The Watopia Sugar Cookie route danced around in my mind all morning and I thought that would be the ride today. Opening the Zwift companion app I scrolled through the upcoming events and one was on Watopia The Big Ring. Longer than Sugar Cookie by about 6 miles with just a little more elevation gain I opted for The Big Ring. My previous two rides on The Big Ring were under two hours long, a good length for today. I rolled away at 1:01 PM riding the Specialized Aethos S-Works bike with Zipp 808 wheels. The elevation gain had one big lump to get over with the rest mostly rolling hills. The gradient didn’t get above 6% as far as I can remember. I could’ve used a little 9% climb to get out of the saddle and give my sit bones relief though. The one big climb topped out at 325 feet. One Strava top result: 2nd fastest time on Going Coastal (33:12). Today was the fastest overall time.
12-16-2023 SportTracks Rides History Zwift Watopia The Big Ring
12-16-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Watopia The Big Ring12-16-2023 Strava Ride Map Zwift Watopia The Big Ring
12-16-2023 SportTracks Ride Summary Zwift Watopia The Big Ring
John C. Caillouette Jr. just moved home to New Braunfels. Less than a year later, he was killed while doing what he loved.
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — He was killed doing what he loved.
John Carroll Caillouette Jr., a New Braunfels native, moved back home less than a year ago to be closer to family. On Sunday, December 10, he was leaving a friend’s house on his bike when a car hit him and left him to die.
Caillouette’s family told us he was hit from behind while riding his bike. To help solve this hit-and-run case, the Texas Department of Public Safety is calling on one group in particular to remain vigilant, asking all body shop owners and employees to keep a close eye on vehicles that come in. Front-end damage, authorities believe, could lead to the suspects. …
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) – Our region’s top law enforcement agencies are joining together, hoping to save the lives of people walking and cycling in our communities. They’re stepping up law enforcement around crosswalks and reminding everyone how to stay safe.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales said the number of auto-pedestrian deaths has increased year after year. In 2023, his investigators have already had to handle …
As part of a plan to become recognized as a silver-level community by Bicycle Friendly America, a program of the League of American Bicyclists, Richardson City Council approved a resolution formalizing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The committee’s elevation to a city board and commission was finalized as part of a resolution passed by council during the Dec. 11 meeting. Applications for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee are expected to open in January, interviews will be conducted in February and the first meeting is slated for April. …
by: Leslie Fuentes
On Saturday, Dec. 9 every second grader from Park Lakes Elementary lined up with a golden ticket in hand to receive a bike and helmet that each of them earned for achieving their reading goals.
The bicycles and helmets were awarded by Cycle Houston, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve 2nd grade literacy at Title I schools in the Greater Houston area.
Earlier this school year, Park Lakes Elementary partnered with the organization, marking the first time that Cycle Houston extended its services to a school in Humble ISD.
DALLAS (KDAF) — Raising Cane’s is donating 100 bikes to the Dallas Youth Sports Association, a local nonprofit helping inner city youth develop athletic skills, healthy living habits, and leadership qualities by providing affordable recreational sports programs.
Fueled by fond memories and a passion for giving back to local communities, Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves had the idea to donate bikes to youth organizations in hopes of creating special holiday memories for those who need them most.
“Growing up, I received a bike every year for Christmas and it …
The members of the Jasper VFE Post 6380 have donated several bicycles to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Blue Santa Program. The bikes will be distributed to needy children throughout the county.
Bryan Winters of the VFW said that the organization received a call stating that the department was in need of bicycles, and he said that once the wheels began turning, it took them only three days to collect the bikes.
Twenty-six bikes were requested, but they ended up gathering thirty.
A total of $1,218.00 and bicycles were donated. Some of those involved included Brent Meaux who owns Brent Meaux State Farm Insurance, along with the Methodist Men’s Ministry, and John & Barbara French.
TDECU, volunteers help assemble bikes for Dream Center’s holiday distribution
CLUTE — Families that will benefit from the Brazoria County Dream Center’s annual Christmas program better clear out their sleighs to get the haul home.
The Dream Gift program will distribute toys to about 1,300 children, who will each get seven toys for Christmas along with a stuffed animal, blanket and a toothbrush. Some also will be dashing through their neighborhood Christmas morning on a shiny new bike assembled Friday morning by volunteers from TDECU and other organizations.
