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Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.
My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.
Thanks to my wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.
In 1999 Texbiker.net was born to help my fellow bikers have ready access to all of the information about the Texas bicycling scene.
My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.
Thanks to my wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.
In 1999 Texbiker.net was born to help my fellow bikers have ready access to all of the information about the Texas bicycling scene.
Cervelo Caledonia and Me: Logging 37 Miles and Fine-Tuning for the Rigors of the HH100 8/19/2024
This week sets up my ride at the HH100. With only four days to ride plus a travel day I want to ride enough for 200+ miles. I figure each day should be 35 miles or more. To make things simply I will ride south and east each day on mostly the same route, Atascocita - Walden - Spanish Cove Drive. This route averages around 36.5 miles. Today I added several streets before leaving Kingwood and the W. Lake Houston Parkway to Farmingham Road section of the Atascocita Hike and Bike Trail. This put the ... read more at www.texbiker.net/blog/2024/08/19/cervelo-caledonia-and-me-logging-37-miles-and-fine-tuning-for-the-rigors-of-the-hh100/ www.strava.com/activities/12189242968
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Not As Early As I Wanted But Still Saw Cyclists 8/17/2024
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I didn't start the bike ride as early as I wanted rolling away at 8:40 AM. I wasn't sure if that would mean not seeing other cyclists or not. I rode my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike on the Atascocita - Huffman - Walden route. It turned out that I saw a number of cyclists starting on Kings River Drive, Atascocita Shores Drive, FM1960, and Fairlake Lane. Because I started earlier than the other rides...
Cycling Through Memories: Honoring My Late Wife’s Birthday 8/16/2024
zhlédnutí 38Před 7 hodinami
A short ride compared to the other rides this week. A special day of memories with today being my late wife's birthday. I rolled out at 9:51 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike. The route (Kingwood - FM1485 - Kingwood) went north through several Kingwood villages, Woodridge Forest, and Brooklyn Trails before I reached the US59 north bound frontage road. I stayed on the frontage road until Rosewood ...
Completing What I Started Last Thursday: Atascocita South - Walden - Huffman 8/15/2024
zhlédnutí 36Před 9 hodinami
I rode the route that I didn't complete last Thursday when I crashed, Atascocita South - Walden - Huffman. Before the ride I looked up my last ride on the route and learned it was 2 months ago on June 13th. I altered the part of the route passing through the crash scene to avoid the trees and brush blocking the trail. On the way back to not ride on the same streets I rode north along W. Lake Ho...
Pedaling Progress: Pushing Towards the 904-Mile August Goal 8/14/2024
zhlédnutí 26Před 12 hodinami
Strava didn't show any matched rides because of the changes I made early in the ride. I rode north to Community Drive, circled east to Loop 494, back to US59 and then into Valley Ranch. Emerging from Valley Ranch I rode to FM1314 and then NW to Cumberland Blvd. At the entrance sign to The Highlands I made the u-turn to go back to FM1314 and ride SE. I stopped at the Circle K for ... read more a...
Navigating Obstacles: A 36.99-Mile Ride to Spanish Cove Drive 8/13/2024
zhlédnutí 25Před 14 hodinami
South and east to Spanish Cove Drive. I skirted around the trees and brush blocking the trail beside Kingwood Drive. Later a CenterPoint truck blocked the trail beside W. Lake Houston Parkway. The ride deviated from the typical Atascocita - Walden - Spanish Cove Drive route switching to the Atascocita Hike and Bike Trail from Kings Park Way to Farmingham Road. My legs felt ... www.texbiker.net/...
Cooling Stops and Purring Wheels: A Summer Ride to Roman Forest Blvd. 8/12/2024
zhlédnutí 21Před 16 hodinami
Headed north on the bike ride to Roman Forest Blvd. making the u-turn back there. During the ride I went through Woodridge Forest, Tavola West, Valley Ranch, Briar Tree, Oakhurst, Kings Manor, and back into Kingwood. I call this the New Caney - Roman Forest Blvd - Oakhurst route. The last time on this route was July 1st. I left at 10:10 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike. I'm happy to report the f...
