Texas Bicycling News Digest August 11th 2017
For the Cyclist: Tackling North Texas’ Hotter’N Hell Hundred
By James Martin | texashillcountry.com
Unsurprisingly, the sport of cycling in Texas, as with other sports, is extreme and requires true grit. Cycling in Texas takes riders all over the state and immerses them into some harsh environments. Texas’s famous race, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred, takes cyclist through grueling, dry terrain around the Wichita Falls area of North Texas. Though not as long as the …
Little Devoted to Houston Bike Plan in $495 Million Bond Package
By Meagan Flynn | www.houstonpress.com
Houston cyclists had something to celebrate back in March, when City Council voted to adopt the Houston Bike Plan. It marked the first time in more than two decades that the city planned to comprehensively upgrade its crumbling biking infrastructure, which was last fully revamped in the early 1990s. The lanes had become full of potholes and debris. The stripes were only barely visible on some …
Monthly Women’s Ride
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Bid on Community Park Hike & Bike Trail in Princeton
www.texasbids.net
Prebid: 08/31/17 10:00 AM Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: Community Park Hike & Bike Trail
Status: bidding
Report: 7973174
Country : United States State: TX County: Collin Location: Princeton
Scope: Construction of approx. 4,137 LF of 8′ wide reinforced concrete trail in community park, 786 Cy of excavation, 33096 SF of Furnish and Install 6″ Reinforced Concrete Trail, 767 CY of Prepare 6″ of Subgrade, 62 LF of Furnish and Install 15″ Reinforced Concrete Pipe, 4 ea of Furnish and Install Single-Barrel Sloped Headwall for 15″Reinforced Concrete Pipe, see attached file.
Notes: Written question deadline: 09/07/17 by 5:00 PM. A mandatory …
Bid on City of Boerne Trail System Expansion Project in Boerne
www.texasbids.net
UPDATED City of Boerne Trail System Expansion Project
Prebid: 08/01/17 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: UPDATED City of Boerne Trail System Expansion Project
Owner Solic Number: 0915-11-033 Status: bidding Report: 7938371
Country : United States State: TX County: Kendall Location: Boerne
Est. Low Value: $2,500,000 Est. High Value: $2,500,000
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: Trail system expansion project. Work includes approx 1,839 CY roadway excavation; 22,975 SY soil retention blankets; 363 LF of 24″ drill shaft;903 SF retaining wall; 8 LF of 8′ x 3′ concrete box culvert; 102 LF of RC pipe (arch); 1 EA adjusting manholes; 8,523 SY of 5″ concrete sidewalk; 500 LF of 1″ PVC conduit; 50 LF of 2″ PVC conduit; see …
Mansfield Trail Connection to City Spine Trail project
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Along the Trinity River, a biking trail comes dangerously close to sliding into the water
Robert Wilonsky | www.dallasnews.com
At the moment, the Trinity Skyline Trail is the most significant amenity that runs along the Trinity River near downtown Dallas. And a piece of that trail looks like it’s in danger of sliding into the river.
City officials said Friday they’re aware of the erosion imperiling the trail beneath the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Repairs, in fact, are scheduled to …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Hike-and-bike trails proposed at former Lost Pines Golf Club https://t.co/6tC79OC6XD pic.twitter.com/aRyutZIbc4
— Viva Streets Austin (@VivaStreetsATX) August 12, 2017
And just like that, @limebike has filled downtown Dallas with its rent-a-rides. Saw dozens up and down Young St. https://t.co/PRoaAEgeSe pic.twitter.com/oijhUTt5DG
— Robert Wilonsky (@RobertWilonsky) August 11, 2017
IVMY: We are hosting a #HotterNHell Training Ride on Saturday August 19th from Lifetime Fitness in McKinney!https://t.co/PlL0y5fuMa
— Cadence Cyclery of McKinney (@CadenceCyclery) August 12, 2017
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) August 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/896115182992150528
Bike Camp helps children with Down syndrome ride down the road to independence https://t.co/UGUvoRhTx0 pic.twitter.com/8FwEcUARW5
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/896073482177355776
Scenic Sunday Ride Information…
Sponsored by @Sun City Shredding https://t.co/2Ezszed6YX— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 11, 2017
We're hiring three full-time temporary Outreach Ambassadors. Austin, TX. Apply by August 14! https://t.co/XAtQi7zErx pic.twitter.com/ulzlw98g4d
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) August 11, 2017
Saturday Ride Information
*******Ride starts at 7:30am********
Come join EP Cyclists at Podium Finish it's their… https://t.co/5iw1EDY4iT— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) August 11, 2017
Come out tomorrow. Wheels down at 7:30! https://t.co/eRYa7cn6Bj
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) August 11, 2017
Great news, we have added the Masters Women 40+ 1/2/3 to our categories for both our events; 2017 Georgetown… https://t.co/PyXUjRwuNH
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) August 11, 2017
.@DrivewaySeries was awesome last night – all in #ATX are encouraged to check it out!
— woombikesUSA (@woombikesUSA) August 11, 2017
.@eltonybaca picked up the special @BradleyHouston 59 prime at the @DrivewaySeries last night! Happy Birthday Brad + thanks for the support! pic.twitter.com/4PwIbOysd9
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) August 11, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event GHORBA MTB Skills Clinic – Memorial Park – Houston, TX GHORBA MTB Skills Clinic – Memorial Park at Houst… https://t.co/K9ppDSZzLp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 12, 2017