Texas Bicycling News Digest October 16th
Denton County receives aid for bicycle, pedestrian projects
by Mike Albanese      starlocalmedia.com
Bicycle and pedestrian projects across 25 cities and seven counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth area received a $38.2 million boost from the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) on Thursday.
The RTC allocated the funding to 33 projects as part of its Transportation Alternatives Program project selection. With local entities contributing more than $40 million toward the projects, over $78 million will be invested in active transportation enhancements as a result of the funding awards, improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties.
More than 46 miles of sidewalks, trails and on-street bikeways will be constructed, as well as…
School bus driver charged in fatal hit and run
By Rebecca Elliott      www.chron.com
The driver of a school bus has been charged in Wednesday’s hit-and-run accident that killed a bicyclist in southeast Houston.
Phyllis Ann Booker, 54, a driver for First Student Bus Company, was arrested Wednesday afternoon, the Houston Police Department said in a statement Thursday morning.
On Wednesday morning, a yellow school bus killed Bobby Brooks, 56, as it was turning through a…
Bike ride to honor missing children
www.dentonrc.com
In honor of missing and exploited children, Denton County will conduct the inaugural Texas Ride for Missing Children on Friday.
The Texas Regional Office of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is conducting the Ride for Missing Children, a 100-kilometer bike ride in Denton County to begin at 8 a.m. at Lifetime Fitness, 3100 Churchhill Drive, in Flower Mound.
According to a news release by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, the 62-mile ride will not only honor children missing or exploited but raise funds for prevention and education programs that help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation.
After stops at Liberty Elementary School and McKamy Middle School in Flower Mound and Central Elementary School and DeLay Middle School in Lewsiville, participants will be…
Weekly Collegiate Race Recap October 11th, 2014
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SCCCC: Baylor University Hosts Conference Championships – Ben Cork
Baylor University hosted the SCCCC Conference Championships in Cameron Park this past weekend. Waco, TX saw cooler temperatures with substantial amounts of rainfall Friday evening to Saturday morning. The most technical STXC of the year was changed to a flowier, less dangerous course to preserve riders’ safety. Men’s C started off the day with mud-infested derailleurs. Temperatures rose and ruts began to form for the later races. Michelle Vekasy (TAMU) showed the Women’s A field how to conquer the slick terrain while Luke Allen, Sam Croft, and Tony Baca (MSU) swept the Men’s A podium in fashion.
Saturday night consisted of a team relay that doubled as a costume crit. Each rider was responsible for racing two .5-mile loops. Points and candy were awarded to best…
Hans Johnsen Co. adds eight new product lines
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DALLAS (BRAIN) — Hans Johnsen Company has recently added eight new product lines to its offerings, the Texas-based distributor announced Thursday.
The new brands are: Button Hole chamois cream, Fixit Sticks, Jet Black trainers, K-Edge products, Kinetic trainers, Lights & Motion lighting systems, Velowurks, and Vittoria Helmets.
Most of these products are…
Rolling Through Chumba’s Texas Facilities and Their Ursa 29+ MTB
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As you can probably tell, I’ve been really stoked on what Chumba is doing here in Austin, Texas. During MTB season earlier this year, I caught up with Vince, who was riding the first prototype Ursa 29+ MTBs. At the time, Chumba’s production was in Oregon, but in recent months, they’ve moved all production in house, using USA-made tubing…
Round Top to Navasota: Last day leg 4; the best day of riding for this Leg.
By Mark Sullivan      Another Week in Texas
Thursday October 16, 2014, 50 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 404 miles (650 km)
Another great week of riding has ended. It started with hard, long days of terrible weather, and then ended with 3 perfect bicycling days. Today was the best day so far and the pictures will tell the story.
What Does That Mean? Dictionary Day for Bike Advocates
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October 16, Noah Webster’s birthday, is World Dictionary Day. What better time to kick back and take a look at some of the words that are bandied about by bicycle advocates and people who ride bikes?
Bike Corral: a set of bike racks protected by curbs or other barricades. Frequently installed over one on-street car parking spot.
Cycletrack: also known as a protected bike lane or a separated bike lane. A bicycle-only lane that has some separation from traffic beyond just a stripe of paint (e.g., bollards, planters, parked cars, a curb, etc.). Can be one-way or two-way.
Modal split: also called mode share, mode split, or modal share. The percentage of travelers using a particular mode of transportation. For example, in the…
Last Day of L4 An Easy 52
by Tim      www.brothersbikeride.com
What a beautiful way to finish L4. I have posted pictures of some of our vistas on today’s ride. We all agreed this was one of the prettiest rides of the whole trip. It did nothing to diminish our appreciation of the State of Texas.
I was also impressed with the town of Round Top where we stayed last night. We stayed in the Round Top Inn, a B&B in several 18th century homes and a cigar making one room factory building that have been renovated into modern hotel rooms. Kudos to the owner and staff.
