Texas Bicycling News Digest April 30th 2018
Highly anticipated new trail linking Buffalo Bayou Park and White Oak Bayou now open to Houstonians
By Steven Devadanam | houston.culturemap.com
Outdoor enthusiasts, active inner loopers, and Houstonians can rejoice, as the highly anticipated hike-and-bike trail connection between White Oak Bayou Greenway and Buffalo Bayou trails is now complete. …
Video: Dockless bike companies to comply with City of Austin
www.kvue.com
Those dockless scooters you’ve probably seen around Austin are gone. The companies behind them are keeping them off the streets … at least for now.
Video: Bicyclist dies in hospital days after hit by car in Gulfgate
By Samantha Ketterer | www.chron.com
A bicyclist who was critically injured in a crash in the Gulfgate area last week died in the hospital on Sunday, Houston police said.
The 63-year-old man’s death is the fourth time this month that a bicyclist has been hit and killed by a vehicle in the Houston area.
The man was heading south on Buford when a woman struck him in the 6300 block of Griggs around 8:50 p.m. on April 25. Police said that the man failed to yield the right of way to the driver. …
Hawgs, Dogs and Bad Roads
By Yantis Green | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — No, it’s not an episode of the TV show “Sons of Anarchy;†it’s the San Angelo City Council on Tuesday taking a walk on the wild side including acting on issues involving Harley-Davidson police motorcycles, stray dogs and street infrastructure. …
… And council members will consider approving an amended funding plan for the Chadbourne Street Pedestrian Corridor Project. The city originally applied for TxDOT funding for the project which would have included improvements to Chadbourne St. from 6th Street to the Concho River. That funding was not authorized, so city staff are presenting an alternative method of funding. The project will include new sidewalks, ADA accessibility, adding a bicycle lane and installing landscaping and lighting. …
Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride is this Saturday, May 5th — Don’t miss it….
Warren | www.waggintrailbikeride.com
As I watch the weather forecast for this coming Saturday, May 5th, I see it is not the best weather forecast. However, over the last week or so, the forecast has changed quite a bit (Thunder storms forecasted, then rain in the AM, then cloudy, and the current forecast calls for a 30% chance of rain with a possible thunderstorm. …
National Bike Month: How to celebrate this May
By Lydia Culp | www.foxnews.com
Since May of 1956, The League of American Bicyclists has sponsored National Bike Month “to showcase the many benefits of bicycling—and encourage more folks to give biking a try.†It’s also a great way to meet other cycling enthusiasts, be environmentally friendly, avoid commuting traffic and save money on gas. …
Video: UTEP partners with TxDot for Bicycle Safety Month
By: Alejandra Briones | www.ktsm.com
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – UTEP, El Paso Children’s Hospital and TxDOT are joining forces to make sure bike riders are safe. This is the third time they’ve hosted the event and it’s just in time for Bicycle Safety Month. …
self-inflicted exile within discarded greatness
by jay goodrich | www.bikemag.com
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It’s possible that I’ve been in the sun too long because the dead octopus on the desert floor just moved.
We’re riding a dusty loop of singletrack inside Lajitas Resort, an upscale golf community deep in West Texas close to the Big Bend of the Rio Grande and Mexico. It’s the kind of tucked-away resort that has its own air strip and shooting range, but also thousands of acres of vast, desert landscape where the local bike club has scratched out 30 miles of meandering loops. The trails are skinny, white veins in the …
Organization seeks community input on regional walking, biking plan
By Faith Harper | tylerpaper.com
The city of Tyler is looking for community input as it creates a transportation plan for pedestrians and bicyclists to get around the East Texas region.
The Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization — a regional group that makes transportation plans for cities in the greater Tyler area — is looking for input on …
Monday letters: Risky cycling, pipeline benefits
www.houstonchronicle.com
Risky cycling
Regarding “Dump truck strikes, kills cyclist near Rice†(Page A7, Wednesday), a lot has been published recently about the safety of bicycling in Houston. Tragically there were two more deaths just this past week. And unfortunately Houston does not have a robust cycling infrastructure. Yes, motorists have an obligation to observe traffic laws and provide room for cyclists. …
CDBG/Lake Jackson Pedestrian Mobility Improvements Circle Way Trail and Pedestrian Bridge
www.texasbids.net
Owner Solic Number: 18-06-0374, B-17-UC-48-0005, 14.218
Status: bidding Report: 8610485
Country : United States State: TX County: Brazoria Location: Lake Jackson
Scope: Work consists of approx 1,700 LF of decomposed granite trail; installation of an 8 ft wide decomposed granite trail including subgrade preparation, concrete borders, drainage pipes; and installation of 2,500-lb prefabricated pedestrian bridge and abutments.
