After an absence of a couple of weeks I rode the New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch route on my Lynskey Helix bike. The Lynskey Helix may have felt left out so I rode it today after taking the day off for the 4th of July. This was the 6th ride on the route in 2024. Today’s 38.05 miles is about the average of all those rides getting to 144.7 miles for the month with 785 miles to go for my 930 mile goal. Not riding yesterday put me right on the pace to reach the goal but I prefer a cushion for unexpected things like the weather. I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. I stopped to take these photos.
Starting at 9:30 AM allowed me to finish by 12:51 PM avoiding the upper 90’s in the afternoon. Wind was light, less than 5 mph from the WSW. Humidity decreased from 72% to 59% helping me stay cooler.
7-5-2024 Strava Summary New Caney-Tavola-Valley Ranch
NEEDVILLE, Texas (KIAH) – A suspect has been arrested in a case involving a body being found in Needville. Emilio Cruz Jr., 33, was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid.
Credit: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s OfficeCredit: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Enrique Godinezi’s body was found by construction workers on June 11th along FM 361 in north Needville. Godinezi, 61, was last seen on May 19th. His family reported him missing with the Rosenberg Police on May 28.
Law enforcement arrived in the 6900 block of FM 361 near Pine Meadow Lane and found debris from a car and a damaged bike. …
HARLINGEN — One of the busiest sites along the Arroyo Colorado’s Hike and Bike Trail might be in for a $1 million overhaul while officials push for a study into plans to build Harlingen’s first indoor recreational center.
At City Hall, officials are applying to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a grant to fund a proposed $945,759 project aimed at upgrading Arroyo Park while requesting the agency also help fund a feasibility study into development of a recreational center at Pendleton Park.
As they review their priority list, officials are also mulling other funding sources to help …
WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle will join other brands in offering a direct-to-consumer buying option after unveiling its Consumer Choice program that will provide 15% to 20% margins to the consumer’s closest Partner Level retailer.
CEO John Burke held a video call with retailers to announce the program on Tuesday. BRAIN obtained a portion of the recording. Trek did not respond to BRAIN for comment Wednesday.
“There’s a certain segment of the population who buys online,” Burke told retailers. “They do not go to stores. They buy online. And, you know, we see it whether it’s with Canyon, whether it’s with Specialized, whether it’s with just about any other brand — Santa Cruz — the list goes on and on. You can buy those brands online. You can’t buy Trek online and have it delivered directly to you. So we’re going to change that.” …
Chain broke on juergens over a bump back onto non-constructed road, I was actually feeling great and actually holding on with A+ until the BS happened.
Rolled out at 9:25 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike. As I got ready I went over possible routes and settled on the Community Drive – Cumberland – Oakhurst one. I wanted to ride 36+ miles so I changed the streets some from the previous ride on May 15th. I only rode a short distance into The Highlands on Cumberland Blvd. and made the u-turn back to FM1314. The temperature was not quite 90 and I wanted to finish before the heat got serious. The wind stayed in the single digits and the humidity wasn’t too high. Today’s 36.27 miles is the highest since I first rode the route in July 2022. I’m building a cushion of miles towards my July goal of 930 miles with 106.6 versus 3 days of the average of 30 miles per day. I may need those since I’m not sure if I will ride on July 4th. I finished at 12:17 PM.
Photos from a brief stop on Valley Ranch Bend Drive.
7-3-2024 Strava Summary Community Drive-Cumberland-Oakhurst
Photos by Jo Ann Livingston | www.waxahachiesun.com
The city of Ennis hosted its annual Red White and Bike parade on Saturday morning, June 29, in its historic downtown. The family-friendly event is part of the city’s annual Freedom Fest, which continued its patriotic celebration later that evening at Veterans Memorial Park, where attendees could enjoy food, music, fireworks, and more in celebration of Independence Day, July 4.
With the link to the Katy Trail in place, planners turn to filling a seven-mile gap to connect White Rock Lake with Great Trinity Forest.
It’s never too hot to check out a fabulous new hike-and-bike trail, especially one where you might get the chance to see local artists at work on two huge murals celebrating all things Dallas.
The Loop Dallas’ Hi Line Connector links the Katy and Trinity Strand trails via a path adjacent to the American Airlines Center and through the Design District. Its water fountains aren’t installed, but you’ll find pockets of shade along the wide medians through which the path meanders.
Most importantly, the one-mile Hi Line allows you — whether on foot, bicycle, skateboard or scooter — to cross under …
Eric Davis, 44, of Westlake, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2024. Born on May 25, 1980, in Bedford, Texas, Eric was known for his passion as an avid cyclist, often seen riding through the trails and roads of his hometown.
There will be no memorial service as per his wishes. Immediate cremation has been arranged. Eric’s love for cycling and his joyful spirit will be remembered by all who knew him.
Those interested please donate in Eric’s name to the Austin Ghost Bike Project. …
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in the hit-and-run death of a 61-year-old bicyclist.
Emilio Cruz Jr., 33, is charged with failure to stop and render aid after allegedly hitting the victim’s bike on FM 361 at Pine Meadow Lane, which is just off Highway 36 between Rosenberg and Needville.
Construction workers found Enrique Godinez’s body in a ditch on June 11 and his bicycle was found nearby. Investigators believe he had been there since May 24.
The sheriff’s office said the victim’s family filed a missing persons report with the …
