Organizers: BP MS 150 still on for now, despite rainy forecast
by Pam LeBlanc fitness.blog.austin360.com
With a little luck, streets will dry out in time for this weekend’s BP MS 150 fund-raising bike ride from Houston to Austin.
Organizers sent out an alert today, letting cyclists know that as of Thursday afternoon, the ride is still scheduled to go on.
“Safety is our primary concern, and we’ll provide updates as we monitor weather and route conditions,” the message said. “Cyclists and volunteers are cautioned to exercise heightened safety measures and pay close attention to the weather. Each participant’s safety is his or her personal responsibility, and each participant must …
Vuelta del Viento
By Kyle Walker, Texas Tech University texasbikeracing.com
The SCCCC headed to Wichita Falls April 11-12, 2015 for Midwestern State University’s annual Vuelta del Viento, which in Spanish means “Race of the Wind.” The name proved especially true this year. With winds blowing 20mph, the winner would be decided be decided by aerodynamics, tactful drafting, and most importantly the guts to fight the winds head-on.
Saturday morning started early with a 9.2 mile Team Time Trial. With many teams only having one or two “A” racers, it was more of a test who had the fastest “B” or even “C” racers that could hang-on to the finish. In the Women’s field, Midwestern State dominated winning by several minutes. On the Men’s side, …
Living Safe: Bicycle laws are all about safety
By Katherine Cabaniss www.yourhoustonnews.com
Spring is here, and bicycle riders are out! What are the laws that you need to know when you are riding for fun, training for a race, or participating in a big event such as the MS150?
Next weekend, many will be riding their bikes for a good cause. The MS150 draws crowds of riders, support teams, and encouraging fans. Riders will take to the roads on the race from Houston to Austin.
Texas bicycle laws apply, whether the rider is on an urban street, a back …
Bike-Run Central Texas
www.forthoodsentinel.com
… Join the dozens of bicyclists and runners seen each weekend on the roads around Copperas Cove along with miles and miles of deserted roads perfect for avid bikers and runners – or beginners.
Taking advantage of the area’s popularity with bicyclists, Copperas Cove has long been recognized and promoted as the bike/run center of Central Texas.
On any given weekend in Cove, there are 100-200 bicyclists using Cove as a jumping off spot for bike and run tours on …
Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Texas Bluebonnet Ride
by Kristi Benedict www.bikerumor.com
Photo submitted by Trendon Huebner, “Here is a cool shot from Pacebend State park, Austin, Texas, with my 2014 Camber Expert Carbon EVO.” …
BP MS 150: What you need to know about traffic, parking, and route
By Katherine Whaley abc13.com
HOUSTON (KTRK) — Going to the Starting Line?
Are you ready for the BP MS 150? Whether you are riding or driving to cheer on the cyclists, you will want to know what’s happening on the roads.
Watch for delays around the three starting points for cyclists – Tully Stadium, Rhodes Stadium, and Waller Stadiums. Cyclists starting at Tully Stadium, located on Dairy Ashford, between I-10 and Memorial, will depart at 6:45AM. Those starting at Rhodes stadium at …
San Antonio bike share program looks for new funding
By Drew Joseph www.expressnews.com
Glenn Jensen, from left, Vicki Roberson, Vicki Smith and Bonnie Barstow look at the extra lock on the bikes as they prepare to ride the B-cycles from the San Antonio B-cycle HUB to the B-cycle stations around downtown San Antonio on Saturday, March 26, 2011. LISA KRANTZ/lkrantz@express-news.net
San Antonio B-Cycle has the opportunity to add more than 20 stations and 200 bikes to its ranks this year with grant funding, but the bike-share program does not have the money to support the maintenance and operations of such an expansion, B-Cycle representatives said.
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Bike Bill Requires 3ft From Drivers
www.newschannel6now.com
A new bill could mean new rules for Texas drivers. House Bill 2459 states that drivers would have to give pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists three feet when passing or turning.
HB 2459 was heard on Thursday morning in the Texas House Transportation Committee and is for “unprotected road users”.
