Texas Bicycling News Monday – July 15, 2024

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Austin lost a great human in the cycling community this past Friday (July 22, 2024).

By mtb_jeremy | austinmountainbiking.com

This was Gordon Yang. I am not sure if anyone on this forum knew him, but I would find it hard to believe there wasn’t at least one person that had at least crossed paths with him. I met him my freshman year at UT in 1996 through the cycling team. We both had Trek Y-bikes at the time, and had come from Houston. I was so lucky to have him as my room mate in the Jester dorm for sophomore and junior years. We had one of the few rooms with a private bathroom and managed to have 5 bikes stored in their at all times. So many great memories. During Summers home in Houston I introduced him to my riding group and we would do night rides into the late hours from Memorial Park to/around downtown. He competed in the Texas mountain bike series in 98 and won the state championship for sport class (B). We did lots of collegiate races together as well. I remember …

Video: Downtown Austin business hires private investigator after several burglaries

By Meredith Aldis | www.fox7austin.com

AUSTIN, Texas – A local business has hired a private investigator after several burglaries. Lance Armstrong’s bike shop in downtown Austin has been hit seven times in 10 months and a couple of suspected burglars are still on the loose.

“There’s a very active stolen bike community in Austin,” StriderPI private investigator Dave Amis said.

Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop reported seven burglaries since September, five at the retail store and two at the store’s storage unit. Trick Hat Workway, …

Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop brings together family and community

By Thalia Guzman | communityimpact.com

Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop owner Fernando Benavides has been mountain biking for most of his life.

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After retiring early from a career in law enforcement, his love of bikes was the perfect way to transition into his family business.

“It was always his dream to retire and open up a bike shop. And so, you know, we just made it happen,” his wife Yessenia Benavides said.

The Benavides’ opened the shop in 2021 in a building that has been on his father’s family’s side for generations. The building housed various family businesses including a shoe shop that …

This week at Alkek Velodrome:

Greater Houston Cycling Foundation | shoutout.wix.com

Track Cycling Events: Intro to Track Cycling Class (Tuesday): Learn the basics and get certified to race/train at the velodrome. (Registration closes Tuesday at 4pm) Atomic TT Series #3 (Saturday): Time trial race. (Registration closes Friday at 6pm) Memorial Park Criterium Series (Wednesdays): criterium races held at Memorial Park. (July 17th to Aug 28th) Upcoming Events: FNR Olympics (August 16th) Atomic TT Series Finals (August 17th) Racer Development Series (July 23rd to August 13th): Learn about 4 track racing disciplines. Other Announcements: Results from US Triathlon Nats and recent races in Belgium. Important Notes:

Pre-registration required for both Memorial Park Crits and Atomic TT Series. Check Facebook and Instagram for announcements and photos. See contact information for different groups (General, Women, Juniors, CX).

Modern mtb maintenance basics class Aug. 3

By mack_turtle | austinmountainbiking.com

Yellow Bike Project is hosting a class for mountain bikers on Saturday, Aug. 3. There are 12 slots for students available. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring your bike and learn basics to keep your bike running safely and smoothly.

https://austinyellowbike.org/events/modern-mountain-bike-basics/

Texas Bicycling News Sunday – July 14, 2024

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Hotter’N Hell Hundred

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Date(s): Aug 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Aug 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Aug 24, 2024 @ 5:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hotter’N Hell Hundred is still the largest single day 100 mile bicycle ride in the nation – and one of the largest in the world. Over 13,000 riders from across the globe come to Wichita Falls, TX for 4 days of challenging and inspiring activities. Ever wonder where the CamelBak hydration pack originated? Well, it was at the 1989 Hotter’N Hell Hundred right here in Wichita Falls, Texas!

Hotter’N Hell Hundred will host many festivities at the MPEC! Reserved Recreational Vehicle (RV) spaces west of the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall are SOLD OUT. Additional RV parking is available at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center and is first come, first pay. …

Daily Bike Ride, New Caney Texas

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Daily Ride in New Caney Texas, no power day 7, waiting for Entergy to figure it out. In the mean time I am praising God, and know he will keep me and my family safe.

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Texas Bicycling News Saturday – July 13, 2024

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Austin’s bustling Rainey Street gets new 2-acre park and trailhead

By Brianna Caleri | austin.culturemap.com

Rainey Street, the gateway between the urban bustle of downtown and the more picturesque riverbed, now has more access to that natural beauty. The Rainey Street Trailhead, opening with a public celebration on July 13, joins a new two-acre park with the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, which is almost always undergoing some kind of improvements along the Colorado River.

