Texas Bicycling News Digest February 1st 2018
Austin considers ‘dockless’ bike share pilot program
By Chris Davis | kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council will consider a resolution Thursday to start a pilot program for dockless bike shares, which rely on GPS, automatic locks, and apps to connect riders with short-term bike rentals.
The Austin Transportation Department is proposing the pilot, which would potentially …
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More Bike Share Companies Work to Appease City
BY ALEX MACON | www.dmagazine.com
Mobike is trying to call a truce with the other companies in Dallas, as the city continues to take a tougher stance on dockless bikes.
Mobike is the latest bike share company in Dallas to promise changes after public weeping and gnashing of teeth over cluttered trails and obstructed sidewalks prompted the city to adopt a more hands-on approach toward the spread of dockless bicycles.
First of all, the Beijing-based Mobike says it will cap its fleet in Dallas at 3,000 bikes until Dallas creates “guidelines,†the company …
What we’re watching today at City Council: Border wall, bikes and pools
www.statesman.com
The Austin City Council is expected to discuss opposition to the border wall, the salary for the new city manager and a long-term plan for city pools during today’s meeting.
The council, holding its first regular meeting in six weeks after a long holiday break, has a packed agenda that also includes expanding rentable bike options — both by pumping more money into …
The Deuce (DB2): * Delayed 9 am Start* Deja Vu Rowlett! (48 miles) 2/3/18
avietor | www.planobicycle.org
DB2 will leave at 9 am to avoid the worst of the expected wind chill as we try to get some warmer temps for our ride and will follow this relatively short 48-mile ROUTE as we ride into the forecasted strong and gusty SSE winds.
We will have one rest stop at mile 24.
This is a DROP RIDE so have a …
DB Lite 2/3 – 8:00 a.m. Start 52.6 miles Southwest
phoward429 | www.planobicycle.org
As of Thursday evening, the Saturday weather forecast calls for cold, overcast, and windy. Great day for a bike ride aye?
Anyway, we’ll see if the forecast improves. Check for yourself right HERE. Since there is only a 3 degree difference between 8-9, plan on an 8 a.m. start to hopefully outrun a little of the wind.
Here is the ROUTE. …
Step-Up Ride for Sat, Feb 3rd: DELAYED 9:00 AM Start
jtotaro | www.planobicycle.org
At this writing (Thursday, 2 PM, Feb 1st) the weather for Saturday for the riding area is low 40s, no chance of rain; winds from SSE 11-15 mph. I’m setting the start time to match with wind chills better than 35 degrees, which is 9:00 AM. As always check the PBA Facebook page or the Step-Up page on the PBA Ride Forums webpage on Saturday morning for possible further delay or cancellations of the ride should actual weather be much different than the current prediction. Any additional delay or cancellation notice will be posted by 7 AM Saturday morning. If you don’t see any …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Not too late for a little #tbt #critsarecoming #6moreweeks #drivewaylife 📷by michaeljphoto @… https://t.co/4BXUgQ1tLO
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) February 2, 2018
Yep @Spin_ATX did a soft launch with st eds last week. 150 bikes. pic.twitter.com/P5GrspyDsG
— Nick Vetsch (@nick_vetsch) February 2, 2018
Austin City Council approves pilot program to test dockless bicycles https://t.co/5LMp0buWYI pic.twitter.com/pgnbg47lnk
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) February 2, 2018
BikeDFW is excited to share that we have a new Board Member and Vice President!! Please join us in welcoming Ashly Fields to the organization!! pic.twitter.com/sjwLaTHKfl
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) February 1, 2018
EP Cyclists Weekend Ride Information
Friday: Meet Hospital Parking Lot 8:00 – Bagel Route
Leaders: Bagelteers… https://t.co/81GjETPFqd— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) February 1, 2018
Bye, bye South Mopac shoulder and bicycle riding 🙈🙈🙈. Hope there will be a shoulder on new built stretch of highway? @austinmobility @bikeaustin pic.twitter.com/5OMBHrLPb4
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 1, 2018
Bicycle repair station spotted at Sabine Park next to @HoustonBCycle station. Hoping we can have more along other bike trails. pic.twitter.com/TUsuK2CuYf
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 1, 2018
It's close to hitting 80 degrees out here people!! Does this mean it's Spring in San Antonio? I'm new here so I can't really figure out whats happening… Either way..I'm riding my bike later. Here's why you should get on two wheels and get moving… #bcyclesatx #texasweather pic.twitter.com/fWV8qNc2hr
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) February 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/959187069049458693
Houstonians, we look forward to seeing you on the trails for #TourDeHou and kicking off spring with wellness outdoors! #sunandskiCares https://t.co/P4bbswA26S
— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) February 1, 2018
Join us on Sunday morning for our Bear Moon Bakery Ride: https://t.co/WLy8l5c2k4 pic.twitter.com/AjFUn1VAMq
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/AndarooWillis/status/959087420561014784
Co-Director Evan tells what he likes best about working at OBP #meditativestate https://t.co/grZzkvvj36
— Orange Bike Project (@OrangeBikeP) February 1, 2018
Our February newsletter: https://t.co/HjlrXtiyaP pic.twitter.com/qJpIIMOOOn
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 1, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Pfun Biking – Pflugerville, TX Senior Activity Membership required to attend. For more details, visit https://t.co/tOMSCZMNpQ Pflugerville trails on a bike!…
For Information Click Here: /for-visitors/event-calendar?item=9279Explore Pfluger… https://t.co/cUXu3QaWS0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2018
New Event TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM – Richardson, TX TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM at Richardson, TXhttps://t.co/1M0eppJr87https://t.co/huzwjeSsYZ
 Category Distance Start Fee Prizes Field Limit
A RACE- P-1-2-3 60 minutes 7:10 PM $20 CASH AND MERCHANDISE 75… https://t.co/LwfAD9BjcP— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 2, 2018