Texas Bicycling News May 18th 2017
Waco accepts 4-ton donated bike, pedestrian bridge for park
www.fox7austin.com
WACO, Texas (AP) — Officials with a Central Texas city have accepted a donated bicycle and pedestrian steel truss bridge and will pay $65,000 to install the 4-ton span.
The Waco Tribune-Herald reported Wednesday that the Cameron Park bridge, designed and built by volunteers, will be installed this summer when a stream should be dry.
The Waco Bicycle Club constructed the …
Lubbock cyclists pedal safety, awareness during fourth annual Ride of Silence
By ERICA PAUDA | lubbockonline.com
Dozens of cyclists hit the road to be seen but not heard in the fourth annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday evening through Lubbock. …
Bicyclists gather to honor bike riders hurt, killed on roads
By Josh Skurnik | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – Bike riders gathered Wednesday for the Ride of Silence to honor fellow cyclists hurt or killed on the road.
The numbers show the danger to San Antonio cyclists is growing. …
Sherman cyclists bike in seventh annual ‘Ride of Silence’
www.kxii.com
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — A group of Sherman cyclists are joining others around the nation to honor those who have been killed or injured while biking on roads.
The local cyclists took to the roads for the seventh annual “Ride of Silence” Wednesday evening, going on a 10 mile ride throughout the city.
The ride began at …
Massive TexPlex Park in Texas Offers Mountain Bike Trails, Heavy Machinery Play Area
by Jeff Barber | www.singletracks.com
As the saying goes, “everything is bigger in Texas,†and apparently that includes mountain bike parks too. On June 3 TexPlex opens to the public, offering not just a mountain bike park and singletrack trails, but also jet boat rides and a heavy machinery play area. …
UPDATED Chacon Creek Hike & Bike Trail Maintenance Contract
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time:06/01/17 5:00 PM Prebid: 05/04/17 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Chacon Creek Hike & Bike Trail Maintenance Contract
Owner Solic Number: FY17-042
Status: bidding Report: 7714282
Country : United States State: TX County: Webb
Location: City’s Environmental Services Department Located at 619 Reynolds St., Laredo
Scope: Trash and debris removal, and lawn and tree maintenance services.
Notes: A pre bid meeting will be held on May 4, 2017 at 10 am. at Environmental Services Department, Conference Room, 619 Reynolds St. Laredo, Texas 78040; Contract: two (2) year contract with the option for two (2) additional years;
Plans: From Finance Department – Purchasing Division, 5512 Thomas Ave.,
Laredo, Texas 78041. See linked file.
Outside Link: …
Denson takes bicycle ride in honor of fallen officers
By Deanna Kirk | www.corsicanadailysun.com
Lavon Denson credits her becoming a law enforcement officer to encouragement she had from Brent Thompson, one of the officers killed in Dallas July 7, 2016.
This spring, she had the opportunity to do something in his memory. The Texas Concerns of Police Survivors Memorial Ride, held April 29-30, is a bicycle ride from Fort Worth to Austin in honor of fallen officers.
Officer Dante Johnson, a Navarro College policeman, urged …
Photos: Cyclists ride in memory of fallen
www.beaumontenterprise.com
Cyclists ride down Major Drive during the Ride of Silence memorial ride on Wednesday evening. The annual ride takes place around the world in memory of cyclists who have been killed while riding their bikes. Photo …
Wounded Warriors gear up for Soldier Ride through Texas
Jeff Brady | www.kens5.com
Around 30 wounded and injured veterans from around Texas got fitted for bicycles on Thursday in New Braunfels to gear up for the Wounded Warrior soldier ride.
Adalberto Castaneda and his brother flew to San Antonio from El Paso to participate in the ride. Castaneda, known to his Navy buddies as Cas, spent 21 years in the military. He …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Because of the Texas Time Trial Championship we are postponing the new rider class to June 3rd, National… https://t.co/0Ap7NOB8gM
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) May 19, 2017
#Community #workshop #flat #tire @epdafm this Saturday 10am pic.twitter.com/Am0hd0Hpmo
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) May 18, 2017
Do you cycle around @TAMU? Here's a link to #TAMU bicycle resources for cyclists https://t.co/hASPLG808P
— Share The Road Texas (@ShareTheRoadTX) May 18, 2017
Are you bike commuting tomorrow for #BikeToWorkDay? Check out all the great things going on in Austin for B2WD: https://t.co/mNmKe2TKfO
— Movability (@Movability) May 18, 2017
Real Ale Ride packet pickup: Thurs, 5/18, 4-7 PM, BSS Research; Fri, 5/19, 12 -7 PM, BSS Lamar; Sat, 5/20, 6:30-7:30 AM, Real Ale Brewing.
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) May 18, 2017
#BikeToWorkDay has got Team Sheppard pumped for this year's @HotternHell100!🔥🚴â€â™€ï¸ pic.twitter.com/Ef3N9fNfYG
— Sheppard AFB (@SheppardAFB) May 18, 2017
Ride of Silence 2017 pic.twitter.com/WQyEFy9rgo
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) May 18, 2017
Your #bikecommute may not be as fast as this video from #BicycleFriendlyBusiness @RichBikeMart, though I hope your #BiketoWorkDay is as fun! https://t.co/N3SKRgcMfl
— League of American Bicyclists (@BikeLeague) May 18, 2017
Bike To Work Day tomorrow at Houston City Hall: https://t.co/rUy5x7mHf3 pic.twitter.com/osTI2wAgfI
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) May 18, 2017
#tbt to the finish line of the @bpms150 a couple of weeks ago! Find more team Houston BCycle photos from the ride to Austin on our Facebook! pic.twitter.com/PGza4ElPj5
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 18, 2017
Here's how you can get free breakfast tomorrow https://t.co/GYSNZQzkDI pic.twitter.com/BfDwS0IsMS
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) May 18, 2017
Tomorrow is Bike to Work Day! Stop by a refresher station in the morning and get your bike pin so you can receive… https://t.co/xUBg4yWpxh
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) May 18, 2017
"Look, Mom, No Hands!"
Hospital President Debbie Paganelli helps @texasheath HEB celebrate becoming a @BZPFortWorth Approved Worksite! pic.twitter.com/7V4clVeTG8— Laura Moore Van Hoosier (@lauravanhoosier) May 18, 2017
TOMORROW:
Hop on your two wheels and RIDE! Let's see how many bicycles we can get on the commutes tomorrow in Grand Prairie! pic.twitter.com/mdpM4hrdcM— Grand Prairie Parks (@GrandFunGP) May 18, 2017
On Sunday, June 11th we will be hosting a Vendor Garage Sale at Southwest Cyclesport. This one day event will… https://t.co/VlcZ1bs0gD
— SWCycleSport (@SWCycleSport) May 18, 2017
Thank you to @HoustonPress for the article.https://t.co/SGdxf3KL5o pic.twitter.com/t2zHGkjSlj
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 18, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Twisted Route Beer Bucket Social Ride – Richardson, TX For full details, including the address, and to R… https://t.co/NEIJ8aPY0F
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 18, 2017
New Event Night Ride With Geo – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
… https://t.co/MCI16IyBQK— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2017
New Event 24 Hours in The Canyon – Amarillo, TX https://t.co/XqcGlgoMHj
Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
6:00 pm – 9:00… https://t.co/7QTo8XQHPR— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 19, 2017