Texas Bicycling News Digest May 9th 2018
Bustling downtown Houston street will transform into a walkable, bike-friendly corridor
By Steven Devadanam | houston.culturemap.com
One of downtown’s main gateways will soon undergo a major facelift. New plans call for a redeveloped Bagby Street, which is known as the “spine†of western downtown, as it connects the Theater District and key civic institutions such as City Hall, Central Library, and the Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park. …
Specialized recalls about 1,800 bikes with Stout cranks
by BRAIN Staff | www.bicycleretailer.com
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized is recalling some Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks because the driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards. …
Ride of Silence – Texas Locations
www.rideofsilence.org
ABILENE
Contact: Mark Spurlock <–Send email
Distance: 6.5 miles
Notes: Steamboat Cycling Club of Abilene will once again sponsor the annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7 PM beginning and ending at the parking lot of Radford Auditorium on the campus of McMurry University. This will be the 3rd year that the annual Ride of Silence has taken place in Abilene.
Amarillo
Contact: Garry Rich <–Send email
Distance: 8 miles
Notes: Time: Meet @ 6:45PM – Ride Starts @ 7:00 PM and departs from the NW corner of Plains blvd and KansasNW corner of Plains Blvd and Kansas
Location: Margaret Wills Elementary, 3500 SW 11th – parking on E. side of campus
Details: Free but donations will be accepted. Helmets are required.
and many more
Video: Cyclists gather for Ride of Silence
By: Adam Singleton | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
News Release from The Texas Department of Transportation:
2018 Ride of Silence Press Release
Sponsor: Steamboat Cycling Club – local bicycle club in Abilene, Texas
Event Contact: Mark Spurlock – 325-338-8507 bikeabilene@yahoo.com
Shane Williford – 325-280-1634 steamboatcyclingabilene@gmail.com
Supporters: Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization
Abilene Police Department
McMurry University
Bike Town
Abilene Bicycle Club
TxDOT
D.R.I.V.E Safe Coalition
Who: …
Bike lanes being designed will connect three Tyler colleges
By Erin Mansfield | tylerpaper.com
Bike lanes coming to Tyler streets in the next two years will connect the campuses of UT Tyler, Tyler Junior College and Texas College.
City officials say the lanes will help students who are enrolled in two colleges at the same time travel between campuses quickly and safely.
The Tyler City Council approved spending $186,469 on engineering and design unanimously in a voice vote at its regular meeting on …
Greater Houston athletic activities listings: May 11-13
Terry St. John | www.chron.com
CYCLING
Ride to Work and to School on Friday, sponsored by the City of Sugar Land, begins at the South Meadow Pavilion at Sugar Land Memorial Park. The Bike to School ride will finish at Fort Settlement Middle School, and the Bike to Work ride will finish at Sugar Land City Hall. Contact Monique Johnson at MNJohnson@sugarlandtx.gov.
Prince Tribute/Lovesexy Anniversary Night Light Night Vibe on Friday night pays tribute to Prince Rogers Nelson and the 30th anniversary of the release of the album “Lovesexy,†the 10th studio album produced by Prince. Riders cruise the streets on Dutch bikes while listening to the music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit charities supported by Prince. LetsDoThisHouston and PrinceDayHou.com are the presenters. Visit PrinceDayHou.com.
Rolling Hills Challenge Bike Ride on Saturday morning begins at Colorado County Beason’s Park on the east bank of the Colorado River. The Columbus Lions Club event offers four routes of 24, 50, 62.5 and 100 miles. All participants receive a meal after the ride. Contact James Yearwood at 979-732-3750.
City promotes walk-bike plan at open house
By Ken Hedler | www.news-journal.com
Longview city officials and consultants used an open house Tuesday evening to promote plans to encourage bicycling and walking through development of sidewalks, trails and other improvements.
Consultant Adam Wood, a senior planner with TooleDesignGroup in Madison, Wisconsin, gave a short presentation during the Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization open house at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center on the …
Ready to stampede: Belton Lions Club bicycle ride to benefit local charities
BY MELANY COX | www.tdtnews.com
The Belton Lions Club will present the seventh annual Stampede on the Chisholm Trail bike ride Saturday morning. Proceeds from the event will support local Lions charities.
The Belton Lions Club serves the Central Texas area through charitable and educational purposes, dedicated to providing aid and volunteer service to the elderly; to the disabled; to the underserved; to hospitalized children; to community service organizations and to other Lions. …
Video: Even without funding, city proposes changes for Manchaca Road
By: Chris Davis | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Continuous sidewalks and bike lanes the entire length of the road, more signaled crosswalks and traffic light improvements are all on the city of Austin’s list for improvements it wants to make to the Manchaca Road corridor.
Wednesday evening the city will unveil maps of the proposed changes at an open house at Joslin Elementary School from 5:30-8 p.m. You can look at the maps here if you can’t make it to the meeting.
