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Texas Bicycling News August 4th 2016

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APD introduces Neighborhood Policing Unit

By Angelica Brown

www.kxxv.com

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AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) – With the community’s trust in mind, the Amarillo Police Department has created a new unit of cops.
It’s called the Neighborhood Policing Unit — eight officers and one supervisor designated to give special attention to certain areas in Amarillo. …

… “We’re going to have bicycle officers back out there,” said Pennington. …

Cyclists ride into Huntington for disabilities awareness

www.herald-dispatch.com


HUNTINGTON – Twenty-nine cyclists rode into Huntington on Wednesday afternoon with the mission of raising awareness and funds for people with disabilities.
The men are part of the Ability Experience Journey of Hope, a 4,200-mile cycling event.
The Journey of Hope team consists of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity men from across the country.
Daniel Hansbury, 21, of Denton, Texas, said he was motivated to join the Journey of Hope in honor of his brother who has …

Back the Blue raises money for law enforcement bike tour

By: Alex Ervin

www.ktxs.com


ABILENE, Texas – Back the Blue Abilene was out at the Law Enforcement Center Wednesday, living up to its name.
The organization sold “Back the Badge” yard signs and car magnets to help raise funds for the Police Unity Tour.
Police officers from all over the country, including Abilene and Taylor County, show up every year to participate in the 300-mile bike ride to honor fallen officers.

Queen Isabella Causeway To Get Pedestrian-Bicycle Lane

www.kurv.com


Some key public transportation projects in Cameron County have gotten a financial shot in the arm. The city of Brownsville has been awarded a 10-million dollar federal Department of Transportation grant to improve public transit, and to create a pedestrian-bicycle lane on the Queen Isabella Causeway. …

Barton Creek Greenbelt Social Ride – Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Thursday, Aug 11, 2016, 6:00 PM

Spec’s
4978 W Highway 290 Austin, TX

12 Mountain Bikers Went

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Social Ride (self drop).  This ride will keep a moderate pace with stops to regroup, etc.Riders need to be capable of riding technical rocks sections, etc.Riders must wear helmet, bring sufficient hydration, and be prepared to exit the ride on your own if your equipment fails.This ride should wrap up no later than …

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Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016, 8:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

4 Austin Cyclists Went

Start Time is 8 AM!A D-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park up to the Abrupt End at Lindell Lane just north of Decker Lake.  Round trip is about 20 miles.  The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound.  We’ll regroup periodically on the outbound a…

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Wednesday night ride

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016, 7:00 PM

White Oak hike and bike and Heights hike and bike intersection
705 Nicholson St Houston, TX

4 HHRC members Went

Road bike ride from the Heights hike and bike trail up White Oak Bayou and back. Please make sure your lights (front and back) are operational and bring plenty of water.

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Adventure 1

By Jazael Martinez

www.crazyguyonabike.com

Days 83 – 84: Host Hop
Tuesday June 28, 2016, 30 km (19 miles) – Total so far: 3,669 km (2,280 miles)
The one touristy thing I wanted to do while in Houston was to see the NASA Johnson Space Center. Using mind tricks I convinced my hosts to go with me, no just kidding they actually wanted to go. My host’s wife hadn’t ever been even though they live just minutes from it!
My host, Eduardo, and I rode our bikes from his place to the space center. It was a …

Day 85: Galveston Island State Park
Thursday June 30, 2016, 62 km (39 miles) – Total so far: 3,731 km (2,319 miles)
After a long breakfast and more chatting up my hosts in League City (South Houston) I bid my farewells and hit the road late as usual.
I wasn’t too worried about leaving late, I was only planning on going over to …

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