Reversing A Route Exercises The Mind And Legs 8/11/2024
zhlédnutí 21Před 19 hodinami
Biking a route in reverse exercises the mind and the legs, especially if it is not very often. Today I rode Kingwood streets and trails in the reverse of my usual direction. The trails were an unknown if they would be cleared but no problems. I saw numerous damaged trees and stumps though. Beginning at 12:08 PM meant the heat was on. I rode my Lynskey Helix bike. I used some landmarks to identi...
Early Start, Smooth Ride: A Saturday Spin on the Cervelo Caledonia 8/10/2024
zhlédnutí 30Před 21 hodinou
Began the ride at 8:13 AM for the earliest start this week. I chose the usual Saturday route, Atascocita - Huffman - Walden, with a few changes at the start to get to FM1960 to see other cyclists. When I got to Kingwood Drive I avoided the spot where I crashed on Thursday by riding through the Kingwood High School parking lot. Maybe the limbs and brush blocking the greenbelt will be removed som...
A Little Trepidation. Spring Creek Greenway + San Jacinto Bayou Greenway 8/9/2024
zhlédnutí 24Před dnem
I started the bike ride with a little trepidation after yesterday's crash. As I pedaled my right knee road rash was stiff but after a few miles I didn't notice it anymore. Same with my right shoulder. I planned earlier in the week to ride the Spring Creek Greenway today and it was a good choice with no traffic and wide trails. I rolled away at 9:51 AM on my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. I wasn't s...
Critical Re-Entry Angle Mistake: Crash 8/8/2024
zhlédnutí 69Před dnem
After watching stage 4 of the Vuelta de Burgos I set out on the bike ride. Yesterday evening I adjusted the front disc on my Cervelo Caledonia bike and the ride would tell if I fixed the rubbing noise. I rolled out at 10:14 AM to ride the Atasccocita South - Walden - Huffman route. This route averages about 35 miles which help cut into the mileage shortfall to my August goal. The forecast calle...
Beating the Heat: A 38.68-Mile Journey on the Canyon Endurace 8/7/2024
zhlédnutí 109Před dnem
I extended the bike ride to the north compared to Monday's ride to Caney Creek. This time I rode through Tavola before heading back to Kingwood following the New Caney - Tavola - Valley Ranch route. I rode my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike starting at 9:48 AM. According to Space City Weather the first full week of August is usually the ... read more at www.texbiker.net/blog/2024/08/07/beating-the-he...
A Normal Bike Ride Turned Into A Nice Visit Helping Another Cyclist 8/6/2024
zhlédnutí 153Před dnem
I thought today's bike ride would normal but to add some variety I changed the Atascocita - Walden - Huffman route a little. I rolled away at 10:18 AM on my Cervelo Caledonia bike. This was a little later than I wanted but okay. Too many things to do before leaving. I changed the streets through Elm Grove Village, Sherwood Trails Village, and Bear Branch Village. When I reached Pinehurst Trail ...
Fitness Returning, Extended Ride North To Caney Creek 8/5/2024
zhlédnutí 77Před 14 dny
Distractions abound to delay starting a bike ride. This morning I messed around with a new computer and didn't start the ride as early as I planned. Rather than starting before 9 AM the ride began at 9:44 AM. I chose a northerly route taking me farther north than I've rode since July 7th, Kingwood - FM1485 - Kingwood. The route averages about 33 miles and I covered 32.4 miles. To reach my goal ...
Modest Effort Biking Around Kingwood 8/4/2024
zhlédnutí 22Před 14 dny
Ending the week with a modest effort bike ride around Kingwood streets. I didn't have a specific route in mind when I started changing as I rode my Lynskey Helix bike. The 15.6 miles today was good compared to not riding last Sunday. Keep my legs turning. I rolled out at 12:16 PM under plenty of sunshine and 88 degrees. Dressed in a dark kit the heat didn't take long to warm me up. Ended the we...
