Texas Bicycling News December 2nd
Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator
www.cityofdenton.com
Responsible for coordinating with various departments to develop and maintain the bike and pedestrian network through data collection, design, street marking, signage, marketing and educational efforts with the primary goal of encouraging active transportation and improving multi-modal opportunities for the citizens of Denton.
This position is intended to work with advocates, local elected officials, business leaders, media, law enforcement, transit providers, general public and City of Denton staff to build partnerships providing leadership and vision so these groups may embrace and …
Fulshear 45 From Foster Highschool
MAKE SH!FT HAPPEN
Sunday, December 7, 2014Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:00 AM
Foster High School
4400 FM 723, Richmond, TX (map)
Look for the White Chevy Truck with the SH!FT banner on the tailgate!
Please watch for updates as the route may slightly change or be cancelled due to weather
Steve picked there area this week. We welcome everyone to come ride out in the one of the nicest places this close to Houston. The ride is starting at Foster HighSchool in Richmond, TX. We will leave Richmond and see parts of …
Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
www.prnewswire.com
Hazard: The frame of the bicycle could break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.feltracing.com and click on “Notices” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Cyclocross-Bicycles/
Recall Details
Units: About 150
Description: This recall includes Felt Cyclocross bicycles 2015 models F65X and F85X. The 2015 F65X bicycle has a satin black aluminum frame with “Felt” printed in white letters and a diagonal wide white stripe next to a thin white stripe on the frame. The 2015 F85X bicycle has a dark red berry colored aluminum frame with diagonal stripes in black, mint green and yellow on the frame. The Felt …
Feedback Needed | Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
BikeHouston
It is in the best interests of bicyclists throughout the Greater Houston area to review and comment on the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Draft to advocate for more vibrant, connected communities. In addition, BikeHouston, HGAC, along with the City of Houston are funding Houston’s Bicycle Master Plan, which focuses on specific bicycle connections within city limits.
The HGAC Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan is for the 8 county Houston-Galveston area, not only the City of Houston. The goal of this document is to proactively align local plans for …
Texas professor living in dumpster for science: ‘My life is a lot better now’
By Joshua Fechter      www.mysanantonio.com
An Austin professor has spent the better part of 2014 living minimally in a space that’s not as trashy as it sounds: a dumpster. …
… He also plans to dump his Volvo for a bicycle come February. …
Sunday Fun with the Blue Mug Ride
by Alan Charley      woodlandscycling.org
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event: Tour de Cypresswood Bike Path: When: Thu Jan 1, 2015 4pm to Thu Jan 1, 2015 6pmÂ
CSTEvent Stat… http://t.co/L9wZ0RYAVL— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 2, 2014
New Bike Event: Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills: When: Tue Jan 6, 2015 6:15… http://t.co/ma4zJ44u5R
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 2, 2014
New Bike Event: Tour de Cypresswood Bike Path: When: Thu Jan 8, 2015 4pm to Thu Jan 8, 2015 6pmÂ
CSTEvent Stat… http://t.co/ZcGN3NO5fU— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 2, 2014
New Bike Event: Tour de Cypresswood Saturday Ride: When: Sat Jan 10, 2015 9am to 11amÂ
CSTEvent Status: confirmed http://t.co/fwc7ecH6MJ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 2, 2014
New Bike Event: The AK-62: When: Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:30am to 11:30amÂ
CSTWhere: Randy and Cindy Limbird (316 Ar… http://t.co/KhqygRhIIP— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 2, 2014
New Bike Event: Pico De Gallo 100 – Weslaco, TX Dec 20, 2014 07:30AM http://t.co/dmKMUvDzl9
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 3, 2014
Tweets
One year after cyclist's death, safety of city streets remains unclear http://t.co/cka8onwO1s #hounews by @DugBegley pic.twitter.com/Pv3TiIe4a1
— Mike Morris (@mmorris011) December 3, 2014
#Brownsville City Commissioners appreciate collaborate effort with cleaning of bike trails. #BikeBrownsville pic.twitter.com/dvoQ5myyjG
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) December 3, 2014
Check out my 31.7 mi Ride on Strava: http://t.co/I9EYvAAjfz
— James Hamric (@HokieinSA) December 3, 2014
Wed. Night Rides at 6PM at Carpenter Park. If enough riders we'll have a B and C group, otherwise 1 group. More at http://t.co/g3up7jzRai
— PBA Rides (@PBAGeneral) December 3, 2014
Had a great time teaching kids some off-road skillz @austinisd Paredes MS today. Everyone on @iamspecialized, too! pic.twitter.com/xR87uJ64PS
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) December 3, 2014
Cyclocross National Championships are just over a month away in Austin. Alkek Velodrome and Cross Houston will… http://t.co/XREivw0Kr7
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) December 2, 2014
@AustinCX15 is shaping up to be quite a week. @BSS_Austin has a few tricks up their sleeve that we're excited to be a part of.
— Feedback Sports (@feedbacksports) December 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/539809323711344641
Notification: NAus- Austin Cycling Team Bicycle Sport Shop Hill Ride (R… @ Weekly from 7:30am to 9am on Tuesda… http://t.co/hTH1njwOUo
— AustinsCalendar (@AustinsCalendar) December 2, 2014
took a peek at my training plan for the next month or so. Looks like me and the bike are going to be spending lots of quality time together
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) December 2, 2014
Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Mountain Biking Social Ride – Bryan, TX, Dec 04, 2014 06:00PM – 8200 Sandy Point Rd, Bryan, TX, 77807, United States(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 3, 2014