We are already talking about L5. Can’t wait to do some…
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Terra X Cyclocross – The Woodlands, TX: When: Sat Nov 22, 2014 10am to 4pmÂ
CSTWhere: Terramon… http://t.co/vMUrGXQmLk— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 17, 2014
New Bike Event: Williams Racing Academy Mountain Bike Skills Camp – Wimberley, TX: When: Sat Nov 1, 2014 1pm t… http://t.co/6nMqWIdxwo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 17, 2014
New Bike Event: Williams Racing Academy Mountain Bike Skills Camp – Wimberley, TX: When: Sun Nov 2, 2014 8am t… http://t.co/YZWfM1pRtd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 17, 2014
New Bike Event: Kate's Ride – Sealy TX: When: Sun Nov 16, 2014 8am to 12:30pmÂ
CSTWhere: 1008 Main St, Sealy, … http://t.co/VZlawX3DkS— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 17, 2014
New Bike Event: Williams Racing Academy November Camp – Wimberley, TX: When: Fri Nov 21, 2014 12pm to Mon Nov … http://t.co/T401qPNphN
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 17, 2014
Tweets
Couldn't have asked for a better night to finish off the 2014 @pureaustin Le Driveway Season! Thank… http://t.co/FzNBsTQY4q
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) October 17, 2014
Winner tonight, Creek Cross CX, Cool course in Garland, Texas. @RichBikeMart @AndyLawler2 @txcxsynd pic.twitter.com/G4xAigQ6tY
— Bob Sandusky (@gdusky) October 17, 2014
Last @drivewayseries was fun as usual.. Thanks to Willis & Holly for all you do. @drivewaylife… http://t.co/jyRDjpt33w
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) October 17, 2014
More fun tonight at Old Town Elementary practice! Coach Baker knows how to show the kids a good time! http://t.co/ysyhnUc5Ry
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 17, 2014
Fun at the @velopaso member's social at JVBs pic.twitter.com/npe2fZZ3qs
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) October 17, 2014
RT @pablovejeff: I love my Austin cycling friends. The roads in/around this city are magical. #mellowjohnnys #roadID pic.twitter.com/kacwwX827e
— Jon Binsted🤘🻠(@velojonny) October 17, 2014
Okay bicycle folks, it's time to represent. The more Mayor Mike Rawlings sees of us at Dallas City Hall, the… http://t.co/w0j0TJ34YJ
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) October 16, 2014
Wishing everyone a great night as the Driveway Bike Race Series comes to end after another amazing year! Thank… http://t.co/igLIkuXA5w
— Comanche Racing (@ComancheRacing) October 16, 2014
Third Annual HTX Bike Fest is right around the corner 11/1 @MarketSquarePrk @HTXBikeFest pic.twitter.com/6kdUry2oKs
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) October 16, 2014
Those blue boxes that once housed rental bikes at the North end of the Katy Trail are finally gone! #eyesorenomore pic.twitter.com/BdmJFo3voi
— Katy Trail (@KatyTrail) October 16, 2014
Pablove Across America launches from the shop tomorrow at 9 am. Come and join the fight against childhood cancer. http://t.co/RxthqciiSn
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) October 16, 2014
RAT Segment 8 Discussion is now live. http://t.co/0WOyYxc6Ol http://t.co/351KDYTJ8G
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 16, 2014
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/522754810915721216
Finishing off the 2014 @pureaustinfitness Le Driveway season with some @mertens_theresa #ridetoeat… http://t.co/zFw67JrAca
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) October 16, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bike Around the Bay – Baytown, TX, Oct 18, 2014 07:30AM – Royal Purple Raceway, South Farm to Market Road 565, Baytown, TX,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014
2 Day Alert: Heroes Ride – Conroe, TX, Oct 18, 2014 08:00AM – Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9201 Airport Rd., Conroe, TX(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014
2 Day Alert: Marfa 100 – Marfa, TX, Oct 18, 2014 08:00AM – Marfa, TX 79843, USA(CST) http://t.co/fT4FZeSXwB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014
2 Day Alert: Let's Ride! – Cedar Hill, TX, Oct 18, 2014 08:00AM – West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX(CST) http://t.co/i0jhNdm2BA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014
2 Day Alert: Cross the Basin – Odessa, TX, Oct 18, 2014 08:00AM – 709 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761, USA(CST) http://t.co/2UvKA0KepF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014
2 Day Alert: Tour de Ted – Nine Cities in Texas, Oct 18, 2014 08:30AM – (CST) http://t.co/Ro7ZdVLyLF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014
2 Day Alert: Crazy Kicker Bike Ride – Mineral Wells, TX, Oct 18, 2014 09:00AM – West City Park, Mineral Wells, TX, United States(CST) ht
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014
2 Day Alert: Webberville Cyclocross – Webberville, TX, Oct 18, 2014 11:00AM – 2399 Park Ln, Webberville, TX 78621, USA(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 16, 2014