Track Team Encounter, Other Cyclists, And Some Chirping 8/3/2024
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Track Team Encounter, Other Cyclists, And Some Chirping 8/3/2024
Rebuilding Strength: A 30.82-Mile Ride on Familiar Roads 8/1/2024
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Rebuilding Strength: A 30.82-Mile Ride on Familiar Roads 8/1/2024
Breakfast and Biking: Stage 6 Inspiration for a 26.59-Mile Journey 7/31/2024
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Breakfast and Biking: Stage 6 Inspiration for a 26.59-Mile Journey 7/31/2024
Helmet Weight, Hurting Muscles Shortened Ride 7/30/2024
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Helmet Weight, Hurting Muscles Shortened Ride 7/30/2024
Riding My Trek Marlin 8 MTB To See Hurricane Beryl Damage 7/27/2024
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Riding My Trek Marlin 8 MTB To See Hurricane Beryl Damage 7/27/2024
Trek Marlin 8 MTB In The Kingwood Rain 7/7/2024
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Trek Marlin 8 MTB In The Kingwood Rain 7/7/2024
Early Start, Fellow Cyclists, Tiny Dog Chase, Soaked Kit 7/6/2024
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Early Start, Fellow Cyclists, Tiny Dog Chase, Soaked Kit 7/6/2024
An Ordinary Bike Ride To Tavola 7/5/2024
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An Ordinary Bike Ride To Tavola 7/5/2024
Cycling Before the Heat: A 36-Mile Journey on the Cervelo Caledonia 7/3/2024
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Cycling Before the Heat: A 36-Mile Journey on the Cervelo Caledonia 7/3/2024
"Normal" Bike Ride, Local Legend Reclaimed 7/2/2024
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"Normal" Bike Ride, Local Legend Reclaimed 7/2/2024
Not A Sprint Finish Like Stage 3 TdF: New Caney - Roman Forest Blvd - Oakhurst 7/1/2024
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Not A Sprint Finish Like Stage 3 TdF: New Caney - Roman Forest Blvd - Oakhurst 7/1/2024
Kingwood Streets & Trails on Trek Marlin 8 MTB 6/30/2024
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Kingwood Streets & Trails on Trek Marlin 8 MTB 6/30/2024
Early Bird or Lone Rider: Timing the Cyclist’s Wave in Huffman 6/29/2024
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Early Bird or Lone Rider: Timing the Cyclist’s Wave in Huffman 6/29/2024
Surpassed June's Goal Riding North: Kingwood - FM1485 - Kingwood 6/28/2024
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Surpassed June's Goal Riding North: Kingwood - FM1485 - Kingwood 6/28/2024
sorry for your loss happy heavenly birthday 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'll be volunteering at packing handout Thursday night trade show when you come and get your package holler at me I would like to meet you all of your videos are very inspiring.
Thanks for helping HH100. I won't arrive until Friday afternoon so I'll miss you.
@@RickAnkrum Friday's I'm over there with the mountain bike and Friday evenings I'm usually back in the registration area for the gravel rides on Saturday night. /at packet handout. have a good ride.
@@ronniebaker8126 I will look for the MTB and gravel areas.
Friday evening the kids I think they start at 5:00 over on the mountain bike trail then I'm usually back over on Friday evenings for spaghetti dinner and registrations are packet pickup I kind of just mixed around on those days then I ride on Saturday with the special Olympics we do the 25 Miles
@@ronniebaker8126 I'll try to look you up.
Are you going to ride Hotter N Hell next Saturday?
Yes, I'll ride the 100k route. Hoping the forecast cools a few degrees
My son in law rode Vernon Burnin today. 100k. 100° when he finished. He can’t make HHH. I couldn’t make either but did 40 yesterday. Take care!
@@bryanschwertner3585 That was a good substitute ride. Good work!
🎂💐🚴🏿♀️
Nice ride, on a beautiful day
Thanks. We could use some rain though. Next 2 days will hotter, maybe 100+.
Seems so hot
Wow!🎉❤
My favorite ride🚴🏿♀️
The shade is nice when it is hot.
That's hard core! I've been riding for 20 years and I would not ride a frontage road in that location. I've ridden frontage roads out near Zube Park, but on a weekend when there was almost no traffic.
