A Mixed Bag Of Texas Bicycling News for March 2, 2024

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Pearland’s New Hike and Bike Trail to Bridge City Sides: A $1.8M Connection Initiative

Saboor Bayat | bnnbreaking.com

Mayor Kevin Cole announces a new trail in Pearland to boost outdoor activities and city connectivity. Set for completion in 2025, it promises enhanced community and sustainability.

At a recent community meeting held on February 21, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole unveiled plans for a new hike and bike trail, marking a significant step towards connecting the west and east sides of the city. This $1.8 million initiative is part of the 2007 Trails Master Plan, which aims to enhance Pearland’s outdoor recreational facilities and promote a healthier lifestyle among its residents. Trail Development: From Concept to Reality

The journey to this new trail began with the construction of the Shadow Creek Ranch Trail, stretching from Kingsley Drive to Kirby Drive along the southern bank of Clear Creek, initiated in 2016. Following the successful completion of the Clear Creek Trail’s first phase in 2021, the city is now moving forward with the second phase. This next step involves the construction of a 10-foot wide concrete trail featuring a …

Cycling in Texas Hill Country…Searching for the Bluebonnet

Ride & Shine Bicycling | www.youtube.com

ABOUT THIS VIDEO: We take you on a bike tour to find the famous bluebonnet wildflowers of Texas hill country in Fredericksburg Texas. This bike tour has spectacular views and it will show you where to ride your bike when you are in Fredericksburg, Texas hill country. We pedal our bikes through picturesque country roads through the vibrant spring wildflower blooms in the heart of Texas wine country. We start in the …

Marshall Police Department adds bike officers, K-9

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The Marshall Police Department recently announced the addition of a Bike Patrol Unit as well as a new staff member to their ranks. The Bike Patrol Unit will patrol parks, the downtown area and parades. They will continue police efforts of making sure streets and neighborhoods are safe. Investigator Washington, Sgt. Spencer and Lt. Phillips (left to right in the picture) are ‘wheel-y’ excited to be of service to Marshall in this capacity. …

Texas City police search for driver of car in hit-and-run collision

By MYRIAN OREA | www.galvnews.com

Officers were searching Friday for the owner of a car in a hit-and-run accident Sunday that left a cyclist in critical condition, police said.

The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was riding his bicycle at about 9:15 p.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Loop 197 North near the intersection of state Highway 146, police said.

The man was hit by a vehicle of which police say they have no description, aside from parts of a front head light suspected to be from the vehicle, police said.

The driver fled the scene after the collision, police said.

The man is being treated for his injuries at a local hospital, police said. …

STATION MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK ? Epic First Race of the 2024 Texas Enduro Cup | Texas Mountain Biking

Jefco MTB | www.youtube.com

Today we are at Station Mountain Bike Park for the first stop on the 2024 Texas Enduro Cup mountain bike race series hosted by Team Trail Party. Station Mountain is located near Marble Falls, Texas and boasts 370 vertical feet of gravity fueled downhill with beginner to expert level trails and features. This shuttle served bike park also features a freeride area with beginner to advanced …

Upcoming Rides

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9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, March 05, 2024 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, March 05, 2024 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, March 07, 2024 9:00 AM
155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, March 07, 2024 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, March 09, 2024 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
No Wind No Hills
Sat, March 09, 2024 11:00 AM
6240 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76001
9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, March 12, 2024 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX

Macho Man’s First century was a flop. Rock N road 100 DNF at mile 53. Tubolitos failed and Garmin for whatever reason didn’t save the ride.

Steve Feffer | strava.com

Great SAG support.

Rock n Road Gravel 100 Fayetteville, Texas

J. Ramsey | strava.com

Super fine spring day. Great Area lots of rollers on fresh grate gravel. Been a few months since toasted legs on the gravel.

Lunch Ride Collin County, Texas

Matthew Esposito | strava.com

Rock n Road 100 Fayetteville, Texas

Frank Schillaci | strava.com

Rock and Road Century + Fayetteville, Texas

Terri Quirk | strava.com

Pro tip #1 take your battery out before travel (obviously I’m not pro) Pro tip #2 always pack a spare battery (obviously I’m not pro, but it’s already purchased) yes I did charge all day yesterday so I wasn’t “that” person. Ended up “that” person. Hug your Austin Trek dude hard when he lets you borrow one! Thank your best Friday buds hard for getting you to the finish line and showing solid lines in chunk. I dig you guys Doug Shotts Sherm Everett that was a rough one! Pro tip #3 if your stomach is upset just have a Jell-O shot at mile 80 ish. This I was pro at

Flat Filled Fun, Atascocita – Indian Shores Road – Walden Ride

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After watching the women’s and men’s Strade Bianche bike races I thought my ride would be sedate. Was I wrong. I rolled away at 10:54 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike. The sky was overcast and the temperature hovered around 70 degrees. Fortunately the wind was light at 7 mph from the south which was where I was headed on my Atascocita – Indian Shores Road – Walden route. This was a different combination of streets and roads for the first time. Today was a variation of the Atascocita – Walden – Indian Shores Road route. I rode 38.28 miles and earned the Strava Local Legend on KPHS Sprint (55s) before all of the flat tire fun.

The ride was going great. I saw another cyclist on Fairlake Lane which I didn’t expect due to my late start. But as I passed the Pentecostal church on Old Atascocita Road the rear tire went flat at 19.0 miles. I circled back to the church to find a spot to fix the flat. It turned out to be the same patch from the sharp rock several rides ago. The adhesive patch was not sealed on one edge. I replaced that patch with another adhesive patch, stuffed the tube back in the tire, aired it up, and it held pressure. While I was fixing the flat a number of other cyclists went by headed west. Back on the bike I rode to Indian shores Road, made a u-turn and headed to Huffman and FM1960.

