Texas Bicycling News Digest February 24th 2018
Mixed feelings as bike-sharing comes to Arlington
ByMathew Shaw | arlingtonvoice.com
A wave of yellow occupies Downtown Arlington and various other areas around the city.
The color represents how Arlington has become another city experimenting with bike-sharing, a system of regularly available yellow bicycles stationed throughout the city for public use for a certain time and price. …
Statistics from Dallas bike share company Ofo are up, up, and away
By Teresa Gubbins | dallas.culturemap.com
Bike-sharing continues to climb, according to figures released by Ofo, one of the handful of bike-share companies that has set up shop in Dallas.
Ofo began service in Dallas in early November, and its users have ridden more than 100,000 miles.
In December, the number of trips increased by more than 50 percent and January was better yet, with nearly 75 percent growth, even during the cold snap. …
Suspect on bike reportedly steals vehicle to transport stolen items
BY DEBORAH MCKEON | www.tdtnews.com
BELTON — A suspect who rode a bicycle reportedly stole a woman’s 2003 Explorer to transport items he stole from her home back to his apartment, an affidavit said.
Daniel Elias Dickerson, 20, of Belton, was indicted Wednesday for theft of property more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
A woman living in the 700 block of West Avenue C in Belton reported …
Amarillo Public meetings for the week of Feb. 25, 2018
amarillo.com
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee: 11 a.m., Room 203, Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan St. The Committee’s agenda calls for review of the FHWA Road Diet presentation; discussion and recommendations regarding speed control safety measures in the Mrs. MD Oliver-Eakle of Plemons subdivision; a staff presentation on capital expenditures, specifically concerning the Parks & Recreation Department and the Pitcher Pump Ranch property at Helium and S.W. Ninth Ave.; and a staff presentation on opportunities to include pedestrian and bicycle information on the City of Amarillo website.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/Fm6TdAz8it#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #STRAVA #IWantMyMTB #MissionTrails pic.twitter.com/0yj0sSSuhx
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 24, 2018
Great turnout last night, a little less than usual due to the Rodeo but saw many smiling faces on two wheels. Mission accomplished. 👊 pic.twitter.com/9eu5rpEDYa
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 24, 2018
Great turnout last night, a little less than usual due to the Rodeo but saw many smiling faces on two wheels. Mission accomplished. 👊 pic.twitter.com/9eu5rpEDYa
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) February 24, 2018
Your guide for planning the ultimate Plano #SpringBreak adventure #texastodo: https://t.co/8wPV5S9MVp pic.twitter.com/1sKjtOdDd4
— visitplano (@visitplano) February 24, 2018
#CharroDays 🚲🴠pic.twitter.com/230twCoZY8
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) February 24, 2018
#CharroDays 🚲🴠pic.twitter.com/230twCoZY8
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) February 24, 2018
Morgan Ballesteros leading the chase for the men's D & cat 5 race. 1 to go, break of 2 up the road. Women up next. https://t.co/VcC3c8bThy
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
Morgan Ballesteros leading the chase for the men's D & cat 5 race. 1 to go, break of 2 up the road. Women up next. https://t.co/VcC3c8bThy
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
Pace Bend @Boneshaker_Proj Day 1 Women's P123 final results. #pacebend pic.twitter.com/5eWhmgOcNL
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 24, 2018
Pace Bend @Boneshaker_Proj Day 1 Women's P123 final results. #pacebend pic.twitter.com/5eWhmgOcNL
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 24, 2018
All the guys in the 3/4 and pro/1/2 races finish in the top 20. Mechanical for Amy in the women's pro/ 1/2 but… https://t.co/QQj1lrtlwB
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
Our 56th station (in case anyone’s counting) went up at Rice University’s South Servery this week, right at the heart of their historic campus. We’re shooting for 100+ across Houston by the end of 2018. Let’s get there together. pic.twitter.com/010tA8Ku18
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) February 24, 2018
All the guys in the 3/4 and pro/1/2 races finish in the top 20. Mechanical for Amy in the women's pro/ 1/2 but… https://t.co/QQj1lrtlwB
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
Our 56th station (in case anyone’s counting) went up at Rice University’s South Servery this week, right at the heart of their historic campus. We’re shooting for 100+ across Houston by the end of 2018. Let’s get there together. pic.twitter.com/010tA8Ku18
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) February 24, 2018
P12 results, josh and Pablo in the top 20 https://t.co/g0n0mEg7b3
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
P12 results, josh and Pablo in the top 20 https://t.co/g0n0mEg7b3
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
Pace Bend @Boneshaker_Proj Day 1 Men's P12 final results. #pacebend pic.twitter.com/OzzclJ1wra
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 24, 2018
Pace Bend @Boneshaker_Proj Day 1 Men's P12 final results. #pacebend pic.twitter.com/OzzclJ1wra
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 24, 2018
There are other transportation options to get to @BrownsvilleRGV’s @SombreroFest. We have FREE bicycle parking at the #BikeBarn on 6th and Madison, only a block away from @SombreroFest! #CharroDays @CharroDays pic.twitter.com/jFDXMMDuU1
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) February 25, 2018
Congrats to the ladies of the Wolfpack who landed at the top of the podium today at the Pace Bend Road Race! We are proud to support these amazing women. They are winners on and off the bike! @atxwolfpack #iamspecialized #itstimetoride pic.twitter.com/JgOW9SPxdL
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 25, 2018
New Bike Day for one of our riding families – the Kinseys! @ Austin, Texas https://t.co/2H8wx69DVY
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) February 24, 2018
Morgan Ballesteros leading the chase for the men's D & cat 5 race. 1 to go, break of 2 up the road. Women up next. https://t.co/VcC3c8bThy
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
Morgan our top finisher in the Demon Ds, about 15th.
Women's A/p123 up now. Great sized field! Amy Floyd &… https://t.co/OHAyP1BMep
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 24, 2018
Thanks to everyone who came out this morning for Tubes & Tacos: Free Flat Repair Clinic at Bike World!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) February 24, 2018