Rubber Side Down Texas Bicycling News – March 25, 2024
Rock-N-Ride brings dozens of cyclists to Cleveland
bluebonnetnews.com
Approximately 140 cyclists converged in Cleveland on Saturday, March 16, peddling their way through the early morning scenic routes of Liberty County at the Sixth Annual Rock-N-Ride, hosted by the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.
This event serves to not only attract cycling enthusiasts from across the region, but to put Cleveland in the spotlight and serve as a fundraiser for the Chamber.
Participants had the choice of a 56-mile or a shorter 26-mile route, going through the beautiful Sam Houston National Forest. Safety precautions, such as signage and police escorts, make this a very beginner-friendly cycling event. …
Gran Fondo Texas Charity Bike Ride Gets The “Green Light” From Grimes County Commissioners
by Julie Peters | navasotanews.com
Gran Fondo Texas is a charity bike ride that operates under the 501C3 non-profit, Texas Medical Center Orchestra, established in 2010 to raise money for various beneficiaries each year. The event has amassed over 15 thousand riders over the years.
This year’s event is scheduled for April 14th and the route, much of which is in Grimes County presented some concerns that were addressed at the March 20th meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court.
The main concern was construction being completed on the route in time for the event. Judge Joe Fauth explained. …
2024 Enchanted at Erwin Recap
texasmtb.org
A race weekend of community and being nimble
The Enchanted at Erwin race weekend started with a thousand questions weeks before the race. Can these trails be ready in time? The North Texas teams (North Texas Composite, South Metro, Highland Park Scots) rallied together to put in over 1,000 volunteer hours to work on the trails. It was incredible showcase of community and determination!
The rains came in Thursday night before race weekend and all of that hard work was about to be put to the test. On Friday morning, league staff and volunteers walked the course and evaluated conditions. It wasn’t awful, but it certainly wasn’t great. Camping arrangements were shifted and locals leaned in for setting up contingency plans left and right. The entire 4.5 mile course was marked ON FOOT. …
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Blog: Tim & Fred Southern Tier 2024
By Tim D. | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Cross-country bike trip from Feb 24 to ??
#1: Southern Tier – Day 29 By Tim D. (Timdow) on Sun 24 Mar 2024 16:44 (US/Pacific) Reply Rating: (0) Today was a very windy ride in Texas Hill Country. We will soon be in Austin, and on to less hills and more miles per day.
We were passed by a group of 8 cyclists that are also going to St. Augustine, Florida. They were carrying no gear, and are therefore on a “supported” tour (van to carry their gear, and staying mostly on motels). A very strong 70 year old rider in their group we saw several times because he was backtracking to put in more miles! He said the others were “too slow.”
Open house on proposed FM 1486 widening set for April 4
By Lizzy Spangler | communityimpact.com
Montgomery County is proposing widening FM 1486 from two lanes to four lanes between FM 1774 and Jackson Road. An open house about the project will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Magnolia Event Center.
What’s happening?
According to a notice posted on the county’s website, Montgomery County is proposing widening FM 1486 from two lanes to four lanes, with:
A raised median
Outside shoulders
Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations
Drainage via roadside ditch
At the open house, attendees will be able to view a pre-recorded presentation, review project materials, ask questions and submit written comments.
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MMM Monday March Madness MTCCSA rolling with Friends San Antonio, Texas
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Alternate 1st Sunday of Month ..ARR All Level Ride @ Brushy Creek 8:00 am https://t.co/ZsCoK1VdgN #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 25, 2024
MTB San Antonio – TuesdayNight MTB Ride – OP Schnabel park (Intermediate Lvl.) https://t.co/7X8w6ylhjQ #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 26, 2024
?Good news! Starting tomorrow, VIA will accept ELECTRIC ? ? bikes on the bus! See the details here: https://t.co/ESZD7XRkgI #VisionZero #COSATransportation
— COSATransportation (@COSATranspo) March 25, 2024
Upcoming Rides
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Trek Sugar Land – Telfair Loop Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Sugar Land Taco Wednesday Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:15 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Wednesday Gravel Ride Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Hump day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
PW – Thursday Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
New Magnolia Brewing Bikes & Beers Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Torchy’s Tacos Social Ride Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
JL Thursday Night Ride Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Bridgeland Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MCC THURSDAY MORNING RIDE Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
MCC – Jersey Mikes Thursday Evening Ride Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
TREK WEST U | Beginners (THU) Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:15 PM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Stonebridge Thursday Intervals – Cimarron Loop Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, March 29, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
JL Flash Friday Friday, March 29, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
Das Endurance Ride Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Houston Road Cycling Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
NWCC Zube Saturday Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
R3 Ride 33 Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
R3- 38 mile Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Bike Medicine Saturday Training Ride Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
JL Sunday Ride thru Pearland Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
MCC Sunday Blockhouse Coffee Ride Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sienna Sunday 36 | New Pearland Bicycles Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
FoF Sunday Coffee and Hills – Richards Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
Sunday Starbucks Ride Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Specialized Houston Last Sundays Ladies Ride Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
26 MI Recovery Pearland Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ 7:00 AM