Texas Bicycling Action – April 30, 2023
Hundreds of cyclists ride 150 miles to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis
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Floyd Otis Cole Jr. 1937 – 2023
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Floyd Otis Cole Jr, 86, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, due to complications from dementia, with his son, John, by his side. He was born on April 11, 1937, in Bryson, TX to the late Floyd Otis and Alatha Cole (Plaster). Floyd grew up in McCamey, TX where he graduated from McCamey High School and was a standout all-district running back on the football field. Some of his best friends whom he cherished came from McCamey and the group got together every year for a reunion. Floyd continued his education at Texas Tech on a football scholarship and was a three-year letterman and graduated in 1958. He became a member of the alumni TT club and never missed a game. Floyd met his late wife, Geraldine of 45 years in Washington D.C., and were married in 1965. They eventually moved to Dallas where Floyd had a successful real estate career as a home builder and landlord in The Park Cities and Oaklawn. He had a love of bicycling and was a previous member of the Greater Dallas Cycling Club. He was often seen riding at White Rock Lake with the club or his family. …
Williamson County Deputies Association raising funds to give bikes to students with perfect attendance
By Meredith Aldis | www.fox7austin.com
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas – The Williamson County Deputies Association has teamed up with Purl Elementary School in Georgetown ISD to gift a bike to every student with perfect attendance, but they need the community’s help to raise funds.
Purl Elementary School in Georgetown ISD has struggled with attendance. It has the lowest rate in the district, so the Williamson County Deputies Association came up with an incentive to give a free bike to every child with perfect attendance.
"When we first started this, we …
Southern Tier CoMotion
By Keith Misegades | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Beautiful valley: Marfa to Van Horn
Sunday April 30, 2023, 76 miles (122 km) – Total so far: 2,059 miles (3,314 km) The 3 day plan worked out well so that I was well rested to do the longer day today. Like the previous two days, the first part was a bit of climbing followed by a gradual descent into a large open valley. The valley was very bleak, but beautiful as it seemed to go on forever. There were less trees and more grasslands.
I was riding in a bowl all day surrounded by larger hills, though I wouldn’t call them mountains, but the locals may call them that. The valley was divided into large ranches as expected and I saw wild elk as well as some cattle and a few horses. There were less cars than yesterday and hwy 90 along this stretch was very nice to ride. I have been on and off hwy 90 since Florida, but I think that ends tomorrow as I head northwest toward El Paso. I may actually only have 2 days left in Texas. It seems like I’ve been in this state for a long time.
There were a few interesting …
Samaritan Sunday… helping 86 yr old cyclist out of a ditch. He’s OK! Dickinson, Texas
Paolo Margio | strava.com
Sunday evening adventurer on our gravel bikes. Great time together Stewart. Bexar County, Texas
Anthony Evans | strava.com
2023 MS 150 Day 2 La Grange, Texas
Anthony Webster | strava.com
MS 150 Day 2. All done.Thank you everyone for the Donations. La Grange, Texas
Nizar Nayani | strava.com
Eastern Triple – CW – Timberlane – Ella Harris County, Texas
Kevin Highfield | strava.com
Timberlane is a hidden gem. Also, giving Marguerita some love
Afternoon MTB Fort Worth, Texas
Jorge O-M | strava.com
MS150 Day 2 La Grange, Texas
Kent Joosten | strava.com
A bit of a TAILWIND today ?
But got pretty darn warm this afternoon. ?
What a difference a day makes! Texas MS150 Day2 La Grange, Texas
Tracy Krznar | strava.com
Wow! No wind! And a beautiful day!
2023 MS150 Day 2: The Redemption Ride La Grange, Texas
TK Akins | strava.com
Had lots of tailwind and I’m so glad I saved my legs for today’s ride. ??
Solo Sunday Dickinson, Texas
Chase Collins | strava.com
Perfect day to roll out west to Damon to recon some gravel I’ve had on the list for a while. With Locos 3 weeks out, I wanted a nice long effort to test equipment and fueling, however it’s a dangerous game as fully recovering from these efforts takes longer than you would expect. I capped my power and HR at high zone two with this in mind. Beautiful day to finish off a nice volume block, time to recover and hit a little intensity before the big dance.
What a difference a day makes! MS150 Day 2 La Grange, Texas
Amy Schendel | strava.com
Weather was incredible, no wind to speak of, legs were pretty trashed from fighting the wind yesterday.
Morning Ride Washington County, Texas
Fast Eddie | strava.com
MS150 2023 2nd day. La Grange, Texas
Active Cycling | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
Dusted off the bike for a 20+ mile ride in East Texas. As the weather warms, I’ll be making this ride more often. #CycleTexashttps://t.co/U07potDsNM pic.twitter.com/JXGqP9Wrir
— Maurice Peterson ???? (@OregonPioneer) April 30, 2023
Join Mayor Ron Jensen for a 5-mile bike ride. Riders of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join the casual ride.
— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) April 30, 2023
Meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 18
Ride begins at 6:30 p.m.
Action Park Grand Prairie, 1002 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 pic.twitter.com/MwN9bvhUen
?New ?@hcpct1 trail under construction along Fondren Diversion Channel in southwest Houston/ HC Precinct One. The trail extends south of Willowbend to West Bellfort providing residents access to the #BraysBayouGreenway pic.twitter.com/99tRxxCi2Z
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) April 30, 2023
Hundreds of riders gathered at the State Capitol on Saturday to begin the MS 150 ride, raising money and awareness in the fight against multiple sclerosis. https://t.co/wtwTvtCb7A
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) April 30, 2023
Safe arrival at Kyle Field! I biked 168 miles this weekend in @TexasMS150. Phew! Great energy at the finish line and so nice to see fellow #MSWarriors and so many supporters. Thanks, Team ?@tacodeli? & ?@mssociety? !! #MS pic.twitter.com/nBFrN3wwZv
— Lisa Doggett (@lisadoggettmd) April 30, 2023
The Hampline is looking good! pic.twitter.com/RHMKU3AEQw
— Allyn West (@allynwest) April 30, 2023
We mostly stayed on bike trails and bike lanes. It’s a shame they don’t all connect. #bikeHou pic.twitter.com/stZEyppeQt
— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) April 30, 2023
On the mic for 2nd day at the #TexasMS150 at Historic Kyle Field at TAMU! Great job everyone!! pic.twitter.com/pVSaCUD7hH
— markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) April 30, 2023
The deputies association has teamed up with Purl Elementary School in Georgetown ISD to gift bikes to students with perfect attendance, but they need the community's help to raise funds. https://t.co/jTHGgcL586
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) April 30, 2023