Texas Bicycling News Digest November 1st 2017
Houston Astros win the 2017 World Series
The Rice Thresher | Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Bike Ride and Festival This Weekend: A Dallas First
Rita Cook | grandprairie.bubblelife.com
Known for residents who love activities in the great outdoors, Dallas can now add another first to its quest to keep the city eco-friendly.
This weekend, residents and visitors alike can take part in an inaugural Dallas Bike Ride. The ride will offer 20 miles of closed roads turned into a recreational bike ride event that organizers say they are hoping will unite Dallas resident’s love for cycling for years to come.
Michelle Cleveland, Marketing Director of Capital Sports Ventures, one of the companies organizing the event said, “Dallas has so much potential to become a great bicycling city.â€
Capital Sports Venture is also working with Dallas Sports Commission, Visit Dallas, Uptown Dallas Inc., and …
TxDot funding Abilene projects
Vanessa Paige | www.fox15abilene.com
ABILENE, TX – The Texas Transportation Commission is issuing millions of dollars across the state, hoping to help improve safety.
A portion of that money will be used in Abilene
For many who walk or bike for transportation, getting to and from work is an uphill battle.
“TxDots number one priority is safety and that’s weather someone is travelling in a vehicle or …
Pedestrian, bicycle projects coming to downtown Midland
By Ronnie Marley | www.newswest9.com
MIDLAND, TX (KWES) – Thanks to a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, new bike and pedestrian projects are coming to Midland.
The City of Midland was one of 46 awardees across the State of Texas in the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program.
City officials said that recently a need for bike lanes was noticed on North Loraine Street and North Main Street. …
This weekend’s rides: Far West! Red Horn!
by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com
This Saturday looks awesome, especially after the last two cold and rainy Saturdays. We shall stretch our massive legs on a cool ride I call “Far West from Steiner.†True, the name kinda sucks, but it will feature some super nifty neato roads and hopefully earn you a nap. The route is only 59 miles and can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/4352501. Anyone can do it, so grab a buddy and join us! Easy peasy. After the ride we meet up at …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
To the unknown cyclist riding down NB Mopac bike path and not waving back: We're cool. Actually, you're too cool apparently. #wave 👋
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) November 1, 2017
Hi parents and kiddos! Just a reminder that our final weeknight clinic is 6pm this Thursday at Elizabeth Milburn… https://t.co/goHYb1GOt2
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) November 1, 2017
We are counting down the days! Just four more days left till we hit Gulfton! https://t.co/UoRlcIG9Ul pic.twitter.com/aA3hCHKXw6
— Sunday Streets HTX (@SundayStreetHTX) November 1, 2017
.@Gengelbach ‘s @cervelo on loan for @FTWChamber international lunch #GlobalFW pic.twitter.com/qxfB8gRnCd
— mitchwhitten (@mitchwhitten) November 1, 2017
It’s time to register for 2018!
Who’s going to help OutSmart MS with us for 2018? Registration… https://t.co/lKqwOJzC0U— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) November 1, 2017
Meeting 11/6 about the proposed trail project along Salado Creek (Loop 1604 -Eisenhower Park) @ Blattman Elementary, More info 210-207-3006. pic.twitter.com/yPFAhfkKvU
— SAParksandRec (@SAParksandRec) November 1, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 2018 TEXAS HUNDRED – Burnet, TX 2018 TEXAS HUNDRED at Burnet, TXhttps://t.co/DJoPXlgg2B … https://t.co/vNKQr8lACJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 2, 2017
New Event B-geO Magnolia Miles – Magnolia, TX B-geO Magnolia Miles 2018 at Magnolia, TXhttps://t.co/zY4Son2qCz … https://t.co/ILnWqiB4IB
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 2, 2017
New Event Pedal Thru The Pines – Smithville, TX Pedal Thru The Pines at Smithville, TXhttps://t.co/675Y4G20lr … https://t.co/a5gTW9YUdh
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 2, 2017