Texas Bicycling News January 29th 2017
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We’re taking a cyclocross respite this weekend since our future shop dog is under the weather. He said he had a fever and the only prescription was more cowbell, but we decided bed rest was better for him. Now the only thing left is …
Gap in Houston Bike Plan at SH6 and Clay
by flangehead | www.bikeforums.net
I attended the Tx DOT open house 1/24. As currently envisioned, there is no plan to include bicycle-specific infrastructure in the project. Note that two future off-street trails are shown in the Houston Bike Plan and they end about 1/4 mile apart at the edges of the scope of the Tx DOT project.
The only information available on the internet is the meeting notice Open House – SH 6 Clay Road Intersection which provides no details. Public comment is due by Wednesday, February 8, 2017. The project reference number is 1685-05-107.
The relationship between the project and the Houston Bike Plan is shown on the attached picture.
Briefly the alternatives presented were do-nothing, Alt. 1, Alt. 2 & Alt. 3.
Alt. 1 is more lanes at grade.. basically what’s there now just bigger.
Alt. 2 takes SH6 straight-through traffic overpass.
Alt. 3 is just one direction overpass (I don’t think it will get serious consideration)
I’ve attached pictures of Alt. 1 and Alt. 2. 5’ sidewalks on all plans. Other than the Clay sidewalks east of SH6, the proposed sidewalks are so riddled by entrances that they would be very dangerous to cycle on, in my opinion. If built as shown now, I will take the lane.
If this intersection is important to you then you might want to comment to Tx DOT. This is just the first step; they will compile public input then have another meeting in a few months.
Road and Trail Closure Makes Salado Creek Greenway Access Difficult
by John | www.bikemojo.com
If you are trying to reach the Salado Creek Greenway, I want to report a closure in the connection to the Salado Creek Greenway at Lauren Road and Ira Lee Road. Additionally, because to the Bridge Work on Ira Lee , one cannot ride north to the access road and take the sidewalk to the East side of …
Hundreds ride in memory of Georgetown cyclist killed in hit and run
by Jessica Taylor | kxan.com
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Hundreds of cyclists rode through Georgetown this morning in remembrance of Tommy Ketterhagen, the 19-year-old Georgetown cyclist killed in a hit and run Monday.
The Tommy Ketterhagen Memorial Ride and Walk spanned 25 miles, starting at East View High School and looping around some of Tommy’s favorite cycling spots. The group stopped at the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Full Results. Open 100K first all others in the comments. Will also send out via email shortly…. https://t.co/IBTsCiIB9P
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 30, 2017
From today's ride in the trails. pic.twitter.com/AoLkY4qXpe
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) January 30, 2017
Take a look at how Fort Worth Bike Sharing sizes up to the other 118 stations in the U.S. https://t.co/R8Lv9j2dcF
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) January 30, 2017
STOLEN – Black Cannondale Quick Cx 3 in Waller Creek District https://t.co/mz2BlCR41o pic.twitter.com/W7uBLe5gQ1
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) January 30, 2017
STOLEN – Gray Cannondale Althea 2 in Waller Creek District https://t.co/JTFowvB9ST pic.twitter.com/l7y1NWcNiJ
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) January 30, 2017
SOS 65 miles 40 miles with the san antonio wheelmen ,cool sunny great day for a bicycle ride .
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) January 29, 2017
Hundreds take part in 25-mile memorial bike ride for Georgetown teen killed in hit and run https://t.co/OACwC8k27R pic.twitter.com/oTH3AzUxsy
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) January 29, 2017
For Tommy Ketterhagen. pic.twitter.com/yHItCYCI1D
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) January 29, 2017
Tommy's white bike pic.twitter.com/6QPcdEANo6
— David Wenger (@wengernation) January 29, 2017
The 12th Annual Bulldog Bike Ride is coming up quick! Come ride with us on 2/18 and enjoy a pancake breakfast too! https://t.co/slPUDDo5wf
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) January 29, 2017
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/HbsIpwbUx6#iamspecialized #Stumpjumper #IWantMyMTB #Strava #BuddyRide pic.twitter.com/UmHIq4e0kP
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) January 29, 2017
Thank you Spinistry Crew! Our volunteers & helpers were AMAZING yesterday. Thank you Valley View, TX! We couldn't have done it without you.
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 29, 2017
Preliminary results are here with some minimal massaging so far based on known transfers. Message us from the… https://t.co/mD7TjLr3Li
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 29, 2017
Beautiful Sunday morning on the trail! #DallasParks pic.twitter.com/bMW03NXCwo
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) January 29, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Raul's Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B – El Paso, TX https://t.co/ndxi7NkcZV
El Paso Bicycle Club… https://t.co/F9jz9IceoU
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 29, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/PsQGASvMJy— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/95c7pAsjnm— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/qfkjMCHTvp— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/K3R4hFFEw3— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/t7QNa6DdEa— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/Z64mqtRCzc— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/yWtgs7P390— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/5a8Z1e2nZo— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017
New Event WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ALL THE WAY – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/Qpnf3zLNQ9— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2017