Texas Bicycling News Digest April 9th 2018
Rain doesn’t dampen enthusiasm at Liberty Freedom Ride
By David Taylor | www.chron.com
“Thou shalt not mess with Mother Nature.”
It may not be an actual commandment from the Bible, but residents in Liberty County are more than aware of the wrath the weather can have when trying to plan an outdoor event in the spring or summer. …
Request for Qualifications(RFQ) – Dry Comal Hike and Bike Trail
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 04/27/18 3:00 PM Owner Solic Number: 18-019 Status: design Report: 8560847
Country : United States State: TX County: Comal Location: New Braunfels
Scope: Seeking statements of qualifications (SOQ) from qualified design firms interested in providing a needs study, conceptual design and
schematic design and cost estimating for the proposed 2019 bond program. The 2019 bond program could address a wide array of public
infrastructure through the city, from street and drainage improvements to new sidewalk construction, new parks, public safety facilities and other municipal facilities.
Notes: A Pre-submittal meeting will be held on 04/17/18, 1:00 PM, at the New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.
Deadline for questions is 04/19/18, 5:00 PM.
Plans: From Owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public …
Joe’s Southern Tier Adventure
By Joe Athas | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 53: Johnson City-Austin
Thursday April 5, 2018, 51 miles (82 km) – Total so far: 1,653 miles (2,660 km)
Julia and I had a morning walk around her neighborhood and enjoyed a hearty breakfast together before I set off for Austin. It was a …
Day 54: Austin
Friday April 6, 2018, 32 miles (51 km) – Total so far: 1,685 miles (2,712 km)
Austin day off one: explored the capital building/surrounding streets in the morning. Checked out some local bbq and art.
John caught up with me in the early afternoon. …
Day 55: Austin Day 2
Saturday April 7, 2018, 9 miles (14 km) – Total so far: 1,694 miles (2,726 km)
My second day off in Austin. John and I woke up shortly after 7 and made sure the place was clean. He was going to take off while I took another day in the city. We said our “see you laters†(which is likely at the rates we travel) and by 10-11 am I had the day to myself.
Today I was determined to take it much easier in terms of …
Day 56: Austin-Lexington
Sunday April 8, 2018, 52 miles (84 km) – Total so far: 1,746 miles (2,810 km)
Boy did I sleep in today; I got up around 10:00! I had some final …
6-year-old riding bicycle on North Padre Island hit by Jeep in driveway
Alexandria Rodriguez | www.caller.com
A 6-year-old girl was taken by medics to Driscoll Children’s Hospital after she was hit by a Jeep in a driveway on North Padre Island Drive. …
Border Bike Trip, Day 25: Finding a Famous Author in a Town of 13 People
GRANT WISHARD | www.weeklystandard.com
There’s a single building on the side of the highway outside Langtry, Texas, that I think started as a gas station, but did hard time as a restaurant, motel, and grocery store before someone finally did the merciful thing and shut the place down for good. I’m not sure I believe in omens, but there’s a stone slab leaned up against the wall, carved with the words “Thou Shalt Not Lie†that encouraged me to keep pedaling. …
City Council worries proposed permit fees will chase bike-share companies out of Dallas
Robert Wilonsky | www.dallasnews.com
A proposal meant to manage Dallas’ dockless vehicles — rental bikes and, possibly, electric scooters — hit a few nasty speed bumps Monday.
On Monday Dallas City Council’s mobility committee heard from city transportation staffers who have been drafting regulations meant to clean up the dollar-an-hour two-wheelers clogging up …
The Southern Tier: San Diego to St. Augustine (and further?)
By Susanne Holste | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 28. Van Horn to Marfa
Tuesday April 10, 2018, 118 km (73 miles) – Total so far: 1,878 km (1,167 miles)
One can’t be lucky with the wind every day. Sunrise now is only ‪at 7:45‬ because we arrived in the central time zone yesterday. It was still dark, starry, and windstill when I woke up. We left an hour later and it was a beautiful morning to ride on SR90 to Marfa. It must have been the longest straight road that we’ve ridden so far. There were a few slight turns but basically it was flat and gently rolling uphill for 118km. Border patrol was our constant companion : trucks and cars flying down …
The Limo Bikes to Bayous and Beaches
By Marilyn Swett | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Winnie to Orange, TX: Boy, we sure know how to have fun!!
Monday April 9, 2018, 60 miles (97 km) – Total so far: 730 miles (1,175 km)
Pacific to Atlantic
By Matthew McCoy | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Brackettville, TX to Camp Wood, TX: 51 miles
Saturday April 7, 2018
I am in a green countryside now, which is a dramatic change from just two days ago in Del Rio.
This morning’s ride started off cold, dark, and dreary and it looked like it may rain, but as usually happens in Texas the sun wins out and it was a beautiful afternoon, although still chilly. For the first time on my trip, I wore cycling tights and my windbreaker all day in order to …
Camp Wood, TX to Lost Maples Natural Area, TX: 42 miles
Sunday April 8, 2018
I can see why Texan’s love their “Hill Country.†The Hill Country is a place uniquely different from the rest of the state and the transformation of the land from arid and dry to green pastures and shade trees is sudden. When looking out over the green valleys and …
Texas veterans gear up for adaptive cycling camp
By Alese Underwood | www.spectrumlocalnews.com
SAN ANTONIO — It’s no secret that sports can change lives and boost rehabilitation efforts, which is why a group of Texas veterans is benefiting from an adaptive cycling camp.
