Texas Bicycling News January 17th 2016
Annual Megan Baab race draws hundreds of cyclists to the city
By David A. Bryant      kdhnews.com
COPPERAS COVE — The annual Megan Baab Memorial Road Race kicked off the racing season for Texas cyclists Saturday at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.
The U.S.A. Cycling-sanctioned race attracted more than 300 cyclists, with professionals racing an 85-mile route and other categories a 53-mile route. Proceeds of the race benefit a college scholarship fund for female cyclists in …
U23 Development Team
A great start to the #raceseason. #copperascove #cycling #ridehard #2016raceseason
Next Weekend – 3hr & 6hr MTB Race at Reimers
by mlkovacs      www.bikemojo.com
Hey gang…next weekend on Sunday (Jan 24), 787 Racing is putting on another 6 hour MTB race. We added a 3hr option. Lots of racing options (team, solo, SS). The weather is going to be awesome this time! Come on out and have a great time, and help support our juniors. Heck, even donate to us – we’re a 501(c)(3) organization. The race entry is a very reasonable $35.00. Come on out!
The race loop is ~9 miles long and …
Roommate is biking from Austin to Phoenix today. If you see him, say what’s up!
by neon_skittle_cat      www.reddit.com
Hot Route Racing to merge with GIANT Bicycles USA!
by Brandon      cyclingillustrated.com
Hot Route Racing is excited to announce its new partnership with GIANT Bicycles USA. Together they will re-launch a very successful domestic grassroots program started by GIANT in 2013. The new team will be branded – GIANT Racing. Athletes are spread across the South, Southwest and Central sales regions. Lead by defending National Elite Criterium Champion – Daniel “Hollywood†Holloway – the team includes veterans with professional experience mixed with younger talent that should make 2016 a wild ride for followers and fans. …
… A complete roster and official team introduction will be made the week prior to the official team launch in Austin, TX – February 27th & 28th.
White Oak Hike & Bike Trail – Alabonson Road To COH City Limits
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 02/12/16 2:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Prebid: 01/27/16 9:30 AM
Solicitation Title: White Oak Hike & Bike Trail – Alabonson Road To COH City Limits
Status: bidding      Report: 6791921
Country : United States    State: TX   County: Harris
Location: Between Alabonson Road and the NE Corner of the Harris County
Hollister Rd. Stormwater Detention Basin Property, Houston
Est. Low Value: $3,000,000Â Â Â Est. High Value: $3,000,000
Scope: Construction of hike & bike trail. Work includes demolition of existing concrete retaining walls and pavements. Adjustments to existing drainage structures. Storm water pollution prevention. Installation of: concrete retaining walls. Concrete trails on stabilized base. Concrete structure at BNSF railroad track under crossing. Concrete and corrugated metal culverts. Earthwork, rough grading, and fine grading. Landscape plantings of trees, native grasses and wildflowers, and turf grasses.
Notes: Non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site walk through will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 9:30 A.M. at The Houston Parks Board (annex), 300 N. Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas, 77024.
Plans: From Designer, $50 non-refundable. Plans, specifications, and bid documents will also be available for download at www.civcastusa.com.
Owner Type: Public      Buyer: Houston Parks Board …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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STOLEN – Gray Fit bike Co. Bmx in Pleasant Valley https://t.co/AJIFB9PxiN pic.twitter.com/YHAehu5Qz3
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) January 17, 2016
New report for Jack Brooks Park: Muddy (do not ride), trail is Rained last night, under water. More at https://t.co/EvAbnrxaqr
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) January 17, 2016
Tinker Juarez hammering away – almost there
El Paso #Puzzler MTB pic.twitter.com/X0tQKxmkuZ— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) January 17, 2016
— Ride Texas (@rideTX) January 17, 2016
I biked 10.28 km with @mapmyride. Check out my route in Bellaire, TX, United States! https://t.co/oZI7vCNSmk #bike #cycling
— J. Jorge (@jlbravo10) January 17, 2016
The @elpasopuzzler halfway feedzone#GoodLuck pic.twitter.com/oYNVkxm4hk
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) January 17, 2016
What a great day for a MTB race!#Puzzler pic.twitter.com/5Obymqq3kt
— Bike Hombre – STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE (@sbwhite) January 17, 2016
Looking for bicycle education materials? We've got you covered: https://t.co/DeruhyN7QL pic.twitter.com/BZlUiaDz58
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) January 17, 2016
It is going to be a great year! https://t.co/9WQW56PErN
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 17, 2016
Excited for the Texas Cyclocross Project. We will be ready to provide all juniors with an outlet for them to… https://t.co/HFmkzy0gLf
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) January 17, 2016
#puzzler and they're off! pic.twitter.com/KA8vJ2Tqxd
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) January 17, 2016
Construction of Greenbelt ped. bridge on Mopac will cause lane closures beginning tonight. https://t.co/shpbwnPebC pic.twitter.com/ehGwVcIjom
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) January 17, 2016
More from yesterdays ride pic.twitter.com/rz4BNHyTXJ
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) January 17, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course – Hockley, TX Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course 03/12/16 at Hockle… https://t.co/jwMGSKxhqa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 17, 2016
New Event Bike on the Seawall!! – Galveston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/dl143MEkD8— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 17, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Big Steamer – Corinth, TX, Jan 19, 2016 06:15PM – NCTC Parking Lot(CST) https://t.co/HO4dN06QHf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 18, 2016