The sun left, replaced by an overcast sky and mid 70’s temperature. I set out at 12:14 PM riding my Lynskey Helix bike. With the overcast sky and the memory of the weather forecast getting to ride the whole Community Drive – Cumberland – Oakhurst route looked iffy at the start. During the ride some small rain drops appeared. When I stopped at the cemetery the rain spotted the frame of the Lynskey while I walked to my wife’s grave site. I decided at FM 1314 and Valley Ranch Parkway if the weather was not looking good I wouldn’t ride to Cumberland on FM 1314. When I got there it looked okay but windy. Wind I can deal with, rain not so much. Clouds gathered and then split a little but no moisture fell from the sky. I finished the ride at 3:01 PM. Riding south into the 10 mph wind and 17 mph gusts required hard pedaling but my legs handled it. I wore a long sleeve jersey under a short sleeve one and that was a good combination given the wind.
The last time I rode this route was October 23rd. I didn’t realize it had been that long. Today was the ninth time using the route in 2023. I biked 34.7 miles putting me within 33 miles of reaching my 200 road mile goal for the month. The week totals 135.43 road and Zwift miles.
The West Rail Trail covers seven miles. It starts on Palm Boulevard and ends northwest of the 77 Fleamarket.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A new trail on the west side of Brownsville was officially inaugurated even though more than 180,000 people have been using it in the three years it was under construction.
Called the West Rail Trail, the seven-mile project starts on Palm Boulevard and ends northwest of the 77 Fleamarket.
Another project is to link the trail to the Cara Cara Trail and the Palo Alto Battle National Historic Park on the eastside of town. …
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville and Commissioner At-Large “B” Rose Gowen invites the public to “Ride with the Commissioner”.
According to Gowen, it is a free and fun event. It will feature an 8-mile bike ride. Bicycles will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will need to be confirmed at registration time.
If you do not have a bicycle Gowen says there will be a fleet of bikes available, “If you don’t have a …
Authorities in Houston are seeking public assistance after releasing surveillance footage of a white sedan involved in a deadly hit-and-run that took the life of a cyclist last month. The Houston Police Department disclosed the video connected to the incident that happened on the night of November 19, at around 9:10 p.m., at 1600 Houston Avenue.
Riding his bicycle southbound, James Midkiff, 36, was approaching a railway intersection when he was struck from behind by the sedan. After the collision, the vehicle did not stop, and no aid was rendered. Instead, it …
Cheryl Ferguson Weber, M.D. (also known as Cherry to her schoolmates) passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 70 at her home in Lubbock, TX, surrounded by friends, family, and one beloved mutt dog.
Cheryl was born on February 13, 1953, in Alamogordo, NM, the eldest of three daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents Tilford and Betty Ferguson and sister Mary Beth Ferguson.
Cheryl attended Alamogordo High School and then got a couple of degrees at the University of New Mexico. She was a dedicated scholar (of anthropology, medicine, and religion, among other subjects). In her free time, Cheryl loved the outdoors and was an active member of the Lubbock Bike Club and of the West Texas Running Club and participated in triathlons and cross-country skiing. …
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Bryan Ashton LLC and Church With No Walls went the extra mile on Thursday by surprising a first-grade class at Dixie Elementary School just in time for the holidays.
“This is awesome,” First grader Ayden Mays said.
All of the students were jumping up and down in excitement, as all 19 students received a new bike.
“They were totally surprised, they had no idea that we were doing this today, they thought they …
I pushed the outside bike ride button today after two virtual Zwift rides in a row. The temperature hung around 67 degrees so I braved riding without leg warmers. The first 15 minutes was chilly but once the body heat kicked in I didn’t notice the coolness unless I was in the shade for a long time. My bike ride on Monday went north so today I rode south and east to Huffman following my Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route. Starting at 12:01 PM I thought about not riding some streets in Kingwood to shorten the ride but once I was warmed up and riding comfortably I didn’t leave any out. Before the ride I aired the tires up to 80 psi on my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. The wind was 9 mph from the south at the start bumping up to 12 mph when I finished at 2:35 PM. I wore a long sleeve jersey and a windbreaker jacket which was just right once I warmed up. Riding over Lake Houston I was thinking the wind would be chilly blowing across the water but it wasn’t.
Syncing the GoPro video with the Wahoo Bolt computer screen recording needs improvement. The technique is to change the Bolt screen a few seconds after I stop recording to mark the spot for the GoPro video. That went well today mostly but the GoPro wouldn’t stop recording at the Nehoc and Farmingham intersection necessitating holding the power button. After that the GoPro behaved.
I rode 34.35 miles today improving my December road miles to 132.8. My 200 mile goal is getting closer.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – A group of cycling advocates in Houston is asking the city’s next mayor to make roads safer for people who commute via bicycles.
BikeHouston held a rally on Houston Avenue Tuesday night to urge leaders to add more bike lanes in the city as a way to make things safer for both cyclists and motorists.
“Safe streets save lives,” BikeHouston Executive Director Joe Cutrufo said. “We’re demanding safety improvements on Houston Avenue and all of our dangerous streets in the city.” …
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – The Central Texas Associated General Contractors of America gathered monetary donations to continue its tradition of buying bicycles for the annual Toys for Tots drive.
President and CEO K. Paul Holt says that owning a bike is an experience his company wants kids of all ages to have.
“Most of us, at a certain age, had bicycles before there were bike helmets and we survived. So, we want other children to have bicycles as well,” Holt said.
Contractors, members of the Marine Corps and volunteers from Waco ISD worked together to unload, organize, then store the bikes until they are ready to be distributed. …
Saturday 12/9/2023 The Bagel Ride 8:30am ride start Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin TX 78753 59mi (95km). Store stop at 27mi New route to/from Weir. Download the route!!https://t.co/e2Q0ho5HFo
Drone shots over Jack Carter Park offer a bird's-eye-view of progress taking place after the removal of our old maintenance facility. Project includes trail replacement/expansions, field renovations and more. Visit https://t.co/2Z5vVvcG4L for info about current park projects. pic.twitter.com/9QhiHOTc6H
Beginning on December 18 the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail near the @ESBMACC will be temporarily rerouted for about 3 months due to construction work on the Lady Bird Lake shoreline for stormwater management. More info: https://t.co/xvfDsbcSvXpic.twitter.com/OQvApikjO0
Two Days Left! Join us on Dec 8th for the Bikes & Brews Ugly Sweater Bike Ride. Raise a glass & spread some holiday cheer at @Oldsheepdogeptx & The Tiki Room. SunCycle will provide the bikes, just bring your helmet & ugly sweater!https://t.co/vgQvQpr29Npic.twitter.com/Bb1vgfR7lM
