Texas Bicycling News Digest October 16th 2017
Georgetown Cyclocross Festival
by Robert Wray | texasbikeracing.com
A handful of not-so-pro photos from day one of the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival. Apologies to Texas’ real race photographers.
Complete Streets Come to Life in Dallas
By Adolfo Pesquera | dallas.towers.net
When people toss around the word “streetscape,†it’s generally understood to mean the off-road aesthetic elements that fill the space between the curb and any building line. That off-road stuff, however, involves more than just beautification.
Widening sidewalks improves the walkable environment, making it more inviting to pedestrians and the retailers that depend on walk-in traffic — while the addition of trees and shrubbery mitigates urban heat islands, thus improving the …
Lubbock making bid to host 2022 Can-Am Police and Fire Games
By MATT DOTRAY | lubbockonline.com
Lubbock is making another bid to host the Can-Am Police-Fire Games, this time in 2022.
The Hub City is currently one of three finalists, and as such, members of Lubbock’s fire and police departments hosted three members of the Can-Am Police-Fire Games Federation this weekend and on Monday. These Can-Am representatives are visiting each of the three finalist cities – which also include Lethbridge, Alberta and Windsor, Ontario – and their visit to Lubbock included tours of potential event areas and tourist sites. …
Bid on Bike Rack Repair Components in Dallas
www.texasbids.net | www.texasbids.net
Owner Solic Number: B-2037234 Status: bidding Report: 8127501
Country : United States State: TX County: Dallas Location: Dallas
Scope: Bike rack repair components.
Notes: “Bid date is ONLY an estimated Bid Date, please contact Owner for further details.”
Plans: From Owner.
Owner Type: Public …
Bicyclist bikes into car at Taco Bell, gets airlifted to hospital
Stephen Adams | www.kcentv.com
A bicyclist was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple after he biked into a compact car near the Taco Bell located at 1313 S Fort Hood St. in Killeen late Monday afternoon, according to Killeen Police. …
Irving wheels into year-long agreement with bike-sharing company
by Elvia Limón | www.dallasnews.com
IRVING — Add the city of Irving to the growing list of places with a bike-share program that allows people to pedal around town for work or leisure.
The City Council approved a year-long agreement with Garland-based VBikes during last Thursday’s meeting. The agreement will place 20 to 30 bright yellow bikes along Campion Trails, in the southeast part of the city beginning next week, said Joe Moses, assistant director of parks and …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
All of the races have been remarkable, but the B race has been something to behold. Record breaking numbers each… https://t.co/iMgzSJr5AX
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 17, 2017
STOLEN – Green Trek Remedy 9 in Canyon Lake, TX https://t.co/z0WnCkKFt0
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) October 17, 2017
Congratulations to all of our Alkek Velodrome family that competed at Masters World Championships. We are very… https://t.co/FY6hpEyNBq
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) October 16, 2017
This action video from our Georgetown Cyclocross Festival this past weekend is too good, need to share again,… https://t.co/vyAnJThNid
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 16, 2017
Register Today! Raul Alcala Challenge Gran Fondo South Padre Island 2017 Nov 5 2017
Join the Ride!https://t.co/MEroj1Osof pic.twitter.com/LsbQiRx3JE— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) October 16, 2017
@CycloBia riding in downtown Brownsville!! pic.twitter.com/yAsoeYgIsp
— Brownsville Public Health Dept. (@COB_Health) October 15, 2017
@CycloBia with families and friends of all ages. pic.twitter.com/9uaimjmXqu
— Brownsville Public Health Dept. (@COB_Health) October 15, 2017
For ten years, BikeDFW has offered the Learn To Ride class to the community. Never ridden? Has it been a while? Join us to learn! pic.twitter.com/Bb44ellrDg
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 16, 2017
Thank you @houparksboard for mowing the grass along Keegan’s Bayou! @RodneyEllis pic.twitter.com/ZhpG0IjXAB
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) October 15, 2017
2017 Georgetown Cyclocross Festival has come to a close. Thank you all our partners, volunteer, Austin Cyclocross… https://t.co/y78r7fTbuc
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 16, 2017