Texas Bicycling News Digest October 19th 2017
TheRichDrew Ride Seres MTB Skills Clinic
www.singletracks.com
Date/Time October 28, 2017 / 9:00 AM
TheRichDrew Ride Series MTB Skills Clinic heads back to one of the longest standing trails in DFW, Northshore! This will be a day packed with learning and applying knowledge and technique that will take your riding to the next level. Building on the success of recent Clinics, the curriculum has been refined to maximize the use of our composite ramps. Be ready to break through barriers, build confidence, and progress in your riding like you never thought possible. …
Katie McClung to bicycle from Austin to Alaska
by Alfredo E. Cardenas | southtexascatholic.com
Katie McClung, a 2014 graduate of Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi, is training for one of the longest annual charity bicycle rides in the world, which stretches roughly 4,500 from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska. There are about 80 students on the team, and each will take one of three different routes. McClung will …
Video: Restaurant May Stop Deliveries Due To Crime Against Employees
By Andrea Lucia | dfw.cbslocal.com
DALLAS (CBS11) – The owner of a Jimmy John’s restaurant is considering stopping deliveries to a Northeast Dallas neighborhood after a series of attacks on employees.
Since it opened about six months ago, the restaurant on Greenville Avenue near Lovers Lane says there have been three assaults all on or near Melody Lane. …
… In one case, they say, two men punched an employee and slashed his bicycle tires. In another, someone threw white powder into an employee’s face causing him to fall off his bike and hurt himself. …
Hike and Bike Trail in Nueces
www.texasbids.net
UPDATED Dr. Hector Garcia Park – Hike and Bike Trail
Prebid: 10/17/17 9:30 AM
Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: UPDATED Dr. Hector Garcia Park – Hike and Bike Trail
Owner Solic Number: E15142 Status: bidding Report: 8094999
Country : United States State: TX County: Nueces Location: Nueces
Est. Low Value: $310,000 Est. High Value: $310,000
Set Aside Types: MBE/DBE (Minority / Disadvantaged)
Scope: Construct 3,200 LF of asphalt trail. Install a total of 4 timber kiosks with concrete pad. Install new trail guide signs along new trail. See attached file.
Notes: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on October 17, 2017 Tuesday at 9:30am at the following location: City Hall Building Third Floor Parks and Recreation Smart Board Conference Room 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401. Minority participation goal for this Project has been established to be 45%. Minority Business Enterprise participation goal for this Project has been established to be 15%.This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.
Plans: From CivCast USA, 4001 Sherwood Lane, Texas 77092. See attached files. …
Child jumps off bike and rolls to avoid being hit by van in front of elementary school
by SBG San Antonio | foxsanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO — A child was injured while trying to avoid being hit by a van in front of a school on the Far Northwest Side Thursday.
The accident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday near Stillwater Parkway and Silver Pointe, in front of Scarborough Elementary School.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said the driver of a white van was attempting to make a right turn, when the 10-year-old saw the van coming, jumped off his …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Saturday Ride Information – 2 distinct rides will be available to our members.