Thanks for watching. Traffic gives me space and most of the frontage road has a shoulder.
@@RickAnkrum…would have to agree with the viewer’s comment about riding on that frontage road. The whole time was concerned for your safety with cars and trucks flying by. Didn’t see any other cyclists there, but I did skip around a bit.
@@dolittle6781 Traffic is friendly giving me the space I need. No other cyclists.
@@RickAnkrum fair enough…
Hope you’re OK Rick, not a true cyclist until you’ve kissed the dirt.Love your videos mate.
I'm okay. I'll be back riding today. You are so correct about kissing the dirt/concrete/asphalt.
Sorry about your spill! Take it easy!
Thanks. I will riding carefully.
Easy to see that happening around there, there are a couple of rough spots around the greenbelt. Hope you're feeling better and able to get back to it as soon as you can.
Thanks. I am planning on riding tomorrow. I'll be more careful.
OWW, I recently had a similar experience and even had trouble getting back on my feet. It was such a shock that I wondered if I even wanted to ride again, but that passed. I pray that you will be fine and back on the bike soon.
Falls/crashes are part of biking but I don't like when it happens. Glad that you got back on your bike. I think I will be back tomorrow with more attention to the re-entry angle. Thanks for your comment and encouragement.
Stay cool Rick 🚴🏿♀️
Thanks. I should start riding earlier in the day.
going to key west in september 2024 taking my trike and looking forward to your same trip, I have called the Chamber of Commerce and they are sending me a map of key west, i have really enjoyed your video, and watch it over and over, thank you for you effort,
Thanks for your comments. I'm glad my video has helped you plan your ride.
Hey I'm doing that. I just did the Katy Flatlands. 104 miles. 😊
You should have no problem then with HH100. Good ride at Katy.🚲😀
Are u OK?
Thanks for asking. I am having a health issue plus the aftermath of hurricane Beryl. Not sure when I'll be back on the bike.
Awww hope u feel better soon. My husband watches ur channel. He mountain bikes. We live in Houston too @@RickAnkrum
@@RickAnkrum the hurricane was awful 😞
@@Ashleyiza Thank you. Hope you have recovered from Beryl. Thanks for watching my channel.
@@Ashleyiza Yes. Many days without electricity. I live where there are thousands of trees making it hard to clear the lines and get power back on. I still see repair trucks going on my street.
Correction, those Army service members were a mix of Active Duty and Army Reserves NOT national guard.
Nice video sir! 😁
Definitely too hot for costumes it was roughly 90 for our parade as well
Tell that to the kid I saw in a hotdog costume
Free Pizza!?
I didn't see any
1:42 the famous Peters Strokers intersection
Bike is very cool 😎 🚲
That bike is 🔥🔥
I took the Ameri-Trail and broke my rear derailleur....had to push my bike back. Cannondale Bad Boy 3.
It was too tough for me to complete. I moved to the gravel roads. sorry for the break.
@@RickAnkrum Those mosquitos went crazy as soon as I stepped off the bike. I did see a couple deer in another area.
@@travis5738 I think I was early enough that the mosquitos had not arrived yet. I imagine they are thick now.
Using shoulders like at 7:42, how often do you get a flat?
Not very often. I ride Gatorskin tires. Pretty durable.
How do you like your Helix? I just ordered one. What group did you get? Is your free hub loud or is it just the recording?
Thanks for watching and asking. I like the Helix. Since I bought it I added another bike to my fleet and that bumped the Helix down to #3 on my preference list: #1 Cervelo Caledonia, #2 Canyon Endurace CF7, #4 Trek Marlin 8 MTB. I got the SRAM Rival AXS etap group which I have on the Cervelo and Canyon. I really like electronic shifting. I added the Rival Power Meter crankarm and ICAN Cycling Alpha 46 carbon wheels. The freewheel is noisy but I tune it out now. I have the same wheels on the Cervelo and Canyon. The Helix feels harsh when I ride over rough roads compared to the carbon framed Cervelo and Canyon. There is a street with about 100 feet of rough cobbles that I use to compare the road absorption. The Helix weighs about 4 pounds more than those bikes too. The harsh ride and extra weight are the reasons it is #3. I've put 4246 miles on it. I wanted to experience a titanium frame bike. I also owned a Lynskey R300 with Ultegra mechanical groupset. I sold it and bought the Helix. Enjoy your new bike. Let know what you think of the Helix.