The new entry point is located all the way at the southern end of Rainey Street, at the corner where it turns into Cummings Street. It is close to two main existing …

Video: Police chief: San Juan drug bust a result of department’s bike patrol division

By: Sarah Cervera | www.krgv.com

Four men were arraigned on drug charges on Friday following raids at two different homes, according to San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes Jr.

The men – identified as Gilberto Garza, Juan Carlos Treviño, Javier Azuara Meza and Erick Bugarin — were arrested after nearly 10 pounds of marijuana, $26,000 in cash and half a kilo of cocaine were confiscated at the homes.

Sifuentes Jr. said police started the investigation after their bike patrol division received a tip of the drug activity at the homes.

The San Juan Police Department created the bike patrol division in 2023. According to Sifuentes Jr., four officers were assigned to ride through neighborhoods, and build relationships with the community. …

Video: Cyclist logs 7,000 miles for cancer cure

By Hillary Floren | kvia.com

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Javier Padilla is on a mission to cure cancer. He is part of a group that set off on a 7,000 mile cross country bike ride. It’s called the Texas 4000.

“I joined because of the effects cancer has had on my family and friends. When my mom was in high school, her mother passed from cancer and my cousin was diagnosed in his freshman year of college,” Padilla says.

Money raised by donations will be used to raise awareness for better research and support services for cancer patients and their families.

The ride began May 24th in Austin, Texas and stretches up the west coast, ending in Alaska. …

2024 Texas 4000 cyclists raising funds for cancer research stop near Whitecourt, head to Alaska

Brad Quarin | www.fairviewpost.com

Const. Jessica Brown, centre, of the Whitecourt RCMP met with Texas 4000 cyclists, who are riding from Austin, Texas to Anchorage Alaska raising funds for cancer research. The cyclists stopped near West Mountain Road in Woodlands County and endured despite the intense heat. Photo by Brad Quarin …

University of Texas students bring cancer fundraising bicycle ride to the Peace Country

By Curtis Galbraith | everythinggp.com

Twenty three University of Texas students have brought a cycling fund raiser for cancer research to the Peace Country.

The group left Austin, Texas in late May on their leg of the Texas 4000 for Cancer bike ride and arrived in Grande Prairie on Friday, July 12.

One of the riders, Allie Rossmiller, says all of the riders have been impacted by cancer in some way.

“Whether it’s a close friend or family member. For me personally, my grandmother, her name is Grandma Barbie we call her, she …

Texas 4000 riders pit stop in PG

By Cheryl Jahn | ckpgtoday.ca

PRINCE GEORGE – A group of 26 cyclists recently converged on the city this week. It was Day 47 of a 70-day trek that has them riding from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and supports. And, for riders, it’s a major commitment.

“It’s an 18-month program,” explains Ana Vuckovic, Assistant Ride Director, about her first …

Texas Bicycling News Thursday – July 11, 2024

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Texbiker news has been offline due to Hurricane Beryl. I’m back now.

2024 Tour de Boerne/Riding 62 miles on the back roads of the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

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Well the 2024 Tour de Boerne was a success! Even though my training leading up to the ride wasn’t the best! It was a good ride, but it didn’t come without some suffering! That’s okay though. You learn more and grow from the things that are hard and challenge you physically and mentally than something that’s easy! We finished the ride, albeit slow, but a finish none the less. I can confidently say I have yet to see the inside of a sag wagon!!

Mila Ride San Antonio, Texas

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West Texas fundraiser plans to bike from Midland to Lubbock for MS

Story by Mattie Powers | www.msn.com

LUBBOCK, Texas — The National Multiple Sclerosis Society holds an event every year called Bike MS where people bike 150 miles over the span of two days along with fundraising to help with research, programs and their ultimate mission to find the cure for the disease. The one for West Texas is called Cactus and Crude and one of the fundraisers focused on flocking houses.

The cyclist leading this fundraiser was Pamela Kiowski who is in a biking group called the Carney Men. Kiowski came up with this idea and went to put a bunch of plastic flamingos in people’s front yards. Whoever got their yard flocked, would pay for someone else’s lawn to get plastic flamingos all over it. …

TxDOT wants community to weigh in on San Antonio area bicycle plan

Ben Spicer | www.ksat.com

Public comment period runs July 9 to Friday, Aug. 9

SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Department of Transportation is reaching out to the community to weigh in on a draft plan for the future of bicycle mobility in Texas.

