Texas Bicycling News November 21st 2016
El Paso toll lane deficit continues to grow but bike-share program profit continues to grow
By Ryan Hill
kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, Texas — The toll lanes on the Cesar Chavez highway haven’t exactly been a big money maker.
Raymond Telles, executive director of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, tells KFOX14 there’s a reason for that.
“You can expect those numbers to be lower because they are not connecting to any other facilities,†Telles said. “Borderwest Expressway — the huge project, 639 million roughly — that’s …
Masters Track Nationals wrap in Colorado Springs
www.usacycling.org
The 2016 Masters Track National Championships concluded Sunday in Colorado Springs, Colo., wrapping up a three-day make-up event following an August rain out in Indianapolis.
The U.S. Olympic Training Center Velodrome played host to the conclusion of the 2016 Masters Track National Championships.
Sunday’s events crowned team pursuit, team sprint and men’s 35+/45+ Madison champions. …
… Men Master 35+
1. Chris Carlson (Plano, Texas) North South & East 4:23.722
… 4. John Murazak (Irving, Texas) CREST RBM/TRANINGPEA 4:49.352
4. Robert Heatley (Austin, Texas) CREST RBM/TRANINGPEA 4:49.352 …
… Men Master 45+
5. Danny Finlan (Prosper, Texas) CREST/RBM RACING 4:54.344
5. Kent Mcquade (Frisco, Texas) CREST/RBM RACING 4:54.344
5. Jorge Merle (Garland, Texas) CREST/RBM RACING 4:54.344
5. Robert Plaskota (Fort Worth, Texas) CREST/RBM RACING 4:54.344
… Men Master 55+
3. Clifton Cassidy (Dallas, Texas) CLIF & THE BOULDER O 3:36.583
Women Master 35+
2. Carol Morelan (Arlington, Texas) CLUCK YEAH! ???? 53.212
… Men 1/2/3 Master 35+
3. Robert Heatley (Austin, Texas) CREST/RBM RACING -39
3. John Murazak (Irving, Texas) CREST/RBM RACING -39
… Men 1/2/3 Master 45+
2. Chris Carlson (Plano, Texas) MATRIX / NCCF 4
https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Heights-Runner-Cyclist-Meetup/events/235420272/?rv=me2&https=on
The Golden Rollers Program
AusTexMurf
bicycleaustin.info
The Golden Rollers Program
is a collaboration between the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center in East Austin that provides an opportunity for adults aged 50 and older to engage in low-impact, bicycle-based recreation, exploration, and transportation. The program uses three-wheeled adult trikes to enable riders of all skill levels to cycle the Boggy Creek Trail system and the Pedernales protected …
New PBA ride- Todd Lafleur’s Sunday Tempo from Bicycles Plus
by alzandar
www.planobicycle.org
At the request of Todd Lafleur, the board recently voted to make his Sunday tempo ride from Bicycles Plus an official PBA ride. Todd previously posted the particulars under the ad hoc ride section of the forum and I copied and pasted a description: “Every Sunday I lead a no drop Steady Tempo Base 53 mile recovery ride. For those of you who are looking for a steady ride this is it. The average …
I made a heatmap of my DFW bike rides since I got here earlier this year.
by antirabbit
www.reddit.com
GDB Christmas Lights Ride
The Greater Dallas Bicyclists
www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com
7:00 PM
December 15, 2016
Cafe Express
5600 West Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
“Join us for a Greater Dallas Bicyclists Tradition. We’ll ride through the Park Cities to take in some of the most beautifully decorated homes in Dallas. After the ride, we’ll gather at Cafe Express to eat, drink, and be merry! Standard bike lights are required, but we’d love to see your bike decorated for the holidays.” Santa Pak
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
.@bikeaustin Education Fund made it possible for APD to buy the bicycle radar systems. https://t.co/en5g4v8ZlE
— Jeff Stensland 🧼ðŸ“😷 (@JeffStensland) November 22, 2016
Cool art from photos taken at our Georgetown Cyclocross Festival. https://t.co/ODvFaF2xGw
— Georgetown CX Fest (@GTCXFestival) November 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/800859643610275840
Cycling with @RonJensen2012 and @SpareMom. Another family tradition. #GrandPrairie #PrairieLights pic.twitter.com/HAQ2MnIzQ1
— Joshua Spare (@JoshuaSpare) November 21, 2016
Houston's mayor tour of Mexico City left him enthusiastic about safe bike lanes for his city. Watch: https://t.co/muZLTJYK31
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) November 21, 2016
🔛DON'T FORGET YOUR LIGHTS🔛
Come join EP Cyclists for our Tuesday Winter Night Ride: 11/22/16
Let's keep… https://t.co/FX8N2byYlM— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) November 21, 2016
Some Great Photos from the 2016 Texas State Skill and Age Based Cyclocross Championship by our good friend, Erik… https://t.co/ONR8dqlJAm
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) November 21, 2016
Congrats! Wichita Falls and Sugar Land earned Honorable Mention designation #BicycleFriendlyCommunity! https://t.co/crOvZ0lP8s @bikeleague
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) November 18, 2016
#AustinTX a #BicycleFriendlyCommunity | Austin Daily Herald https://t.co/POdRgNFhuJ via @sharethis
— League of American Bicyclists (@BikeLeague) November 21, 2016
More phos from this weekends 2016 Texas State Skill and Age Based Cyclocross Championship,… https://t.co/BLkNxdrGBJ
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) November 21, 2016
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C – El Paso, TX • Distance: Usually 27-30 miles • Roll Out: 8:00 am • Pace:… https://t.co/7wnu4TVYFU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 21, 2016