell is a bundle of 4 small community bike rides that are in the final weeks leading up to the Hotter’N Hell. Each ride in our series features challenging routes and a variety of distances blended with Texas Hospitality. We’ve ridden these rides for decades and know that they are all committed to providing an excellent ride experience. Here’s how it works.
When you register for the RTHH you are automatically registered for all 4 of our featured rides (unless you pick the 3 ride option). Single registrations are available (no tandem registration rate is available). All registrations include one of our Limited Edition Jerseys. After you register for the RTHH Series you will be provided a code and store link to use to order your jersey. We’re even paying the shipping fee so that your jersey is delivered to your home.
Each ride will send you a confirmation so that you can get your packet, t-shirt and other goodies before the ride or on the day of the ride. Here are our featured rides and their scheduled dates:
Peach Pedal July 8, 2023 Weatherford, TX Routes of 8, 28, 38 and 60 miles
Tour de Paris July 15, 2023 Paris, TX Routes of 20, 24, 35, 57, 68 and 80 miles
The Goatneck July 29, 2023 Cleburne, TX Routes of 10, 27, 41 and 70 miles
Evening Ride The Woodlands, Texas
Melissa Kunthea | strava.com
Full body workout – Big Double 34-16 Harris County, Texas
Kevin Highfield | strava.com
Bring your bike to work day! Houston, Texas
Michelle Yoder | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Make your bike into a moving piece of art and join us and @theorangeshow on Sat.,5/13 for the #HoustonArtBike Parade & Festival! All ages will ride together through MacGregor Park to celebrate art and our city's trails and parks.
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) April 19, 2023
Learn more at https://t.co/4Zru9TTA2Y. pic.twitter.com/YRXpXGTr5V
Survey ends Sunday, April 23:
— Austin Outside (@austin_outside) April 19, 2023
The #ATXMobilityBonds MoKan Trail project will connect transit stations, parks, schools, and more in east Austin. Let the City know what you think of their draft plans: take the project survey by Sunday 4/23 at https://t.co/zuJqSuq4cc! pic.twitter.com/zBUPOM7dHH
Join us on Saturday, April 22 to Celebrate Trails Day on the @redlineparkway! We will be making Earth Day chalk art at Crestview Station and taking a bike ride to Downtown Station. #celebratetrails #urbantrails #austintrails #getoutsidehttps://t.co/W5mljxpTq4 pic.twitter.com/71yNfWgowV
— Red Line Parkway Initiative (@RedLineParkway) April 19, 2023
Saturday 4/22/2023 The Bagel Ride
— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) April 19, 2023
8:00am ride start
Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
54mi (86km). Store stop at 30mihttps://t.co/9jDCtHIdjH
Bike Ride with Commissioner Ellis Precinct 1 and Commissioner García Precinct 2. Connecting communities by bike. #rideone White Oak Bayou Trail near Castillo Center pic.twitter.com/A6HkskG8wI
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) April 19, 2023
STOLEN – Gray Trek Marlin in Denton, TX https://t.co/Rp56snff8X
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) April 19, 2023
The #BikeBus at Newton Rayzor gets a little larger each week. Why? Because it’s fun! https://t.co/bGoHyVhtef
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) April 19, 2023
We know the recent changes are a surprise. For 10 yrs HBS has offered access to bike share at rates 50% below industry standard. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to sustain the network without an increase. Visit our website for more info and updates. pic.twitter.com/ZW7nUM99iw
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 19, 2023
Did you know that you can start on the Katy Trail and end up at Fair Park or Deep Ellum via trail? That's right – this trail connection crosses Central Expressway (I-75)! ?Swipe right to see how to navigate from the Katy Trail, over 75 and onto the University Crossing Trail. pic.twitter.com/69ciErNOsB
— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) April 19, 2023
People in San Antonio will have a safe space to play, walk, run and bike this spring when the 21st Síclovía closes streets around downtown. https://t.co/XYIfiP3uPg
— KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) April 19, 2023
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bike ride, murals, and abit of nature +/-12 miles, and Jazz afterwards For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/p8JrKaIISV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 19, 2023
NEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-o… https://t.co/1IHWK2XSuO
New Event 2023 Katy Flatland Century – Brookshire, TX 2023 Katy Flatland Century at Brookshire, TXhttps://t.co/aWylg6y37lhttps://t.co/pxrbnx3EcE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 20, 2023
Routes and Start Times
(all start times are a Rolling Start and all riders need to be on route by… https://t.co/bNZfl5WSh9