Texas Bicycle News Digest March 27th
Biking through downtown Houston just got easier thanks to new protected green lane
By Nikki Ndukwe      houston.culturemap.com
Attention cyclists, the first protected bike trail in Houston is finally here. Mayor Annise Parker and a slew of bike enthusiasts opened what they are calling the city’s “first protected two-way cycle track” Thursday as she discussed plans to make Houston a bike-friendly place.
The park connector is located in a busy part of downtown Houston, linking Sam Houston Park to Discovery Green over a three-quarter mile route. The two-way track, on a portion of the street painted bright green, spans 10 blocks on Lamar, offering bike riders a safer and convenient way to get across downtown.
With the new connection cyclists can access the Buffalo Bayou Trails, connecting into the greater Heights and Northside neighborhoods, and the …
Thread: Texarkana Trails?
by coke      forums.mtbr.com
… I rode Bringle Lake & Camp Preston Hunt this week.
I was told the area had a lot of rain recently. When I was looking at potential houses to buy, most of the yards were completely saturated. Lake Bringle was basically unrideable because of all the mud and water. The trail isn’t designed very well, and it appears to be the natural path for water in the area. Lots of erosion and mud. This trail might be rideable under normal conditions but I’ll have to go back to find out. If perfectly dry though, I still don’t think it’s worth the drive from out of town in its current condition.
Camp Preston Hunt was a big surprise after riding Bringle Lake. The trail is very well designed and maintained. The trail had a closure sign, but I called the number on the sign and got permission to ride. Mud was almost non existent. It’s singletrack, probably intermediate level of difficulty, and overall was a lot of fun. It’s a directional trail. Bridges are in most places water could …
Church on Barker-Clodine Getting Moved
Cycling Space city
So I rode through George Bush park today and was surprised it wasn’t flooded. The ride started out great. I saw two deer. I haven’t seen deer in the park in a longtime but came across two young deer. They were thinking about crossing the shared path but were unsure about me and ran back into the bushes. Then on Barker-Clodine Rd I saw they are now moving the old church. First it was the old Barker Store and now the Church. I would love to know where they are going to and what is going in their spot. Just across from the site the store and church were …
Bicyclist injured in Northeast El Paso crash identified
Daniel Borunda / El Paso Times
Police on Thursday released the name of a bicyclist seriously injured in a crash earlier this week in Northeast El Paso. …
Dallas bicycle officer critical but stable after collapsing on duty
By JULIE FANCHERÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.dallasnews.com
A Dallas police officer was in critical but stable condition after he collapsed on duty Friday afternoon, police said.
Officials said the bicycle officer, whose name had not been released, suffered from a …
Welcome Palo Pinto park to the family
By Dan Allen Hughes Jr., Special to the Star-Telegram
Just off of Interstate 20, some 80 miles west of Fort Worth near the town of Strawn, is the newest state park in Texas, the Palo Pinto Mountains State Park.
Once fully developed, this 4,000-acre tract, rich in wildlife and botanical diversity, will join the more than 90 parks in the state system.
The land for Palo Pinto was purchased by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 2011. The park will draw visitors to camp, hike, stargaze, mountain bike, fish and …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Easter Family Ride – Houston, TX (West) For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: … http://t.co/3YeWM6SRJM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2015
New Event Easter Family Ride – Houston, TX (North) For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: … http://t.co/IZacrzcGTc
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 28, 2015
Tweets
Finally in College Station. Have a good feeling Texas Tech cycling is going to clean up this weekend. #Wreckem #GoFast
— Todd Rogers (@ToddRogers__) March 28, 2015
Lunch break on the way to the races in Alabama with the crew @stradalli #safetti #shimano #seasucker… https://t.co/TRTtOfuw2R
— Stradalli Cycle (@Stradalli) March 28, 2015
— El Paso Bike Month (@ELPBikeMonth) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/581648721026289664
This is Critical Mass Houston! @MassHouston pic.twitter.com/qmXXCoVRmg
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/581642354416705536
https://twitter.com/vhuckaba/status/581639298140626944
#BikeToHarlingen #BikeToBrownsville #BikeToWork pic.twitter.com/0NJqfDHFW9
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/AndarooWillis/status/581620615590772736
Relevant to #biketheft – "Police Departments Open Up 'Safe Lots' For Craigslist Transactions" via NPR http://t.co/MS5Uhx07Zx
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) March 28, 2015
First time to ride a #criticalmass so let's see what this is all about! #cycling #rideyourbike… https://t.co/YJby9PZ0eF
— Austin Magruder (@aus10m) March 28, 2015
BikeHouston Member with the loudest bike speaker criticalmasshouston. #thedanmorgan #bikehouston… https://t.co/Uz6TRAuNYm
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 28, 2015
Are you in Houston for the #sweet16 ?? Come check out @sundaystreethtx on Sunday from 12-4. You'll… https://t.co/pLI5acMQxj
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) March 27, 2015
Not sure what ya'll are doing tomorrow but our fearless leader is doing a 400 mile race starting at… https://t.co/9MaH27cI8i
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) March 27, 2015
Thoughts & prayers go out to the @DallasPD Bike Officer who was rushed to the hospital today when he/she collapsed on duty.#getwellsoon
— Denton Police Dept (@DENTONPD) March 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/NorthshoreTrai1/status/581560324395929601
Saturday ride! 8:00 AM rollout from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. Come early for coffee/espresso.