The Brazoria County Dream Center has been doing the Dream Gift program since 2010 and bringing in bikes to help low-income families since 2012, CEO Terri Willis said.
“Our whole goal is to make sure they have a joyous Christmas — that they have …
All week I’ve wanted to ride the Zwift Scotland Rolling Highlands route. Today was the day. Late start at 4:24 PM but Scotland was still daylight. The previous time I rode this route was not long after it was available on February 3rd, 2023, my birthday. I believe that was an event and today was an open world ride. I rode two laps and then went straight when the route turned left. Not many Zwifters in Scotland, the nearby count was less than 500 most of the time. A couple of small groups passed me. When I veered off the route most of the riders were going the opposite direction. Two Strava top results: PR on Breakaway Brae (1:32) and 2nd fastest time on Rolling Highlands (18:58). Zwift reported two PR on the same segment: Breakaway Brae. I think I rode that segment three times. There was a 3.2 mile lead-in leaving 5.5 miles for each lap. The first lap included 347 elevation. Lap 2 was 5.5 miles and the elevation gain was less. After veering off the route more elevation gain added up to 860 feet overall in 19.17 miles total. The map shows where I changed in the lower right with the square loop. ZwiftInsider.com link to the correct route.
12-15-2023 Strava Ride Map Zwift Scotland Rolling Highlands
12-15-2023 Strava Ride Summary Zwift Scotland Rolling Highlands
Red sidewalks are popping up around Austin. The unexpected splash of color has been catching eyes and raising curiosity. Why do sidewalks sometimes suddenly shift shades?
The mystery prompted North Austin resident Dale Ritzen to write into KUT’s ATXplained project, where we answer your questions about Austin’s people, places and culture.
“We kind of were curious,” Ritzen said. “We noticed them … at Allandale and Burnet Road, and also driving along Airport [Boulevard] near the Lamar [Boulevard] intersection.” …
Federal funds are on the way to help the city of Dallas address safety problems on one of the city’s most dangerous streets for pedestrians.
On Wednesday, The White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a federal infrastructure grant of more than $21 million for improvements on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and a portion of the road where it becomes Cedar Crest Blvd.
The city plans to reshape the street stretching from Fair Park to the west of Interstate 45 by reducing the number of traffic lanes from five to four and using the extra space to carve out safer spaces for pedestrians and cyclists. …
By Alexandria Randolph | www.lampasasdispatchrecord.com
Lampasas Trails volunteers have worked to clear hiking and bike paths at the 580 Sports Complex to prepare them for public use. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD
In a workshop Monday night, the Lampasas City Council discussed the formal agreement with a local bicycling group for continued development of the hike and bike trails at the 580 Sports Complex. Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward presented the council with a Memorandum of Understanding drafted by city staff that outlined the agreement between the city and Lampasas Trails, a local nonprofit trail…
The Northaven Trail Bridge is officially open. Please visit us to learn more about the mural project. https://t.co/u3oATPa7df
Last Saturday, we celebrated with our community at the Brays Bayou Ribbon Cutting! Together, we commemorated the newest greenway trail segment that begins on the north side of Brays Bayou and continues along the bayou's south side with connections to 4 neighborhood parks. pic.twitter.com/OYwMrUQbuy
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Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, December 16, 2023 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
Tour De Goatneck FWBA Style
Sat, December 16, 2023 9:00 AM
Cleburne High School, 850 N Nolan River Rd, Cleburne, TX
9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, December 19, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, December 19, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, December 21, 2023 9:00 AM
155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, December 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, December 23, 2023 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
The Harris County District Attorney’s office reminded residents that a law passed two years ago that could charge drivers with felonies charges if they injure or kill someone in a crosswalk.
Local officials say they’re seeing an uptick in pedestrian and cyclist deaths, which often occurs during the holiday season.
There have been a total of 60 pedestrian deaths related to auto-pedestrian collisions in the city this year, according to the Houston Police Department. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said there were 53 auto-pedestrian-related deaths last year, and 48 auto-pedestrian deaths in 2021.
"The number of auto-pedestrian fatalities keeps increasing year after year, this is a …
This is a video of my mountain bike ride in Austin Texas at Walnut Creek Metro Park. It includes point six trail, lacerated liver, powerline flow trail, and outer log loop. All which can be found on trailforks. They are all beginner/intermediate trails except for …