Newschannel 6 reached out to Wichita Falls cyclists who are supporters of …
Texas Downhill MTB – Part ii
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Hitting the local Toy’s “R” Us trail on my Commencal Meta Hip-Hop. Captured 100% GoPro Hero 3+ Black @ 1080s/48fps.
Saturday 4/18 and Sunday 4/19 Rides!
by Thomas Steiner Ranch Cycling
Really? The same weather forecast as previous weekends? Bah! The predictions over the past month of horrible thunderstorms have all failed so let’s ignore them!
This Saturday is the return of the Oasis Brewery Ride! We will leave from Cups & Cones at 7:30am and head up Parmer through Liberty Hill and end the ride at the Oasis Brewery where they are expecting us at 11am ready to serve us some refreshing beer! There will be …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Medical Colleagues of TX Road Race – Coldspring, TX http://t.co/rYHw5OiC3I http://t.co/AAzZyYGsfb T… http://t.co/5D52tG9Mpv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
New Event Pedaling For Pooches – Dallas, TX Pedaling For Pooches at Dallas, TX http://t.co/YkMs0Ez3Gv Presented … http://t.co/8XIH5FQ6fQ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
New Event Bike Ride & Maintenance Clinic – El Paso, TX http://t.co/NVjOVVj0P2 Wyler Aerial Tramway … http://t.co/7cBs65eTHi
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 17, 2015
Tweets
This is what 30 miles of racing in the rain looks like pic.twitter.com/2yHOQBMYTD
— Preston Glace (@preston_glace) April 17, 2015
WEEK 6 FAIR PARK KING RACING "A" RACE CAT 1/2/3 1 Jeff LaBauve 1 M Gs Tenzing 2 JULIO PADILLA 2 M 3 Mat… http://t.co/kG22ClHGDj
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 17, 2015
WEEK 6 FAIR PARK KING RACING "B" RACE CAT3/4 1 Gary Dutschmann 3 M Mirage 2 Riley Walberg 4 M GS Tenzing 3 gary… http://t.co/hEP0ItBpzf
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 17, 2015
WEEK 6 FAIR PARK KING RACING "C'" RACE CAT 4/5 1 David Ness 4 M 2 Jake Ingram 4 M Jesuit Dallas 3 Alejandro… http://t.co/ysbGXokwMc
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) April 17, 2015
#Sunset rides are so much fun. You literally get to "ride off into the sunset." #cycling #… http://t.co/xJvyzJzWzr pic.twitter.com/kZhrQDfWIP
— GWCChuck (@GWCChuck) April 16, 2015
It's a bit damp at the @drivewayseries tonight, but man that rainbow's beautiful. #cycling #crits https://t.co/d5Umbk58nc
— reQwip (@reQwip) April 16, 2015
Women's open making it look epic! #rainmakesracingepic #drivewaychic https://t.co/aRKK57HTPG
— Driveway Crit Series (@DrivewaySeries) April 16, 2015
Scouted the Filthy Fondo routes today. We're about 98% there. I still need to fine tune a couple of sections… http://t.co/yzas4Nb04W
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 16, 2015
Despite missing a race weekend, we've made up ground in just 3 weekends to stand poised and ready to take this… http://t.co/VW3qJsQoVJ
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 16, 2015
Have a little day-after-tax-day relaxation: pic.twitter.com/xk27SbV0y6
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 16, 2015
Mapping out a new spring bike tour in @dtfortworth with @jdowdychristo and @fwbikesharing. Details… https://t.co/tc2Mhw7SNg
— mitchwhitten (@mitchwhitten) April 16, 2015
Sights from todays MTB Ride on the Borderwall… pic.twitter.com/xWPgkcCurp
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 16, 2015
Ridership on our extremely popular bike share program, @HoustonBcycle , continues to increase. #StateofHOU
— Annise Parker (@AnniseParker) April 16, 2015
STOLEN – White Masi Fixed Uno in The Drag https://t.co/ZR1OQ77sbC pic.twitter.com/3usb17oYFl
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) April 16, 2015
Check out my 21.2 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/C1T8E0la42 #missiontrails #missiontexas #iamspecialized pic.twitter.com/w2jrFOZRqR
