Max Texas Bicycling News – May 6, 2024
Groundbreaking for Brownsville to Los Fresnos Hike & Bike Trail Phase 1 Connect, May 7th
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Join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Brownsville to Los Fresnos Hike & Bike Trail Phase 1 Connect Project. The Brownsville to Los Hike & Bike Trail is part of the Caracara Trails, which is a vision for a 428-mile trail network that will link the rich natural, cultural, and historical resources. The area is known for—creating a unified regional identity for outdoor tourism, promoting healthier lifestyles, and generating a new sense of community pride for everyone who lives there. …
Permian Basin Ride of Silence to honor cyclists, raise awareness
By Ben Shaffer | www.mrt.com
The Permian Basin Ride of Silence will mourn local cyclists killed on the roads and aims to raise awareness of cyclists.
May is National Bicycle Safety Month and the 18th annual Permian Basin Ride of Silence is scheduled for May 15 at 7 p.m.
The route will start and end at Mid-Cities Church (8700 TX-191). The route is about 8 miles going no faster than 12 miles per hour on the 191 Access Road to 158 and …
Registration for Bike The Woodlands Month events now open
By: The Woodlands Township | www.woodlandsonline.com
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Township, with support from Bike The Woodlands Coalition, will host several activities throughout the month of May in celebration of National Bike Month, in efforts to create a better community through bicycling.
New for this year, Bike to Work Week will take place on Wednesday, May 15 through Friday, May 17, 2024, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at various locations. Bike commuters are invited to meet for refreshments and bike commuting information. Businesses are invited to get involved by forming an …
The Warda Race series finale May 19th
Dave Bellante | www.tmbra.org
Video: Bike ride across border promotes equitable and sustainable access to transportation
www.kgns.tv
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Donated bikes are being given new life on the other side of the border.
Both Mexican and U.S. consulates, along with Working Bikes—a Chicago organization that donates and redistributes bikes—and the World Bicycle Forum, helped organize a bike ride across Bridge 1.
The bike ride helped give these bikes another life in an attempt to help what the World Bike Forum calls an initiative to “democratize access to more fair and equitable mobility for Mexico and Latin America.”
During Monday’s ceremony, officials say the event helps draw the two countries closer. …
MTB Trails behind Los Patios in San Antonio
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Trailforks: SC24 on Salado Creek Greenway Located between Tobin Park and Lady Bird Johnson Park
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— Circuit of The Americas (@COTA) May 6, 2024
The Orange Show’s Ever-Quirky Art Bike Parade Is Back
By Meredith Nudo | www.houstoniamag.com
Here’s everything you need to know before heading out to the Orange Show’s quirky parade on May 11.
Every April, Houstonians come together to celebrate the city’s rich history of art cars. While the Houston Art Car Parade is among the most popular attractions, the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, which produces the annual event, has expanded the concept further into art bikes. Now in its third year, the Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival uplifts what Jonathan Beitler, the Orange Show’s director of communications and special events, refers to as “human-powered art on wheels.”
“We really are seeing the art bike parade as a community celebration,” he says. “It’s a day for people to get out and experience and use parks, be creative, and use …
Video: Cruise Austin & Learn About Landmarks With Mikes Bikes & Tours
by: Gracie Watt | www.kxan.com
If you’re looking to get outside and learn some more about our great city, Mikes Bikes and Tours offers choices of different unique rides around Austin, and owner Mike Stanley joined us to tell us more.
Sprint Night Review & Upcoming Races
Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com
Sprint Night was epic, this week is a week off but next week bunch racing is back along with the 2nd event of our Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop!
Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements & photos.
Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues 14th May – TNR Bunch Racing
8:30am Sat 18th May – Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop #2
6:45pm Tues 21st May – TNR Aussie Team & Mado
11am Sat 25th May – Intro to Track Class
6:45pm Tues 4th June – TNR Bunch Racing
11am Sun 9th June – Intro to Track Class
9am 10-12th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk1
6:45pm Tues 11th June – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night
9am 17-19th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk2
6:45pm Tues 18th June – TNR USAC Sanctioned
8:30am Sat June 22nd – Atomic Age Based TT Championships
8:30am Sun June 23rd – Super Sunday #2
6:45pm Tues 25th June – TNR feat. YCL Finals …
Video: What do the goats on Austin’s Hike-and-Bike Trail do?
by: Abigail Jones | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s cutest lawn mowers have returned to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
The goats are back to work cleaning up vegetation and poison ivy near the trail along Lady Bird Lake.
It’s not the first time the goats have worked on the trail.
The Trail Conservancy started the goat program in 2023 to clear harmful plants, such as poison ivy, along the lakeside trail. They munch on noxious and invasive plants along the trail in groups of about 150, according to the nonprofit. …
Upcoming Rides
San Antonio Wheelmen | www.sawheelmen.com
May 11 Bulverde http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/7/1-bulverde-c6pxb-e8d93-dn28c
May 12 Selma-Landa Park Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/10/22-selma-5fkz5-hz4tf
May 18 New Berlin Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/2022/7/24-newberlin-xlf4x-p333f
May 19 Latte Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/3/5-latte-4g8je-39x3f-fzwdc
May 25 Cibolo Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/10/14/cibolo-fm8kp-2pewa-p88xn
May 26 Bear Moon Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/9/3-bearmoon-6bmrb-zlgrc
Upcoming Rides
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The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
CCC Wednesday Gravel Ride Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Blue Line Love Machines Wednesday Ride Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Trek Sugar Land Telfair Loop (Wed) Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
YEE-HAW! Girls Only. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Hump Day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
MORNING KICKSTART – THE WOODLANDS Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 5:30 AM
Stonebridge Thursday Intervals – Cimarron Loop Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Chick-Fil-A Social Ride – Starting at Northpointe/Eldridge Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
PW – Thursday Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Trek West U Bridges Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Bridgeland Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
MCC – Spectators Thursday Night Ride Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Morning SBux Crew (Thurs) Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
MCC Thursday Morning Habanero Ride Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 6:30 AM
Friday Morning retirees @ Pundt park Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
JL Flash Friday Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 6:00 AM
Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Saturday Miles 3.0 RC1 Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 8:30 AM
FOF L2P: Magnolia – Chapell Hill – Navasota Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Zube Saturdays with NWCC Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
26 MI Recovery Pearland Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 7:00 AM
MCC Sunday Blockhouse Coffee Ride Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
UBG Sunday – 35-50 miles Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Sugar Rush May Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Morning SBux Crew – Meridiana 51 mi Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 7:30 AM