Texas Bicycling News Digest – May 1, 2023
MSU Texas cycling team qualifies six riders for Collegiate Road Nationals
Andy Newberry | www.timesrecordnews.com
Kalaba brothers finish first and second in conference cycling
Pavle Kalaba of Midwestern State University won the overall conference championship (Men’s A) at the South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference event in Celina, Texas. His brother and teammate, Dušan Kalaba, claimed second place. …
Video: Cyclists descend on Kyle Field for the Bike MS 150 to raise money for multiple sclerosis
By Donnie Tuggle | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Thousands of cyclists from across Texas flooded Kyle Field this weekend for the Bike MS 150 ride, the nation’s largest fundraiser for multiple sclerosis.
The event, which generates millions of dollars for research and treatment of the disease, starts in both Austin and Houston before ending in College Station.
Mark LeBlanc, an Aggie and graduate of the class of ‘85, has participated in the event more than 30 times, becoming a familiar face among the cyclists crisscrossing the Lone Star State.
“What I’m doing is minor compared to what somebody with MS has to do every day. You know, five times the effort to comb your hair, brush your teeth,” LeBlanc said. “When I started, there …
[Hundreds of cyclists ride 150 miles to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis | FOX 7 Aust]
MS 150 Bike Ride Raises More Than $7 Million
www.fayettecountyrecord.com
The 39th annual MS 150 bike ride came through Fayette County this weekend, with nearly 6,000 riders arriving in La Grange at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, overnighting there, and then departing by bike for the College Station finish line Sunday morning. Above, left, are some riders as they arrived at the fairgrounds Saturday. Above, right, several riders enjoy a beer at the fairgrounds as the …
The San Antonio Trails Guide
By Bonny Osterhage & Kathleen Petty | www.sanantoniomag.com
From short strolls at city parks to long bike rides and running routes on the city’s greenways, these are the trails not to miss in the Alamo City Hit the Trails at These 10 Parks … … Panther Springs Park
Officially, there is a 3-mile paved trail that will take visitors at this 300-acre North Side Park to the Parman Library (and back). Cyclists, though, point to this acreage as a favorite place for exploring the various dirt paths and offshoots from the main trail that allow them to add some mileage and experience a bit more of nature (including views of the area’s covered caves). If your pup is one who can handle a walk, take them on the trails and then reward them with a stop at the on-site dog parks that are divided between large and small dogs. 22635 Wilderness Oak Road …
[Monthlong effort aims to highlight the benefits of biking | FOX 7 Austin]
6 San Antonio Meetups for Walking, Running or Biking
By Kathleen Petty | www.sanantoniomag.com
Just as it sounds, this meetup is for cyclists who want the chance for a somewhat leisurely ride with friends. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram for specific dates, and then meet downtown for urban riding in a group.
TNR Back Tomorrow!
Stuart Gardner, Program Director Alkek Velodrome | shoutout.wix.com
Last week was an off week at Alkek Velodrome but this week we are back! We also have another bumper weekend of USAC Sanctioned Racing coming up! Check the Calendar for more!
May Events
5:45pm Tues May 2nd – TNR Bunch Races 11am Sat May 6th – Intro to Track Cycling 5:45pm Tues May 9th – TNR Krazy Keirins & Super Sprints 8:30am Sat May 13th – Atomic TT Series #1 8:30am Sun May 14th – Super Sunday #2 5:45pm Tues May 16th – USAC TNR 5:45pm Tues May 30th – TNR Bunch Races …
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, May 02, 2023 8:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, May 02, 2023 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Rusty Romp
Thu, May 04, 2023 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, May 04, 2023 8:00 AM
Spokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Dill Road Adventure
Sat, May 06, 2023 9:00 AM
Willow Park, Tx
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, May 09, 2023 8:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, May 09, 2023 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
Trek West U Bridges Tame Tuesday Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Tues) from Dulles Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
PW – Tuesday Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday Night EH Ride Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
TUE Group Ride | MTHCC Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
CA Tuesday WLY-TCJ-Clay Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Tuesday Morning Ride Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot REBOOT Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Gravel Wednesday Nights Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Active Cycling Ride Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Sugar Land Wednesday Worlds Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 6:15 PM
Trek Wed. Night Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Bridgeland Ride Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Urban West Thursday Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Thursday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Beginners Ride | Trek West U Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
MCC Thursday Morning Ride Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
NWCC Zube park Rides Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
44 Mile Sat Group Ride | Pearland Bicycles Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
CCC Road Ride Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Richmond to Fulshear Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
R3 Ride 33! Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
MTHCC: A Ride with Rahsaan Bahati Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Weekend Century Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
Tour du Rouge Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
CCC Gravel Chappell Hill 55 (with options) Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Southern Tier CoMotion
By Keith Misegades | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Expansive valleys: Van Horn to Fort Hancock
Monday May 1, 2023, 68 miles (109 km) – Total so far: 2,127 miles (3,423 km) Today, I had three options depending on the wind; 30, 50, or 66 miles. The winds were quite favorable and with an overall loss of about 1000 feet in elevation, it was not a problem to go 68 miles today. I climbed about 700 feet out of Van Horn at daybreak around 7:00 AM and was treated to a nice sunrise. I haven’t had very many decent sunrises on this trip and it was nice to get a good one.
