Texas Bicycling News February 8th 2016
Doubling Our Bikeway Network in the Short Term
bikehouston.org
On Thursday, Feb. 11th, we are holding meetings on the Draft Houston Bike Plan. This plan is a major step forward for Houston. It sets the plan for doubling our safe, comfortable bikeway network in the short term and ultimately building a network of bikeways that are within a half mile of 95% of Houstonians.
And we need you to make this plan a reality!
Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 11th, at the Freed Montrose Public Library for a noon meeting (12 – 1 pm) or an evening meeting 6:30 – 7:30. Sign-up here.
This meeting is for people wishing to be Ambassadors about the Bike Plan and those …
http://www.meetup.com/Come-Ride-With-Us-Meetup-Group/events/228588409/?rv=me1&https=off
Weatherford residents give their parks visions
By Christin Coyne www.weatherforddemocrat.com
If there was one thing it appeared Weatherford residents could agree on during the packed parks planning meeting Thursday night it was indoor swimming.
Residents made a long list of recommendations for what should be on the city’s master parks and recreation plan, which is being prepared by landscape architecture and planning firm Dunkin Sims Stoffels Inc.
Ideas were wide-ranging but a few comments echoed repeatedly safer biking areas, …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Fritz Park Joins Growing List of Places in Hutto, Texas to Offer Bicycle Parking | BikeTexas https://t.co/voli0SvnGu
— Robin Stallings (@RobinStallings) February 9, 2016
RT @Livestrong4BAD: Many thanks again to @RPRTexas for amazing 1st race of @Texashsmtb series. What an amazing venue pic.twitter.com/HEdBvFPQDq
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) February 9, 2016
Finished 25th in my race Sat, still waiting on results from Sun race, avoided a really bad crash on the final sprint
— Jesus (@SrCampy) February 9, 2016
Less than a month away! THE Urban Gravel Grinder. See Dallas like you never have before. Start from and ride the… https://t.co/IOhZTuUy3n
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 8, 2016
Hello All. It has been brought to my attention that a great group is coming to town to offer a skills clinic…. https://t.co/TbNNdKlUyY
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) February 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/696807792351559680
Join the MJCC for a mountain bike ride at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch. Sat, Feb 13th: https://t.co/wuUkAltPsA pic.twitter.com/TbP2nuz49c
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) February 8, 2016
Tuesday night! Join us for the monthly Karbach Brewing Co. Brews Cruise. Meet at The Pigpen, follow us to King's… https://t.co/QR9sG2mUh7
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) February 8, 2016
Congratulations to our B&B Trek Racing Team. ..Big congratulations to Madeline & Lori. pic.twitter.com/3iynBe3Kic
— B&B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) February 8, 2016
Riding in Dallas? Check out the bikeway maps online: https://t.co/sdKB3vb3Mw pic.twitter.com/CCv1CHsbQR
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 8, 2016
It was a podium for Isaac at this weekend's race! pic.twitter.com/l7RMOVcIS8
— Strike Cycling Development Team (@strike_devo) February 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/696573497519271936
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C – El Paso, TX
El Paso Bicycle Club
• Distance: Usually 27-30 miles • Rol… https://t.co/XuC3lcEovN— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 8, 2016
New Event Ride Sesh & Trail Build at RHR with FR512 – Smithville, TX For full details, including the address, and … https://t.co/LjWEH7LIU2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 8, 2016
Texas Bicycling Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Houston Sports Park Wednesday Nighter – Houston, TX, Feb 10, 2016 05:30PM – 12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045, USA(CST) htt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 8, 2016