Texas Bicycling News March 17th 2017
Proprietor’s passions come together in coffee/cycling shop
BY STEVE CLARK | www.brownsvilleherald.com
A stone’s throw from where Park Coffee peddled its wares at the Brownsville Farmers’ Market, 7th & Park Coffee — Graham Sevier’s fully realized, brick-and-mortar incarnation — is now open for business at 1554 E. 7th St.
Sevier, a hardcore cycling and coffee enthusiast and San Antonio native, had been planning such a venture for years. While attending the University of Texas, he found eBay was an affordable avenue for supporting his “cycling habit†and eventually absorbed close to every technical aspect of bicycles. …
Hallsburg Elementary Bicycle Safety Event
Waco Bicycle Club | us13.campaign-archive2.com
The Hallsburg Elementary School Bicycle Safety Event will be held on April 3 & 4 from 4 to 8 pm. This is an event that the WBC has been a part of for the last 7 years. As part of the school’s safety program, they teach students proper bicycle safety by reviewing road rules, proper helmet fit, hand signals and bicycle maintenance. The WBC helps out to make sure the bicycles are safe to ride.
The WBC will be checking the following: …
Let’s make Brooks great again work day
Houston off-Road Biking Association | ghorba.org
Event category: General
Saturday, April 1, 2017 – 8:15pm
Be able to say you were there! This will be the first of many, many workdays to come. The plan is to start repairs, section by section and the trail back up and rideable. Lunch will be provided, burgers and hot dogs. Maybe a cold beverage for afterwards.
Tools to bring …
Houston Bike Plan Heads to City Council March 22, 2017
BikeHouston.org
The Houston Bike Plan has been placed on the council agenda for consideration by the Houston City Council on Wednesday March 22, 2017. The agenda also includes a related item to consider amending Chapter 33 of the Code of Ordinances, providing for the adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan and creation of the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
City Council first considered these items on March 8, 2017, but they were tagged and action was deferred until Wednesday March 22, 2017.
City Council’s public session starts at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the second floor of City Hall. Public speakers must sign up ahead of time by contacting the City Secretary’s Office. The Bike Plan is item #37 on the agenda, and the Chapter 33 amendment is item #36.
Southern Tier 2017
By Alan Young | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 20: Navasota – Carmine
Friday March 17, 2017, 44 miles (72 km) – Total so far: 1,253 miles (2,017 km)
The last few days have taken their toll on us as we called it a day early.
The first 9 miles wasbon the busy 105, peeling off at Williams Penn road on a pleasant route, undulating farmland the order of the day. At Independence & 17 miles in a chance to refuel as I was hot but the temperature not so, must of been the climbing. A very busy store this one.
Back on the road the southerly breeze had stepped up a …
Longview moves toward walkable, bicycle friendly city
By Jimmy Isaac | www.news-journal.com
As the state adds sidewalks to a stretch of Gilmer Road, the City of Longview took more steps this week toward a more pedestrian friendly metro area.
A half-dozen private firms entered bids Thursday to help Longview and surrounding areas enhance mobility for residents and commuters who don’t rely on motor vehicles. Three of the consultant firms are based in Texas while the other three are …
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event DORBA Beginner Clinic – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
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