Texas Bicycling News Digest October 26th 2017
Why This 71-Year-Old Man Living With Cancer Is Cycling Across America
by Leigh Weingus | www.mindbodygreen.com
Seventy-one-year-old Chuck Wakefield was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2003. Since then the Grapevine, Texas, resident has had a bone-marrow transplant, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and is now cycling from Los Angeles, California, to Fairfield, Connecticut. That’s 3,400 miles, if anyone’s counting.
Beyond his general love of exercise and how thankful he feels every day for his capable body, Chuck’s ride across the United States has a very clear purpose: to raise …
A Voter’s Guide to the Bond Package
By Matt Goodman and Alex Macon | www.dmagazine.com
For years, you’ve likely dodged potholes and felt the pavement of the city streets deteriorating under your vehicle’s wheels. Perhaps you’ve thought it would be nice if you could ride your bike from the Design District out to the Trinity River Levee Trail by cycling along the edges of the southern end of Turtle Creek, without ever having to fight the traffic of Irving Boulevard. Maybe you’ve considered it archaic that our traffic signals seem completely out of touch with what’s happening on the street itself. Or, maybe you’re just tired of your neighborhood flooding when it rains.
On Nov. 7, voters will take to the …
LAB Releases 2017 Bicycle Friendly State Ranking
www.roadbikerider.com
The League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of states according to how “bicycle-friendly” they are.
According to the League, the Bicycle Friendly State ranking provides a ranking for all 50 states based on four public data sources and a Bicycle Friendly State survey that is answered by each state’s Department of Transportation and/or a statewide bicycle advocacy organization.
The League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of states according to how “bicycle-friendly” they are. …
This weekend’s rides: Tour de Cure! San Marcos Tour!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
This weekend we have another disturbance in our regular rides with the Tour de Cure on Saturday in San Marcos. On Sunday we will continue with the San Marcos fun and do our ride there instead of our usual Red Horn route.
Derrick has secured a beautiful house for us to use this weekend on the San Marcos river! Those doing the Tour de Cure can come out Friday and stay the night so it is easy to get to the start. Those wanting to ride with us Sunday morning can come out on Saturday and …
Bike-ped projects for Elm Avenue, South Waco get $3.3 million in state, federal support
By J.B. SMITH | www.wacotrib.com
Elm Avenue will get a $3.8 million makeover that includes new sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and bike lanes, city officials learned Thursday.
The Texas Transportation Commission approved $2.8 million in federal and state transportation money for the project, which is seen as crucial to the fledgling revitalization of East Waco’s faded main street. The downtown Tax Increment Financing Zone board has already pledged $956,200 to the project. …
Casting Call for Houston, Texas Web Series ‘Bike’ – PAID
by Shawn Hunter | www.shortfilmtexas.com
Production Title: (working title Bike)
Independent/Student/Studio: Studio
Production Type: Web Series
Production Location: Houston
Production Start Date: 11/12/2017
Production Wrap Date: 11/25/2017
Production Schedule: 14 days
Synopsis: Call for a Caucasian actress 21-30 years old for a leading role about a woman experiencing an existential crisis.
Character Breakdowns:
Woman – strong, tenacious, rebellious …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Just to clarify, the ride starts at 7pm at Market Square Park. After party starting at 9pm at Winbern Mess Hall. pic.twitter.com/6aUqdYHGDD
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) October 27, 2017
You can still register to ride with us this Saturday at: https://t.co/r0Oy3bOQnS or on https://t.co/glfmBnhz8E. pic.twitter.com/dIT4BVFQT4
— Farmersville Chamber (@FarmersChamber1) October 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/923736048336822273
Q3A3 Because I love how different you see your surroundings as you ride a bike! @egggman #bikeschool pic.twitter.com/JJRYDWWKil
— Martha A. Boyd (@twittyboyd) October 27, 2017
Crazy beautiful today! Check these links to maps in cities across the state & rural resources too! Go ride today! https://t.co/9e1FPPa6wR pic.twitter.com/FuOir84iiI
— Share The Road Texas (@ShareTheRoadTX) October 26, 2017
Tomorrow on #BikeHoustonNOW we'll interview Jennifer Ackerman AKA Kingwood Bike Mom. Make sure you tune in. pic.twitter.com/zzMsRIrPd2
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 26, 2017
Join us for the biggest moving party in all of Texas! Wear a costume and ride to Critical Massacre! https://t.co/zxrPHQLtH5 pic.twitter.com/yUiWzQ3AdX
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) October 26, 2017
In weather like this my commute is the @KatyTrail. Only traffic problem is gawkers who've apparently never seen Shirtless @TroyAikman before pic.twitter.com/ZtXOqZUWQk
— 5-year tear gas contract (@PhilipTKingston) October 26, 2017
BikeDFW will be at the inaugural Dallas Bike Ride, the city's only closed-road, car-free, family-friendly and… https://t.co/bOGaul04ds
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 26, 2017
.@VBikesTech are in Irving! Check out how easy they are to ride. https://t.co/KGm9Q5OXkd pic.twitter.com/Y2HcDNLMBI
— City of Irving (@thecityofirving) October 26, 2017
BikeDFW is excited to see so many interested in joining us for the Spokes for Folks event!! Unfortunately, they… https://t.co/EKhitg9Uwg
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 26, 2017
Brian to lead DB1 weekly ride! (Oct 28, 2017 08:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) October 26, 2017
Sunday is a great day for hills! Wheels down at 9 AM. https://t.co/lDUDZBAbWB
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) October 26, 2017
Bicycle events and your local bike shops are symbiotic. Let’s do our part to make sure they thrive in Fort Worth…. https://t.co/itpENPpUbj
— FortWorthCX (@FortWorthCX) October 26, 2017