Texas Bicycling News February 21st 2017
’Eyesore’ no more: Safety, beauty goals of nearly $3M project to transform 19th near Texas Tech
By MATT DOTRAY | lubbockonline.com
The drive along 19th Street is probably where most people get a glimpse of Texas Tech.
It’s a nice view of the campus, but with its bare dirt median, it’s not much to look at if a driver looks straight ahead.
The street doesn’t look like the frontage road near a major university, local and state leaders acknowledge, but Texas Tech is partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Lubbock to change that with a …
Midland bicyclist in critical condition following collision
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A Midland bicyclist was in critical condition Tuesday following a collision with a GMC Sierra on the service road of east Highway 191 where he was thrown and landed on a barbed wire fence.
Fidel Rubalcaba, Sr., 47, was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital following the …
Construction of Craig Ranch Pkwy Hike and Bike Trail
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Bid Date & Time: 03/09/17 1:00 PM Prebid: 02/28/17 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: Construction of Craig Ranch Pkwy Hike and Bike Trail
Owner Solic Number: 17-26CC, PK4413
Status: bidding Report: 7586012
Country : United States State: TX County: Collin Location: McKinney
Scope: Construction of pkwy hike and bike trail.
Notes: A non-mandatory per-bid conference is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the office of the City Purchasing Department, 1550-D South College, McKinney Texas 75069.
Plans: From Designer. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: McKinney, City of – Purchasing Department
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This season, take part in America’s bike racing tradition
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The crit: It’s the iconic American bike race. With an hour or less of racing that features fast corners and punchy straight-aways, the fast pace and non-stop action makes the criterium arguably the most exciting event for a racer. But it’s not just racers that love a good crit. A series of short laps around a closed course provides the constant action necessary for a …
Cycling in the Americas
By Sam Burchell | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 39: Eagle Pass, TX to Catarina, TX
Sunday February 19, 2017, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 1,926 miles (3,100 km)
I woke up to see that the sky had turned cloudy. The forecast was for storms tonight so that was no great surprise. I packed up and left the ranch without incident.
This road again had a number of picnic areas so I stopped frequently. As I mentioned yesterday I don’t want to arrive ahead of my tyres so I enjoyed the rests. …
Day 40: Catarina, TX to Encinal, TX
Monday February 20, 2017, 63 miles (101 km) – Total so far: 1,989 miles (3,201 km)
When I woke, I found my rear tyre was flat. The last few punctures have been by glass in the front tyre, and took a while to find. The cause of this puncture was more obvious, an inch-long thorn that still protruded from the tyre. …
Ever Get Buzzed by a Car While Riding Your Bike?
BikeHouston | bikehouston.org
Ever get buzzed by a car while riding your bike? Want to do something about it?
Kinder Institute needs cyclists to record these near-misses. We want to see what routes are safer and which places are more dangerous. This information can be used to make Houston streets safer for all people riding bikes.
We need bike riders to report their daily trips for one week between March 4 and 10. The trips …
Easy Street Recumbents to host bike rally this weekend
Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com
Rather sit back when you ride a bike?
An Austin bike shop that sells recumbent bicycles – two or three-wheeled bikes on which the rider leans back in a supportive seat with his or her legs extended in front to pedal – will host a celebration this weekend.
The Heart of Texas Recumbent Rally 2017 will include the …
2017 Zombie Goat Enduro – “Canyon†Stage 1
by TC | www.turnincranks.com
Riding a brand spanking new Pivot Switchblade from Cycle Progression in Austin, Texas. It took me a few runs to get in the groove with the new bike, and moved from 9th after Day 1 to 6th at …
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Learn more about this planning report to improve pedestrian safety and share your concerns related to walk/bike safety on Austin streets. pic.twitter.com/hldllLGzlf
— Bike UT (@bikeut) February 22, 2017
No words needed. @RevolverBrewing @bicyclesplus #WindsorDoor 🚲ðŸºâ˜€ï¸ pic.twitter.com/26JjATnXSm
— Windsor Door Racing (@TeamWindsorDoor) February 22, 2017
GhostBike ceremony today for teen killed last month. Atty for accused hit&run driver offers explanation @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/cWSKEQjxqt
— rudy koski (@KoskionFOX7) February 21, 2017
Join the study and help us identify what parts of #Houston are good/bad for #cyclists. Thanks to @RiceKinderInst https://t.co/sv2JZTfsJG pic.twitter.com/TiRGq1FgG4
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 21, 2017
We are a little more than a month away from our Ride in Houston! Register today to participate! https://t.co/DSMuECTDJu pic.twitter.com/3UE4k0BaO7
— Band Against MS (@BandAgainstMS) February 21, 2017
Woodland's commuters… Contact @BikeWoodlands to get involved with their National #Bike to Work #Event happening May 19th. #Houston #Cycing pic.twitter.com/1JIUGHJHDh
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 21, 2017
Emotional Dedication of Ghost Bike by father of Tommy Ketterhagen @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/YpYqlAqRWo
— rudy koski (@KoskionFOX7) February 21, 2017
Ghost Bike built by Luis Gonzales who knew Ketterhagen -it's first memorial bike he's built. @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/54nCEtpuq6
— rudy koski (@KoskionFOX7) February 21, 2017
Group of bicyclists here with Ketterhagen family for Ghost Bike dedication to Tommy Ketterhagen @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/kfMIPNolst
— rudy koski (@KoskionFOX7) February 21, 2017
Critical Mass will start at Tranquility Park this Friday not MSP due to construction. Please pass the info along. @MassHouston @BikeHouston pic.twitter.com/Xc1CGSdWHD
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 21, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Reading and Riding 100 – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/LdQLUw9dRXhttps://t.co/HKBmZDdmHT
Participant … https://t.co/SqNjYOpSKn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 21, 2017
New Event Lampasas Hillacious Bike Tour – Lampasas, TX Lampasas Hillacious Bike Tour at Lampasas, TX
… https://t.co/6rTmMROKvQ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 22, 2017
New Event V & V Ride – Castroville, TX https://t.co/qwlZsIejW3
San Antonio Cycling Club
Meet Vern, Vivian, and o… https://t.co/WedbmhFZiD— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 22, 2017
New Event Elmendorf Ride – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/OIYRNv3oX4
San Antonio Cycling Club
This is a 21 mile r… https://t.co/Uvb1AxqFcr— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 22, 2017
New Event Circle C Cruise – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/mVtGoInp1s— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 22, 2017
New Event RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP s… https://t.co/hw0d47K57X
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 22, 2017