Texas Bicycling News September 6th 2017
City Council to consider bringing car-, bike-sharing services to San Marcos
By Marie Albiges | communityimpact.com
… Spin bicycles
The City Council also discussed bringing Spin, a dockless bike-share company, to San Marcos.
The pilot program would bring an initial fleet of 150 Schwinn bicycles to San Marcos over the first two weeks of the pilot and expand to 550 over the first two months. The bicycles would be distributed in key transit areas, commercial zones and high-density residential areas.
Bicycles would have a locking mechanism on the back wheel that is unlocked through the company’s smartphone app, and bikes would be parked on wide sidewalks and at or near …
September Member Profile: Jen Figueroa
bikeaustin.org
When and why did you decide to become a Bike Austin member?
I became a member this summer after I started thinking about all my Austin cyclist friends who have been hit by cars over the years (while following all traffic rules and literally staying in their own lane), and I decided to channel all my anger and frustration into positive action by volunteering with Bike Austin.
“Here’s a picture of me ‘exercising’ my right to vote!†~Jen
What benefits or positive outcomes have you enjoyed as a Bike Austin member?
I didn’t actually become a Bike Austin member until …
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Trek Top Fuel 8 Bikes and Accesories
www.texasbids.net
Bid on Trek Top Fuel 8 Bikes and Accesories in Customs and Border Protection El Paso Sector, USBP Specialty Unit / EPT 3711 Mattox . El Paso, TX
Owner Solic Number: 20100933
Status: bidding Report: 8026533
Country : United States State: TX County: Yuma
Location: Customs and Border Protection El Paso Sector, USBP Specialty Unit / EPT 3711 Mattox . El Paso, TX
Set Aside Types: SBE / SME (Small Biz Ent)
Scope: Trek Top Fuel 8 Bikes and Accesories
Notes: Total Small Business
Plans: From Owner. See linked file. …
Bike supplies and accesories
www.fbo.gov
Synopsis:
Added: Sep 04, 2017 6:40 pm
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 20100930 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336991 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a …
Bid on Upper Boggy Creek Trail Phase 1 in Austin
www.texasbids.net
Prebid: 09/13/17 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: Upper Boggy Creek Trail Phase 1
Owner Solic Number: IFB 6100 CLMC677, 10796.003 Status: bidding Report: 8027003
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Est. Low Value: $2,341,719 Est. High Value: $2,341,719
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: Constructing a bike trail approx 1/2 mile long and installing a steel truss pedestrian bridge, along with bank stabilization. Ancillary improvements consist of a water and wastewater line, landscaping, and pavement striping. Work includes approx. 2,571 CY of embankment; 4,335 SY of subgrade preparation; 1,110 SY of surface milling; 5,260 LF of …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Wish @MSUCyclingTeam good luck at @usacycling Track Nats in Indianapolis, Sept. 14-16 go @MidwesternState #StangGang 2017!!!
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) September 7, 2017
Spoke&Word Newsletter: Help #keephoUStonrolling By Donating a Bicycle Or Your Time – https://t.co/WEih1DzIFt
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 6, 2017
#WellnessonWheels #LIVEfitEPC #RideaBike
As Isaac Alvidrez likes to call it his Recovery Ride and wants to keep… https://t.co/rs0qe1Fl5A— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) September 6, 2017
Our #BikeHoustonNOW on #fbLIVE this Friday will have more info on the #keephoUStonrolling program. We'll answer questions & give you details pic.twitter.com/oqe3DTLLfh
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 6, 2017
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Last night, the 2017 Team became the highest fundraising team in Texas 4000 history! #T4K2017 https://t.co/zvGmeouoSO pic.twitter.com/yY9GVkaOsu
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) September 6, 2017
Little suggestion for #ReadABookDay pic.twitter.com/yfJSXEpHmb
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) September 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/905463710336114688
Join us for the World Heritage Office Tour de las Misiones this weekend! Let us provide the ride for just $5! https://t.co/qSdXQlefih pic.twitter.com/gA2OXSamRf
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) September 6, 2017
@thebeaverracinghttps://t.co/mYOGDN5hJe#cycling #cyclingphotos #bike #ride #cyclist #iride #bike #biking #cyclingshots #beaverracing pic.twitter.com/11Dit3OG9U
— Beaver Racing (@thebeaverracing) September 6, 2017
RT @urbanthoughts11: Proof # 1 billion that you get the kind of traffic you build for.pic.twitter.com/petwHTORZ9
— Movability (@Movability) September 6, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Rock Solid Mtn Bike Foundations Skills Clinic – Grapevine, TX https://t.co/geckZ3gD83
This Rock Solid … https://t.co/KTmgPsaYpa
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 6, 2017
New Event Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course – Hockley, TX Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course 10/15/17 at Hockle… https://t.co/pQQDcXhEwo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 6, 2017