From enhancing physical health to healing emotional scars, sports have the power to change lives. …
Two Timing Texas Tour
By Richard Hoeg | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 6: Fredericksburg to Kerrville: Birds and Amazon!
Monday April 9, 2018, 40 miles (64 km) – Total so far: 257 miles (414 km)
What could birds and Amazon have in common? Normally the answer would be nothing, but today the two items were related. Our plan was to have a shorter ride from Fredericksburg to our WarmShowers host west of Kerrville. The ride itself was uneventful … wide shoulders, easy, and fast with a north wind (tailwind).
When we arrived in Kerrville we stopped by a gasoline station named Stripes. We had learned one …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Day 9: Monday Mellow Ride #30DaysOfBiking 🚲 pic.twitter.com/EMEaBwCzo3
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 10, 2018
Houston to Galveston century plus ride. pic.twitter.com/2eIcf4mfBU
— Spinn Cycles (@Spinn_Cycles) April 10, 2018
These incredible women braved a misty chilly windy day to become track certified alkek.velodrome… https://t.co/RV3KhzeTnf
— Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) April 10, 2018
Join us during Bike Month for a Bike MIntenance Workshop! Basic, Advanced and for Women only too!
Check calendar https://t.co/d5kRYvWpA6 pic.twitter.com/ifsAayu0ZC— Bike The Woodlands (@BikeWoodlands) April 10, 2018
Another great race weekend close to home and abroad! Cherie Spooner took home 1st in her category and Steve Mee took home a close second in his category at Comfort Texas! TJ Nguyen took 3rd at the Casteel Grind, but… https://t.co/Uo9Gd8BcCY
— Sugar Cycles, Inc (@SugarCycles) April 9, 2018
While all of you laugh at my stool I'm over here checking out my calves. 👌 pic.twitter.com/UrBN3U2UJh
— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) April 9, 2018
It is impossible to walk away from one of our Learn to Ride classes uninspired!! This last Sunday, we had an amazing group of students and instructors, and had the chance to show some new instructors how the process… https://t.co/JQihycBNme
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) April 9, 2018
Bike pump at 23rd and San Jacinto now back in working order! 🚲🤘ðŸ»ðŸš´â€â™€ï¸ pic.twitter.com/tZZm0cMu1o
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 9, 2018
We're honored to have @DrGregBonnen riding in the #BPMS150. Rep. Bonnen is a two-time recipient of the National MS Society’s Legislative Champion Award. He's helped passed legislation that has increased access to MS medication. Dr. Bonnen is a champion for Texans living with MS. pic.twitter.com/knFZZpJVxx
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 9, 2018
2014 Alumni Vanessa Beltran & Emmy Laursen were featured on Austin's @NPR station @KUT today, discussing how they became best friends through their T4K experience. Listen to their stories, told in the @StoryCorps mobile booth:https://t.co/JHDl77H3DH
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) April 9, 2018
Let’s get a workout in tomorrow, SA! Meet us at at noon tomorrow! #FitSA #SwellCycle #Bikesharemeetsfitness #mixfitsa pic.twitter.com/Pp5lejolU8
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) April 9, 2018
Are you registered for Week 5 @BSS_Austin Bike Night powered by @sramroad yet? Online… https://t.co/8dyTvxg1eE
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) April 9, 2018
Unicycle Football League World Championship rolls into San Marcos https://t.co/S4gwUdcUBB pic.twitter.com/bKvfhNuCby
— KVUE News (@KVUE) April 9, 2018
Get ready for the Love to Ride #Austin Biking Challenge May 2018!
Local workplace teams will compete to earn the most points and prizes by riding and encouraging others. https://t.co/Z6XIngI6gR— Movability (@Movability) April 9, 2018
Unicycle football takes San Marcos https://t.co/CNdn3nVwOC pic.twitter.com/nK9AVmNjXN
— KVUE News (@KVUE) April 9, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Burn Your Buns Bike Ride – Conroe, TX https://t.co/VFW28I8dsM
14th-Annual Charity Bike Ride
It's that time of year again…..time to Burn Your Buns for Bridgewood Farms!
For the last 14 years, cyclists have taken to the streets and through t… https://t.co/rjfTrTMfwI— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 9, 2018
New Event Peach Pedal Bike Ride – Weatherford, TX https://t.co/YtbmPbwd7S
Join us in Weatherford, TX for the Peach Pedal Bike Ride and the Parker County Peach Festival.
The 61-mile ride starts at 7:30 am
The 39-mile ride starts at 7:45 am
The 28-mil… https://t.co/zL9iff8MEY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 9, 2018
New Event Tour de Paris – Paris, TX https://t.co/PawSzaSPP3
START TIME & LOCATION
The rally begins on July 21st at 8 am on Jefferson Road, just west of Love Civic Center.
​Registration ends July 21st at 7:50 am.
The Tour de Paris features multiple r… https://t.co/SIJ8U6BVGo
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 9, 2018
New Event Hell of the North Texas – Paris, TX https://t.co/nqCD72rrE7
Originally inspired by the Paris-Roubaix Classic on the cobblestones, the Hell of the North Texas is please to now be hosted out of Paris, TX!
Already a Classic in its own right, th… https://t.co/2Le6lBsNyk
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 9, 2018
New Event Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/H3iCClH2um
This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WAT… https://t.co/a62c6RF42S
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 9, 2018