Texas Bicycling News Digest February 21st 2018
Say goodbye to BCycle as SA bike-share program rebrands
By W. Scott Bailey | www.bizjournals.com
San Antonio Bike Share is ditching its BCycle brand.
The local program has struck a multiyear naming-rights deal with Steward Health Care’s Southwest General Hospital. As part of the agreement, BCycle now becomes SWell Cycle.
All 542 BCycle bikes will be rebranded to reflect the new name. The program’s 63 bicycle stations will also be rebranded to reflect the South San Antonio hospital’s commitment to the bike-share program. …
Yellow bicycle box opens nostalgia in Houston
By Dana C. Jones | thedailycougar.com
Sitting in the parking lot next to the vegan bakery, Crumbville, on Elgin St., there is a large street-light-yellow box with “3rd Ward Tours†written on the outside. “Sexual Healing†by Marvin Gaye is playing. Every weekend, the company LetsDoThisHouston engages with the community through one of the first activities you learn in childhood.
LetsDoThisHouston gives tours of the city with rides on bikes with light-up wheels. In …
Remembering Andrew Tilin: The Rider, The Writer, & His Call For Road Safety
Ian Dille | www.flobikes.com
The four of us were at a mid-ride store stop in Lockhart, Texas, when we got the news.
On a Saturday morning, sitting on a cold, concrete curb, our snacks and drinks spread around us, Jordan looked up from his phone and said, “Oh my god, Andrew died.â€
It was February 17, 2018.
There’s no right way to react, or perfect thing to say when you hear that your friend has been killed in a crash with a car, and so we all just kind of sat there, stunned. …
Volunteer spotlight: Suzanne Wheatall
bikehouston.org
Suzanne Wheatall is our volunteer of the month. Suzanne puts in between 15 and 20 hours every month helping with tasks around the office, freeing up staff time to make Houston better for cyclists.
“We really appreciate her dedication to BikeHouston and her cheerful attitude,†says Bowen Roberts, Volunteer Coordinator. “It’s not easy to find a volunteer that is willing to come into the office on a regular basis.â€
We talked to Suzanne about what motivates her to help out, and to ride. …
Missing bikes an issue for popular bike share company
By Chelsea Torres | www.kristv.com
Zagster, the bike share company in Corpus Christi, has been a great addition for the community to enjoy.
From a report in August, Zagster ranked the Sparkling City number one for the bike share program throughout the country. However, since the start of the program two years ago, there have been over 40 bikes that have gone missing. …
Highland Park calls new bike share ordinance a success
By: FOX4News.com Staff | www.fox4news.com
HIGHLAND PARK, Texas – One upscale suburb of Dallas calls its anti-bike share law a success.
Highland Park’s new ordinance allows city workers to confiscate bicycles that are left on public property overnight. Bike sharing companies must then pay to get them back.
Currently, those companies own the city $800 for bikes that were recently confiscated. …
Texas 2018
By Mike Booth | www.crazyguyonabike.com
We take the Katy trail south this morning almost to the city centre, then the roads are surprisingly quiet or we can pedal on the empty sidewalks.The vast bronze sculpture of a cattle drive is spectacular at Pioneer Plaza.
There are friendly …
How to Survive as a Local Bike Shop in the Digital Age
Johnny Guzman | bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com
The local bike shop, or LBS, has been a long standing staple of the cycling community ever since bicycles have been around. It can be argued that they were some of the first service centers of any kind, since the automobile came after the bicycle and it was probably sometime afterwards that the concept of a auto shop became established. Since it’s inception, the modus operandi for shops has been the same. The focus has been on retail and service, with retail slowly becoming the emphasis of where a bike shop tries to profit. Service has been steadily …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Looking forward to meeting riding families on Thursday, 1 March! Bikes, helmets, lights, and smiles! https://t.co/PozsUxpCYa
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) February 22, 2018
Just saw my results from Sundays road race, and glad to see I finished better than I thought first top 10 finish for the season
— Jesus (@SrCampy) February 22, 2018
Our Elbowz bike safety crew visited @ELPASO_ISD Cooley Elementary today to speak to the kids about bicycle safety and the importance of helmets! @iamspecialized #elbowzbikesafetxdot #iamspecialized #elbowzracing #wearyourhelmet
(📹 @wattage_cottage) pic.twitter.com/eSxlIZ78OZ— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) February 21, 2018
Registration opens TOMORROW for the 3d Annual #EmmittSmith #GranFondo happening Sept. 22, 2018 benefiting @SmithCharities. There are 5 routes for cyclists of all skill levels and prices start as low as $22. https://t.co/aauSd0A7CX #ESGF2018 🚴ðŸ¿â€â™‚ï¸ðŸš´â€â™€ï¸ pic.twitter.com/4FpXuzwsst
— EmmittSmithGranFondo (@EmmittSmithGF) February 21, 2018
The BP MS 150 is just over 2 months away! What are the best training tips you have for everyone who is riding with us in April? #bpms150 #trainingtips pic.twitter.com/3nrB5NMdDA
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 21, 2018
Saturday morning – wheels down at 9 AM for WHC! https://t.co/fRdNg1L17Q pic.twitter.com/H9G4p1osJe
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 21, 2018
For those that missed the Let’s Talk About Bike Share meeting tonight (with all the water falling from the sky),… https://t.co/9jm8c8cEBn
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) February 21, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/mlm7mRHkJP
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/sKSA8OPPfJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 21, 2018
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/fVMnwkdHmc
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/jE1ixID5rn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 21, 2018
New Event PAYDIRT – ARR Trail Crew / WC Drainage and Berm building – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/MuoXZjmFlH
Meet at the POOL PARKING LOT.
With recent rains, there will certainly be drainage issues … https://t.co/WVt2GZNBOW
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 21, 2018
New Event Spindletop Spin – Beaumont, TX https://t.co/NhE2cqHhuL
The Spindletop Spin is a fun-filled family oriented event that promotes a healthy lifestyle.
The event takes place on the first Saturday in June. It offers riders the option of four rout… https://t.co/3L9jZio1mr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 21, 2018