Notes: This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Let's get more people riding! Join National Bike Challenge 2018 – the online community for getting more people enjoying riding. https://t.co/bCPsZs2JNQ
— Bicycles Inc (@bicycles_inc) May 1, 2018
Stop #1 of my "Big 4" bike races is this weekend aka @BikeBarnTX Houston Grand Criterium in Houston, Texas so I am sitting here making and jamming to 9 different playlist for 9 different fields of racers. #cycling #primelaps
— markpurnell (@ispeakforyou) May 1, 2018
We biked to the polls today! #BikeToVote #EarlyVoting 🚲 pic.twitter.com/gSFtpzBDaF
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 1, 2018
Day 30: I completed all #30DaysOfBiking! 🚲 pic.twitter.com/wTzTMXWGFV
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) May 1, 2018
Gravel King/Gravel Queen current season standings. We still need to add Epic 150 results which will make a difference.https://t.co/USR1dDhluP https://t.co/USR1dDhluP
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 30, 2018
Bike Month kicks off tomorrow!! What plans do you have this month on your bike? #bikedfw #NationalBikeMonth #bikeleague #rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/8CdX2YXymN
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 1, 2018
What a week for us!
12th straight conference title ✔
Best junior male student award ✔
Best poster presentation at celebration of scholarship ✔
Awarded best poli-sci grad & invited to give commencement address ✔
Qualified for national championship ✔
8 XL pizzas in 1h ✔ pic.twitter.com/vZbJVBxaxc— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) April 30, 2018
WATCH: Houstonians two bayous are now connected! White Oak to Buffalo Downtown trail connection is now open. https://t.co/32FhAjHmht @SylvesterTurner @BayouGreenways @houparksboard @buffalobayou @RodneyEllis #BayouGreenways #BayouCity #whiteoakbayou #buffalobayou #HouNews pic.twitter.com/IHmL62mktx
— Houston Public Media (@HoustonPubMedia) April 30, 2018
UT B-Cycle miles challenge update, we have officially hit 100k trips! and 184k miles ridden! We are close to our 200k goal for earth month! There is still time to hit our GOAL!!!
Sign up for free @AustinBcycle today and get riding!! #EarthMonth #MilesChallenge pic.twitter.com/z9juXfDJyN
— Bike UT (@bikeut) April 30, 2018
UT AUSTIN B-CYCLE MEMBERS HIT 100,000 TRIPS!As of today, the Austin B-cycle system has logged a total of 104,895 trips by 8,925 UT student members, accounting for 193,649 miles! https://t.co/dtsfUIuVu4
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) April 30, 2018
Celebrate Ladies Night this Wednesday 5/2 at our 517 S. Lamar shop from 6-8 PM. We'll have food, wine, beer & chances to win stellar raffle prizes. The first 50 people will get swag! Please RSVP so we can make sure we have enough food & drinks for you > https://t.co/uPP8gGzVpB pic.twitter.com/WKNUuZ82DE
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 30, 2018
So cool to have a huge contingent from The Grapevine Chaingang at Muenster … you guys Rock! #roadbike #cycling #bikelife https://t.co/gwNgLZeLW8 pic.twitter.com/L0lBGYmHxx
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 30, 2018
Retweeted David Crowley (@DPDBikeSgt):
Your #CBD3 bikes spreading the love on the @KatyTrail! @JSWalton6796 @C_M_Shead @ChiefHallDPD @DPDCBDNPO https://t.co/vZpuIF1MS4
— Wylie H Dallas (@Wylie_H_Dallas) April 29, 2018
Celebrate #bikemonth and get register today for the 20th annual @honeybiketour #bikefriendly https://t.co/oiZ4JQ3KJN
— Burleson Honey Tour (@honeybiketour) April 30, 2018
Join the Mad Duck Crew this Saturday down in Hillsboro This ride benefits Hill County Paw Pals! Routes include: The Beagle -27miles, The Labrador -41 miles, The Greyhound -65 miles and The Bulldog -94 miles! Come on Dawg, join us! #bike #rally #roadbik… https://t.co/K9pkJlgjNs pic.twitter.com/UABBQtY0q3
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 30, 2018
Houston man riding bicycle with swangas is the surest sign summer is coming https://t.co/B13sjH7n3Y
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) April 30, 2018
Recovering from my banged up noggin has kept me away from number crunching. Noticeable improvement over the past few days so my goal is to get caught up on Gravel King/Gravel… https://t.co/l4bkX3XCs5
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) April 30, 2018
Nice to see another up and coming Mad Duck Junior out there ripping up the trails! Hayden Otto picked up a new Yeti SB100 on Saturday and rode it to a strong 4th place on Sunday! Great job Hayden! #mtb #yeticycles #madduckracingfamily https://t.co/TL84tS2tEx pic.twitter.com/UXgScFah5K
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 30, 2018
Old man cruiser class. #bmxisfun @ Central Texas BMX https://t.co/mzbEXN2pj7
— Jed Rogers (@jedrogers) April 30, 2018
SCHEDULE CHANGE this week! 5pm 3/4/5 Women & Juniors race for FREE courtesy of Bailey Solutions… https://t.co/ycC7Ac9RNL
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) April 30, 2018
Congrats to our man Chase for taking the win at O’Rock Enduro and claiming the overall title for @southern_enduro_tour Series! #yeticycles #enduro #mtb https://t.co/koeEdXKHxc pic.twitter.com/Jrq5unaFTN
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 30, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Grand Crit – Houston, TX https://t.co/qTBjqf12IN
7:30 amCriteriumMenJunior Cat 4/530 minAwards3$35 $25
7:30 amCriteriumWomenJunior30 minAwards3$35 $25
8:10 amCriteriumMenCat 4/545 minAwards3$55 $45
9:05 amCriteri… https://t.co/WVghVQhOlg— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2018