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Have you ever ridden for 24 hours straight? Ever wanted to try a true test of self will? Not to mention in a concrete loop that doesn’t go anywhere but where you started? Meet Walter Dawes. He did that this weekend for charity at the Alkek Velodrome track. It’s a great story and it takes a lot of mental strength, endurance, mental toughness and a support system to keep you going. Rex Knepp of the Examiner put a good article on the event. It’s great to see something like this in Houston and hopefully brings awareness for Histiocytosis, cycling, the Alkek Velodrome and a man looking to accomplish his goals.
Today is the official launch of the B-Cycle program at City Hall. It’s great to see such a milestone in the city of Houston. It’s great to see the city listening to what the people want but also it’s just great to have a movement that is positive for recreation, alternative transportation and tourism around the city.
This afternoon, Mayor Annise Parker spoke at the press conference for the initiative.
In addition to it being National Bike Month, on May 16,2012, respect your fellow riders and those who had lost their lives and come out to make a mass statement in peace but to pay respects as well.
Every year we have this event, the more people we have attend and is brought to attention. It’s great to see people care but also have another reason to ride and ride safely.
So for many, this will be your last training ride before the BP MS150. Not to mention having Bike to Work day just before this, you should have plenty of miles under your belt by now. Congrats to everyone who has been keeping up with their training. It definitely takes a lot of time out of your schedule to get good long rides in but it’ll be worth it in the end.
Don’t forget to also stop by the Frankenbike (frankenbike.net) bike swap post ride at Wings’n'More on Mason Rd. in Katy from 10a-4p. They are close by so check out some goodies for your bike and bring your own goodies to the swap. You should be able to snatch some good finds!
The great thing about having social media now is being in touch with the bike community and see what others are doing. We all don’t have to be a part of the same circle of riders but it’s also good knowing that everyone is out and about riding.
This was just Sunday morning. It’s great to just get a glimpse to see how active Houston has gotten as a city wanting to become more pedestrian. As I told someone the other day that was concerned about cyclists on the road with cars because sometimes they don’t care that they are on the road. It’s needed to make it aware that we are still pedestrians. There’s still a person on that bike and to respect them as a rider. If needed, what is a couple of seconds to yield and steer clear from them?
It’s crunch time for a lot of riders also gearing up for the BP MS150 ride on the weekend of April 21-22. You’ll see a lot more riders especially on the weekend. If you’re not on your bike joining them, cheer them on because that’s approximately 150 miles they are riding on their bike over a weekend. It’s memorable and it’s for a good cause.
Enjoy the weather while it’s here and happy riding!
Every wanted to do something a little different and have an incentive prize to do it all while being on your bike? Boom, the Riddle Ride has been born.
It is a scavenger hunt on wheels. This is designed to be a game of logic, resourcefulness, and creativity, but most of all it is designed to ENTERTAIN!!!. Anything not expressly prohibited or illegal is OK.
All cyclist should obey all traffic laws at all times. The object of the game is to figure out all your riddles before your time runs out!
You will be given a map of the general vacinty that holds the answers to your riddles.
QR codes will be placed all throughout the game route and will unlock all the riddles needed to reach your end point. Make sure to download the QR Code app prior to the event.
Your clues will consist of videos, pictures and all sorts of fun and interesting clues! It will be up to the teams to find the answers. Call your friends, use the internet or anything you think might help you win!!
Everyone in the team must stay together and may not split up. The entire team must arrive at the finish line at the same time.
There will be 10 riddles. Two bonus riddles can also be solved for an extra prize.
A team must have at least two people, a name, a tandem bicycle or a regular bicycle for each person, and one smart phone per team and a camera to track all the locations unhidden.
Don’t forget to stay hydrated!!
No motorcycles or gas powered vehicles allowed.
1st Place Prize: Samsung Galaxy Tablet or $400 cash option
2nd Place: $150 CASH
3rd Place: $75 BEST BUY Giftcard
Bonus Riddle Prize: $20 Cash for each Riddle/ Total $40
Do you want to learn to cycle confidently and safely in the Houston area? Then this class is a must! Learn to communicate effectively with motorists and enjoy the ride. We’ll discuss proper lane positioning, basic rules of the road, how to avoid obstacles, scanning, changing a tire, emergency turns, emergency stops, basic maintenance, and much, much more! Saturday will be all lecture (no bicycle needed) and Sunday will include parking lot drills and a group ride.
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