WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A ministry group with First Baptist Church Waco is repairing donated bikes for Baylor international and graduate students ahead of the start of the semester.
“The church made available to us the basement here in our education building and sponsors us for this bike ministry,” Larry Gurley said. “We take in bikes that need repair, fix them up, repair them, make them rideable, and donate them to the needy around town.”
Gurley said the group receives many donated bikes from the community, and Baylor donates abandoned bikes to them at the end of the semester.
“Baylor collects all the bicycles that have been abandoned at the end of the semester,” he said. “They hold them for a few weeks to …
San Antonio city officials will offer a final open house July 28 regarding the city’s bicycle network plan.
The gist
City representatives said the open house will be the last public opportunity for community input before local officials finalize their bike network plan, which is designed to foster a more bike-friendly city, reduce traffic congestion, promote healthier lifestyles and ensure safer streets for everyone.
TEXARKANA, Texas – Katina Levingston, founder of the Tough Kookie Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors, is preparing to host her first Childhood Cancer Bicycle Ride.
The Yellow Pedal Out Childhood Cancer Bicycle Ride is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at at Spring Lake Park. The ride will last for about an hour.
The registration fee is $25 per person, and the funds raised will go towards childhood cancer families.
A childhood cancer diagnosis is something that no parent wants to hear. Families often have to travel for their child’s treatment, and parents are frequently forced to take time off work to care for their child. This is where the Tough Kookie Foundation comes in.
“Sometimes you have parents who lose their houses, cars, their jobs or are sleeping in their cars because they don’t have the money for hotels,” Levingston said. …
HARLINGEN — Amid some Parkwood homeowners’ opposition, city officials are planning alternative routes aimed at extending the Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail across its most remote, woody stretch.
For more than a year, the homeowners have been standing up against a city proposal to extend the trail’s third phase from McKelvey Park to the Hugh Ramsey Nature Park area, a 1.1-mile span they argue would run the 6-foot asphalt trail across parts of 22 residents’ backyards along the arroyo.
Launched last year, a $216,632 engineering study aimed at determining the span’s route continues. …
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — In a little more than a month, the streets of Wichita Falls will be filled with cyclists from all over the country for the annual Hotter’N Hell Hundred. According to current registration numbers, they’re on the right track to have an expected 10,000 participants.
With so many cyclists hitting the streets, organizers are aware that bike availability could be an issue. …
Bonham, Texas – Mark your calendars for the 2024 Autumn in Bonham bike rally on October 5! Thanks to the efforts of original event organizers, the Bike Rally committee, the Fannin county Amateur Radio Club, local county police chiefs and sponsors, the Chamber successfully brought back the ride after a 3-year hiatus, welcoming 200 riders in 2023. …
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers need your help tracking down the person or persons who stole a bicycle—worth thousands—from a Wichita Falls parking lot.
Last Monday, July 15, at around 5:15 p.m., police responded to the Chase Bank Tower off Kemp and Elliott. …
The city plans to put more than 400 Houston BCycle bikes up for auction over the next several months, along with docking stations and base plates for those stations, after its bike-sharing network shuttered last month.
Before Houston’s bike-sharing network shut down at the end of June, users could take an hourlong ride for as little as $7.25.
Local residents can now own one of the Houston BCycle bikes – many of which are red and equipped with at least one storage basket – likely without having to spend much more for it.
The City of Houston, which launched the nonprofit bike-sharing network in 2012 and maintained ownership of its equipment, began selling the bikes last week as part of its recurring online auctions. Ten traditional pedal bikes went up for bidding last Monday, with starting bids of $10, and will be up for grabs through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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Summary
This week we have our first racer development class on Tuesday plus Memorial Park Crits Week 3 will be on Wednesday! Also read on for a review of this weeks Atomic TT’s and MP Crits.
Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements & photos. Also you can see my silly marketing strategies which I ask you to share and help us grow our track community.
Contacts
General (Stu) info@alkekvelodrome.com
Women (Annette Morgan) women@alkekvelodrome.com
Juniors (Carl & Daan) coaching@alkekvelodrome.com
CX (TJ) tj@alkekvelodrome.com
Upcoming EventsÂ
6:45pm Fri 16th August – FNR Olympics
6pm Sat 17th August – Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime Finals
Tuesday Nights
6-8:30pm July 23rd to August 13th – Track Racer Development Series
Wednesday Nights
4:30-8:30pm July 17th to Aug 28th – Memorial Park Criterium Series (@Memorial Park)
Atomic TT Series #3
On Saturday we hosted round 3 of 2024’s Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime ProShop. Round 4, the final event of the series will be an evening affair on Saturday 17th August, mainly because it’s cooler under the lights and the air is faster!
