Texas Bicycling News Digest February 12th 2018
Video: Bi-national bike share will have riders crossing international border
By Ray Bogan | www.foxnews.com
Around the world, cities have embraced bike-sharing programs such as Citibike, Zagster and BCycle as an alternative way to commute. But a new idea in west Texas will allow riders to go country to country.
El Paso, Texas city planners are developing a bike share with Juarez, Mexico. The bikes would be stationed near downtown El Paso, where over 13,000 people cross the border everyday. …
Sixth company hopes to join the Dallas bike share battle
By: FOX4News.com Staff | www.fox4news.com
A sixth bike share company may be coming to Dallas.
Dallas already has 20,000 colorful bicycles scattered about the city, mostly in downtown and nearby neighborhoods. At least one Dallas council member says it’s too many.
The city manager said in a memo late Friday that the city has received 200 complaints just in the past three weeks. It’s evidence that the hands-off approach to regulating bike share in Dallas has problems.
Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway says it was a mistake to open bike share up to any company with …
Free bikes help refugees settle in Houston
Author: Ron Trevino | www.khou.com
“Transportation is one of the big issues facing refugees when they arrive in Houston, they’re expected to go to work almost immediately.” …
With help, MPO produces bike safety video
By RICK KELLEY | www.valleymorningstar.com
HARLINGEN — The road is meant to be shared.
A new public service announcement created by the Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization is the first phase of a push to make streets safer for non-motorized traffic such as bicyclists and pedestrians. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
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— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) February 13, 2018
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— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 13, 2018
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— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) February 13, 2018
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— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 12, 2018
Race recap from this past weekend's Davey Crockett Omnium. Link here: https://t.co/9pmoL6r2yb pic.twitter.com/SoxZnnzZRW
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) February 12, 2018
The 1st Mini Series of the 2018 Season will be the @pdlhard Spring Fling, are you ready? Get… https://t.co/4mjjPNtWD9
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) February 12, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Comanche Clash Six Pack Race #1 – Canyon, TX Comanche Clash Six Pack Race #1 at Canyon, TXhttps://t.co/KIkn3DWANNhttps://t.co/lVd1QWaGm7
 Category Distance Start Fee Prizes
Expert Men Under 40 3 laps 10:00 AM $20 Prizes and Trophies 1,2,3,… https://t.co/ldm8dh0tnV— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event DORBA Beginner Clinic – Arlington, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/1or0j8C69P
There will be a beginner clinic on Sunday the 11th of March at 1:00 pm at River Legacy Park in Arlington (you should arriv… https://t.co/QcHe8MNxze
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event Pedal to the Medal – Fort Worth, TX https://t.co/Va80Z6QmYDhttps://t.co/R67oetpEgB
Schedule
7:00 a.m.
Day-of event registration begins at the garage in the infield.
Enter through the south tunnel and park in the South Parking Lot.
8:00 a.… https://t.co/0jcxi4125U— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event Pedal Against PTSD – Sanger, TX https://t.co/Wy7bIeS6Qo
Event: 3rd Annual Pedal Against PTSD Grind
Route distances: 25, 55 and 100 KAbout the Ride: It’s the 3rd annual PAPTSD Grind! Come out and support your favorite veteran based nonprofit….… https://t.co/XwiXnThlin— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event Head for the Hills – Cedar Hill, TX https://t.co/igLtpqmc74
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6am AND THE RALLY STARTS AT 8am, traditionally on the third Saturday of May, which will be May 19, 2018. SAVE THE DATE and visit this site often for the latest… https://t.co/Ln45WS2mAu
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event The Real Ale Ride – Blanco, TX https://t.co/24kMBcl3DA
Bicycle Sport Shop’s number one priority for all rides is safety. Due to the road conditions, and routes for the Real Ale Ride, we are limiting this ride to 2,250 participants. All rider… https://t.co/XzMZnouSMF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event Kantdu Kanza 2018 – Sanger, TX https://t.co/V4yMloxGnT
No Charge Reservation for 200 miler, 100 miler and 100K Routes 06/02 7:00AM CDT – 7:05AM CDT N/A
200 Mile Open (Awards Top 3 and Top Female) Series Points 06/02 – 06/03 8:00AM CDT … https://t.co/7B4elLM1E2— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event Dirty Fury Stage Rush – Jacksboro, TX https://t.co/ZSpBBuEoUH
Stage Format:
Saturday 110 Mile Stage with 1 KOM bonus
Sunday Morning 42 Mile Stage with 1 Sprint bonus
Sunday Afternoon 10 Mile Time Trial (Out and Back)Registration includes ca… https://t.co/8zDisfZx2x
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event Kantdu Kanza 2018 – Sanger, TX https://t.co/V4yMloxGnT
No Charge Reservation for 200 miler, 100 miler and 100K Routes 06/02 7:00AM CDT – 7:05AM CDT N/A
200 Mile Open (Awards Top 3 and Top Female) Series Points 06/02 – 06/03 8:00AM CDT … https://t.co/KXMFJFAFCV— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event The Piney Woods Time Trial – Tyler, TX https://t.co/nA4SifGevg
More details soon.
Go fast and win cash! Show up and win cash! This is being held in conjunction with the Ray Porter Memorial Race -2018 and Big Pig Cancer Foundation.Sunday tim… https://t.co/BCNRLxlrck
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 12, 2018
New Event Upper Valley Tour Groups B & C – El Paso, TX https://t.co/DYP6vJ2J6q
El Paso Bicycling Club• Distance: Usually 20-25 miles • Roll Out: 9:00 am • Pace: (Group B 14-17 mph) (Group C 12-14 mph) Note: Group C rides should have a minimum of … https://t.co/dUEdLssq3f
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event ARR All Level Ride – Austin, TXhttps://t.co/gKRd4D5h0P
New Winter hours to help when the weather gets cooler. Starting 12/3 we go to 11:00 a.m. Wheels down at 11:00 a.m. (this means that the ride starts at 11:00 am) This is for all levels of… https://t.co/4Eu4OdBPQZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event Government Canyon [Beginner] (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/nXCwWBuZkP
Details
We are meeting at Government Canyon for a Mountain Bike ride. We will ride the frontcoun… https://t.co/V2xAdIUiKP
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018