Texas Bicycling News Digest October 20th 2017
Video: Kingwood bike mom responds to online criticism
Brett Buffington and Emily Reaux | www.khou.com
KINGWOOD, Texas – Twice a day, five days a week, parents line up at Bear Branch Elementary. The line is long as students are picked up and dropped off.
Since school started this year, almost everyday, Jennifer Ackerman has peddled past other parents, right to the school’s front door.
Her twin boys are in first grade but aren’t going to the same elementary school that backs up to the family’s backyard. …
Video: As Bike Share Programs Grow, So Does ‘Bike Clutter’ Challenge
By Larry Collins | www.nbcdfw.com
From Uptown to Downtown and over to Deep Ellum, you can’t go far in Dallas without seeing a rental bicycle.
Free-range bike rentals are growing in popularity and communities are seeing the bikes left on sidewalks, parking lots and at times in the street. Riders can rent a bike, ride it in town and leave it where they end up. …
Alumnus plans to bring international travelers to San Marcos through housing venture
By Lauren Rexroad | star.txstate.edu
A Texas State alumnus plans to attract international and bicycling tourists to San Marcos with the opening of the Yellow House Hostel in the spring of 2018.
Matt Akins, alumnus, and co-owner of the Bike Cave on campus is opening a hostel in San Marcos. The hostel, located at 704 W Hopkins St., will be the first of its kind in the city and will be within walking distance to the San Marcos Square and Texas State.
Akins developed the idea to open the hostel from his travels around the world. Hostels are …
CHILE PEPPER CHALLENGE
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Richard Holt of Sun City Aerial Video filmed the 2017 Chile Pepper Challenge with his drone camera! Enjoy & share with your friends!
25-year plan addresses commute times, environment, quality of life for residents in area
By Bill Barajas | www.ksat.com
SAN ANTONIO – Public officials have come up with a 25-year plan to address commute times, congestion, the environment and the overall quality of life for residents in the area.
“We are looking 25 years into the future. Everything from adding lanes to roadways, bicycle, pedestrian, public transportation and transit is going to be a big deal. VIA is a critical partner,” said Linda Vela, planning and public involvement manager at the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. …
Highland Village preparing for 10th annual Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
The city of Highland Village is making final preparations ahead of its 10th annual Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K on Saturday.
The all-day event and fundraiser will take place at the Shops at Highland Village and will feature live music, demonstrations, raffle prizes, a silent auction, kids zone and food and drinks.
The main events, though, are the 5K, the civilian bike race and the …
This weekend’s rides: Mystery Ride! LIVESTRONG!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
Those doing LIVESTRONG on Sunday (myself included) will want to do something shorter on Saturday. Others will want to do a more regular ride. Let’s just meet at the regular time and place on Saturday and decide what to do, and that likely means two groups. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer, even if we finish at …
Goliad students win bikes for attendance, grades
By Ruth Campbell | www.oaoa.com
Representatives from the Odessa Rotary Club went to Goliad Elementary School Thursday bearing gifts in the form of bicycles for four students who had perfect attendance for the last nine weeks.
Two girls and two boys won the bicycles, which were set …
Killeen: Plans nearly done for roadway extension, hike and bike trail
By Kathleen Serie | www.kwtx.com
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) A major roadway extension and corresponding hike and bike trail project in Killeen is in the final design stages, and construction could start in a few months.
The extension of Rosewood Drive would connect the southern section of the road down to Chaparral Road.
The Heritage Oaks Hike and Bike Trail would connect to Purser Park in Harker Heights.
With several large housing developments in the works, Killeen Executive Director of Public Works David Olson said this is a rapidly growing area of town.
“This is going to give us another access to a …
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New section of Wichita Falls Circle Trail opens this week. The Wichita Bluff Nature Area. Walking, jogging, biking in a beautiful area. pic.twitter.com/qemGxYSvXC
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) October 20, 2017
Stay up to date on our upcoming transit projects and find out how transportation entities shape our environment! https://t.co/VprPX0cVCc
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 20, 2017
Siclovia is taking over San Antonio streets again. Are you coming? Stop by our booth and say hi!
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) October 20, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP se… https://t.co/11EYgXdDMp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 21, 2017