Texas Bicycling News July 25th 2017
Fort Hood soldier, who may never run again, wins gold medal
Jillian Angeline | www.kcentv.com
NOLANVILLE, Texas — On July 13, Channel 6 introduced viewers to a retired Central Texas Army veteran who recently took home a silver medal at the Department of Defense Warrior Games, but we also wanted to feature his teammate, a gold medal winner. On Tuesday, we got the chance.
SSG Altermese Kendrick sustained a hip and back injury in PT. The injury means she might never be able to run again. But, she refuses to let that prognosis slow her down. …
Sherman sets bike safety goals
By Emily Akins | www.kten.com
SHERMAN, Texas — Outside summertime activities can not only be hot… but dangerous. The Sherman City Council is working to change that.
On August 7, two new bike ordinances will be proposed. The first would establish a safe distance of three to six feet between a motor vehicle and a bicycle.
The second would require cyclists to have working brakes and lights on …
Year Round Rides
Carrollton Cycling Club | carrolltoncycling.com
Saturday Morning
8:00AM from Broadway at 5th Street, Carrollton
Saturday Morning
8:00AM from Bicycle Plus, 1901 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound
Sunday Morning
8:00AM from NW corner of Marsh at Rosemead, Carrollton
March 13, 2017 to Oct. 05, 2017
Monday and Wednesday
C Group “No-Drop”
6:30PM from Irving Bible Church
Monday and Wednesday
A & B Group Rides
6:30PM from Irving Bible Church
Bid on Circle Drive Road/Bike Safety Improvements in Austin
www.texasbids.net
Prebid: 07/12/17 10:30 AM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Circle Drive Road/Bike Safety Improvements
Owner Solic Number: Q1706-011-LP Status: design Report: 7882506
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Scope: The Consultant shall provide professional engineering services to produce a preliminary schematic alternatives layout, preliminary and final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) documents for the Safety Improvements.
Notes: An optional pre-proposal conference will be held for this project on July 12, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., Central Standard Time, Purchasing Office Conference Room, at 700 Lavaca, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701. Q & A deadline: Jul 17, 2017 10:00:00 AM MDT. …
Bullick Hollow Road/Bike Safety Improvements in Austin
www.texasbids.net
Prebid: 07/12/17 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Request for Qualification – Bullick Hollow Road/Bike Safety Improvements
Owner Solic Number: Q1706-003-LP Status: design Report: 7882499
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Scope: Professional engineering services for the road/bike safety improvements. The Consultant shall provide professional engineering services to produce a preliminary schematic alternatives layout, preliminary and final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (“PS&Eâ€) documents for the Project.
Notes: An optional pre-proposal conference will be held for this project on July 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, Purchasing Office Conference Room, at 700 Lavaca, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701. Q & A deadline: Jul 17, 2017 10:00:00 AM MDT. …
FM 1382 Phase 2 Hike and Bike Trail
www.texasbids.net
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Winner winner chicken dinner.
But really, chicken for dinner. pic.twitter.com/0gippA04GO— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) July 26, 2017
First of many billboards going up thanks to partnership between Clear Channel, @BikeHouston & @houstonpolice. We all deserve to be safe. pic.twitter.com/w4wGjht14w
— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) July 21, 2017
Critical Mass is Friday! https://t.co/mCx6F0Sexf
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) July 25, 2017
This Thursday is the finale of our STXC At The Ranch series. It's looking to be another hot one so @pokeyoswaco… https://t.co/GT6e9AQhOk
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) July 25, 2017
This SUNDAY! FrankenBike Austin # 144 🙂https://t.co/ySQVF1wTvO@indybrewing @TrudysTexMex @BikeTexas @KHSbicycles @RutaMayaCoffee
— FrankenBike (@FrankenBikeUSA) July 25, 2017
Today we remember our friend Andy. #rideon #HEBCTC pic.twitter.com/TL9vHnDJd5
— ConquerTheCoast (@ConquerTheCoast) July 25, 2017
Attention Riders
Open sessions tonight and Thursday will likely be shortened due to work being done on the… https://t.co/Y0qXvG6o25— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) July 25, 2017
Check out the progress on the Mason Park Bridge along Brays Bayou Greenway! Read more about it here: https://t.co/L470rhkrHi #BayouGreenways pic.twitter.com/Ljsd55f2rb
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) July 25, 2017
Club members that live in Plano. Plano is updating their Parks and Recreation Master Plan and is seeking your… https://t.co/mNllLLXoU6
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) July 25, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Chainge The World Bike Ride – Gilmer, TX https://t.co/pPL78PRltlhttps://t.co/wyXDEHSPiv
Cycling-8 Mi… https://t.co/t1mdeTaxWL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 25, 2017
New Event #ENDALZ Metric Century – El Paso, TX https://t.co/kOWE2zeVkt
RIDE TO HELP END ALZHEIMER"S
The ride sta… https://t.co/in7yGfzYri— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 25, 2017
New Event Vernon Burnin' Bike Ride – Vernon, TX https://t.co/UeSqopWPfMhttps://t.co/ZPB2qQ0wQU
Welcome to the … https://t.co/1wQUmw9C2Q
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 25, 2017