Texas Bicycling News Digest February 28th 2018
Timeline for Dallas bike share regulations still unclear
www.fox4news.com
DALLAS – At the start of last summer, there were zero ride-share bikes in Dallas. Now, there are more ride-share bikes in Dallas than in any other city in the U.S.
Despite the vast number of bikes, the city of Dallas isn’t regulating them yet. Their plan was to let the bike companies operate with no strings attached. The city would observe, study and then come back with regulations if needed later. …
Bike sharing program at Texas A&M looks to expand off campus
By Dan Beedie | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) – Bike sharing company ofo dropped 500 bright yellow bikes on the Texas A&M University campus Tuesday. The company is already looking at expanding off campus.
Texas A&M’s Transportation Services partnered with ofo and plan to roll out up to 4,000 bikes by the fall. ofo is a station-free bike sharing company with more than 10 million bikes in over 250 cities around the world. …
Bid on Hike & Bike Trail Project in Primera
www.texasbids.net
Prebid: 03/06/18 10:00 AM
Prebid Mandatory: yes
Solicitation Title: Hike & Bike Trail Project Status: bidding
Report: 8456461
Country : United States State: TX County: Cameron Location: Primera
Scope: Work includes approx 25,700 SF of 6″ light duty concrete sidewalk; 9,340 SF of 6″ heavy duty concrete sidewalk; 400 SF of 4″ concrete landing; 2,500 LF drainage ditch re-grading and re-shaping; 860 LF of 18″ RCP; 2,540 LF of 36″ RCP; 6 EA 12″ PVC field drains; 5 EA grate inlets; 2 EA curb inlets; 1,130 LF of road ditch re-grading; 39 EA solar trail lights. …
https://www.meetup.com/The-Mountain-Bike-Meetup/events/248270744/?rv=ea1&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJDNmNTJlYjI1LTZhNGItNDE2NC05MDEzLTEzMzU0MDgzYjAwZA
https://www.meetup.com/The-Mountain-Bike-Meetup/events/248271374/?rv=ea1&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJGZiZjdkZGIzLWM4ZDYtNGYwZi1hZTFjLTRiMGM2MTcwZTIyMA
https://www.meetup.com/The-Mountain-Bike-Meetup/events/248271888/?rv=ea1&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJDRkZjljNDRhLWJhOTQtNDM4MS05NjJmLTJlOTM4ZmY3YmVjNw
“Bike Like U Mean It” now available on YouTube
MichaelBluejay | bicycleaustin.info
A friend alerted me that Bike Like U Mean It is now available on YouTube. It chronicles various aspects of the biking scene in Austin in the 90s, such as Critical Mass, the Yellow Bike Project, and Amy Babich. I’m interviewed pretty extensively. What many don’t know is that I carted the filmmakers around in my huge bike trailer on Critical Mass rides so they could get better shots of the ride.
Those were the days.
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Basically Peach Pedal
Sat, March 03, 2018 9:00 AM
Wright Elementary, Weatherford, Texas
Grandview Gallop
Sun, March 04, 2018 9:00 AM
106 S Walnut St, Venus, TX 76084
Bicycles Inc. – Century of the Month
Sat, March 10, 2018 8:00 AM
Bicycles Inc. – Arlington
Italy Cruise
Sun, March 11, 2018 9:00 AM
I35E and Dale Evans – Shell Texas Best Smokehouse
River View
Sat, March 17, 2018 9:00 AM
Rio Vista, Tx
Marvelous Massey
Sun, March 18, 2018 8:00 AM
Crowley High School, 1005 W Main Street, Crowley Texas
FrankenBike Houston # 85
frankenbike.net
FrankenBike Houston #85 – Presented by Bike Texas, The Energy Corridor District and Independence Brewing Company – will be held at Rudyard’s British Pub, located on 2010 Waugh Dr, Houston, Texas 77006, from 8am-3pm (see map below)
Kirby is the event organizer for FrankenBike Houston so be sure to ask for him when you arrive if you need any help.
Load-in starts @ 7am and we all need to be packed up and off the event grounds by 3pm. …
Blotter: Cyclist injured following hit-and-run at apartment complex
Julian Gill | www.dentonrc.com
A 47-year-old cyclist was treated at Medical City Denton on Tuesday after the driver of a white Chevrolet Corsica hit him and fled the scene in the 1600 block of East McKinney Street, according to a police report.
He suffered minor injuries to his hip and back, police said. During …
Step-Up for Sat., 3rd March, 8:00 AM Start
jtotaro | www.planobicycle.org
Having to put my ride announcement out early this week, but according to the weather as of now for Saturday, there shouldn’t be anything stopping us from starting at 8:00 AM as scheduled — clear, light winds, low-40s temps, not much chance at all of rain. As always, check the PBA Facebook page or the Step-Up page on the PBA Ride Forums webpage on Saturday morning for possible delays/cancellations of the ride if the weather not be what is now predicted. Any delay or cancellation notice will be posted by 6:15 AM Saturday morning if it’s obvious enough to make the call at that time. If you don’t …
Walk and Bike Longview survey results
City of Longview News | www.longviewtexas.gov
Longview, Texas – Throughout the fall of 2017, the Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization invited the public to give their input for Walk and Bike Longview, the region’s first bicycle and pedestrian plan. Residents provided feedback through in-person surveys at outreach events and an online survey available on the project website. Citizens may view the survey results and analysis at LongviewTexas.gov/WalkBike. …
Survey: Area bikers, pedestrians want more separation from traffic
By Jimmy Daniell Isaac | www.news-journal.com
If they felt safer from crime, and had trails and lanes separated from those for motorized traffic, more residents would get on their bicycles or strap on their walking shoes to get around the Longview area.
That was among the findings of an area-wide survey received Wednesday by a Longview transportation planning board looking at …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://twitter.com/DPDBikeSgt/status/968987146429370368
After riding this as a drop bar bike, Bill decided he wanted something different. He opted for keeping it… https://t.co/XoLN0I5kbZ
— Local Hub (@localhubbicycle) February 28, 2018
We’re honored to have a #HoustonBCycle station at the stunning Emancipation Park in Third Ward. We recommend taking some time on this last day of Black History Month, walking the grounds, and reading up on the 140+ year history behind the exceptional community gathering place. pic.twitter.com/UE2dxx0Pfd
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) February 28, 2018
We're going to be adding our decals to the @derobikeracks FixIt stands around the city.
Be on the lookout for our logo. pic.twitter.com/OtM9SCaalx
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 28, 2018
"We came, we rode, we finished!" – Nam
We can't wait to ride with all of you in just a few months. What is your favorite moment from previous BP MS 150 rides? #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/d44hU50tK0
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 28, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Akokisa Indian Off Road Biking Skills Challenge – Houston, TX Akokisa Indian Off Road Biking Skills Challenge p/b GHORBA at Houston, TXhttps://t.co/qOjR4CYyemhttps://t.co/dgvgmvUwi2
Akokisa Indian Off Road Biking Trail Skills Challenge    … https://t.co/ISBqJ2DiMd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 28, 2018