Texas Bicycling News Digest March 30th
Siclovia draws crowds to Southtown
by Elda Silva      www.expressnews.com/
There’s fun galore all along 2.7-mile route
A sailboat inspired vehicle made its way down St. Mary’s St. during Siclovia, a bi-annual outdoor event put on by the YMCA and other sponsors to promote outdoor recreational activities like bike-riding and rollerblading in San Antonio, Tx. on Saturday, March 28, 2015.
As temperatures climbed Sunday afternoon, Janie and Chris Riojas took refuge under a shady tree in Roosevelt Park while a steady stream of kids and adults walked, jogged, biked and skated past on the street nearby.
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North Texas Mountain Biking
by DFWPiper
Riding at Rowlett Creek Preserve and Squabble Creek in North Texas. Music by Sleeping Bag. …
Travel Rides: Austin
by AaronOnABike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQrPq2-Z5Po
I took a little trip down to Austin, Texas and made sure to get on a bike. We visited a local coffee shop, saw live music, and rented bicycles to see the river trail.
mountain bike wipeout
by Luis Salazar
Mountain biking and road biking in San Antonio TX. O.P Schnabel park and Scenic loop in one day
Concrete Trail Along Trinity River
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 04/02/15 2:00 PM
Prebid: 03/24/15 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Concrete Trail Along Trinity River
Owner Solic Number: 15-048   Status: bidding   Report: 6200454
Country :United States    State: TX   County: Tarrant
Location: Fort Worth
Set Aside Types: Other Setaside
Scope: Construct approximately 27,000 SF of unbeamed trail at two different locations. The first section is approximately 1,720′ and will need to be 11′ wide. The second section is approximately 750′ and will need to be 11 feet wide.
Notes: A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on March 24, 2014, 10:00 AM CST TRWD purchasing conference room, 600 East Northside drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76106. Deadline for questions: March 27, 2015. Diverse business project goal 20%. Submit request for alternate items not in strict compliance with the bidding documents no later than ten (10) days prior to bid due date. Requests shall be submitted via email toveronica.enriquez@trwd.com.
Plans: From CivCast USA/Amtek Information Service, Inc.PO Box 692303, 4001 Sherwood Lane, Houston, Texas 77092, Ph: 713-956-0100. See attached file.
Bond: 2% bid bond
Update Notes: Q&A attached
Owner Type: Public …
The Driveway 03-26-15
elbowzracing
Ride along with Elbowz Racing at the Driveway
Breathing In, Breathing Out
Bike Noob
After battling bronchitis for three weeks, a tentative ride on the bike was very welcome. I didn’t go very far or very long — I just wanted to see if I was ready to come back. I think I am.
It didn’t take long into my ride before I became aware of something I don’t think about during my “normal†rides: breathing. My lungs have been so congested these past few weeks that I haven’t been able to take in a deep breath without bursting into a coughing fit. But this time, I could.
My throat was still a bit raw, …
DATES Tax Relief Ride – Round the Lake
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
When: Apr 15, 2015 06:15 PM
Where: Lake House White Rock Bar & Grill – Dallas
Will you be needing relief from your tax grief? Join us for an evening ride around White Rock. We’ll saddle up at the Lake House and ride two clockwise loops around the lake. If you’re late, start counterclockwise and we’ll meet along the way. This will be a social ride, so no team will be left behind.
After the ride, please join us at the Lake House for drinks and dinner. (Team with the biggest refund buys?) See link below for driving directions, menu, etc.
Ride Start: Lake House Bar & Grill, 7510 E Northwest Highway (at Lawther, behind Dallas Bike Works)
Meet Time: 6:00 PM
Ride Time:Â 6:15 PM
Ride Leaders:Â Ernie & Regina Coose
Distance: Two loops around White Rock Lake with NW Hwy extension = 22 miles …
Fun pics from Sunday’s Blue Mug Ride
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Easter Ride – El Paso, TX Meet at Kinley's Coffee House, 2231 N. Mesa, at 8 a.m. Head over Scenic to McK… http://t.co/zTHypacprJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 30, 2015
New Event Family Bike Ride – Harlingen, TX http://t.co/R3GxUKG9yK Time: Late Registration and Packet Pick Up: 8:… http://t.co/wDS4JGLxWJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2015
New Event Ride White Rock Creek Trail and Back – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP s… http://t.co/aqIsyxSeS7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2015
New Event Black Rock State Park – Buchanan Dam, TX http://t.co/N0D0xahw8a
Ride Leader:  Amanda McCoy Meet at… http://t.co/JXyqXpUcv2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 31, 2015
Tweets
Bike's first #metrorail ride! #htx #houston #Biking #commuter https://t.co/FEwc11ZCFO
— Margaret Santucci (@santooch93) March 30, 2015
We appreciate @RodneyEllis's leadership in the TX Senate pushing for safer, people-friendly streets.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 31, 2015
Thanks to @BikeTexas for organizing Cycling in Suits at the TX Capitol today. pic.twitter.com/my4c9IIhMZ
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 31, 2015
2015 Tour De EL Paso Event Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/1398766223770169/ http://t.co/5BMRCy3Ebc
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/grandpajerald/status/582736841872269312
The Womens Geared Drag Race winner with her glorious 24oz of @PabstBlueRibbon #CheckOutTheSmile pic.twitter.com/mtjogZe5x0
— JustRideDallas (@JustRideDallas) March 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/582728198452080640
Querencia's New Location Grand Opening Party http://t.co/Wg99qaiGwj
— Querencia Bike Shop (@QuerenciaDenton) March 31, 2015
In 4 days we will be under the lights for Friday Night Races at Alkek Velodrome!
