Texas Bicycling News July 24th 2017
Bicycle traffic signals will soon light up in Austin intersections
www.kvue.com
Newly-installed bicycle traffic signals will begin operating at 12 intersections in Central Austin in the coming weeks.
The signals are designed to help with visibility and predictability for both bicyclists and motorists, the City of Austin Department of Transportation said in a release.
The signals are at the following intersections: …
Glissette Rides A Bike: Welcome to Critical Mass
Glissette Santana | urbanedge.blogs.rice.edu
This is the first of a week-long series about cycling in Houston.
I was 15 miles into a 20-mile ride when my friend veered left and hit the front tire of my borrowed bike, rendering it useless. The front tire jolted to a stop as I was launched off the left side of the bike, my right leg taking the brunt of my injuries and my left palm breaking my fall.
I watched as another cyclist nearly run over my fingers. I heard people asking if I was okay. I heard others telling me to get out of the way.
This was my introduction to the behemoth that is Critical Mass. …
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Here's something cool and new in the works. We think a bunch of y'all will like this. https://t.co/hYcYqr6IO7
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) July 25, 2017
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— New Haven On A Bike (@NewHavenOnABike) July 24, 2017
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EP Cyclists Beginners Ride Every Tuesday from Album Park… We… https://t.co/1CCuVjHU05— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) July 24, 2017
We're racing on Wednesday this week! Get them legs ready!!!https://t.co/yye8459o5I… https://t.co/1TsAGbQeU6
— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) July 24, 2017
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Third Thursday Time Trial Series Race 7 – Lubbock, TX https://t.co/Pgo6MNIY6phttps://t.co/vXcyQmm74y
… https://t.co/MzKwG2qJVr— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 25, 2017
New Event 16 to 20 Miles (Mountain Bike) [Intermediate] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address,… https://t.co/9oA5OgqKj3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 25, 2017