F200’s
After a few good rides, Including Blackhawk Water’s first track race, Alexandra, in her first TT, clocked a 14.40 to occupy the top spot until Addison’s 14:09. A string of riders then went progressively faster including Katie Gibson who’s 13.3 would be the fastest women’s time. Charles Trois then became the only person to go Sub 12s with 11.92. Ted Yang with 12.26 and Darby, 12.32 rounded out the top 3. Sebastian with 12.59 was the top junior.
500m TT
After some strong rides Alexandra was first to break the 50s barrier and held the lead until Kevin came through with 45.83. This was gradually improved on by a number of riders including fastest Junior of the day, Tegan with 44.01. Katie was again fastest women and 3rd overall as she shattered the previous top time with 40.73 despite an uncharacteristically questionable start. TJ broke the 40s barrier to secure second fastest behind last man out, Ted who recorded 38.76.
Kilo TT’s
Annette got us underway with 1:38 before Eddie went 3s quicker. Dalton, who was 3rd fastest with 1:18 took the mark below 1:20 before Charles 1:15.2 set an even faster mark for the final rider Sebastian who would finish just 0.5s off his pace for 2nd.
Pursuits
Eldon got us underway with a 2km IP in which he recorded 3:34.8. Tegan clocked a PR with 3:03.6 the 3rd fastest of the series. Dalton produced a strong 3km IP with a 4:08.2, only Seth has gone faster in this series, after which David took a break from the camera to knock out a 5:52.1 4km IP.
Team Events
The trio or Hanna, Annette and Alexandra clocked a solid 1:33.98 to secure a bonus point each in the elite women’s class and Juniors Dalton, Sebastian, Tegan and Addison recorded 5:49.33 securing bonus points also.
Series Standings
Charles and Annette both solidified their positions at the top of the Sport & Rookie class however Alexandra now poses a threat in 2nd! There was no changes in either 50+ categories. Kevin and Annette lead the 35-49 groups but there is plenty of scope for others going into the final event. Tegan blasted to the top of the juniors girls standings but a good 3km IP from Gabi St Clair could change that. Elijah still leads the juniors but Sebastian and Dalton made significant inroads. Tegan overtook Katie and now sits 2nd only 2 points behind Jessica in the Elite Women. While Tak overtook me despite neither of us racing but don’t worry I will put that right in August. Charles moved into 7th and Dave Reynolds 8th in the Elite men.
Racer Development Class #1 – Bunch Race Fundamentals and Scratch Races
This Tuesday at 6pm myself, Alex Wieslier and Katie Gibson will be hosting a class in which we intend to pass on some of our racing knowledge. The class will compromise of some theory elements and several drills. This week the plan is to go into the following:
Phases of a Race
Race Impact Factors
Scratch Race Rules
Pack Skills
Strategies & Ways to Win
Common Mistakes
We’ll finish the class with some races and/or simulated races to put these skills into practice.
The class will be charged at the standard training session rate of $5 +$5 for rental bikes if required, free for members, all riders must be track certified and have completed a 2024 Waiver.
There is a chance of rain, if I have to cancel the class I will update the calendar by 4pm Tues.
Memorial Park Criteriums
After Beryl washed out week 1 Storms greeted riders at the start of week 2! Luckily they cleared just in time for the Junior race to start which was won by 2024 LCYCL graduate Jonathan Sweeten ahead of fellow graduate Peter Wade. Sam Wade, Andrew Wade and Mia Kegel also raced well! Pamela Ferguson was 2nd and took the prime in the womens open behind BellVelo 30 Mile Series Winner Robyn Poulson. Marcos Reyes picked up 3rd in a full M4/5 race while Christofer Perez secured a solid top 10 in the M3/4. Alex Wieslier won the M1/2/3 ahead of BellVelo 60 Mile champion Gabriel Odreman. Racing starts at 4:30pm on Wednesday, see the flyer below for details!
Registration
Alkekian Exploits
Tak, Logan and Gabi were in action at Jerry Baker Velodrome this weekend with notable rides including Tak getting 4th in the M3 & 35+ Keirins, Logan hitting a F200 PR and Gabi holding her own in a national level elite women’s field containing a number of world class riders. Jessica continues to race in Italy with some strong results in races featuring some of Europe’s top riders. Seth is also working hard in Europe, improving during his road racing stint with Flanders Devo.
