Texas Bicycling News February 17th 2017
Bell County Medical Alliance teams up to ensures the safety of local kids
By Kierra Pixler | beltonjournal.com
The Bell County Medical Alliance bicycle helmet giveaway at Belton Early Childhood Center is part of a statewide effort Hard Hats for Little Heads, launched by the Texas Medical Association in 1994. The program promotes fun exercise and teaches parents and children about the importance of properly wearing a helmet when on wheels and has given away over 260,000 free helmets to children. This event is sponsored by the …
Bike Tour next to Ft Houston TX Military Base, San Antonio TX? RAD level updates
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Cycling in the Americas
By Sam Burchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 36: Dryden, TX to Seminole Canyon, TX
Thursday February 16, 2017, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 1,764 miles (2,839 km)
Wayne had already left when I woke up, but Teresa was there so we spoke briefly. I then packed up and got on the road.
Today was quite a bit hillier than previous days – overall, it was downhill, but there were lots of rolling hills. …
Future suburbs will focus on walking, cycling, technology, experts say
By Gordon Dickson | www.star-telegram.com
HURST — Suburbs of the future will feature ample places to walk and cycle — and it won’t be because someone in government imposed their political will on developers.
Instead, it will be what the residents want.
That was among the messages Friday during the eighth annual Northeast Tarrant Transportation Summit in Hurst — an event that in the past focused on road-building in Dallas-Fort Worth but this year highlighted the impact of technology on future commuting.
Suburban dwellers will be immersed in mobile communications to a degree that can …
Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest
Texas Highways | www.texashighways.com
Big Bend Ranch State Park and Lajitas provide some great mountain-biking opportunities, including the park’s Fresno-Sauceda Loop, which was designated an epic ride by the International Mountain Bicycling Association in 2010. With the level of rides available and the generally appealing February climate, it is no surprise that the area is the destination for a …
Sofi Hits the Road Again
By Ann Wilson | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Route Section: Houston to New Orleans
Friday February 17, 2017
This is Section 5 of the ACA Southern Tier Route. We had to cycle North East from Houston to join it at Silsbee.
Deridder: Screaming Eagles
Friday February 17, 2017
Along the roadside as we cycled, we kept noticing small towers of mud obviously built by some creature but what? They were around 6 inches high and made of small pellets of mud, much like an upside down swallow’s nest. In the middle was a hole which suggested some kind of burrowing animal but …
New bike lane on Comal
by cycling74 | bicycleaustin.info
This has been a couple years in the making, but wanted to post this here today. The city striped this today, No Parking signs went up as well. The first photo is Comal between 5th & 6th looking north. The second photo is Comal north of East 7th st looking north. This bike lane has been much needed for …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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While there won't be a Saturday Ride from our Alamo Heights ride this week, Gravy's Gravel Grinder is happening… https://t.co/lFz9Fmdyk1
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) February 17, 2017
The Mellow Johnny's Classic MTB race is coming! Come out and ride the Hill Country trails!https://t.co/rf2glsfa59
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) February 17, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP se… https://t.co/EYvJaEkzWq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 17, 2017