Texas Bicycling News November 23rd
City recognized as bicycle friendly
By Aisha Baskette      www.brownsvilleherald.com
Brownsville has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community for 2015-2019.
Officials said Brownsville has joined the leading group of 371 communities, which are spread across the United States. It is among five other cities in Texas that have been named a Bicycle Friendly Community.
Brownsville has a population of more than 180,000 and …
2015 Lonestar Granite Enduro Photos
by gotdurt      forums.mtbr.com
For those that haven’t seen them …
Austin Texas GoPro Bike Ride
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Annual Trail Maintenance (Hike & Bike Trails)
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Bid Date & Time: 12/10/15 2:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Prebid: 12/01/15 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Annual Trail Maintenance (Hike & Bike Trails)
Owner Solic Number: 2016-10-5Â Â Â Status: bidding
Report: 6696091      Country : United States    State: TX   County: Collin      Location: Allen
Scope: 200 LF of cart paths or hike and bike trail, 100 LF of curb and gutter per order, 100 LF of sidewalk per order. Demo and Remove off-site 4′ wide concrete sidewalk 100 LF, Furnish and Install 4′ wide concrete sidewalk, 4†thick, 3000 PSI, #3 rebar both ways @ 18†O.C., medium to light broom finish 100 LF, Demo and Remove off-site 8’ wide concrete trail. Saw cutting full depth from 4†– 8†thick, Furnish and install non-grouted rock-rip-rap for slope protection, stabilization and erosion prevention, including associated, geotextile fabric, grading, excavation. See attached file.
Notes: A Pre-bid conference will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Parks Service Center Council Conference Room, 900 S.
Greenville, Allen, Texas 75002. Questions will be acceptable until …
Ribbon cutting for new Harlingen hike and bike trail
By Raul Garcia      www.valleymorningstar.com
The City of Harlingen held the ribbon cutting ceremony this morning for the 25th Street Hike and Bike Trail.
It is a multi-purpose four mile round trip trail that connects many key destinations in the city.
“It’s another Linear Park that gives people a chance to exercise and see the various birds along …
Another San Antonio High School MTB Teams Junior
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Another San Antonio High School MTB Teams Junior takes the podium at the Lone Star Granite Enduro! Alex Defily of Burnett raced to an impressive top twenty finish out of 173 riders. Take out the pros and he had the fifth fastest time. All this on …
July 16th: Ride to Library
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I realize that I’m behind on postings so I’ll just start with this summer and work to the current day. So this was a ride to the Igo Library with PJ for baby time.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Christmas Toy Drive for the Children In Juarez Orphanage #Ciudaddelnino… Guadalupe Valtierra and Alex Valtierra… https://t.co/mEpiywaX3j
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) November 24, 2015
No #snow? No problem. Grab a #bike and go, just like some #sunandski Houstonians did for their chilly morning ride. pic.twitter.com/waSIbJ8x7g
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) November 23, 2015
This weekend is last chance to use RPR's #mtb #trails before we close til February! https://t.co/fSpUtp5FGy pic.twitter.com/pfiez28b1W
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) November 23, 2015
Bike is back together and got the first ride in. Pretty smooth, shifts were crisp and clean. Nice… https://t.co/Qjm1QNY64X
— George Amen (@jore346) November 23, 2015
#BayouGreenways provides increased connectivity to cyclists & pedestrians in #Houston: https://t.co/mTNcyR0z1z pic.twitter.com/TEzPn0BLcq
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) November 23, 2015
Great #groupride yesterday! 30 miles & then brunch at @Bakednsconed! Ride led by group ride leader Amber Townsley. pic.twitter.com/9swGeozOmd
— Bike Hutto (@BikeHutto) November 23, 2015
STOLEN – Black SCOTT Scale 29 Comp in Zilker https://t.co/qvZW5ODLuz
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) November 23, 2015
This weather is perfect for exploring the #BayouGreenways! Here's the Synder family along #WhiteOakBayou Greenway. pic.twitter.com/NByItXOLMl
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) November 23, 2015
#kolopromo tinywagon making the mud hill look easy this weekend at #HTXCX #5 https://t.co/4Bhr0GNVln
— KOLO Promo (@KOLOPROMO) November 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/_SuzieQ2/status/668840804014686208
Go Dad Go! @bss_austin @mellowjohnnys #crossofages #cyclocross @ Southeast Metropolitan Park https://t.co/7ZP9KsXIFQ
— Liz McGuire (@ewmcguire) November 22, 2015
Trainin' with @bicyclesplus pic.twitter.com/qivzMe9fiH
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) November 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/668655936295329792
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Upper Valley Tour – El Paso, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. at 8 a.m.… https://t.co/G4X6KOtq6w
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 23, 2015
New Event Downtown El Paso Criterium – El Paso, TX December 13, 2015 at 08:00AM https://t.co/APxTMOiaZU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 23, 2015
New Event Beer Bucket Ride from RBM – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/YfGrIaxdSA— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 24, 2015