Awesome ride. 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing.
Cool ride. 👍🏼 I’ve driven to BBNP, but didn’t have time to stop at the Stillwell house. Hope to bike through that area sometime. Ride safe.
Thanks for watching. Ride on
I have a marlin 8 gen 2 from 2022 ,its great I upgraded some parts and its great ,I live on the south side of México City on the mountain side and lots of steep streets some like S anfrancisco California 👍🚲 CZcams ( BRIAN RIVAS OCONER)
Fantastic. I have rode mine too much yet but I will make plans.
Until I got into my 60's (I'm now 72) I used to do a lot of riding on roads like you do (lived in Austin from 1973 until 2020). I now do most of my riding on local hike/bike trails (mostly paved) in the Pflugerville area where I live. As I've gotten older, I still love cycling but no longer ride road bikes. I prefer mountain bikes (I have both a full suspension and two hard tails) and my crank forward semi-recumbent bicycle I bought last year from Phoenix Bike Wrx. These bikes use MTB tires, which are less susceptible to flats. They aren't as fast as road bikes, but I'm okay with that these days. I just want them to work well, and to provide a good workout without the incessant worry of dealing with motor traffic. Be careful out there!
I have a MTB but have not rode it much. No handy trails to ride on. I like walking out the back door and getting on my bike to ride. Maybe as I get older that will change. Thanks for commenting and watching.
When I see you riding by the cars, it always makes me nervous. 😂
The video makes them seem to be closer most of the time. There are some exceptions though.
You look salty
Lots of sweat stains
Wind! 10meter gust of 35 while I was riding yesterday. So probably 25-30 at 6’. Ugh. And dogs here (south of Lubbock 15-20 miles) are crazy. I had to alter my routes a few years ago because everyone thinks they have to have several dogs! Enjoyed your video! Thanks!
No mountains or hills around here so we have wind to make up for that. Dogs are the surprise element. I altered one route a couple of years ago because 2 dogs hung out there every day. Thanks for watching.😀
Glad you got a ride in. I did clean up again.
Fun ride 🚴🏾♀️
Nice ride Rick
More mud!? Yikes!
I thought it might have dried up with no rain for 6 days.
Great video! I’ve driven this route, and hope to do it on a bicycle someday. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you watched.
Serious mud, WOW!
I didn't mention how sticky it was!
@@RickAnkrum I can't even imagine,
Nice ride route! Do you ever do group rides?
Thanks. I do a few organized rides during the year. Otherwise I ride alone.
You still using gatorskins?
Yes, but wire seems to be a problem for them.
@@RickAnkrum man you get so many flats it's just crazy in comparison to my area.
@@bonbonflippers4298 I hope the streak ends with tomorrow's ride.😂
Really appreciate your website. Out of a dozen top results on Google for cycling events in Texas, yours actually included Bike MS. I’m addicted now and am looking for more rides like that one.
Thanks. Enjoy the rides.
High water ruined day 2 of Bike MS Round Up ride too. Luckily for me I didn’t stay for the second day. Legs had nothing left after Day 1 anyhow.
Sorry you had high water too. Better ride next time.
hello from Wichita falls Texas
Thanks for watching from Wichita Falls
Fun to see you on a mountain bike!
Like a fish out of water
I actually have to wear my helmet when on those kind of trials, lol. And yes the roots are bigger then speed bumps😅
I did not think of them as speed bumps but you are right.
Nice to see you're into mtb now. There are several great trails in the Houston area that you should check out once you get more comfortable on the marlin
I have much to learn. I'll try Double Lake in Coldspring next.
Glad the greenway is back open🚴🏿♀️😊
Nice to ride vicariously in Texas with you Rick, looking forward to the next video.
Glad you came along for the ride. Thanks