Texas Bicycling News Digest February 14th 2018
Jalapeño 100 returns Saturday
By TRAVIS M. WHITEHEAD | www.valleymorningstar.com
HARLINGEN — And, they’re off!
Another year has come and gone, and once again the Jalapeno 100 bike ride has arrived to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Harlingen.
“We are real excited,†said Ana Adame, director of operations at Bicycle World RGV, which is organizing the event for the Boys and Girls Clubs. …
Dallas must invest in dedicated lanes to make bike share work
Rob Curran | www.dallasnews.com
Driving into downtown Dallas lately feels like arriving in Paris at the end of the Tour de France.
There are pelotons of app-operated bicycles kick-standing on almost every street.
The city is falling down with bikes. I went for dinner on a recent Saturday night and almost parked on the last bike in a domino-chain that had spilled over the curb. It’s as if a 1,000-strong gang of …
Border Bike Trip, Day 16: Out in the West Texas Town of El Paso, I Broke My Elbow
By GRANT WISHARD | www.weeklystandard.com
… right next to a curb. Before the journey hits a bump in the road, Grant spends time with a unique Mexican presidential candidate.
We ended up staying in Ciudad Juárez a third night in order to attend a political rally for presidential candidate Maria de Jesus Patricio Martinez, better known as “Marichuy.†The University of Ciudad Juarez hosted the event in a large lecture hall. There was standing room only for the students and press that attended. Local activists kicked us off with an indigenous-style drum line and political rap performance. I couldn’t tell you what any of the lyrics were—none of my translators was on hand at that point—but …
Plano Prepares To Implement Rules For Bike Share Companies
By Andrea Lucia | dfw.cbslocal.com
PLANO (CBSDFW.COM) – Kellye Tallent spends her days trying to make sure LimeBike bicycles near Dallas’ White Rock Lake look like an asset and not like an eyesore.
“Neatly lined up in a row, easily accessible for the consumer, obviously out of the way of the parking lot,†she ticks off the goals, inspecting several bikes positioned near a trail. …
Tueday Night Co-ed Ride will ride on Thursday 2/15 from Carpenter Park @6:00 p.m
aurpi | www.planobicycle.org
Tuesday Night Co-ed Ride is on for Thursday February 15th. Temperatures will be awesome. Very optional water stop at the 7-11 on Ohio and College if we need to stop. Please turn into the day care right after the 7-11 for the rest stop instead of turning into the 7-11 so we do not block traffic.
Come ride with us at Carpenter Park at 6 p.m. for a 15.5 to 17 mph for approximately 28 miles. A faster group will be available provided we have enough folks and a ride leader available. The C ride is a no drop ride. The faster group if enough riders, will be a drop ride. If you do drop, please wait for the C group and ride back with them. No D Group will be available. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
"This year's ride ended with a surprise, the best surprise any girl could ask for! After riding 170 miles from Houston to Austin with a special little box stowed away in the pouch under his bike seat, he popped the question!" – Val Happy #ValentinesDay everyone! #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/rGPTNmwWGT
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 14, 2018
A picture that was emailed to us with this information:
"Bank erosion and collapse on the Buffalo Bayou trail between Travis and Milam St bridges, 800 block of Commerce." pic.twitter.com/UHlmRlKPIU
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 14, 2018
Saturday at 9 AM: https://t.co/ebKfc2UzW7 pic.twitter.com/DNvg0zveYT
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 14, 2018
Happy Valentine's Day to all the bike lovers, the art lovers, and the people who love them. "Endo-Kiss," by ronlewhorn | @ronlewhorn. #valentinesday #love https://t.co/2exTX8MRJx pic.twitter.com/QvXWSO6LIU
— ARTCRANK® (@ARTCRANK) February 14, 2018
Hell of the North Texas will offer a 160 mile self navigated option. What time would you want to… https://t.co/QgkOZgtzit
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 14, 2018
Wednesday Evening Ride going to be tomorrow Thursday due to ride leadership going to Lajitas.… https://t.co/KMUMDaDsJ5
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) February 14, 2018
Service technicians wanted! We're looking for qualified people w/ 2 years experience in bicycle retail & offer benefits like PTO, medical, dental, a generous employee bike purchase program & growth opportunities.
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— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 14, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event MTB Ride – Odessa, TX Mountain Bike Ride starting around 2:00 PM. Come ride the trails that suit your ability – must be a member of the PBBA and wear a helmet at all times. February 11, 2018 at 03:00PM https://t.co/MrQOIO4ce6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 15, 2018
New Event MTB Ride – Odessa, TX Mountain Bike Ride starting around 2:00 PM. Come ride the trails that suit your ability – must be a member of the PBBA and wear a helmet at all times. May 27, 2012 at 02:00PM https://t.co/QM4jq6iuTx
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 15, 2018
New Event MTB Ride – All Skill Levels – Odessa, TX Come join us at the trails! Behind Fire Station on Eastridge in Odessa. February 18, 2018 at 03:00PM https://t.co/zeaHBctAP2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 15, 2018
New Event Urban Assault Ride – Midland, TX Ride will begin at 6:15 PM. Headlights and tail lights will be necessary, as ride will happen after dark, especially after the time change. Ride is approximately 17.5 miles.
MTB bikes are preferred, as this wil… https://t.co/dxdLfUrAAp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 15, 2018