I wrapped up this week’s biking in Zwift. Outside it was sunny and 57 degrees with wind, cooler than I like. I joined Maria’s Pacer Group on Watopia’s Waistband. At the time I didn’t realize it was a pacer group and they zoomed away. Continuing on the ride it didn’t have the route countdown in the HUD. Fortunately I remembered the distance was 17.3 miles and I recognized the scenery at the finish. I expected 331 feet of elevation gain but I was happy with only 315 feet. Looking at my other rides on Watopia’s Waistband from 2023 today wasn’t the fastest or slowest.
12-10-2023 SportTracks Rides History Zwift Watopia Waistband
This week I reached my road mile goal for the month, 200 miles. Biking was a mixture of road and Zwift for a total of 185.85 miles. Three Zwift rides and four road rides. Year to date I passed 2022’s total miles (9493.58 road plus Zwift miles) with 2023 totaling 9674.84 miles.
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Salvation Army of Tyler came by KETK and Fox51 on Friday to pick up bikes that East Texans have donated for the annual Neal’s Wheels campaign.
Cyclists at Benbrook Lake listen to the announcement from Army Corps of Engineers officials on Saturday that the campground will remain open to bicycles and pedestrians. Harriet Ramos hramos@star-telegram.com
Plans to close a popular 2-and-a-half mile road at Benbrook Lake to bicycle and pedestrian traffic have been suspended, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Saturday. The closure was scheduled for Jan. 1, 2024, and would have prevented day-use cyclists, walkers and joggers from bypassing the barrier between the the North Holiday Park day-use area and the South Holiday Park campgrounds. Stefan Flores, the …
During Thursday’s bike ride going west over Lake Houston I commented during the Strava “Bridge of Death” segment about having flat tires. Little did I know that I would get one of those during that segment over Lake Houston on today’s bike ride. Around mile 21.9 I heard a clicking sound from the rear tire and suspected something was stuck in the tire. I stopped but didn’t get off the bike to inspect the tire. My quick look missed the nail sticking out of the tire and I continued on. A man in a white car pulled over in front of me asking if I was okay. At that point I thought I was but not long after he drove off the rear tire went flat. I walked from there to the Chevron station at Atascocita Shores Drive where I fixed the flat with an adhesive patch. I’m becoming a fan of those patches. The rear tire fixed I was back on the Cervelo Caledonia bike to ride the remaining 11 miles back to Kingwood.
12-9-2023 Cervelo Caledonia Rear Tire Nail-1
It all began at 9:03 AM, the earliest start in sometime. This meant I had an opportunity to see other cyclists and I did. Most of them are in the video. I missed one on W. Lake Houston Parkway north of Kings River Drive while I rode south. In order to get where I usually see other cyclists on Saturday I skipped some streets in North Woodland Hills and Bear Branch villages but I still labeled the route Atascocita – Huffman – Walden. The ride was a couple of miles shorter because of that plus walking about a mile on the Lake Houston causeway coming in at 32.97 miles. This was just enough to put me at my 200 mile goal for December with 200.38 miles. The week stands at 168.41 miles.
In 2022, Dogan Elementary School’s first graders watched covetously as their second-grade schoolmates were gifted bicycles courtesy of HISD’s partnership with Oxy and Wish for Wheels. They never would have dreamed that in a year’s time, they would be the recipients of bikes of their own, just in time for the holidays.
Wish for Wheels is a nonprofit organization that works with businesses to provide new bicycles to students at Title 1 schools. Since 2015, Oxy employees have volunteered with Wish for Wheels to donate brand new bicycles to second grade students at 10 HISD elementary schools. This year, 615 bicycles were distributed to students at Atherton, Bruce, Dogan, Isaacs, Kashmere Gardens, Henderson, Scroggins, Port Houston, Pugh, and Martinez Elementary Schools. …
The newest bike park in Marble Fallas, near Austin, has 20 different trails including ramps with 75 jumps. But what’s even more impressive is that the park’s founder is still in high school. Rhett Jones joined Good Day to talk about Station Mountain Bike Park, which started as a school project less than a year ago.
THE WOODLANDS, TX – Hundreds of sparkling brand-new bicycles of all sizes were received, built, and gathered to be donated to underprivileged children, thanks to the efforts of Sheriff Rand Henderson and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, who partnered with other agencies and businesses for the 7th annual Operation Blue Elf event.
Sheriff Henderson and members of his staff met up at the Walmart on College Park Blvd. alongside Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Gene DeForest, several Walmart staff members including store manager Collin Williams, President of Woodforest National Bank – Conroe Patricia Brown, and Michelle Little, Vice President – Community Affairs and Corporate Giving for Waste Connections. Davis Eason, candidate for the Constable Precinct 2 2024 political race, also assisted.
“Blue Elf is one of our ‘boots on the ground’ projects,” said Sheriff …
The Borderland Mountain Bike Association has joined forces with Rudd Electric to install the first-ever weather station on the Franklin Mountains. This milestone was made possible through the unwavering support of BMBA members who share a passion for preserving and enhancing the beauty of the El Paso Mountains.
The weather station provides real-time weather updates that cater to the diverse needs of mountain bikers, hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Franklin Mountains, known for their breathtaking landscapes and challenging trails, will offer a safer and more informed experience for all seeking adventure within their peaks.
This collaborative effort aligns with the mission of the BMBA, which is committed to …
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FM 677 North
Saint Jo, TX US 76265
Description
Taysha is the Caddo word for “friend” or “ally”. Tejas is the Spanish spelling of the word. Taysha has lived on to become Texas.
Exclusively for and by Club Spinistry members. We are EXTREMELY excited to announce that the Red River to Rio Grande route has been officially verified end to end! The vast majority of this route utilizes unpaved public roads. Members who join this event page will receive updates for route information and events associated with this route. Additionally, we are seeking members’ assistance, feedback and guidance in finalizing the route segments. Lots of stuff is in the works for this one so updates will happen regularly. Signup today so that you can be dialed in.
There are limited sections which require proper permission and authorization to access (such as Big Bend National Park). Details will be made available to Club Spinistry members once the final route is released.
As mapped it is 1012 miles long 36,500 feet of elevation gain. The route …
Two discoveries disrupted plans for the opening of Berkley V. and Vincent M. Dawson Park under the Hays Street Bridge this month. https://t.co/KpKMPnU6nx
To make the #SanAntonio Bike Network Plan a success – your input is needed. Throughout the plan, there will be many ways for you to make an impact! Visit https://t.co/XwFjVBCER3 for more information!
The Dominion Hike & Bike Trail connecting 3 neighborhoods will soon be finished. Unique bridges create the connections in northern Frisco. Learn more in this week’s #ProgressinMotion and for more about our Hike and Bike Trails presented by Children’s Health go to… pic.twitter.com/6epf13JKY2
Well, all great things have to come to an end! After 10 years of racing with & for @elbowzracing we have come to the end of the road. I can't put in words my gratitude to the person who gave me an opportunity back in Nov. 2013 asking me to join this squad. Thank You, @BenSpies11! pic.twitter.com/gUTGfWOPZl