The proposals are the result of months of …
Video: Should bike-share companies by charged by the city? Dallas will consider it
Kevin Reece | www.wfaa.com
Last year an estimated 18,000 to 20,000 bikes were scattered throughout the city. But next week the transportation department will recommend those companies not get to do this for free anymore.
If on downtown Dallas street corners you think there might be less rental bikes than there used to be, you may be right.
“There seems to a whole lot less and they seem to more closely matching demand,” said Jared White with the City of Dallas Department of Transportation.
And regulations soon to be recommended to the Dallas City Council might make that a permanent trend. …
Gear up for these upcoming bicycling events
fortworthtexas.gov
National Bike Month is a success because of the countless, diverse local events organized by dedicated bicyclists in their communities, organizations and workplaces.
Fort Worth leads the pack in organizing fun and innovative programs during National Bike Month and year-round.
Rolling Town Halls
Grab your bike and bring your ideas for a better Fort Worth as Mayor Betsy Price begins a fresh season of Rolling Town Halls. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Wednesday night recovery spin with the one and only ryanhalie… https://t.co/7W9ccRQJFU
— Catherine Moore (@Pigtailracer) May 10, 2018
Fatal bicycle accidents fueling local groups to find ways to promote bike safety https://t.co/gXBOXCZmNM pic.twitter.com/8EJ6Ff8Pj8
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) May 9, 2018
Ride your Bike to Work Day is next Friday May 18th! Leave your car at home and get on two wheels with us bright and early. There will be two energizer stations to keep you hydrated and fed. #bikemonth #bikeshare #biketoworkday pic.twitter.com/pUmeLsWDBW
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/994263740077039617
Commissioner @RodneyEllis' office needs our help to build a better network of trails! Take some time today to share the routes you take on foot or by bike and designate the challenging intersections you encounter along the way. Log your routes at: https://t.co/hEVpENUvHE
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 9, 2018
Do you love to bike around Austin? Grab some friends and create a team for the Love to Ride Austin Biking Challenge! Visit https://t.co/77R9wd6B4k for more about the prizes and registration info.
— City of Austin (@austintexasgov) May 9, 2018
A North/South connector to compliment the Lamar Cycle Track is coming to Bagby St.! This is an important piece of the @HoustonBikePlan, and will serve Houstonians (and our riders) incredibly well. https://t.co/RQGL3Ibi0d
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 9, 2018
Koreen Burrow and David Fox have ridden in a Bike MS​ event in all 50 states.
They recently sat down with @BicyclingMag and shared some of their favorites and the BP MS 150 made their list! #bpms150 https://t.co/1YlzPVjLNO pic.twitter.com/LIWrbgIdSA
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) May 9, 2018
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) May 9, 2018
Reminder! Summer Bike Cleanup begins soon! All bikes left at dorm racks will be considered abandoned starting May 20th at 9AM.
Bikes will be able to return for the summer semester on June 2nd pic.twitter.com/NU8uUog6Yd
— Bike UT (@bikeut) May 9, 2018
We’re rolling to lamanchatexmex Grand Prix Loop this week!… https://t.co/hsKgidY7Us
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) May 9, 2018
Join us on Saturday! https://t.co/To2IXdo9mK pic.twitter.com/ihuUd7We9x
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) May 9, 2018
BIKE TO WORK DAY is 10 days away! Join us next Friday, May 18, 7AM-10AM, City Hall 901 Bagby. Mayor Turner will be in attendance! Get more info and register at https://t.co/EIi73pJj6U.
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) May 9, 2018
Cycling safely is what #BikeDFW is all about, and the folks with #WalkBikeSafeTx are an awesome partner in getting information out, so invite them to your next meeting!! https://t.co/hk6WQH95DT
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/AndarooWillis/status/994235886794489858
Be sure to check your local BW for group rides. #BicycleWorld #BWRides #Letsride #GroupRides #Together #Community https://t.co/bO6pFYSD30
— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) May 9, 2018
Even without money to fund them, #Austin proposes bike lanes, sidewalks, other changes to Manchaca Road https://t.co/K5UlElabVj pic.twitter.com/t0qzgkB1sC
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) May 9, 2018
Pics from the Houston Grand Crit this past weekend! (A thread) pic.twitter.com/VrBER11c5Q
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) May 9, 2018
Lots of people came out to Houston to come race! pic.twitter.com/bMJaWFjwkC
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) May 9, 2018
We had a great ride at Tuesday's Circuit of The Americas in Austin! pic.twitter.com/UMMuOJ1xwX
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) May 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/zesty_texas/status/994187408177618944
Fantastic night at @bicyclesportshop Bike Night powered by @sramroad with some E Bike demos & the brand new Bike Night T-Shirt for sale! Online registration is now open for Week 10! Go to… https://t.co/8oyouCJ43X
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) May 9, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Monthly Club Ride Muleshoe Bend – Spicewood, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/pCQGaqZI0f
The Muleshoe trail is a perfect complement to the trails we already enjoy in the Austin area. It is a 7.5-mile l… https://t.co/FIVcawAV6M
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 10, 2018