Texas Bicycling News September 6th 2016
El Paso’s Bid to Create a Regional Active Transportation Network
by Angie Schmitt
usa.streetsblog.org
A lot of regional transportation agencies talk a good game when it comes to improving biking and walking, but El Paso’s Metropolitan Planning Organization is actually doing something about it.
The organization passed a new rule that designates seven key corridors as the “active transportation system.†Next, the MPO will identify gaps in the walking and …
Brays Bayou Greenway Trail Detour
houstonparksboard.org
Between Buffalo Speedway and Bevlyn Drive
August 2016 – Spring 2017
Due to ongoing channel widening by Harris County Flood Control District, a trail detour is in place along the south side of Brays Bayou Greenway from Buffalo Speedway to Bevlyn Drive. The trail will be removed while HCFCD work continues into …
Balcones Park Construction and detours
WatersPark1x9er
www.bikemojo.com
For those of you that ride from Balcones to/from Walnut Creek, a city sewer project is about to get started which will close parts of the trail (see the areas marked red in …
Red Bull’s ‘Last Stand’ international bicycle race will surround the Alamo
By Silvia Foster-Frau
www.mysanantonio.com
Whipping around the Alamo at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, almost 600 cyclists are expected to race in San Antonio for Red Bull’s first ever “Last Stand†race.
The cyclists, with about 95 from San Antonio and the rest from across the world, will compete in front of spectators expected to number between 2,500 to 5,000. The race is free and open to the public. It’s set to start at …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) September 7, 2016
Have you explored the South Side Trails in Memorial Park? It is a great place to bike, hike, run or walk! pic.twitter.com/SJDziyGd0W
— Memorial Park (@MemorialPark) September 6, 2016
If you have youngsters on 2 wheels, bring them out to Gateway on October 1st! https://t.co/F3Go302jcU
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) September 7, 2016
Family Cycling Club this Saturday at Gateway Park! https://t.co/GxfWPEkTa8
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) September 7, 2016
Ladies it's the LAST week to register for the 4th annual Ladies Tea Party Ride, Sat Oct 1st. If you have not paid… https://t.co/L9XjtfFBG4
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) September 6, 2016
New report for Memorial Park: Muddy in spots, trail is Trails in good shape. More at https://t.co/Jyn6z0Uqqq
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) September 6, 2016
Here’s an awesome little clip that Kyle Polansky put together from last week’s Shoal Creek Shootout. We hope to… https://t.co/4sWvbQQ1iq
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) September 6, 2016
19 more days until our 5th Birthday on Broadway! Celebrate with us on Sept. 25 from 10a-3p. Mahncke Park to McCullough!
— SÃclovÃa (@Siclovia) September 6, 2016
Who's headed to #ReveillePeak this weekend? @RPRTexas #LetsRide https://t.co/ykHSrb3eMP
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) September 6, 2016
The GHORBA Summer/Fall newsletter is out, check your inbox!… https://t.co/98Wf29ucNw
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) September 6, 2016
This Thursday, Super Squadra teaches you sprinting techniques at the @DrivewaySeries. Register here: https://t.co/oDq6b4eCbC
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 6, 2016
We raced the Houston International Omnium over the weekend and the MSU women went 1-2-5 overall, while our men… https://t.co/VI0rwEd6Gk
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 6, 2016
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt – Houston, TX https://t.co/0xBowpcePz
October 02, 2016 at 08:0… https://t.co/2InqcjmsWp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 6, 2016
New Event Fair Park Thursday Criterium Series – Dallas, TX 2016 Fair Park Thursday Criterium Series Week 27 at Dal… https://t.co/3e9c3DDUIB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 7, 2016