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Texas Bicycling News Digest November 17th 2017

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Bike Detour Houston Avenue

www.houstonbikeways.org


TxDOT construction of the I-45 northbound bridge at White Oak is complete. The provided detour is intended to be temporary and an alternative route for trail users should the trail be closed as a result of said construction. Given TxDOT project completion, the associated bike detour is to be removed from Houston Avenue effective immediately.

Preston Rowan, age 57, of College Station, formerly of Temple died Tuesday

www.tdtnews.com


Young Preston Rowan, husband to Lisa Young Rowan; father to Forrest and Sybil; son of Thomas “Doc” and Nannette Stewart Rowan; brother to Woodson, Nan, Margaret and Vivian; cousin, uncle and friend to many, passed away on November 14, 2017 after walking this earth for 57 years. His passing was sudden, but he was doing what he loved the most—riding his bicycle. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00p.m. on Friday, November 17 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home – Bryan. Memorial services will be at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, November 18 at First Baptist Church – College Station. …

Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planning – Spring 2018

Gian Claudia Sciara | soa.utexas.edu

Walking and bicycling are essential components of a sustainable transportation system. In response to growing concerns about personal mobility and safety, public health, air quality, community sustainability, and related issues, many government agencies are developing plans to improve pedestrian and bicycle transportation.

Pedestrian and bicycle transportation are influenced by micro‐scale elements of the built environment (e.g. sidewalks, bicycle lanes, traffic speeds, and roadway crossings) and macro‐ scale characteristics (e.g. community pathway systems and regional land use patterns.) Walking and bicycling issues thus bridge the fields of …

Calculations point toward Haga Tour debut in 2018

By Andrew Hood | www.velonews.com


When Chad Haga started racing bikes in college, he calculated, based on his promising early results, that he might be able to turn pro upon graduation.

That calculation proved correct, and he’s been a WorldTour pro since 2014. And now the engineering school graduate is running the numbers once again. He’s hoping it adds up to a Tour de France debut in 2018.

For Haga, calculated progress dates back to high school, when he started racing. He went on to join the Texas A&M team as a freshman in 2006.

“When I was in my freshman year in college, I was a Cat. 4 racer, and I was progressing quickly. In my mathematical mind, I figured by the time I graduate, I can go pro,” he said. “Now it’s about …

What’s up with this lemon-lime colored bike?

Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com


What’s up with this lemon-lime flavored bike?

It’s one of a fleet of bikes that a company called LimeBike may disperse over Austin in coming months.

The bikes are part of what’s called a dockless bike sharing system.

Yes, Austin already has a traditional bike share system, called B-cycle Austin, with dozens of stations around the city. Customers can check out a bike from a B-cycle station, use it to ride to another station, and check it in, for a small fee. …

This weekend’s rides: Dam Loop! Red Horn!

by Thomas | steinerranchcycling.com

Saturday is going to be a windy day! Lets fight the wind together on a Dam Loop with some fun additions (Cuernavaca, Murfin, etc). Direction of the loop (clockwise or anti) will be determined before the ride to attempt finishing with a tailwind. After the ride we meet up at Lakeside for some discounted burgers and beer!

Sunday is our usual Coffee Shop ride to Red Horn. It is 50 miles and is at an endurance pace typically finishing around a 17mph average speed overall. While we …

Sherman hosting its first cyclocross event

By Abbie Maynard | www.kxii.com


SHERMAN, Tex. (KXII) — Cyclists from all over Texas and Oklahoma will be in Sherman this weekend for a race that’s the first of its kind in the city.

“All over the state, multiples states to go race, to finally have one that’s a quick bike ride from my house is great,” local racer Chris Jennings said.

Chris Jennings spent the past week cleaning up branches, building stairs and clearing the path for this mile-long trail at Pecan Grove Park in Sherman.

That is where he and …

SA300: 300 Miles program

By Kiersten Ehr | www.ksat.com

SAN ANTONIO – It can be a challenge to stay fit through the holidays especially with all the holiday sweets around.

During the holiday season, it’s even proven that people tend to gain their annual weight during this time of the year. …

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