Texas Bicycling News for January 22, 2024
Biking Trails at Caprock Canyons State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife | www.youtube.com
From biking over natural bridges to underneath train tunnels, Caprock Canyons State Park offers a variety of mountain biking trails for all skill levels. The most popular biking trails are Eagle Point, the Trailway at Monks Crossing, and Canyon Rim. Each trail offers amazing views of the canyons as well as the possibility to see the unique wildlife species that reside at Caprock Canyons State Park. …
All FM-1960 lanes closed at Kenswick Drive after pedestrian hit and killed, Harris Co. Pct. 4 says
abc13.com
HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) – An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit and killed on FM-1960 at Kenswick Drive.
Harris County Pct. 4 said the crash happened in front of the 7-Eleven and Walgreens at the intersection. Deputies said a male victim was struck by multiple vehicles. A bicycle was reportedly also found in the road.
It’s unclear if any of the drivers stopped or if any charges will be filed.
All lanes of FM-1960 are shut down as crews investigate what led up to the deadly crash. …
New bike lanes being installed across Wichita Falls
by: Curtis Jackson | www.texomashomepage.com
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Cycling has a rich and celebrated history in Wichita Falls, and in recent weeks, city officials have been working to ensure cyclists can travel safely on major city roads.
As part of a joint strategic plan between the City of Wichita Falls and the Chamber of Commerce, shared bike lanes were installed throughout the town in 2021. …
Finally finished by Year-In-Review of @COSAGOV 2023 crash data focusing on pedestrians and cyclists. Check it out at this link: https://t.co/ziqITYPxbk
— Jack T. (@UncommonHistory) January 21, 2024
For this spring cleaning Bike San Antonio would like to adopt a bike lane in bad shape, & help clean up & rejuvenate that lane. Please leave a comment for a bike lane that’s needs some love. We will take a poll, share our results and make this a public event for folks to join us. pic.twitter.com/CEXV7PEkWC
— Bike San Antonio (@bike_satx) January 21, 2024
Saturday Northside Ride https://t.co/ilAOrcrzLu #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 21, 2024
01.23 MBS is cancelled due to the weather, we will be back Wednesday and Thursday! pic.twitter.com/ZrhiZmfEcP
— UNT Transportation (@UNTtransit) January 22, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 22, 2024
Upcoming Rides
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UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Cycling Tornados Inaugural Wednesday Ride Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
NWCC Hump Day Ride Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
YEE-HAW!! Girls Only Ride. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
11 Below Social Ride Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Bridgeland Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Zube Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
Saturday Miles 3.0 – Gamma (NEW START LOCATIOIN) Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
R3- 38 mile Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
BSS x DAS RIDE x PAS Resolution Ride ( WEST ) Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
CA Fulshear 80 – NEW ROUTE – 0730 START TIME Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
2024 Triathlon Season Kick Off Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
R3 Ride 33 Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Life Time DOWNTOWN Outdoor Recovery Ride Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Cycles North Gravelholics Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Bike Medicine Sunday Training Ride Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Specialized Houston Last Sundays Ladies Ride Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sun & Ski – The Woodlands Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sun & Ski – The Woodlands Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
MCC Blockhouse Coffee Recovery Ride Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
2024 South Texas MTB Race Series Rules
Valley Off-Road Bicycling Association | vorbargv.org
ASSISTANCE ON COURSE: The Roland Green rule: Any registered racer may assist another registered racer at any time during a race with any part being carried, except the bike itself and any food/water. No parts that are on the bike may be exchanged. Mechnakical work must be done by the racer and no one else. HANDUPS: Racers may receive outside food and drink “handups” at designated open FEED ZONES ONLY marked on the race map or identified by the race director. PIT AREA(S): Racer may only receive outside …
Victoria Kiwanis Club to host Riverside Ride fundraiser
Sarah Porter | www.crossroadstoday.com
VICTORIA, Texas – The Victoria Kiwanis Club will have their annual fundraiser, Riverside Ride, Saturday, March 23, 2024.
The Victoria Kiwanis Club is a non-profit organization that provides funds to help organizations serve children. Their mission is to help children in the Victoria area.
For 15 years, Victoria Kiwanis Club has hosted the Texas cyclist community as a Recommended Ride.
The bike rides begin at 8 and 9 a.m. There are short bike rides that include a family 5K and a 6-mile ride. There are also long bike rides that are 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60-mile routes. …