Texas Bicycling News Digest May 23rd 2018
Atlanta Forest Festival will begin May 30
by Neil Abeles | www.texarkanagazette.com
… The festival will emphasize family safety and fun at this reasonable cost, Simmons said.
“You always see plenty of policemen, firemen and other officials at this festival,” Simmons said. “It’s safe. It’s one thing we emphasize. Bring your lawn chair.”
This year’s festival will not have a festival parade on Saturday morning but will feature a recreational bike ride beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 2, from the Atlanta Fairgrounds.
The ride will be called Tour de Atlanta and will consist of miles of loop pedaling through
the piney woods of Northeast Texas.
When finished, all participants will also be given free passes to the festival that evening.
The recreational bike ride is sponsored by the CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation.
CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation Hosts First Tour de Forest Bicycle Ride
www.atlantacitizensjournal.com
CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation will host the first Atlanta Tour de Forest Bicycle Ride on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Atlanta Fairgrounds in partnership with the Atlanta Forest Festival. The soon-to-be-annual event is a first for the Foundation and is the first event of its kind for the Atlanta community.
The ride will start and end at the Atlanta Fairgrounds, located at 606 S. Louise St, Atlanta, TX. Day-of-race registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and the ride will start at 9 a.m. Participants can register online at www.bikereg.com/tour-de-forest<http://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-forest>. The early registration fee is $30, and …
Cedar Park and Leander projects included in $400M for Central Texas transportation funding
By Amy Denney and Abby Bora | communityimpact.com
Around $400 million in state and federal funding will be channeled into transportation projects in Central Texas over the next four years.
Some of the projects selected for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2019-22 Transportation Improvement Program include the extension of New Hope Drive in Cedar Park and new sidewalks on S. West Drive in Leander.
CAMPO is the region’s transportation planning agency and is responsible for distributing funding to regional projects, including for improving and building roads, adding pedestrian and bicycle connections, improving transit, and improving safety and operations of roadways. …
Walk amongst the fossils in Dinosaur Valley State Park
By Brittany Sodic | kdhnews.com
… “We have a pretty extensive trail system,†for mountain biking that is used for special event races throughout the year, or for anyone looking for a different experience from hiking, said Molly Hickey, park office manager. …
Bicycle Rodeo
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13 June 11:00 – 13:00
Crowley Texas Police Department
617 Bus. FM 1187 W, Crowley, Texas 76036
Bring the kids and join us on June 13th to the library. This event will start after the summer reading program in the library parking lot.
Pedal Points
By Buck D. Elliott | www.fwweekly.com
To every cyclist there is a season to turn! turn! turn! the pedals on bikes that have been hanging in garages through the winter. The reason for the season is the Hotter’N Hell Hundred (HNH) in late August in Wichita Falls. It’s the premier bike rally in Texas for which most local spandex warriors train through the summer, and riders have a plethora of options for training rides. With the cycling season already underway, there are still many opportunities for casual cruisers and century-riders alike.
Every bike rally or tour has certain amenities, especially rest stops with food, hydration, medical care, and even mechanical support. These events also offer support and gear …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Podiums for all. #rbm #tupps pic.twitter.com/yBWai0KgyF
— Bob Sandusky (@gdusky) May 24, 2018
What are the most dangerous intersections you encounter when riding your bikes? Let us know and tag BikeHouston, who will be working closely with the City of Houston to identify the intersections that will be prioritized for improvement. https://t.co/xezpU4ikhx
— RUCT (@ricecycling) May 23, 2018
MT @austinmobility: Plan on using dockless 🚲or 🛴? Try one of our dockless parking zones:
• 3rd between Nueces & San Antonio
• Trinity at 3rd
• 4th at San Jacinto (NW corner)
• 4th at Red River (SW corner)
• San Jacinto between 5th & 6th#ATXundocked pic.twitter.com/D8DyWPzAn7— Movability (@Movability) May 23, 2018
Come join us at the Bike Shop on Thursday morning. Free coffee if you ride up on a bike. Also, we'll be giving out beer coupons to cash in at the Fredonia Brewery on your ride home.
— Tom Judson (@bikenacogdoches) May 22, 2018
As we continue to expand our system, #HoustonBCycle hopes to connect more and more folks to nearby parks. Everyone deserves access to our city's plentiful green spaces. https://t.co/4TY8OiRakd
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 23, 2018
work days in @hemisfair are fueled by @commonwealth_coffeehouse ☕ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸš² pic.twitter.com/6JUZspAzGn
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) May 23, 2018
Bike Travel Weekend – https://t.co/f9l7dlfV4j. #TexasToDo #RGV #VisitBrownsville pic.twitter.com/foKLLudB50
— Brownsville Texas (@Brownsville_CVB) May 23, 2018
#Heats on 98 degrees @HotternHell100 #Training uggggg #face says It all #Cycling #Texas pic.twitter.com/ISYvKCj3Rw
— Denise Blalock (@BlondeBeautyDD) May 23, 2018
Join us in Cibolo on Saturday. Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/pdPcRmuPSO pic.twitter.com/VJpM7erp47
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) May 23, 2018
Thank You for your kind words, support and reminding most of us on the East-side, where are passion for cycling started.. @another8years
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 23, 2018
Yet another great night of riding at @bicyclesportshop Bike Night powered by @sramroad & now there’s only 6 weeks left this year! Register now for next week and save a few bucks – https://t.co/0PcCSRvHEh #bssbikenight #pedalcota #cycling #cota @ Circuit of The Americas
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) May 23, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM – Richardson, TX TUESDAY NIGHT CRITERIUM at Richardson, TXhttps://t.co/2ym9zORjeYhttps://t.co/huzwjfa4nz
CategoryDistanceStartFeePrizesField Limit
A RACE- P-1-2-360 minutes7:10 PM$20CASH AND MERCHANDISE75… https://t.co/3glC1vtvqp— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 23, 2018
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/9eY7NnlXh6
We're riding out at 8 AM for summer!
A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Cree… https://t.co/Wa9KaaPHNJ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 24, 2018
New Event Leon Creek [12 Miles] — Beginner Speed (Mountain Bike) – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/w7AwStRa9a
We will begin at the Mainland Trailhead just off of Bandera Road and then follow the L… https://t.co/xZcTohiVX5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 24, 2018
New Event King Racing Group River Legacy MTB Endurance Race – Arlington, TX King Racing Group River Legacy MTB Endurance Race at Arlington, TXhttps://t.co/XvW1gBDrtLhttps://t.co/NzgyZaEW4t
CategoryDistanceStartFeePrizesField Limit
Mens OPEN 4… https://t.co/rg3q0y9dnd— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 24, 2018