Texas Bicycling News Wednesday – June 5, 2024
2 stranded boys rescued by firefighters while biking in floodwaters on North Texas trail
Nicole Lopez | www.yahoo.com
Two North Texas teenagers were rescued Tuesday night by firefighters after getting stranded on a heavily flooded trail for several hours, according to the Denton Fire Department.
At around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the fire department received a call for help from two 16-year-olds who were biking on the Greenbelt Corridor, a 20-mile trail that runs from Lake Ray Roberts to Lake Lewisville, between East Sherman Drive and U.S. 380.
According to Denton Fire spokesperson David Boots, the two teens were out …
Video: Cameron Junior High students build bikes, learn STEM in new partnership with Workforce Solutions
By: Brieanna Smith | www.kxxv.com
CAMERON, Texas (KRHD) — Cameron ISD, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, and local business owners partnered to help students build bikes and learn about STEM careers as part of the “Wrenches to Wheels” program Tuesday afternoon.
About 15 Cameron Junior High School students built their own bikes for the summer as part of the "Wrenches to Wheels" program.
The program created by Workforce Solutions of Central Texas teaches students about STEM careers and skills to prepare students for future careers.
The program has been running for two years. This is its first year at Cameron ISD.
The program is set to visit Academy, Gatesville ISD, and Belton ISD. ...
Wrenches to Wheels gears up for a visit at GISD
Alexandra Meelbusch | www.gatesvillemessenger.com
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas’ program, “Wrenches to Wheels: Building Bikes and Building Skills” will visit Gatesville Independent School District on Thursday, June 6 from 9 a.m.-noon.
Wrenches to Wheels is a unique summer initiative that aims to empower sixth and seventh grade students by providing them with the opportunity to build their own bikes under the guidance of industry professionals.
This year, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas has expanded its program with new …
Tuesday Night Worlds San Antonio practice Bike Race Road Race
Jaime Cycles | www.youtube.com
104 Degrees Fahrenheit Extreme Texas heat – Felt like 111 Degrees Practice race of 4 laps started with 11 people. I lost count of laps at the end of lap 3 thinking it was the last lap finish and spent most of lap 4 recovering from that effort.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 5, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 5, 2024
Montrose TIRZ has full funding to complete the gap between the Waugh bike lane and Buffalo Bayou. Will @houmayor let them? pic.twitter.com/VcUCga6qaI
— Emmanuel Núñez (@emmanume) June 6, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 6, 2024
Last Time at Spider Mountain bike park
Bike with Isaiah | www.youtube.com
I am moving to cali soon and it was my last time at spider mountain. I aslo Crashed hard.
Upcoming Rides
San Antonio Wheelmen | www.sawheelmen.com
Jun 8 Toutant Beauregard Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/2022/8/28-toutant-5a9lb
Jun 9 Selma-Landa Park Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/10/22-selma-5fkz5-hz4tf-kxb7a
Jun 15 Ghost Track Crossing Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/5/14-ghost-j2nxs-tmx4r-clrjj
Jun 16 Latte Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/3/5-latte-4g8je-9fk74
Jun 22 China Grove Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/7/29-copperfield-6ejwr
Jun 23 Gruene Hall [http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/1/8-gruenehall-3zxh7-62ref-ytfg6](<ttp://www.sawheelmen.com/events/1/8-gruenehall-3zxh7-62ref-ytfg60
Jun 29 Copperfield Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/6/17-copperfield-6t9a7
Jun 30 Bear Moon Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/9/3-bearmoon-6bmrb-48mb7
Jul 6 Woman Hollering Creek Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/7/15-whc-zpkt6-d5sb3-4sepr-c6cwh
Jul 7 John Paul II High School Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/5/20-jpii-gzhm9-8jpf3
Jul 13 Bullis County Park Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/7/22-bullis-r35m5-39t5g
Jul 14 New Berlin Ride http://www.sawheelmen.com/events/2022/7/24-newberlin-xlf4x-mk4xs