Racer Development Series
Over four Tuesday nights from July 23rd to August 13th Alkek will be hosting a series of classes during which you can learn how to navigate 4 track race disciplines. There will be input on the differences in how to approach racing these events at different levels and with different fields sizes covering Scratch, Sprints, Elimination and Points races! – More Info
Alkek Velodrome Summary: Racer Development Class, Atomic TT & MP Crits Review
This Week’s Events:
Tuesday: Racer Development Class #1 – Bunch Race Fundamentals and Scratch Races (6pm)
Wednesday: Memorial Park Criterium Series Week 3 (4:30pm)
Atomic TT Series #3 Review:
Winners:
F200s: Katie Gibson (women), Charles Trois (men), Sebastian (Jr. men)
500m TT: Katie Gibson (women), Ted Yang (men), Tegan (Jr. women)
Kilo TT: N/A
Pursuits: Ted (men), Tegan (Jr. women), Dalton (Jr. men)
Team Events: Elite Women – Hanna, Annette, Alexandra; Jr. Co-ed – Dalton, Sebastian, Tegan, Addison
Series Standings update for all categories.
Memorial Park Criterium Series Week 2 Review:
Winners:
Junior Men: Jonathan Sweeten
Women’s Open: Robyn Poulson
M4/5: N/A
M3/4: Christofer Perez
M1/2/3: Alex Wieslier
Races were affected by rain.
Other Announcements:
Racer Development Series (July 23rd to August 13th): Learn about 4 track racing disciplines.
Alkekian rider results from races at Jerry Baker Velodrome and Europe.
Important Notes:
Check Facebook and Instagram for announcements and photos.
Racer Development Class costs $5 + $5 for bike rental (free for members).
Pre-registration required for Memorial Park Criteriums.
HNTB, the engineering firm that designed the bridge, brought their summer interns to check out our one of a kind bridge. We are sure they were as enamored with it as we are! pic.twitter.com/q7kA1IYqL2
I started a little late.
Solo first couple hours, hoping to catch up to some friends. Eventually saw some at rest stops and then a solid effort to the finish with a couple monsters.
It’s not too late to register for The Goatneck Bike Ride organized by the Cleburne Education Foundation. Online registration is $40 and ends Thursday, but in-person registration is from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Cleburne Bible Church, 930 N. Nolan River Road. Registration opens at 6 a.m. on ride day, July 27, at the same location. Registration is $45 per person. Children 12 and under are free. All proceeds benefit CEF. The ride offers four different routes cyclists can participate in: 10, 27, 41 and 69.5 miles.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Bikers in the Midland community gathered together at the Apache Corporation to participate in the Bike MS Cactus and Crude event to raise money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis disease.
Multiple bike riders came to this event to ride their bikes to Lubbock.
It symbolizes that they want to honor the people living with this disease called Multiple Sclerosis.
It’s a two-day experience across the flat desert terrain of West Texas and pedal to the finish line at English Newsom Cellars in Lubbock.
Their goal is to fundraise money to eliminate the disease.
“Hopefully one day we can have a ride for fun and not have to worry about raising money because we will find a cure and we are …
A fatal accident early Friday in Bridge City claimed the life of a man from Orange and resulted in one arrest. A press release from the Bridge City Police Department said BCPD received a 911 call around 1 a.m. on Friday about a possible vehicle crash in the 1300 block of FM 1442/West Roundbunch. Officers arrived on scene and found a dark colored 2005 Honda Civic in a ditch. The driver of the Civic, 32-year old Britni Martin of Bridge City, struck a person riding a bicycle. …
VICTORIA, Texas – UPDATE: As of 5 p.m. Saturday both trikes have been returned to the baseball team.
Original Posting
The Victoria Generals want their trike back.
The collegiate baseball team, which includes young athletes with major league aspirations, posted on their social media page about the alleged theft of two trikes.
As of 3:11 p.m. Saturday, one of the two trikes were returned.
A trike bike is built on a three-wheel cassis, with one wheel up front and two in the back.
“Someone decided to come and take them while we were at away games,” the organization wrote in the post. “We know who took them and would like them back.”
The team wrote they would accept the trikes back with no questions asked, also requesting that the trikes be left at Riverside Stadium’s gate.