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 16, 2015
We have installed FIXIT STATION and pump #7 on the west side of BURDINE HALL enjoy! http://t.co/cRY9bKbvxb pic.twitter.com/bSs3S68aqC
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 16, 2015
Digging this pic.twitter.com/IoTLkzq56F
— サイクルファッジ (@Fudgelump) April 16, 2015
Bicycle storage working out. Didn't want to ruin the walls, so I attached it to the book case. Thanks… https://t.co/NOTRalSYp2
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) April 16, 2015
Washing Raechal's bike before the big MS150 ride. https://t.co/UfEEbVs1Fr
— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) April 16, 2015
Texas lawmakers held a hearing today on a proposed safe passing law affecting cyclists http://t.co/cU5NSiKXwy @BikeTexas live tweeted
— StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) April 16, 2015
This is Marty (left). Besides bringing the perfect combination of organization and relaxat… http://t.co/8FJRGqhQ7G pic.twitter.com/atIa9a1mXZ
— GWCChuck (@GWCChuck) April 16, 2015
Saturday Oasis Brewery Ride! Leave C&C @ 7:30am and end at Oasis Brewery. Sunday is the Coffee Shop Ride! Leave C&C at 7:30am.
— SteinerRanchCycling (@SRCycling) April 16, 2015
Wednesday nighters in Houston Started yesterday at bear creek. Come out and check it out next week. pic.twitter.com/TfI6nDOuHp
— Michael Pincus (@Pincus1) April 16, 2015
Doing something crazy, like riding a bike from Houston to Austin this week? Keep an eye on the sky. http://t.co/0ZxhoZBXmb #houwx #BPMS150
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) April 16, 2015
Enter the #Matrix. #tbt to the oldest criterium in Texas. http://t.co/NvDC7rhcur pic.twitter.com/7T67DLFMGS
— DNA Racing (@DNARacingTeam) April 16, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: The BP MS 150 – Houston, TX, Apr 18, 2015 07:30AM – Darrell Tully Stadium, 1050 North Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77079
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Matrix Challenge – Dallas, TX, Apr 18, 2015 07:30AM – Swiss Avenue, Dallas, TX, USA(CST) http://t.co/s6N3eQk3jt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Texas Ride 2 Recovery – Houston, TX to Fort worth, TX, Apr 18, 2015 08:00AM – Houston, TX(CST) http://t.co/kXMUk9Iomh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Harden Dental Team Ride – Corinth, TX, Apr 18, 2015 08:00AM – Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Take the Lake Texas – Palo Pinto, TX, Apr 18, 2015 08:00AM – Lake Palo Pinto Marina, Palo Pinto, TX(CST) http://t.co/tcCHWBvasM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Moritz Chevrolet Ride for Heroes – Aledo, TX, Apr 18, 2015 08:30AM – 1000 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX 76008, USA(CST) http:/
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Exxon Valley Mart – San Antonio, TX, Apr 18, 2015 08:45AM – 15436 FM 471, San Antonio, TX, 78253, United States(CST) http:/
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Go for an easy beginner ride – Houston, TX (West), Apr 18, 2015 09:00AM – Performance Bicycle (7549 Westheimer Rd, Houston,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Chainge the World Bike Ride – Gilmer, TX, Apr 18, 2015 09:00AM – 104 N. Montgomery, Gilmer, TX(CST) http://t.co/qN1VJREzir
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Schulenburg Painted Churches Ride – Schulenbyrg, TX, Apr 18, 2015 09:00AM – 11 N Kessler Ave, Schulenburg, TX, 78956, Unite
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour de Cypress Ride and Run – Mount Vernon, TX, Apr 18, 2015 09:00AM – Mt Vernon, TX 75457, USA(CST) http://t.co/TuSLmv8kB0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 16, 2015
