It Could’ve Been Worse Under FM1960

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It could’ve been worse but my curiosity got the better of me. Its been several weeks since my encounter with the mud under FM1960 on the Atascocita Hike and Bike Trail between W. Lake Houston Parkway and Farmingham Road. I decided today I would check if the mud was still there. I made the change on the Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route to go on the hike and bike trail rather than the usual streets to the east. The video shows what I encountered so no need to duplicate here. The start was about 20 minutes earlier than yesterday as I rode away on my Cervelo Caledonia at 9:33 AM. The temperature was about 84 and the humidity 80% making for a muggy bike ride. Wind never got above the single digits settling around 5 to 6 mph. When I stopped at the pool on Atascocita Shores Drive I learned why the Unbound Ride people carry wooden paint stir sticks to scrape off the mud which is what I did with a stick. Three children were walking by and we chatted before they continued to the basketball court. Now in the know about the mud I rode on to FM2100 and Huffman. I finished the ride at 12:36 PM and then washed the Cervelo to get rid of the mud. While I washed a window survey young man came up and we talked about bike gears while I scrubbed. Maybe next week I’ll check on the mud again.

6-11-2024 Strava Summary Atascocita-Walden-Huffman
6-11-2024 Strava Summary Atascocita-Walden-Huffman

Texas Bicycling News Monday – June 10, 2024

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The 37th annual Goatneck Bike Ride will be held on July 27th in Cleburne. CEF hosts 37th annual Goatneck Bike RideFaulkner Park bike trails are one step closer to reopening. Rick Ankrum on TwitterThis is Sprint Week and LCYCL Summer Camp week at the Greater Houston Cycling Foundation. They also have upcoming races and events. TNR Sprint Night Tomorrow & LCYCL is GoA Houston resident is suing a local driver for negligence after a bicycle collision. Houston resident sues local driver for negligence after bicycle collisionThere are many upcoming rides this week in the Houston area. See the list for details. Upcoming Rides

CEF hosts 37th annual Goatneck Bike Ride

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The famed Goatneck Bike Ride will celebrate its 37th anniversary on July 27 when it welcomes over 1,300 riders to Cleburne. The race, which started in 1987, begins and ends at Cleburne Bible Church, 930 N. Nolan River Road, and is always held on the last Saturday of July. …

TNR Sprint Night Tomorrow & LCYCL is Go

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MADISON CLASSES: State Madison Championships are coming up on June 23rd so we are running 3 Madison Classes on Thurs 13th, Sun 16th and Thurs 20th June, no Madison experience is required but if you have never done a Madison I suggest attending at least 2 classes, it is the single most fun race invented ever, it will change your life.

It’s Sprint Week, and LCYCL Summer Camp week! Also coming up we have USAC Weekend #2 featuring Atomic Age Based State TT Champs and more State Championships as part of Super Sunday! 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.

Upcoming Events

6:45pm Tues 11th June – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night

9am 17-19th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk2 6pm Mon 17th June – Women’s Track Confidence Class

6:45pm Tues 18th June – TNR USAC Sanctioned

8:30am Sat June 22nd – Atomic Age Based TT Championships

8:30am Sun June 23rd – Super Sunday #2

6:45pm Tues 25th June – TNR feat. YCL Finals 6:45pm Tues 2nd July – TNR Bunch Racing 6:45pm Tues 9th July – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night

8am Sat 13th July – Atomic TT Series p/b Hammertime #3 …

Houston resident sues local driver for negligence after bicycle collision

By Southeast Texas Record | setexasrecord.com

A Houston resident has filed a lawsuit following a serious collision involving a bicycle and a truck. Nolan Joseph Breaux, Jr. lodged the complaint against Ana Julia Merino Martinez in the District Court of Harris County, Texas on May 30, 2024.

According to the court documents, the incident occurred on June 28, 2023, in the parking lot of Del Lago Apartments located at 9800 Hollock Street, Houston. Breaux alleges that he was struck by Martinez’s white 1999 Ford Work XL F250 truck while walking his bicycle down a designated handicap ramp. The impact left him pinned under the vehicle for several minutes until Martinez’s son-in-law moved the truck to free him.

Breaux contends that Martinez was driving recklessly and at an excessive speed within the …

Upcoming Rides

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UBG 26 mile Wednesday Night Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Blue Line Love Machines Wednesday Ride Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

Hump Day Ride with NWCC Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

The Boot ReBooted Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

The Boot ReReBoot Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Stonebridge Thursday Intervals – Cimarron Loop Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

MCC – Spectators Thursday Night Ride Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MORNING KICKSTART – THE WOODLANDS Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 5:30 AM

JL Ride thru Pearland Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MCC Thursday Morning Habanero Ride Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

Look Pro Go Kind of Slow Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

Morning SBux Crew – Pecan Grove (47) Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

Trek West U Bridges Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

MCC Sienna ride up Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:05 AM

JL/MTHCC Thursday Power Hour Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

TREK WEST U | BEGINNERS (THU) Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

New Magnolia Bikes & Beers Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Bridgeland Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

JL Friday Power Hour Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

Woodlands Coffee & Love Ride Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

Zube Saturdays with NWCC Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Trek Bicycles Memorial 26mile C group ride Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday, Sunday Structured Training Rides – Spring & Summer Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

TREK WEST U | GROUP C (SAT) Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

Zube Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

NWCC Coffee Ride Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

2024 Juneteenth Ride Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

R3-Saturday 50 Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

2024 Juneteenth Ride Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

2024 Juneteenth Ride Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

The Houston Collective – Annual Juneteenth Ride Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 6:30 AM