TxDOT, using public and stakeholder feedback from last year, developed a plan to guide improvements in the future. The plan analyzes the needs for bicycle infrastructure on the state highway system, prioritizes locations for bicycling improvements and identifies what role different routes should play in the bicycling network, a press release said. …

Series of detours start soon along hike and bike trail at Waller Creek

Watershed Protection Department | www.austintexas.gov

Over the next several months, users of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail are urged to slow down and be prepared to stop when approaching Waller Creek. A series of detours will be in place to construct new lattice bridges and the Lagoon Overlook and Leaf Deck for The Confluence, the second phase of the Waterloo Greenway.

The first detour is scheduled to start Monday, July 22, and last through the end of August, weather permitting. While this detour is in place, the construction crew will be installing a new lattice bridge and preparing a temporary creek crossing for later detours. Subsequent detours will differ on the route over the creek. …

Taft HS student creates inclusive space for all with the help of his bike | Kids Who Make SA Great

Author: Audrey Castoreno | www.kens5.com

Student creates inclusive bike club to help promote wellness.

SAN ANTONIO — Each week a group of Taft students hop on their bikes to ride the trails.

“I love how people of all ages are still riding the trails. That’s my favorite part,” Zackeri Carrasco said.

The team lead by founder, 15 year-old Zackeri Carrasco.

For Zackeri, it’s always a great day when he’s riding.

"At the age of three I was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect which restricted me from …

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Texas 4000 making its way through the Cariboo this week

By Zachary Barrowcliff | www.mycariboonow.com

Cariboo residents could be seeing groups of bike riders raising funds for cancer.

25 students from the University of Texas have been making their way from Austin, Texas and will end in Anchorage, Alaska through the over 4,000 mile Sierra route.

Alex Fraser Research Forest Manager, Stephanie Ewen says they’re making multiple stops in the Cariboo.

“Tonight they will be stopping at the Alex Fraser Research Forest Property on Fox Mountain.” says Ewen.

“I know that they’re going to stop in at the Boitanio Day Camp and cool off there, and meet some of …

Texas 4000 en route to Prince George

By Will Peters | www.mybulkleylakesnow.com

Waco Bicycle Club repairs bikes for homeless, community

Waco Tribune-Herald Hansgen and Gurley agreed that Cameron Park is one of the best places to ride a mountain bike in Central Texas, if not the entire state. They also …

Bike ministry from Waco Bicycle Club, First Baptist Waco members

Waco Tribune-Herald Bike ministry from Waco Bicycle Club, First Baptist Waco members …

Video: Summer camp gives the support needed for children to find their confidence

By: Eran Hami | www.kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Tuesday began a week of learning for a group of children and teens with disabilities.

It was the start of the iCan Bike Corpus Christi Camp at First United Methodist Church.

Margeux Rendall brought the camp to Corpus Christi in 2022, seeing of success for campers.

“We helped 20 kids and a lot of them left riding on their own bike from home. So, it was really rewarding to see that,” Rendall said.

Rendall’s son Gavin has Down Syndrome and it inspired her to bring the …

TxDOT bicycle plan could bring more bikeways to Valley

by: Janelle Tanguma | www.valleycentral.com

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation released a new plan to increase bicycle transportation across Texas highways in the Rio Grande Valley.

The bicycle plan will focus on providing Valley residents with a new, safe form of transportation available for all age groups.

TxDOT public information officer Ray Pedraza said the plan is open to the public so they could provide feedback before finalizing it later this year.

The increase in bicycle transportation is expected to bring economic benefits such as increased …

Video: TxDOT proposal would create new bike routes across Cameron and Hidalgo counties

By: Sarah Cervera | krgv.com

A proposal from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Pharr district aims to address bike safety and connectivity in the Rio Grande Valley.

A recently published plan proposes adding 33 new bike routes along state highways in Cameron and Hidalgo counties.

“Those are the two most congested counties in the Pharr district, and priority was given to the areas that could benefit the most from improvements,” TxDOT spokesman Ray Pedraza said.

Data from the TxDOT Pharr district shows that from 2017 to 2021, there were close to 600 crashes involving bicycles in the area.

Of those crashes, …

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Video: San Antonio nonprofit helps kids learn to ride bikes safely

Patty Santos | www.ksat.com

The big question: training wheels or no training wheels? SAN ANTONIO – Getting kids to play outside and learn to ride a bike can be a challenge, but once they do it, they will have fun.

Cristina Solorzano with Ghisallo Cycling San Antonio is trying to ensure kids are safe when riding their bikes.

Part of that is hosting classes, programs and trail rides with those who are part of a bike club.

“We teach kids a lot of cycling rules and cycling safety skills that will make them the leaders in their community,” Solorzano said. “They also try to teach kids that they can go anywhere on a bike and see different parts of their community. They don’t have to drive a car. They don’t have to get on the bus. They can hop on …