The sky was pretty much overcast all day with a tailwind of around 5-12 mph which made for easy riding except for the last 16 miles. Today was the first day of interstate riding and the shoulder was quite smooth, but riddled as usual with a lot of debris. The main debris that I was afraid of was shredded tire pieces from the trucks. It seemed to be everywhere.
I am still riding with Michael and Ann. Since the wind picked up the last section saw us drafting each other on the interstate shoulder and doing our best to avoid the small pieces of tire wire. Fortunately, none of us got a …
Corpus Christi cyclist deaths and injuries trigger demand for changes to infrastructure
By: Michelle Lorenzo | www.kristv.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sharing the road with cyclists isn’t just common courtesy, it’s become a matter of life or death.
There’s an estimated 52 million bicycle riders in the United States according to consumer data.Corpus Christi has its own growing community of recreational riders and bike groups. The Coastal Bend also has several populations who use bikes as their main form of transportation, including children, students, people with health or legal condition that may prohibit them from driving, people who are find bicycles financially beneficial, and people experiencing homeless.
However, many fear local leaders aren’t prioritizing safety for cyclists of all kinds. Some say they’ve …
Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – Red Trek Domane SLR 9 Gen 3 in Cypress, TX https://t.co/K1vwnLPlXN
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) May 1, 2023
It's #BikeMonth, Austin! ?
— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) May 1, 2023
Enjoy the beautiful weather by biking and save May 19 for Bike to Work Day, which will include over 40 fueling stations around town and a City Hall celebration with vendors, free food, special guest speakers and more ?
Info: https://t.co/FcHo3Fq8rN pic.twitter.com/O2S9QLGW6j
MSU Texas qualified six riders for the Collegiate Road Nationals May 5-7 in Albuquerque. https://t.co/BKLKmSuS5k
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) May 1, 2023
Who’s doing the #BikeMonthChallenge?
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) May 1, 2023
I forgot to log my first ride (the school run) ? but fortunately you can go in and put it in manually.
Sign up here: https://t.co/E41r1NJvrt pic.twitter.com/mu57Ra8uMn
Podcast: why Houston Bike Share prices are increasing. Interview with HBS Exec. Director Maya Fordhttps://t.co/bzvBxJWgy9
— Houston Bike Guy (@BCycle_Myles) May 1, 2023
Bike to the store. Bike to a barbeque. Bike to a date. The possibilities are endless here in Plano during Bike Month in May. Learn the rules of the road, get a bike map, see what projects are in your neighborhood, and more at https://t.co/Fl5fMulVZw ????#bikeplano #bikemonth2023 pic.twitter.com/1oRqSaTSGx
— Plano Parks & Rec (@PlanoParksRec) May 1, 2023
Happy #NationalBikeMonth! ?
— COSATransportation (@COSATranspo) May 1, 2023
Celebrate by cycling to your favorite #SanAntonio spots. For bike maps and information visit https://t.co/6s0EcuQ8xR. Have feedback on where and how we can improve your route? Let us know: https://t.co/IOqiBgVc1e. #BikeThere #COSATransportation pic.twitter.com/EpbrYi62aP
Get your bikes out of hibernation, because May is here and it's Bike Month! ??! So grab your helmet, pump up those tires, and get out and ride?????! Tag us all month long on your ride and win a pair of fun Play Frisco socks. #playandride #BikeMonth #PedalPower pic.twitter.com/MPw56E1ScE
— Play Frisco – Parks & Recreation (@PlayFrisco) May 1, 2023
It’s finally #BikeMonth. Let the bike joy celebration begin! Here’s some key dates to remember this month:#BikeWalkandRolltoSchoolDay – May 3rd#NationalRideaBikeDay – May 7th#BiketoWorkDay – May 19th pic.twitter.com/IMFJCSSKNb
— Bike San Antonio (@bike_satx) May 1, 2023