Texas Bicycling News Digest April 16th 2018
Riding with Trail Features at Walnut Creek – Austin TX
Cobra Kyle | www.youtube.com
Brownsville bike patrol supervisor is ultimate family man
By MARK REAGAN | www.brownsvilleherald.com
Sgt. Fernando Flores spends his working hours supervising the Brownsville Police Department’s prized bike patrol unit, but when he’s not serving the citizens of Brownsville, life is all about his family.
“Well, I’m a family man,†Flores said from his office inside La Plaza at the Multimodal Bus Terminal. …
Border Bike Trip, Day 29: Across from the Smoke and Violence
GRANT WISHARD | www.weeklystandard.com
I spent the night in McAllen, Texas, at the home of a retired couple from Minnesota. Bob Schwartz and Janet Schwaab aren’t bikers, themselves, but they signed up for Warm Showers, a hospitality network for long-distance cyclists, because it seemed like the nice thing to do. Like thousands of other snowbirds in Arizona, Texas, and Florida, Bob and Janet head south every winter. This year has been especially cold, but typically by April everyone from their +55 community has returned home. Which is probably for the best. Between all the dinners, dances, bingo, and booze, Bob and Janet are having …
UPDATE: Houston Wants To Build 50 Miles Of New Bike Lanes
FLORIAN MARTIN | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
The City of Houston plans to add 50 miles of bike lanes over the next year.
Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made the announcement on Monday, next to the Lamar Street bike lane close to City Hall. …
50 miles of new bike paths coming to Houston
Author: David Gonzalez | www.khou.com
When the project is all set and done Mayor Turner said 80 percent of Houstonians will be close to some sort of bike infrastructure.
Bicyclists and pedestrians in Houston will soon have better and safer options to get around the sprawling city.
It’s all part of new push by city and county leaders to make Space City a national leader in urban mobility. …
400 miles from SA to Fort Worth: Veterans riding bicycles for good cause
By Max Massey | www.ksat.com
It’s called the UnitedHealthcare Texas Challenge and it benefits Project Hero, a nonprofit that helps veterans and first responders recover from injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. It is meant to be a non-competitive, therapeutic 400 miles.
“A lot of our veterans have gone beyond the treatments at the hospitals and they find this is a …
Dockless bikes promise the future of transportation, but litter the city of Dallas
by Tara Nieuwesteeg | www.nbcnews.com
DALLAS — Colorful fixed-gear bikes litter the city’s streets here.
They’re in Uptown, where 20-somethings sip craft cocktails on breezy outdoor patios, and in White Rock Lake, where moms in yoga pants meet to push strollers. From the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, bikes are visible in the Trinity River below. The bikes are everywhere downtown, leaning against cement planters, outside parking garages and cafes, lined up at Dealey Plaza. …
Pacific to Atlantic
By Matthew McCoy | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Navasota, TX to Punkin, TX: 56 miles
Saturday April 14, 2018
This morning started out soggy from last night’s soaking rain. It never warmed up much although the sun finally broke through at mid afternoon. I had a nice ride today through the Sam Houston National Forest whose trees blocked the wind for me. …
Punkin, TX to Kountze, TX: 72 miles
Sunday April 15, 2018
Today was a dream ride. The route was level with a good road surface and shoulders and little traffic (it is Sunday.). Many of the shoulders were without rumble strips too. And I hate rumble strips. There are plenty of places to buy food and water now, so I’m not carrying much of either. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
After 5 MONTHS OFF the bicycle ,it's going to be a slow start , out riding I found the 700 club from San Antonio,Tx. so I did about 20 miles with them, Great ride , Perfect weather on sunday for cycling pic.twitter.com/Hu7dxCoSyw
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) April 17, 2018
Couldn't be happier that one of my athletes I have been coaching for a few years now was able to take the win at one of his big goal races this season! Congratulations Matthew, your new cat 3 Texas state Criterium champion pic.twitter.com/BYq2nAMAFL
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) April 17, 2018
PHOTOS from @ralphbarrera: Texas Challenge ride honors wounded veterans, first responders https://t.co/bNVMduY0kt pic.twitter.com/hIPBrMT8kw
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) April 17, 2018
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 17, 2018
I understand what you’re saying, but having been to Dallas just last week, & seen the other end, where there are literally 10-20 bikes with 4 competing companies on every single downtown corner, I’m unsure demand is driving the supply in the way you’d expect.
— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) April 17, 2018
If you're glad for the rain this weekend, make sure you thank us! It's because we're hosting the annual Vuelta del Viento, the 2018 South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference Championships. (SC^5). All the… https://t.co/WNJZmY8qvY
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 16, 2018
When you’re taking selfies in the lead group with some of the best gravel racers in North America, things must be going pretty well. Huge congratulations on your Belgian Waffle defense, @Larissa_Connors! #orangesealed #IRideOrange #RideMore #gravel #bwr #belgianwaffleride #groad pic.twitter.com/UqFEIf7q8A
— Orange Seal Cycling (@OrangeSealed) April 16, 2018
Great progress being made on Phases 2B and 2C! Here’s a shot of the pavement between Midway and Merrill. Thanks @DallasCountyTx @JudgeClayJ @DallasCoTrails! pic.twitter.com/Ip6ABPFbNn
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) April 17, 2018
We can't wait to see your selfies from the 2018 BP MS 150. Make sure to use #bpms150 when you post your photos.
