Texas Bicycling News Digest May 24th 2018
Public input high in Longview-area walk, bike plan
By Jimmy Daniell Isaac | www.news-journal.com
A Great Lakes-region consultant praised public involvement in a proposed bicycle and pedestrian master plan for Longview, White Oak, Gladewater and surrounding areas.
At least 1,774 people took part in an online survey that gauged where they are most likely to walk, run and bike, Adam Wood, senior planner with Toole Design Group, said.
“We do these sorts of surveys in communities across the country that are five times, 10 times the size of your metropolitan planning organization area, and we get half that in …
Read Rich Aucoin’s Tour Diary as He Bikes Across America: Volume 4
By Rich Aucoin | www.pastemagazine.com
Back in April, we started following psych-rocker Rich Aucoin as he began the coast-to-coast U.S. tour for his new EP, ‘Hold’—which he’s doing on his bicycle. Read Volume 1 here, Volume 2 here and Volume 3 here. Aucoin will check in with regular updates from his journey, which is set to wrap up June 29 in Brooklyn.
Volume 4: Amarillo, Texas to Oklahoma City, Okla.
In case anyone was wondering if bottles filled with people’s urine on the side of the road was a thing, it is. I pass dozens of these every day—sitting here for future generations in plastic time capsules of douchebaggery. …
Going to Colonial? Bike to the birdies
fortworthtexas.gov
A complimentary bike valet will be available to anyone attending this weekend’s Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial Country Club. …
Spring Creek Nature Trail completed, ceremony scheduled for June 1
By Patricia Dillon | www.yourconroenews.com
Almost exactly one year after construction began, the 13-mile Spring Creek Nature Trail has been completed. Bayou Land Conservancy (BLC) announced that there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 1 to celebrate the achievement.
“This is a project built by the community for the community,†said Jill Boullion, executive director of BLC. “This 13-mile, natural surface trail will be a great asset and provide an entryway onto the Spring Creek Greenway, which is the longest, contiguous, urban, forested greenway in the country. We are grateful for the partnership of Texas Parks & Wildlife and the …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
https://twitter.com/m_vince/status/999796105687830528
At today's #StateOfMobility, Mayor @SylvesterTurner called for real transit solutions – connecting communities to economic opportunities, enforcement of bike/pedestrian safety on streets, and options for the I-45 expansion that benefit people and greenspaces across #Houston. pic.twitter.com/vpA8YjiSp6
— LINK Houston (@LINK_Houston) May 25, 2018
Almost done with work, before all the excitement begins tomorrow @BikeTheBricks and found out I am getting an early release from work next week too for @OKCProAmClassic – work hard party hard!!!
— Jesus (@SrCampy) May 25, 2018
Always a great time up in Big D with @elbowzracing SwanDog and @beecrosby aka Big Cat @KingRacingGroup! #elbowzracing pic.twitter.com/Jm7gW5yCtN
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) May 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/markdraz/status/999740675770863616
Recently we've cleared overgrown brush & debris from a site west of HCC Campus Trail. This summer the area will feature a trail path connecting HCC Campus Trail to Hayes Road & will be home to the first park constructed by @westchasehou – Trailside Pocket Park. pic.twitter.com/5FixbZHyQc
— Westchase District (@westchasehou) May 24, 2018
We’re excited to be speaking to 3rd and 4th grade classes at Mills Elementary in SW Austin today with Learning Cycle Tutors, LLC about Service. The school leaders have designated today as Service Day and… https://t.co/1DZMDjkhEW
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) May 24, 2018
We love the signs we saw this year. Hopefully Chuck Norris see's this and joins us next year! #bpms150 Photo: @madninjacurl and @seanupchurch on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/KY7Kht6F38
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) May 24, 2018
Houston BCycle is everywhere! https://t.co/eBxExa6SCT
— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) May 24, 2018
Anyone else get the sense that the rest of the world doesn't think there is a Texas gravel scene? https://t.co/ShvMOxZj2q
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 24, 2018
IF YOU GET HOME AFTER A RIDE AND YOUR BIKE IS NOT ATTACHED TO YOUR CAR SEND US A MESSAGE!!!!
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) May 24, 2018
Thanks Bikeable Dallas for sharing this update!! https://t.co/AyrSENdyBV
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 24, 2018
Okay kids, Hump Day is over, and we are now on the downhill side of the week, so it is time to make your bike plans for the weekend!! It looks like McKinney is going to be the place to be!!! #BikeMonth continues with some seriously good stuff!!https://t.co/VZsdik154n
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) May 24, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event HONEY FOUNDATION BIKE-A-THON – Beaumont, TX https://t.co/SKp6tSktVEhttps://t.co/pIp2wUEZlb November 10, 2018 at 08:00AM https://t.co/38RDxICPml
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 24, 2018
New Event San Marvelous Race Series – New Braunfels, TX https://t.co/EtuQCMfIIVhttps://t.co/BC4RCdDRM5
The San Marvelous road race is a four date series. The next date is Saturday, June 2 and the last one is Saturday, June 30. We stage at the D&R … https://t.co/k4maPT8KtV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 24, 2018
New Event San Marvelous Race Series – New Braunfels, TX https://t.co/EtuQCMfIIVhttps://t.co/BC4RCdDRM5
The San Marvelous road race is a four date series. The next date is Saturday, June 2 and the last one is Saturday, June 30. We stage at the D&R … https://t.co/b6emxxEFw5
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 24, 2018
New Event **RESCHEDULED* Texas Gravel Championship 2018 & TGC Gravel Tours – Rosebud, TX **RESCHEDULED* Texas Gravel Championship 2018 & TGC Gravel Tours at Rosebud, TXhttps://t.co/33gBvu8kJLhttps://t.co/f1VP00ucnF
Special handmade Gravel Champions… https://t.co/ymQm183XlA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 24, 2018