Texas Bicycling News Digest October 24th 2017
Speedway needs bike lanes
By Liam Verses | dailytexanonline.com
During that 10–15 minute passing period between classes, Speedway becomes a crowded, congested and chaotic scene, more akin to I-35 during rush hour than a walkway on a college campus. Bikes weave in and out of the crowd, barely missing pedestrians and other cyclists, while walkers try to avoid oncoming peers, including runners and bikers galore.
Students responded with frustration — and laughter — when The Daily Texan reported that the Speedway Mall project used faulty bricks. One Twitter user said that “at UT, even the bricks crack under the …
GPoTX Kicks Off at BCRCX
txbra.org
True cyclo-cross conditions greated riders on opening weekend of the GPoTX series in Houston. Colin Bromely, PHENOM, successfully navigates the muddy conditions on day 2 of BCRCX.
FIRST ENDURO ? – Lone Star Enduro 2017 Race at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch POV
NoFrontBrakes | www.youtube.com
RACE DAY of the Lone Star Enduro at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch outside of Austin, Texas. After all the anticipation and preparation, on October 21st, I rode around 20 miles and …
Dallas Bike Ride a goal for Plano cyclist after amputation
Chris Sadeghi | www.wfaa.com
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PLANO — Bikes of all different colors have shown up in Dallas in recent months as bikeshare companies hope to make the city cyclist friendly. Those efforts will also get a boost on Nov. 4 with the first ever Dallas Bike Ride event through downtown.
Plano Bicycle Association Board Member Alex DuLaney is hardly new to cycling or bike rides. But the Dallas Bike Ride will not be just any ride. …
Cyclist reportedly struck by police vehicle
Patrick Johnston | www.timesrecordnews.com
A cyclist was sent to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly ignored a red light and was struck by a Wichita Falls police vehicle.
The accident occurred around 12:50 p.m. in the intersection of Kell West Boulevard and Holliday Road. …
Round Rock Traffic Alert: Interstate 35 Lanes Slated For Closure For Bridge Demolition
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
ROUND ROCK, TX — The northbound and southbound main lanes of Interstate 35 and FM 3406, commonly known as Old Settlers Boulevard, will close for bridge demolition this weekend, transportation officials said Tuesday. …
… TxDot officials said the I-35 at FM 3406 project will improve mobility, safety and connectivity for all modes of transportation along and across I-35. The project includes reconstructing the FM 3406 bridge over I-35, including building new U-turn bridges, improving the north and southbound I-35 frontage roads at FM 3406, and adding new and upgraded bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Construction of …
November Races
The Texas Bicycle Racing Association | www.txbra.org
November
1 Wed Creek Cross Race Series (c) Garland, TX Scheduled
4 Sat Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic (r) Gruene, TX Scheduled
4 Sat Texas Cup GPoTX – Mellow Johnny’s Cross of Ages (c) Austin, TX (Richard Moya Park) Scheduled
5 Sun Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic (r) Gruene, TX Scheduled
5 Sun Texas Cup GPoTX – Mellow Johnny’s Cross of Ages (c) Austin, TX (Richard Moya Park) Scheduled
7 Tue FWCX CXPOSE Series (c) Fort Worth, TX Scheduled
11 Sat ATXCX – WurstCross Festival (c) New Braunfels, TX Scheduled
11 Sat HTXCX – Terra X (c) The Woodlands, TX Scheduled
12 Sun ATXCX – WurstCross Festival (c) New Braunfels, TX Scheduled
12 Sun Cyntergy Hurtland, a Tulsa Tough Production (c) Tulsa, OK Scheduled
15 Wed Creek Cross Race Series (c) Garland, TX Scheduled
18 Sat SXCX – Webberville CX Weekend (c) Webberville, TX Scheduled
18 Sat HTXCX – 6 (c) Houston, TX Tentative
18 Sat NTXCX – 3 & 4 (c) North TX Tentative
19 Sun SXCX – Webberville CX Weekend (c) Webberville, TX Scheduled
19 Sun NTXCX – 3 & 4 (c) North TX Tentative
24 Fri The Turkey Climb Time Trial (r) Dallas, TX Scheduled
29 Wed Creek Cross Race Series (c) Garland, TX Scheduled
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Do you cycle to #Rice University? Here's a link to campus bicycle resources https://t.co/g5RGFKWv5c
— Share The Road Texas (@ShareTheRoadTX) October 25, 2017
#FlatRockRanch Wednesday Evening Ride 6:30pm wheels down 6:45pm. Bring lights, I'll have fire, & no fee after 6pm. Who's in?
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) October 25, 2017
Hi folks! With this weekend’s Waco race moved to 2-3 Dec, we’re going to host a clinic on Saturday at the Nut…. https://t.co/58wdCsS3IM
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) October 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/922980788144164864
Our friends at Bike Friendly South Dallas are some of our brand ambassadors! We love all the incredible work they do in South Dallas. 😠pic.twitter.com/SmVsjv4iG8
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) October 24, 2017
Lots going on this weekend!
OCNP Work Day:https://t.co/CK5Qy0ls7M
Fall… https://t.co/Dbs6tWMCAZ
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) October 24, 2017
Register your bike online🤘🽠it’s free and easy. https://t.co/hF7Nh0SWS9 pic.twitter.com/O8ef3Aucgb
— Bike UT (@bikeut) October 24, 2017
The women’s bike club #ToughCookies, was with with Mike Keel this morning on @gooddayfox4 #dallasbikeride #fox4 #gooddayfox4 pic.twitter.com/mBWf7TqXex
— Dallas Bike Ride (@dallasbikeride) October 24, 2017
New Houston BCycle stations going in at Rice University, McGovern Centennial Gardens and HCC Central this week! #bikeshare #houstonbcycle
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) October 24, 2017
Join us on Saturday for our Rio Medina ride. Wheels down at 9 AM! https://t.co/QhxJF3SVa0
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 24, 2017