Texas Bicycling News March 9th 2017
Pedaling forward
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Houston City Council should OK a bike plan and make cycling safer and more appealing.
Regina Garcia takes pride in the fact that she rides her bicycle to work at El Meson, her family restaurant located in the Rice Village. So do some of her employees. As the chairperson of Bike Houston, she hears a lot of people talk about bicycling in our city, and much of what she hears troubles her.
“Every day, when I’m at the restaurant walking around the floor greeting people, somebody tells me, ‘I wish I could ride my bike to work in …
University should add bike lanes to Speedway
By Ratnika Batra | dailytexanonline.com
By Spring 2018, UT will have a gorgeous Speedway Mall with an improved pedestrian experience and increased student activity areas. Having added more outdoor seating, trees and plants and bicycle parking, the project is already looking fruitful. However, construction is hindering the mobility for pedestrians and bikers alike. Even after construction is over, bikers will have to continue to ride slowly or dismount their bikes, as there are no plans for designated bike lanes.
At present, Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) has posted signs around …
Here are the top 11 things to do in Houston this weekend
By Marcy de Luna | houston.culturemap.com
You’ve been working hard all week, so let loose this weekend with our picks for the best things to do in Houston. Hit up some amazing concerts and exhibits, or enjoy the great outdoors and head to a farm just outside of town. Read on for 11 can’t-miss happenings going on Thursday through Sunday. For other options, check out the full CultureMap Events Calendar.
… Bikes in the Heights
Saturday, March 11: From Houston’s first mixed-use community-slash-home to several nationally registered historic spots, go for a spin around the neighborhood (10 am; tickets: $5-$10 per person) on the Houston Heights Bicycle Tour. (1302 Heights Blvd.; 713-520-0155) …
Army OTC civilian spins way to winning BMX races
By Michael Novogradac | www.forthoodsentinel.com
After a 20-year break, an Army civilian worker is back winning bicycle motocross races.
Forty-eight-year-old Clarence White ran his first race at 14, but when his bike was stolen, he didn’t go back to racing until he was 35.
“I actually thought I was ready to turn pro, get my driver’s license and drive myself to the track,†he said. “But then my bicycle got ripped off, so I just didn’t go back.â€
As the story goes, …
Double Lake Trail Work Party March 19
Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association | ghorba.org
Article category: General
GHORBA members and volunteers are needed to help open our beloved Double Lake MTB trails for the park’s re-opening on April 1st.
When: Sunday, March 19
Where: Double Lake Recreation Area
Time: 9:00-Noon
What to bring: Water, shovels, gloves, closed toed shoes, snacks/lunch.
Shoplifter tries to escape from Target on bicycle, Odessa police say
By Tyler White | www.mysanantonio.com
An Odessa man was arrested Monday for allegedly riding a bicycle out of a Target store with hundreds of dollars in stolen merchandise, including the bicycle, according to the Odessa Police Department.
Adan Salcido, 36, was charged with theft of property with at least two prior convictions, a state jail felony. …
San Angelo man gets 30 years in 2015 death of bicyclist
www.valleymorningstar.com
SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors say a West Texas man must serve 30 years in prison for the 2015 death of a bicyclist who was hit by a vehicle and shot.
Stephano Miguel Culbreath of San Angelo was sentenced Wednesday night a day after being convicted of murder. Prosecutors say 47-year-old Culbreath and 24-year-old David Titus were …
Dick’s Sporting Goods Bicycle Technician in Austin, Texas
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DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a retail technician in the Bike department to join our team! Every associate at DICK’S Sporting Goods is united by a common thread – our PASSION for the sports we love. Associates joining our team have an opportunity to be a part of a growing Fortune 500 company that makes lasting impacts on our communities through sport and activity.
Bike Technician Duties: …
TIGER and TxDOT’s Transportation Enhancement Grants Fund New Trail Connections to University of Houston Campuses
Houston Parks & Recreation Department | www.houstongovnewsroom.org
Projects Part of BG2020 Goal to Connect Communities
At 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2017, the University of Houston, Houston Parks Board and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the completion of the Brays Bayou Path: MLK Blvd to OST Trail Link and the start of construction for the “University Connections” Hike and Bike Bridge. Both Bayou Greenways 2020 projects create trails and trail links to unite communities and create more opportunity for neighborhoods to access greenspace. The event will take place adjacent to the University of Houston at 4500 Martin Luther King Boulevard (near the corner of MLK Blvd/Calhoun Road and Wheeler).
