Texas Bicycling News Digest April 27th 2016
Bike lanes to be widened on Walsh Tarlton
by Rachel Rice
www.statesman.com
Traffic lanes will be reduced and the road resurfaced on Walsh Tarlton Lane from Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) to Wilderness Drive, making more room for bike lanes and removing unnecessary turn lanes, according to the City of Austin Department of Transportation.
Pinnacle Drive from Walsh Tarlton Lane to Ripple Creek Drive is also scheduled for resurfacing. …
18th Annual Burleson Honey Tour Bike Ride
burlesonchamber.com
Now in its 18th Year, the Burleson Honey Tour Bicycle Ride will take place on Saturday, May 28th. For 17 years, the Honey Tour has been delighting bicycling enthusiasts from across Texas with its 67, 46, 30 and 7 Mile Routes. The three longer routes feature rest stops roughly every ten miles; the 7 Mile Route has its own mid-point rest stop to serve beginners or families with …
Beginner Intermediate Group (B.I.G.) training program
El Paso Bicycle Club
www.meetup.com
Our popular Beginner Intermediate Group (B.I.G.) training program starts Tuesday, May 3. Meet in the parking lot of River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club Road. A short (15-minute) lesson begins at 6 p.m. followed by a 12-15 mile ride in the Upper Valley. The program runs through July.
The program is open to all riders, from first-time road cyclists to intermediates who want to build their skills. We also need experienced riders willing to help lead on the rides.
Helmets are required. No ear buds. Bring water bottles. ?Anyone younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear comfortable riding clothes. No one is ever left behind!
Please be there 15 minutes early to prep for ride.
The May 3 opening lesson is “Is Your Bike Road Worthy?” Upcoming lessons will focus on the basics of road cycling, how to ride in a group and how to develop speed and stamina. Special weekend rides will help riders work their way up to riding a full metric century (62 miles). See the meetup calendar for specific lesson topics.
Construction set to begin on Resler bike lanes
Aaron Martinez, El Paso Times
www.elpasotimes.com
The construction of new bike lanes on Resler Drive in west El Paso will begin Sunday as city officials continue to work on increasing safety measures for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.
“It is very important for safety,†said James C. Fisk, El Paso’s transportation planning administrator. “We want to create separation for the cyclists and pedestrians, so they feel comfortable. It …
CenAus- Thursday Night Social Ride by Social Cycling ATX. in Austin
eventful.com
April 28, 2016
Thursday 7:30 PM (on various days)
Festival Beach
Lady Bird Lake
Austin, Texas
A ride from the Facebook group Social Cycling ATX. Meet at Plaza Satillo at 7:30p.m. leave at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Ride routes change weekly with a final stop that usually involves some complimentary Lone Star. Bring an ID and lock if you plan to join in the after ride festivities.
BBVA Compass Named Presenting Sponsor Of Cross-Country Bike Ride, Charity Campaign
news.sys-con.com
HOUSTON, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — BBVA Compass is putting its name behind every push of the pedal as presenting sponsor of PURSUIT FOR THOSE WITH disABILITIES, a 3,500-mile cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, organizers announced today.
Pursuit, conceived and brought to life by Houston energy executive David Baldwin, is an epic journey that seeks to raise $11 million for The Center, a nonprofit organization that has been serving Houston for more than six decades. The bank said its partnership with Pursuit is the …
Bike to Work, Shop, Play, and More!
bikehouston.org
With proper planning, bicycling can be a convenient and fun part of your day. This May, we want to get more people out on bicycles riding to work, for fun, to celebrate and to raise awareness about road safety. There are Bike to Work events happening all over the Houston area, along with the international CycloFemme and Ride of Silence. For Bike to Work events, BikeHouston has organized group rides from residential areas to job centers at the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza/Galleria, and Downtown. Please follow the links below to register. If you would like to spread the word at your workplace, here is a link to a printable PDF poster.
Rides & Events …
Bicycle Accident? What to Do in SATX
by Matthew
bike4heck.com
Cycling is not only an easy and fun way to get around town, but a great form of exercise. Unfortunately, even the safest cyclist could be involved in a crash. Even if you find yourself mostly uninjured, you could still face bike repair bills or medical costs down the road.
Fortunately, drivers are required to carry auto insurance to cover you in the event of a crash. As long as you follow the right steps, you can be awarded damages to pay your medical bills, your bike repairs, and even lost wages if you …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Day 27: fresh paint on Galveston Road! #30DaysOfBiking pic.twitter.com/RdPNmXi6Mg
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 28, 2016
@usacycling Pls support scholastic cycling. Show school NOT trade team names when scholastic racers reg for scholastic races via usac site.
— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) April 28, 2016
Nice to see a new bike lane on Barton Creek Blvd… even if only for 300 ft… 😕🚲🚗 @austintexasgov @bikeaustin pic.twitter.com/mWCBRhDDFt
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/725454975845982209
Race the Texas Scholastic Cycling Championships THIS weekend in College Station.
Sign-up now!
https://t.co/4YtwVaFRBA— Texas HS Cycling (@TexasHSCycling) April 27, 2016
Lady Iron Riders paying tribute to Prince on our Purple Rain Ride! #onward pic.twitter.com/tKySQ9j6nH
— Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) April 27, 2016
Lady Iron Riders rolling strong in tribute to Prince on our Purple Rain Ride! #onward pic.twitter.com/qk2inNpjgo
— Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) April 27, 2016
Professional rider @gavinmannion will be helping out at our crit clinic tomorrow! Register: https://t.co/cUX7wQUUdm #learnfromthebest
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 27, 2016
Iron Riders Dallas Cycling Club pic.twitter.com/vpeL7bAdCu
— Iron Riders Dallas (@IronRidersDFW) April 27, 2016
Registered for cat 3/4 road race. 2015 USA 13-14 road race champ also racing. This will be a blow to my 46 year old pride.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) April 27, 2016
Come check out our guest speaker Lenore Shefman at beyong bike lanes next Tuesday #bikeaustinhttps://t.co/HnPnFJauJs
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) April 27, 2016
How (and why) to Make Your Church Bike-Friendly https://t.co/14wtswzygq
— Su Wilcox (@cheekysu) April 27, 2016
Dreaming of the weekend… 📷 Dave Luplow pic.twitter.com/45r2pekNJD
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 27, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Goatneck Bike Ride – Cleburne, TX https://t.co/sBYDAprpDmhttps://t.co/pDf7aFdb5N
A scenic, well supp… https://t.co/nOcG3wW6GU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Viva McAllen Streets – McAllen, TX https://t.co/NKhao1Xl9thttps://t.co/Ruab4wH7Hb
McAllen Crime Stop… https://t.co/84ifInSLCk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Cove House Classic Bike Tour – Copperas Cove, TX https://t.co/LtFMjmB1nBhttps://t.co/7vzGhT6hjq
ONLI… https://t.co/qwwKZsam5O
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event DALLAS GRAN FONDO – Dallas, TX https://t.co/6qgqaqW8Mhhttps://t.co/OKLt0uPigg
Cycling-GRAN FONDO – G… https://t.co/ezPpOHvVMe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic – Sealy, TX https://t.co/yh11MGHt7Xhttps://t.co/qPU3YG8aDJ
This charity b… https://t.co/nmMyvZTolU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Spring Fling Ride – Austin, TX https://t.co/hZSLfoUHJl
Join the Fun
2:00 PM Wheels Down
Celebrate the … https://t.co/91QGp4658r— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Brushy Creek (Depception) – Cedar Park, TX For full details, including the address, a… https://t.co/aP6HIGedXz
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Lakeway/Hamilton Greenbelt – Lakeway, TX For full details, including the address, and… https://t.co/x9cxV9fEby
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Skills Clinic @ City Park – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and t… https://t.co/cGMhFeKgwk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – BCGB @ Zilker & Mellow Johnny's After Party – Austin, TX For full details, including … https://t.co/iLZTrbwYjG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Dick Nichols Park – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP s… https://t.co/fPVA9Stq0G
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Walnut Creek – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/VJLuplmLVd— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – BCGB @ 360 – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/4VGbwnQq5i— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Skills Clinic @ Mount Lakeway Canyonlands Trailhead – Lakeway, TX For full details, i… https://t.co/z4MomYE2TA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Brushy Creek (Deception) – Cedar Park, TX For full details, including the address, an… https://t.co/N1Mwmf8yG5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – Slaughter Creek Preserve – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to… https://t.co/lpGGlY0fj6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride Like A Girl – END OF SEASON Ride and Party – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, an… https://t.co/j3hMM2RgON
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Intermediate Level & Advanced Beginner ride @ Walnut Creek – Austin, TX For full details, including the … https://t.co/I1FylnNK5y
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Ride some Gravel! Cross pollination with the new gravel-grinding meet up – New Ulm, TX For full details… https://t.co/g28hEbjRSm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event Kemah Bridge Ride – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/wXoB3wBIjA— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 27, 2016
New Event B.I.G. Tuesday Night Rides – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/pJE03lRQrp— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 28, 2016