#houston #austin pic.twitter.com/1dPz0sJVib— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 16, 2018
New bike rack safety messages from our friends at @UTAustinPolice ! #BeSafe #BikeUT pic.twitter.com/mIBHqZwCmt
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 16, 2018
How many rides on this list have you done? https://t.co/LBipS7rRIy pic.twitter.com/JUv6gDx30q
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) April 16, 2018
In @thedailytexan: Students have already cycled around the world about 5x in 45 days since the @AustinBcycle launch. Now, let's just keep cycling! @bikeut has an #EarthMonth challenge: https://t.co/YIjh51KWPN pic.twitter.com/TaisaRm0Hn
— Texas Sustainability (@KeepTexasGreen) April 12, 2018
If you're on campus and need some supplies for biking check out our kickstand by Gregory gym! More info on location, hours, and prices at https://t.co/DR5pn3jYem pic.twitter.com/pAKXdt9H1X
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 16, 2018
A new partnership between @SylvesterTurner and Harris County's @RodneyEllis wants to make #Houston bikers' life easier with 50 miles of new lanes.https://t.co/6LpgUKvNIA pic.twitter.com/hZD8QKjcgq
— Houston Public Media (@HoustonPubMedia) April 16, 2018
Precinct One is announcing its commitment of $10 million over the next year towards mobility and pedestrian safety improvements on streets throughout @HoustonTX. We are proud to be partnering with Mayor @SylvesterTurner again to help improve quality of life for residents. pic.twitter.com/XlN5w3Auez
— Rodney Ellis (@RodneyEllis) April 16, 2018
Major announcement from @RodneyEllis and @SylvesterTurner re: new partnership to improve mobility and pedestrian safety. We're proud to be a partner. -M pic.twitter.com/xTnbf8xegC
— METRO Houston (@METROHouston) April 16, 2018
Alright, @SylvesterTurner and @RodneyEllis! Pledging to put down 50 miles of bikeways in the next year is just fantastic. We're proud to be a part of this transportation transformation in our great city. https://t.co/9pl4FUQqjC
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 16, 2018
We'll have more on the plan from @Florian_News887 on @HPMNews887 @HoustonPubMedia #cycling #walking #pedestrian #safety #bikes https://t.co/WwPcPMtTC2
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) April 16, 2018
#Houston needs these facilities so we can be more connected & safer for people wanting to ride bicycles – & for motorists sharing streets with cyclists. As you know, #HoustonBikePlan provides a guide for creating a safer and more accessible city. pic.twitter.com/xPwTKOJwcr
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) April 16, 2018
Here is a chance to help out the trails! Lots of opportunities this weekend.
Saturday, April 21
Erwin Workday
Knob Hills Workday
Big Cedar Workday
Katie Jackson Workday
River Legacy Mow & Trim (I didn't see Dennis… https://t.co/vfHD5SyjAo— DORBA (@dorbaonline) April 16, 2018
Huge thanks to the wedu Texas Hūndred Charity Partners who hosted the Rest Stops including the… https://t.co/gS8Vjc8n30
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) April 16, 2018
Huge weekend for our own Bob Chaplin! 4 races, 4 podiums! Hard work pays off! Great job Bob! #trainhard #seniorgames #grapevinechaingang #madduckracingfamily https://t.co/Mt5OrXbPaG pic.twitter.com/Infr3MtQkr
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 16, 2018
Podium shot of #madduckracingfamily member @nicktorraca as he claims his 2nd Pro1 State Criterium Championship! Now off to Cali.. tear ‘em up Nick! #cycling #thegoodguys #crit https://t.co/lYc2c5P6wm pic.twitter.com/pUHZJWgwoa
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 16, 2018
It’s a great day to kick off Project Hero’s 2018 @UHC Texas Challenge! Participants will ride over 400 miles of healing from San Antonio to Fort Worth! #R2RUHC #novetalone Follow along all week with photos and live GPS tracking:https://t.co/vHzLLVVbmF pic.twitter.com/xNculQsEX7
— Project Hero (@R2RProjectHero) April 16, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 2-Day SCCCC Conference Championship Event & Fixed Gear Criterium – Witchita Falls, TX https://t.co/RXjZNDpY50 April 21, 2018 at 08:00AM https://t.co/Fa19r6hbma
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 17, 2018
New Event Make Ready Your Bikes – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/Turpz8STiN
Basic(very basic) bike repair clinic. Flat repair and on-the-road basic repair and adjustments also. This is an instructional… https://t.co/AQZ9YFSeFe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 17, 2018