Texas Bicycling News December 5th
Phoenix to El Paso
By Sebastian Huttner      www.crazyguyonabike.com
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Alamogordo, NM to El Paso, TX: More missile range and two days in El Paso
Wednesday November 18, 2015, 340 km (211 miles) – Total so far: 1,330 km (826 miles)
What I wanted to do was just continue towards Roswell and the onwards towards Dallas, New Orleans, …
What I had to do was get to El Paso, TX to get on a flight on Saturday (well, I actually only left on Sunday due to that winter storm in Chicago, but that’s another story).
I only ‘had’ to be in El Paso by Thursday night, but I didn’t see any valid way to prolong my journey for just another day, so I took off towards El Paso.
It’s mostly flat and there isn’t really much to see between Alamogordo and El Paso.
There`s the little town of Orogrande in between, but I seriously doubt that anyone still lives there. It has/had two gas stations, but both seemed to be closed for good. The small post office had a window fixed with plywood and the remaining buildings all were in different states of neglect and disrepair. Depressing.
A few miles before the state line, right in front of some prison, I had another …
Crosby American Legion distributes bikes to children in Crosby, Barrett Station
By Jennifer Summer      www.yourhoustonnews.com
For the first year, children of families who might be in need throughout the Barrett Station and Crosby communities will have a new bike this Christmas.
The Crosby American Legion David H. McNerney Post 658 partnered with local businesses to provide more than 100 bikes to church congregations in the …
Born on the Bayou
archpaper.com
Houston’s $215 million Bayou Greenways project shows progress.
With the addition of 150 miles of walkways and bike trails, Houston’s Bayou Greenways project is on course to link up all new and existing parkland along the city’s bayou network.
The scheme aims to be complete by 2020, despite experiencing difficulty acquiring plot spaces from some landowners. Boosted by the city council’s approval of $19 million for the project, the Houston Parks Board can now press on and purchase more land.
Houston’s residents eagerly anticipate Bayou Greenways. In 2012, 68 percent of …
Cyclists ride for bike lanes, against city plans for street parking
By William Malm      kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More bike lanes or room for cars to park on the streets? That was the issue in the Northwest Hills neighborhood Saturday as families gathered to walk and ride in support of keeping bike lanes.
The display was organized by Bike Austin, a cycling advocacy group of those who use their bikes every day. But along Mesa Drive city plans for connected bike lanes are getting push back from some residents who would rather have more space for …
Bicyclists ride to keep bike lanes in Austin neighborhood
by Jenni Lee, KVUEÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.kvue.com
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AUSTIN — Some residents in a northwest Austin neighborhood said they want more parking spaces instead of the existing bike lanes to accommodate visits from their families. And it’s not sitting well with bicyclists in the area.
One of the plans the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) is looking into is replacing the existing bike lanes with space in the shoulder for car parking on Mesa Drive between Cat Mountain Drive and Far West Boulevard. The move is part of the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Fast Freddy Vincent scores a second place at State Championships today! Hard work pays off!… https://t.co/tXyZBYXOgT
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) December 6, 2015
BIG THANKS to the 80 or so ppl who came out for today's Mesa Family Ride. Feels like a movement's building… pic.twitter.com/rQbHR1nZ8B
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) December 6, 2015
See look how dumb I look with glasses on the bike pic.twitter.com/DEWuIkD53N
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) December 6, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/673307085573091328
Houston women rocked today's Texas Age-based State Cyclocross Championships on a tough course!… https://t.co/TXmiP8f7Mm
— Pamela Ferguson (@Pamelaanne633) December 6, 2015
Congratulations to our own Lisa Uranga on winning her first Age-Based Cyclocross State Championship Jersey!!!… https://t.co/OxNYjMJ181
— PACC Elite Squad (@wattposse) December 5, 2015
Today I won my first Cyclocross State Championship Jersey! Wasn't planning on racing this… https://t.co/m6oV7WTRcs
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) December 5, 2015
It was an age group-based race so I was up against Cat 1 racers too.
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) December 5, 2015
My first cross race ever…. Can't thank my teammate enough for letting me borrow their bike. pic.twitter.com/GLZqFaRARc
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) December 5, 2015
#TakeARideOnTheWildSide #RideToFarm Thank you all who came out healthy living & active living! #drivelesslivemore pic.twitter.com/serluJYv4L
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) December 5, 2015
Dan's sweet @RitcheyLogic was in the shop for a little love today. #AllRitcheyEverything pic.twitter.com/qtUWuxnJ3O
— Peddler Bike Shop (@PeddlerBike) December 5, 2015
https://twitter.com/GabrielSlape/status/673247738377584640
"Bike Austin" and resident rallying to keep bike lanes along Mesa Drive in Northwest Austin. pic.twitter.com/QrO8ZMogt3
— Bridget Spencer (@BridgetonFOX7) December 5, 2015
We ended up 16 riders strong on the Family Cycling Club ride today, and the weather was great! A big thanks to… https://t.co/JTzQRibspc
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) December 5, 2015
Thank you @Austin_Police for your dogged pursuit of the bike thief that has plagued Austin for the past two years!https://t.co/v9E71eyVOb
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 5, 2015
I biked 20.98 mi with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Houston, TX, United States! https://t.co/Bhig0oKJVg #bike #cycling
— bbaker4311 (@bbaker4311) December 5, 2015
#TakeARide #RideToFarm pic.twitter.com/xWoKa5TvyY
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) December 5, 2015
Ride your bikes @vELoPASO pic.twitter.com/dGVyiKVawi
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) December 5, 2015
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/673194269167890432
https://twitter.com/SmartCyclist/status/673176145425117184
We're lucky to have such a sweet trail system in our backyard! pic.twitter.com/UCY5qYNCaF
— Peddler Bike Shop (@PeddlerBike) December 5, 2015
Good luck to everyone racing the State Cyclocross Championships this weekend! We're looking at you @BSSCX!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) December 5, 2015
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Sunday Roll – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/IxUhmO9dZ6— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 5, 2015