“Projects like these highlight Houston’s continuing commitment to creating trails and …
Simply on a Bike: the Southern Tier
By David Dalley | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Cagle Recreation area Sam Houston National forest to Rye Texas
Thursday March 9, 2017, 61 miles (98 km) – Total so far: 1,892 miles (3,045 km)
Cagle recreation area to Rye Texas 61 miles. This section of Texas feels different. For one thing last night we stayed in a pine forest next to a large lake. Many different birds woke us up early with so many unique songs but no sunrise — all overcast and misty. After coffee and granola I headed out earlier than usual. With no wind and few hills 60 miles passed quickly. JoAnn stopped me from doing too much more because she found this amazingly unique place to stay.
Shepherd sanctuary is so funky and cluttered with crazy knick- knacks. Utterly charming scenes wherever one looks echo drug-induced visions except they don’t move. We stay in a …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Fun night in Dallas @kingracinggroup Fair Park Crit with Girkins taking the V! @iamspecialized @redbull @elbowzracing #elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/B96dbU0L3d
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) March 10, 2017
This weekend's recommended ride is Pedal thru the Pines and @PhilKeoghan, host of The Amazing Race, will be there! #atx #LeRide
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) March 10, 2017
One less bike thief off the streets! 👠pic.twitter.com/W6PjJptB3f
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) March 9, 2017
Just finished a Ride on Strava for 1 hour, 9 minutes, 21 seconds going 23037.7m. https://t.co/Stv2ECZAUD pic.twitter.com/CwfGkwm1mk
— Russell Pecot (@rpecot) March 9, 2017
Drop off your used kids bikes at any BSS location till 3/31. Yellow Bike​ will refurbish them to be distributed to kids at @EarthDayATX​!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) March 9, 2017
Join us to help bring bike lanes to Rundberg Land and Cameron Road this Sunday, 3/12 at 1:15PM at the Gus Garcia Rec Center!
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) March 9, 2017
Thank you @SunAndSki for getting my bike ready for #TourDeHou 🚴🿠https://t.co/Qe6JN8VKQK pic.twitter.com/pFAZshaBjX
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) March 9, 2017
Houston Mayor @SylvesterTurner announces new bike trail connector at @UHouston #hounews @HPMNews887 pic.twitter.com/dcokHuJbrY
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) March 9, 2017
Registration coming soon…Get ready…keep riding…keep training 🚴ðŸ¼#WellnessONWheels #LIVEfitEPC… https://t.co/hnEFcmhwv5
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 9, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event El Paso Racers Education Clinic – El Paso, TX https://t.co/6XZaXzzbYThttps://t.co/adHCoCzNDZ
… https://t.co/Lc1rwPHNKL— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2017
New Event ZAPATA/LAREDO GRAN FONDO – Zapata, TX https://t.co/xijGrhdf91
Registration: probike@probikelaredo.com/
… https://t.co/pwyopBmREB— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2017
New Event Houston Grand Crit – Houston, TX https://t.co/BLSEpwQPXlhttps://t.co/36emfV5TIC
… https://t.co/1swRCfMqNf— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2017
New Event Texas Time Trial State Championship – Hempstead, TX https://t.co/qjpwX0ZKrAhttps://t.co/vkPHPOyZe5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2017
New Event Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races – Wichita Falls, TX https://t.co/fVXfMahxqKhttps://t.co/obhfGoBIDV
… https://t.co/Si6G0njBiG— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2017
New Event Aggieland Omnium – College Station, TX Aggieland Omnium at College Station, TXhttps://t.co/ojyUZxETUy … https://t.co/cV5AeIUnms
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 9, 2017
New Event Guided Bike Ride – Neeville, TX https://t.co/ZxCfIK33QO
Meet at the Nature Center for a 5 mile ride. L… https://t.co/j3Cg35yNZV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2017
New Event Autism Bike Ride/Run – Georgetown, TX https://t.co/BF6hQFfpSJhttps://t.co/8VyRxG5EsO
Join the Childr… https://t.co/4sd2POXf1O
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 10, 2017