SCN Saturday Morning Ride Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

R3 Ride 33 Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

R3- 38 mile Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

UBG Saturday – 23 miles Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Blockhouse Coffee Ride_Modified Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Sunday Starbucks Ride with NWCC Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday, Sunday Structured Training Rides – Spring & Summer Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

Cookie Monster Ride Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

Bike Medicine Saturday and Sunday Training Rides – Spring & Summer Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

UBG Sunday ride – 35-50 miles Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 7:30 AM

Urban Bicycle Gallery Burger ? & Beer Ride Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

JL Sunday Funday “Recovery” Ride Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 7:00 AM

JL Monday Power Hour Monday, June 17, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

Exploring New Horizons: The FM1485 to The Highlands Route

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I extended the ride into The Highlands compared to my first visit on May 22nd. Also I altered the route on the way to The Highlands riding north to FM1485 before making the u-turn back to Valley Ranch connecting with FM1314. May 22nd was 37.87 miles and today I biked 42.2 miles. I rode to the end of the main street at the golf club building and then retraced the streets back to FM1314. The ride began at 9:51 AM which is earlier than most weekday bike rides. The extensive greenbelt trail wove among the trees giving me some shade from the hot sun on the way to the golf club. On the way back I rode mostly on the street. Back on FM1314 I stopped at the Sorters Road Circle K for ice and blue PowerAde. It took about 10 minutes to eat a snack, drink the PowerAde, and enjoy some shade. I was back home at 1:29 PM. The new route name: FM1485 – The Highlands – Oakhurst. While I was biking Strava alerted me about losing the Local Legend on Eastward to 2100 to Wilbert K. That segment is on FM1960 from Lake Houston to FM2100 in Huffman. Wilbert’s 3 rides beat my 2 rides in the last 90 days.

Weather: Start 84 degrees, humidity 78%, dew point 76.9, broken clouds, wind NNW 1 mph; @ Circle K Sorters Road 91 degrees, humidity 56%,dew point 73, partly cloudy, wind N 6 mph; Finish 89 degrees, humidity 65%, dew point 75.9, mostly cloudy, wind N 5 mph. The north wind felt a little cooling and the headwind wasn’t that strong.

6-10-2024 Strava Summary FM1485-The Highlands-Oakhurst
6-10-2024 Strava Summary FM1485-The Highlands-Oakhurst

Texas Bicycling News Sunday – June 9, 2024

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Ride to Remember honors Charles and Lia McBride and raises safety awareness

Naomi Skinner | www.timesrecordnews.com

Cyclists gathered in Hamilton Park to honor the late Charles Winget McBride and Lisa Kathleen McBride with a Ride to Remember on a recent evening.

About a year ago, the McBrides, a beloved couple in the local cycling community, were riding their bicycles when, according to court documents, they were struck from behind by a pickup in Clay County and died as a result of their injuries.

"Like most of the people here, I rode with …

Bikers stampede on the Chisholm Trail

BY LARRY CAUSEY | www.tdtnews.com

BELTON — On a relatively cool Saturday morning, 103 cyclists pedaled their way through rural Bell County in the 13th annual Stampede on the Chisholm Trail, sponsored by the Belton Lions Club.

All routes started and finished at the Hike and Bike Trail on Nolan Creek. Heading west at the outset, the riders turned south and made a rough circle, said Karen Stagner, club secretary. The route was set up for rides of 12, 30, 55 and 62 miles.

“The majority of them are dong the 62,” she said. “It’s not a race. It’s just a ride in the beautiful Central Texas countryside.”

The bike ride allows the Lions Club to provide scholarships for Belton-area children who qualify for …

Dr. James P. Stanley October 25, 1929 – June 6, 2024

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On June 6, 2024, Dr. James P. Stanley of Atlanta, Texas heard his Lord and Savior say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” James Stanley was born on October 25, 1929 in Cass, Texas to Louis and Otelia Stanley. Originally, James attended Texas State Teacher’s College acquiring his degree and teacher certification. After a brief stint of teaching, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He took great pride in his service to his country achieving the rank of Lieutenant. After leaving the Air Force and working at Lone Star Steel, he continued his education at the Baylor College of Dentistry. After graduation, he moved his family back to Atlanta where he practiced dentistry. Later he completed the orthodontics program at Baylor College of Dentistry and practiced in Atlanta for 32 years where he appreciated hard work, his patients, and the profession. Above his professional successes, James valued the love of his life, Donna Beck Stanley, and expressed that sentiment to the end. …

… Dr. Stanley loved challenging bicycle races well into his eighties, even riding his bike from Atlanta to Hot Springs, AR “just for fun.” He enjoyed a good cup of Yuban coffee, intense ping pong matches, restoring his 1963 Corvette Stingray convertible, and tinkering on engines of all kinds. …

Bicyclist arrested after driver claims he threatened her, damaged her vehicle

By Juan Betancourt | dentonrc.com

Denton police arrested a 32-year-old Saturday who they say struck a woman’s vehicle with his bicycle, threatened her and had methamphetamine in his possession.

At about 2:52 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a disturbance in the 3900 block of Morse Street.

The woman told police a man had ripped off her side mirror, spit on her window and had a knife in his backpack.

She drove to the location to visit a friend at work. She then saw the man on a bicycle and said he made a wide turn into the parking lot and struck the driver’s side of the vehicle. …