Here's… http://t.co/WyFdHeBd0d
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) March 27, 2015
Sunday Group Rides – 8 AM at Album Park
Hotdog picnic at Album Park after the ridesCat A – Controlled – Albert… http://t.co/r9vAhJs5rY
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 27, 2015
Gorgeous day for a bike ride at the beautiful Brazos Bend State Park. Have been waiting for a day… https://t.co/8Pfw79uHmH
— Omar C. Garcia (@omarcgarcia) March 27, 2015
40 miles today with one of the fastest men I know, Dayne Martin, Shredd Monster. He was nice enough… https://t.co/LHHREYoofn
— George Amen (@jore346) March 27, 2015
Bikes donated to our #SouthernElite #cycling team! They'll be built out for @thevelodrome. || 📷: Insta pal beecccca pic.twitter.com/gwcedaWAyS
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) March 27, 2015
Our cycling club women captains at last night's event with @pearlizumi! pic.twitter.com/Z5ynwJyk7u
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/ElevateCycling/status/581470377936736256
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/581472252136275968
!!! RT @chrisandrewsCDA Houston's Lamar Street cycletrack is ceremoniously open! pic.twitter.com/aiULUEodmF
— StreetsblogTexas (@StreetsblogTex) March 27, 2015
Who is doing the @30daysofbiking? RT @30daysofbiking: This is the last Friday before #30daysofbiking begins!
— STORM (@STORM_MTB) March 27, 2015
Wish our Juniors luck this weekend as they hit the road as Freddy VI heads to the Ft. Davis… https://t.co/HBZ4WCsa6i
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) March 27, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Blue Star To Mission Espada Ride – San Antonio TX, Mar 29, 2015 08:00AM – 1414 South Alamo, San Antonio, 78210(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Hammerfest 2.1 Stage Race – Fort Davis, TX, Mar 29, 2015 08:00AM – Hotel Limpia, 101 Memorial Square, Fort Davis, TX 79734,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bent Wheel Bash – Abilene, TX, Mar 29, 2015 08:00AM – Abilene, TX(CST) http://t.co/TVAok5Ho1e
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Road – Sunday Morning Ride – Magnolia, TX, Mar 29, 2015 08:30AM – 6875 Fm 1488 Road, Magnolia, TX, United States(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Coyote Classic XC Mountain Bike Race – El Paso, TX, Mar 29, 2015 08:30AM – Bowen Ranch Round House off of Martin Luther Kin
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: New Berlin Ride – New Berlin, TX, Mar 29, 2015 09:00AM – Briezke Station, Hwy 775, New Berlin, TX(CST) http://t.co/HCpHtIO91k
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: GO for a Mountain Bike Ride – Spring, TX, Mar 29, 2015 09:00AM – Collins Park – 6727 Cypresswood Drive – Spring, TX 77379(C
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bike Ride on TerryHershey Park – Houston, TX, Mar 29, 2015 09:00AM – Terry Hershey Park on Memorial Dr., 15200 Memorial Dr.
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: New Rider Track Class – Houston, TX, Mar 29, 2015 12:00PM – Alkek Velodrome, 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084, United St
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015
2 Day Alert: Sunday Ride – McKinney, TX, Mar 29, 2015 05:30PM – Myers Park Event Center – 7117 County Road 166 – McKinney, TX 75071(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 27, 2015