Texas Bicycling News Digest February 4th 2017
Plan to make NW Austin road safer for walkers, bikers could make traffic worse
by Adela Uchida | keyetv.com
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Jollyville Road is a 3.2-mile artery that snakes from the Arboretum almost to Spicewood Springs Road. “I’m on Jollyville, driving almost every day,” said Jeanine Lehman, who lives in a neighborhood off of Jollyville.
It is five lanes of traffic, two in each direction and a turn lane. There are painted bike lanes on both sides. But that could change.
“The three lane option is an idea that came from the …
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQF3_eLAMVO/
Sofi Hits the Road Again
By Ann Wilson | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Introduction: Who would have thought…
… when I booked my flight, way back in October, American politics would be turned on its head? As I write, the latest news is Trump’s policy on refugees and I see TV pictures of demonstrations at airports. Will any of this affect me?
Anyway, my main focus now is on getting ready to fly out to Houston in 12 days. Sofi’s in good order and I’ve just had the inner zip on Big Agnes replaced. Not much change in the kit department so I won’t be listing again. I’m dithering a bit about taking the folding seat because US campsites all have tables and benches… mmmm…
# FrankenBike #73 ~ I Cycle ~ Feb 18th (2040 E TC Jester)
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FM 2978 widening on hold from FM 1488 to Conroe-Huffsmith
By Catherine Dominguez | www.yourconroenews.com
A $23 million project to widen FM 2978 is on hold due to the relocation of utilities and the redesign of a sound wall.
TxDOT, which is partnering with the Federal Transportation Agency, is widening the 6.5-mile stretch of FM 2978 from Conroe-Huffsmith north to FM 1488. The project involves widening the existing two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane roadway with a two-way continuous turn lane, 5-foot outside shoulders to accommodate bicycles and a 4-foot sidewalk in various locations on …
You never know who you’ll meet on the MTB trails at Memorial Park…
by ThatGuyinHouston | www.reddit.com
2017 Trash Bash
Greater Houston Off Road Biking Association | ghorba.org
Event category: General
Trail: Cypresswood (Collins Park)
Saturday, March 25, 2017 – 2:30pm
Join us for the 2017 Trash Bash in our efforts to keep our area clean and beautiful. Presented by the Bayou Preservation Association.
Location
6727 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379
Directions from Downtown to Collins Park …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017
It's a really nice evening to bike here in The Woodlands aside from very light drizzle falling still enjoyable! #houwx #TeamHouston pic.twitter.com/4vVBv8w5VT
— Ian Shelton (@IanShelton1997) February 5, 2017
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017
2nd race of the day was one of just survival mode, finished it dead last, but I finished
— Jesus (@SrCampy) February 5, 2017
Elbowz's Justin Stanley just nosed out OBP's Adam Koble for the V at the #cedarhillracefestival pic.twitter.com/1BYFSpJIJZ
— Lee McDaniel (@LeeMPhoto) February 4, 2017
Check out my ride on Strava.https://t.co/k6ABhcn7Fd pic.twitter.com/jGhtn9fHsy
— Stan Paoli (@StanPaoli) February 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/828022071863156738
Here's the @BikeIndex January 2017 recovery stories 🙂 Enjoy! Some fun recoveries in here: https://t.co/1hRMVpPkeg
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) February 4, 2017
Top of Mt. Park, start of stage 1 of the Return of Zombie Goat Enduro. Lots of spectator cows. #FlatRockRanch pic.twitter.com/zoVoVOoVd3
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) February 4, 2017
STOLEN – Black FLX in New Braunfels, TX https://t.co/S9uRn1pIOK
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) February 4, 2017
NEW CYCLING STUDIO in Austin! Check out Flywheel Sports here https://t.co/e1zCCYDK7Q #keepaustinfit #flywheelsports #newtoatx pic.twitter.com/QMhWerHZoG
— Austin Fit Magazine (@AustinFit) February 4, 2017
Team BSS at the Pace Bend 6-12-24! #hollandracing #bicyclesportshop #itstimetoride pic.twitter.com/m6glRZeOOx
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 4, 2017
Here's your chance to voice your opinion on whether or not Cyclocross Nationals should move to December. Speak up. https://t.co/PhdJEWS6VY
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) February 4, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event SWCC Club Ride – Sugar Land, TX https://t.co/GGl8epINQe
Houston's South West Racing Team & Cycling Clu… https://t.co/8H5qhz7PYu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2017