We've had a lot of questions so… http://t.co/AeussmYcic— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) March 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/NautilusCarly/status/582685092964757504
If that 'ain't' TEXAS, I don't know what is! #wildflowers #horses #biking @HillCountryNws @cyclingweekly @texasgov pic.twitter.com/aRYsPlfViA
— Jessica Headley TV (@JessicaHeadley_) March 30, 2015
Gotta love mountain biking in Texas! They're so lucky there's an electrical fence between us, cuz… https://t.co/iKbNblvZZk
— Jtownshreds (@Jtown_shreds) March 30, 2015
Fantastic photo from #veloviewbiketours of #biking among the #WestTexas wildflowers #outdoors pic.twitter.com/1kgLGmdBKu
— Visit Big Bend (@visitbigbend) March 30, 2015
See the text of the resolution that @RodneyEllis read on the Senate floor today here: http://t.co/VKqdDvxocH #TXbike
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/582699483437338624
Amazing time at the #JRD Drag Races! @asssavers @DurtyLaundryClo @PBR_USA @cyclelikeagirl @RoadID @fixiegirls pic.twitter.com/QvmcLLi1fb
— JustRideDallas (@JustRideDallas) March 31, 2015
Scene at 5500 n.Lamar. 5 people w/non life-threatening injuries including a cyclist after crash at bus stop pic.twitter.com/DhqsVxVcKm
— Shelton Green (@GoSheltonGreen) March 30, 2015
Just posted a photo @ Memorial Park Hiking Trail https://t.co/T7Yo1bYaNc
— Austin Magruder (@aus10m) March 30, 2015
I BELIEVE I CAN FLY #AustinRattler #MTB #100K #629racing https://t.co/Oa64tt0c9b
— Allen Kuo (@kuotient) March 30, 2015
Wednesday Evening Ride leaves Peyton's at 6:00 PM or Tuesday Training Ride Leaving from Grande Stadium at 6:00 http://t.co/07S4Mytldv
— Peyton's Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) March 30, 2015
Bells make commuters even more enjoyable! #bellsonbikes pic.twitter.com/JY8shI6xle
— Baylor Cycling (@BaylorCycling) March 30, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/582592139718238208
Lakeside #cycling is the best. Join our #ForthWorth Sat. morning ride at 7:45 a.m. every weekend. | 📷: Jeremy Morris. pic.twitter.com/OvrTfcd0oT
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) March 30, 2015
Some of our #T4K2015 riders out at the #LBJ100 at @LBJohnsonNPS. We had a blast! TY for having us! pic.twitter.com/7se6A0QzHa
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) March 30, 2015
A little Saturday morning road ride at Sun & Ski Fort Worth @SunAndSki @THEJeepMafia @jeepnecks pic.twitter.com/qMp00csk2W
— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) March 28, 2015
Single speed week!! 24.5 miles and avg 19.2. Felt great pushing up the climbs. #singlespeed… https://t.co/yRDh6ZAZ3X
— George Amen (@jore346) March 30, 2015
Iris Stagner was killed in 2012 while riding her bike. The Safe Passing Act is named in her honor. #TXBike pic.twitter.com/oXa0wrhkpZ
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 30, 2015
Bike friends! Take a moment to complete survey &help us continue improving your travel choices http://t.co/LiFvIJhFde pic.twitter.com/LGE8vwB2FA
— Capital Metro (@CapMetroATX) March 30, 2015
Lots of first timers here today, plus two guys (@SmartCyclist & @RobinStallings) who've been here for all 8! #TXBike
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 30, 2015
Check out the video of highlights from our Albuquerque spring break training camp put together by our Women's A… http://t.co/95du7k1QAe
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) March 30, 2015
Bikes are good business. #sundaystreetshtx pic.twitter.com/HDzpQGBQIA
— Christof Spieler, PE, AICP, LEED AP (@christofspieler) March 29, 2015
Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Bicycles Inc. Wednesday Night Crits – Fort Worth, TX, Apr 01, 2015 05:15PM – Jack Newell Drive S and Gravel Road, Forth Wor
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 30, 2015