Texas Bicycling News November 14th 2016
County bike-hike-paddle trail could create tourist draw
By RICK KELLEY
www.valleymorningstar.com
HARLINGEN — Are bike, pedestrian and aquatic trail systems desirable because they promote healthy lifestyles in a community, or because they draw tourists?
The Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization hopes the answer is — both.
The transportation board has approved the Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Transportation and Active Tourism Plan, a preliminary designation which, as of now, …
Exclusive: New indoor cycling company rolling into Houston
Jack Witthaus
www.bizjournals.com
An indoor cycling chain with California roots expects to pedal into the Houston area, adding to a growing field of competitors.
Full Psycle is close to signing leases in The Woodlands and the Town and Country area, co-founder and Houston resident Judd Miller told the Houston Business Journal. It’s Full Psycle’s first foray into the Houston area, but the company already has three locations in California and one in Chicago. …
Frisco’s hike and bike trail system to connect commercial with recreation
By Nicole Luna
communityimpact.com
As the city’s $5 Billion Mile continues to build along the Dallas North Tollway corridor, city planners are working to make sure the development is about more than glass, concrete and steel.
For years the city has been plotting a trail system that would provide connections throughout major commercial and residential developments in Frisco and to the surrounding cities.
Having a trail system and open space through developments help businesses by sustaining an environment that is desirable for employers and employees as well as the city’s residents, said …
TMBRA Marathon Series – Hill Country Marathon – Dec 3
by TAF
www.bikemojo.com
Did a pre-ride today, with some new loops, this is looking pretty good!
https://www.strava.com/activities/774924462
$4.7 billion for bikes: Where the battles for active travel infrastructure were won and lost
Mark Sutton
cyclingindustry.news
Just prior to the outcome of the US presidential election Americans approved some $4.7 billion in local spend for active travel facilities.
Each region will benefit in different ways, something outlined in a detailed county-by-county analysis by PeopleForBikes. infras
California, for example, has both wins and losses, with perhaps the most interesting centering on a half a cent sales tax increase in …
… Austin, Texas: $120 million in bike and pedestrian projects, including the progression of a Safe Routes to School program will now move forwards. …
Texas League Fall Camp
Bicycle World
visitbicycleworld.com
We were blown away but the organization and energy on display at yesterday’s Texas Mountain Bike League Fall Camp. Held on the sprawling grounds of a private ranch in Troy, TX, the Fall Camp allowed teen riders to train with National Champions Todd Wells & Georgia Gould. These two former Olympians are …
Sunday, 20. November 2016, Brownsville, Brownsville Bicycle Ride
en.eventhint.com
The purpose of this event is to unite all bicycle groups and bicycle shops in Brownsville for a once a month bicycle ride! This event is organized on the third Sunday of each month. This bicycle ride is coordinated by 7 at 7 Bike Ride, 7th and Park Bikes and Coffee, Bicycle World, City Cruisers Cycling Group, General Repair Center (GRC) , JT Cycling, Nightriders, RoadRunners Cycling, and Velociraptors Cycling Team. Average speed: 14-15 mph. Miles: about 23 …
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We're planning a night ride Wednesday at 530 starting from the Tx Tourist Center. Charge those lights and come join us.
— Wee-Chi-Tah Trail (@WeeChiTahTrail) November 14, 2016
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— Brenda Gonzalez (@pecosa_tx) November 14, 2016
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— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) November 14, 2016
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— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) November 14, 2016
🔛DON'T FORGET YOUR LIGHTS🔛
Come join EP Cyclists for our Tuesday Winter Night Ride: 11/15/16
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Everyone wanted to get in on the small bike races at #HTXSundayStreets with #BikeHouston #Houston #cycling #bicycles pic.twitter.com/eO2sZViDqu
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) November 14, 2016
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EP Cyclists attending Paseo Cilista Jrz-Villa Ahumda 2016
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— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) November 14, 2016
I biked 13.73 mi with @mapmyride. Check out my route in South Houston, TX, United States! https://t.co/eyhFY5sf2X #bike #cycling
— TERENCE ACHUO (@paxdei01) November 14, 2016
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