Texas Bicycling News – June 19, 2023
New program allows Central Texas students to build their own bikes
By Joe Ashley | www.kwtx.com
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WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Workforce Soultions of Central Texas announces new program in partnership with local school districts and industry leaders called “Wrenches to Wheels: Building Bikes and Building Skills.”
The program aims to give sixth and seventh grade students the opportunity to build their own bikes with the help of industry professionals.
In order for students to participate they must have no more than three discipline referrals and maintain good attendance.
The event is planned to take place in June and July. School districts participating include Evant ISD, Copperas Cove ISD, Killeen ISD and Temple ISD.
The schedule for each district is as follows: …
Overton plans 150th celebration
www.inforney.com
Overton will celebrate 150 years since its founding with a three-day celebration of history and accomplishment Sept. 15-17.
The celebration coincides with Overton High School’s football homecoming that Friday, so all of the homecoming festivities are included in this historic event. Overton High School alumni are encouraged to attend homecoming and stay for the weekend to enjoy the celebration of their city. …
… Saturday, Sept. 16’s activities are jam-packed to include the whole day. They begin with a parade beginning at 9 a.m., which will include bands, floats and a kids bicycle riding section, where the kids can decorate their bikes for prizes. A classic car show will be featured on Henderson Street, while the vendor market and food trucks will be occupying Rusk Street. …
Upcoming Rides
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Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble - 7:30am Start
Tue, June 20, 2023 7:30 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, June 20, 2023 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, June 22, 2023 7:30 AM
Spokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, June 22, 2023 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, June 24, 2023 8:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
Dr. Gray's Flux Capacitor
Sat, June 24, 2023 8:00 AM
Dairy Queen @ US -281 & I-20 - Southeast corner
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sun, June 25, 2023 8:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
New Kinetic Bike Sculptures Planned for New Silver Line Hike and Bike Trail
addisontexas.net
At its June 13 meeting, the City Council approved a series of kinetic bicycle sculptures that will be located near the entrance to the new pedestrian bridge spanning Midway Road. The exact location will be finalized when the amenities for the trail adjacent to the Silver Line are designed.
Commissioned by the Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF), the series of five kinetic bicycle sculptures, entitled "Team Illusion," is being created by artist David B. Hickman. The sculptures will be …
Upcoming Rides
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Justice League Tuesday Night Ride Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday Night Shop Ride | Pearland Bicycles Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Trek West U Bridges Tame Tuesday Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek Memorial Tues Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
CA Tuesday – WLY TCJ-Clay Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC Sugar Land Tue/Thu AM Ride Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
Morning SBUX Crew – Tues (Dulles) Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
MCC Tue/Thurs PM Ride Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
JL Wednesday Power Hour Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
CCC Gravel Wednesday Nights Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek SL Wed. Night Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Common Counter Wednesday Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Active Cycling Ride Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
Taco Wednesday Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 6:15 PM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
MCC TUE/THURS PM RIDE Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
NWCC Thursday Spring Creek Greenway Ride Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
Look Pro Go Slow Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Urban West Thursday Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
MCC SUGAR LAND TUE/THU AM RIDE Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
Trek West U | Beginners Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PW – Thursday Steady Pace Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Bridgeland Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
2022 Thursday Power Hour Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Morning SBUX Crew – Thurs (University) Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
JL Flash Friday Power Hour Friday, June 23, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
CCC Road Ride Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Medicine – Blue Agave Training Ride Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
JL Community Park Ride w/ MTHCC Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
R3 Ride 33! Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
PW – Brenham to Round Top Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 6:30 AM
RRR-Saturday Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Saturday Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
NWCC Zube Park Saturday Ride Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Bike Medicine – Blue Agave Racing Training Ride Series Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Life Time Outdoor Recovery Ride Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
JL Sunday 30 Miler from PJs Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 7:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
I Cycle Sunday 35+ Miler w/Juan and Dan Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Sun and Ski Sunday – Westheimer Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
CCC Gravel Chappell Hill 55 (with options) Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Morning SBux Crew (Mon) Dulles Monday, June 26, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
JL Monday Power Hour Monday, June 26, 2023 @ 6:00 AM
Texas Biking from Twitter
I’m going to @MadDuckCyclery on Wednesday, June 21, at 7 PM to learn about the steps being taken to make @GrapevineTXCity a safer and more comfortable place to Walk & Roll. Join me! BYOChair. I hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/VyzVaEL5xg
— Kelly (@K2Runs) June 19, 2023
Seems unnecessary to close the Waugh Street bike lane for this construction. @AbbieKamin pic.twitter.com/E5m713Y6KH
— Simon ? (@simontrose) June 20, 2023
Monday morning pro tip: hit the trail at sunrise when it’s just hot instead of later when it’s $&?;%*! hot. ??#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/fjJXvSUWAP
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) June 19, 2023
Happy Juneteenth!
— Velo-city Conference (@VelocitySeries) June 19, 2023
The Juneteenth Emancipation Trail Bike Ride retraces the path taken in Texas by enslaved people as they walked to freedom on June 19, 1865
? ? #VC23 speaker, @RodneyEllis hosted a 60 miles bike ride to celebrate Black history
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Added event to the Texbiker calendar. We are Downtowners Bike Ride: Trebly Park https://t.co/bV74XS48IH
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 19, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Bike Night at Urban South – HTX https://t.co/z7bgy52xZe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 20, 2023
Event added to the Texbiker calendar. Taco Tuesday West McKinney https://t.co/w0TQbsqQOT #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 20, 2023