ðŸ†First Ride (Cloudcroft) – Lead… https://t.co/c3dsbKONj7
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 20, 2017
Join us Nov. 5th to help Spokes for Folks get bikes ready for those in need!! https://t.co/RQNpmi9f5p
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 20, 2017
I was out cycling 27.59 miles with #Endomondo #endorphins https://t.co/1qfPymMaGy
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/921192171784548357
I would NOT wish this cycling accident on anybody,4 ribs broken,a punctured lung,concussion,possible hip damage,collar bone broke in tree
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 19, 2017
Cyclists Wanted to Give Feed Back to Fort Worth City Leaders https://t.co/Y4WeDR8HHc
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) October 19, 2017
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the 2107 DFW Tour de Cure a rodeo of a good time! Check out some of… https://t.co/LHGQclMXqa
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) October 19, 2017
Parents, we will be unable to host a Clinic this Sunday at Walnut Creek due to the Ambassador being unavailable… https://t.co/C24IKuukpy
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/921086784368529409
Support the best trail in Dallas on Saturday. For a $20 donation you get to ride bikes and get a complimentary… https://t.co/iR72DdimxL
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) October 19, 2017
Fort Worth cyclists. You can give feedback to your city:… https://t.co/HLn00AGdUW
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 19, 2017
Come out to Siclovia Sunday! We will be with Believe It Foundation showing off their new adaptive bikes! See us at Jones and Broadway! pic.twitter.com/YpOU1SGc32
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) October 19, 2017
The 6 week Wednesday Night Cross Series finished last night, Rockwall Racing raced hard and often with some… https://t.co/A6tnVfcqxj
— Rockwall Racing Team (@RideRockwall) October 19, 2017
Round 2 of the Grand Prix of Texas is coming 11/4 & 11/5 in Austin by the fine folks at Capital City Racing. They… https://t.co/5IeJsE4eBl
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 19, 2017
#FREE #BikeValet brought to you by #Bike #Houston this Saturday @eastendstfest from 12pm – 10pm. Come park your bike with us or volunteer! pic.twitter.com/0ItYa1CDzl
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 19, 2017
Project scope of #BayouGreenways 2020: transforming 3,000 acres of greespace and connecting 150 miles of trails in the #BayouCity #Bayou17 pic.twitter.com/kWxPyA2dsD
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) October 19, 2017
Rain or shine, SÃclovÃa is happening! Skies will clear up in the afternoon so plenty of time to enjoy the event pic.twitter.com/0K5c35fh4t
— SÃclovÃa (@Siclovia) October 19, 2017
Take 2 minutes and fill out the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Bike Share Master Plan survey! https://t.co/nZLHsct976 pic.twitter.com/cdgs1HJGYe
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) October 19, 2017
Park design elements with sediment deposition areas. #bayou17 @buffalobayou @SWAgroup pic.twitter.com/h9z5tQGnin
— Bayou Preservation (@BayouCPR) October 19, 2017
Registration for the 2018 National Bike Summit is open. Hope to see you at #NBS18 March 5-7 in Washington, DC!https://t.co/lKoLX38gTQ pic.twitter.com/YGFCA4ekMi
— League of American Bicyclists (@BikeLeague) October 19, 2017
Heinz to lead DB1 weekly ride for Chris! (Oct 21, 2017 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) October 19, 2017
On Sunday, we'll start our ride at 9 AM! https://t.co/TjpWVFSYgW pic.twitter.com/yLwRjVUFFG
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 19, 2017
I can only hope that @CWShirleyG pushes for a protected bicycle lane. pic.twitter.com/tMoTZcqzw0
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) October 19, 2017
I can only hope that @CWShirleyG pushes for a protected bicycle lane. pic.twitter.com/tMoTZcqzw0
— The aatblog.com (@BikeSanAntonio) October 19, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event No Name Marathon – Fredericksburg, TX 2017 No Name Marathon at Fredericksburg, TX
… https://t.co/H1PLbAdELl— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event Leon Creek Intermediate Speed – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see… https://t.co/IMESL8oaCd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event Creek Cross Race Series – Garland, TX https://t.co/fFJnxr00CI
Join us as Dallas weeknight ‘cross racin… https://t.co/tDwN3gHkQn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event Creek Cross Race Series – Garland, TX https://t.co/fFJnxr00CI
Join us as Dallas weeknight ‘cross racin… https://t.co/ywVBZQJwZl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event Creek Cross Race Series – Garland, TX https://t.co/fFJnxr00CI
Join us as Dallas weeknight ‘cross racin… https://t.co/4PvG6hox4T
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event Creek Cross Race Series – Garland, TX https://t.co/fFJnxr00CI
Join us as Dallas weeknight ‘cross racin… https://t.co/VHaeWsMtan
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event Tour de Gruene – New Braunfels, TX https://t.co/3OzEix0ti5https://t.co/2nOci6re48
Tour de Gruene Fal… https://t.co/zofZoYMs2m
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event TerraX HTXCX #5 – The Woodlands, TX https://t.co/ELGIw4B7TVhttps://t.co/s4modwBQ4c
… https://t.co/ANa2XDdevJ— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 19, 2017
New Event Bike to the Beach – Houston, TX https://t.co/kIam23r6Rthttps://t.co/rRHmhf7yLh
Great Route: 100-mile… https://t.co/ArupOWXn67
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 20, 2017