Texas Bicycling News Digest August 5th
Houston Bicyclists Not Overrunning Downtown Bike Lane Just Yet
By: Florian Martin
Downtown Houston’s first bike lane was opened back in March, and so far, it’s a bit lonely. Officials say more construction needs to happen before more cyclists use it.
I stop Michael Abramowitz riding on the green bike lane on Lamar Street on a busy Wednesday afternoon.
“I cut through downtown every single day,†he says. “And I use it every single day on my work to work.â€
He says the lane makes part of his commute a lot safer.
“Houston is a death trap for cyclists. So anything that makes a zone for cyclists is a big plus in my book.â€
Abramowitz is one of only two cyclists riding the lane in about 30 minutes.
Michael Payne, executive director of Bike Houston, a bike advocacy group, says the reason why the lane isn’t that …
Pedestrian Bridge Hike and Bike Trail Project
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Biking still popular transportation
By: Neil Abeles – Texarkana Gazette
Staff photo by Neil Abeles Michael Addington, left, and Levi Roberts ride their bikes even in the heat of the summer day. “You can always catch a breeze,†Michael, a student at Texas A&M University–Texarkana, said.
It may be hot but not too hot to keep from riding a bike—if you are in some kind of healthy physical shape, that is.
For those of us who are, summertime is bike ti…
Bicycling safety concerns at North Central Park
By: Valerie Gonzalez      www.kgns.tv
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LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) – Laredoans use public parks to go for walks, rides, and enjoy time outside.
But one man is concerned about cyclists and their speed.
He reached out to KGNS to see how this public safety concern can be addressed.
North Central Park is 31-acres wide featuring parks, a swimming pool, and trails for families to enjoy.
But one man says he’s worried about small children and the elderly in the way of cyclists going quickly down the trails.
From young to old, thousands of Laredoans enjoy the trails, trees, and …
THOMAS TAYLOR PARKWAY: Missouri City Honors Celebrated African American County Commissioner with New Road
Written by Jeffrey L. Boney      forwardtimesonline.com
The City of Missouri City recently held a special ribbon cutting ceremony for Thomas Taylor Parkway, an approximately $2.5 million, Fort Bend County-funded extension of Lexington Boulevard from Texas Parkway to Scanlin Road south of the City Hall complex.
The new road is named after Thomas Lane Taylor, the first African American Fort Bend County Commissioner who served during Reconstruction. Members of Mr. Taylor’s family, including Fort Bend County Sgt. Eurel Taylor, were present at the ribbon cutting.
…”The vision of the plan is to create a safe and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment in the City that encourages people of all ages to walk and bike for everyday transportation and enjoyment,” Mayor Owen said. “Providing a bicycle lane allows less experienced cyclists additional comfort of not having to share a lane with a vehicle, allows the cyclist to ride at a comfortable speed and encourages a position within the roadway where cyclists are more likely to be seen by motorists.” …
Crimestoppers run and Hale on Wheels join
By HOMER MARQUEZÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.myplainview.com
Two of Plainview’s favorite endurance events will now be on the same bill in 2015. The Hale on Wheels cycling ride and the Crimestoppers Color Fun Freedom Run will stride and pedal side by side during the 17th annual Cowboy Days Celebration Sept. 19.
“This year we’ll be working alongside the Hale on Wheels bike ride. It’s going to be fun.” said Manuel Balderas, a Plainview police detective and an organizer for the Freedom Run.
For years, proceeds raised from the run have gone to support the Plainview Crimestoppers organization, which …
Fort Collins police miraculously find stolen bike in Texas
by Katie de la Rosa      www.coloradoan.com
At first, Ben Chupik thought his friend was joking.
It was the middle of the day, and they’d been in driver’s education class for only a couple hours. How could his red Specialized mountain bike have possibly been stolen?
Sure enough, the Rocky Mountain High School sophomore learned as he walked outside of class June 15 his bike had been stolen.
After class, he and his parents walked to each store in the shopping center off …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 5, 2015
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Tweets About Texas Bicycling
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— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) August 6, 2015
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— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) August 6, 2015
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— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 6, 2015
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— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) August 5, 2015
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— Houston Tomorrow (@HoustonTomorrow) August 5, 2015