All was still good with the rear tire. I looped through Walden after crossing Lake Houston. Riding north back to Kingwood on Upper Lake Drive the rear tire went flat again at 32.5 miles. This was the same patch. I think I’ve patched this tube 4 times in the same spot. This time I replaced the tube with my spare TPU tube. I aired the tire up and continued to Kingwood. As I passed a house with a trash can in the street I dumped the leaking tube in it. The rest of the ride went well and I finished at 2:42 PM with no other flat problems.

3-2-2024 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Indian Shores Road-Walden
3-2-2024 Strava Ride Summary Atascocita-Indian Shores Road-Walden

You Won’t Believe All Of This Texas Bicycling for March 1, 2024

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Texas state senior games cycling events Pace Bend Park

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March 3, 2024 Location Pace Bend Park 2805 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX 78669

Will you be at least 50 by 12/31/2024? If yes, you qualify to compete for a chance at the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for nationals you must place top 3 in your age division in either a road race (20k and/or 40k) or time trial (5k and/or 10k). For more information, visit National Senior Games Association – nsga.com. 2/26/2024 cycling registration closes 3/3/2024 cycling competitions at Pace Bend Park near Austin 2024 Senior Games Registration Page https://texas.nsga.com/registration/2079/TSSGwebsite/

CYCLING Sunday, March 3, Pace Bend Park, Spicewood, TX 78669, 9:00 am

(40K Road Race) & approximately 11:00 am (20K Road Race) 12:30 pm (10K Time Trial) Immediately after 10K time trials (5K Time Trial) Pace Bend Park All participants must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet. Cyclists must report 30 minutes prior to start times. Numbers will be distributed at the event check-in. Chip Timing. This is a Travis County Park and below are their Cash Only fees which will be paid at the Senior Games registration desk.

· $5.00 per person under 62

· $3 per person 62 and older

· Free – Disabled Veterans (50%+ disabled)

· Free – Under 12

Play, walk, bike in downtown San Antonio streets for Síclovía

Rebecca Salinas | www.ksat.com

22nd Síclovía will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 7

SAN ANTONIO – People can safely walk, bike, run and play in the streets of downtown San Antonio when Síclovía returns this spring.

The 22nd Síclovía event from the YMCA of Greater San Antonio will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 7, also World Health Day.

This year’s route will be on North St. Mary’s Street from Highway 281 to Brooklyn Avenue, which includes the newly repaved St. Mary’s Strip. The route will also include a portion of Augusta Street and Lexington Avenue. …

Lake Georgetown south trails!

Pi E-MTB | www.youtube.com

Out and back ride on the south trails of Lake Georgetown! Very rugged, difficult, terrain. Good times

Homegrown football hero returns to Waco ISD bearing bikes for kids

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Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings talks to pupils at Provident Heights Elementary during his “bikes and books” giveaway program on Thursday.

Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival

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A CITY-WIDE CELEBRATION OF HUMAN-POWERED ART ON WHEELS

SATURDAY MAY 11, 2024

Houston Parks Board & Orange Show Center for Visionary Art are proud to present the Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival. This day-long arts and culture celebration brings together community members and youth programs from across the city as we explore our personal creativity, promote health and wellness, and celebrate the artist in everyone! …

Mountain Biking at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas

By Becky Timbers | www.twowheeledwanderer.com

As I was planning my drive from Arizona to the Austin area of Texas to explore the mountain biking in Hill Country, I saw a network of spaghetti-like trails in a place called Comfort. After a little more digging, I realized that this place – Flat Rock Ranch – was actually a pretty big deal and I definitely needed to check it out.

Flat Rock Ranch is a privately owned piece of property (if you can call 13,000 acres a ‘piece’…) that has slowly been transformed into a destination for mountain bikers. With over 35 miles of trails and set in a stunning location, it’s a unique place that is well worth the visit.

Jimmy, the great-grandson of the …

2024 DFW Winter Series Awards presented by Trek Bicycles DFW

DFW Series Racing – Shawn McAfee | www.youtube.com

March Bike Rides Begin, Big Plume Of Smoke, Audio Fixed. Kingwood – Brooklyn Trails

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Lots of sun to start March bike rides. It was a little cooler than I prefer and I delayed the start until 12:25 PM to get a couple more degrees of warmth. Riding my Cervelo Caledonia around Kingwood, over to the US59 northbound frontage road and back through Brooklyn Trails was a great start towards my 680 road mile goal for March. As I made my way into Woodridge Forest I heard a bunch of sirens and rounding a corner a big plume of smoke rose in the southern sky. It slowly thinned out. When I crossed over Northpark Drive looking west the traffic was stopped around Russell Palmer Drive with fire equipment blocking the street. The smoke was almost gone. At the start I guessed the ride would be 20 miles long and turned out to be 20.34 miles. I set a new Strava PR on Kris Spraggins Memorial Route (2:03). Weather: Start 67 degrees, humidity 60%, dew point 52.7, mostly cloudy, wind SE 4 mph; Finish 72 degrees, humidity 54%, dew point 54.7, partly cloudy, wind SW 4 mph.

Lately the audio on the ride videos has been bad. I looked at some potential causes and narrowed it to the cable connecting the wireless Rode mic to the GoPro camera media mod. I replaced the cable for today’s ride and the audio is back to normal. The damaged cable connector photos below. I think the cable damage happened during a ride when I dropped the GoPro.

3-1-2024 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-Brokklyn Trails
3-1-2024 Strava Ride Summary Kingwood-Brooklyn Trails