Texas Bicycling News Digest December 10th 2017
Report proposes short-term, long-term changes to F.M. 2818
By CAITLIN CLARK | www.theeagle.com
A report accepted by the Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization this week identifies many interim and long-term projects to improve the F.M. 2818 corridor. …
… From South Texas Avenue to Texas 6
Interim projects are recommended for Dartmouth Street, Deacon Drive and the Texas 6 off-ramp to promote efficiency and divert traffic from the corridor. Because the segment has a narrower right-of-way, the recommended expansion to six lanes and how it would affect bicycle and pedestrian movement would need to be studied. …
Resolution Cross: Anthony beats McFadden, Ortenblad does the double
www.velonews.com
Crystal Anthony (Maxxis-Shimano) got the better of Courtenay McFadden (Pivot Cycles p/b DNA Cycling) on Sunday, after finishing second to her the day before. Photo: Heather Sawtelle
When the dust had settled on a hot, dry Texas Sunday, two Californians came away with titles, and significant UCI points, at the Resolution Cross Cup. In the elite women’s race, Crystal Anthony (Maxxis Shimano Pro Cyclocross) would reign supreme and on the men’s side, Tobin Ortenblad (Santa Cruz/Donkey Label) would go two-for-two on the weekend and secure his hold on the ProCX overall standings. …
Austin bike shop brings new life to old bikes, gifts to children for holidays
Nicole Rosales | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN – One person’s junk is another person’s treasure, and the proof is in Austin’s Yellow Bike Project shop.
All of the bikes they own were donated from the community. Many were volunteering their time to repair them, bringing new life for a new owner Sunday afternoon.
“We reached out to the community and said, ‘Hey, do you know how to work on bikes, do you …
Bicycles Overcrowding Katy Trail, Residents Say
dfw.cbslocal.com
The bicycle sharing business is booming on the Katy Trail, but it’s also causing a headache for walkers.
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— Dwight Silverman (@dsilverman) December 10, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event AIA Houston 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour – Houston, TX 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour https://t.co/03GO3AXWYa
Reservations are required for this tour.
Bicycles and helmets are not included with registration.$10
General Admission$5
AIA Houston Members
Arc… https://t.co/WiBkrjnQCW— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 10, 2017