Texas Bicycling News Digest May 31st 2018
Williamson County Reminds Residents Of ‘National Trails Day’
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
Officials say county’s 27-plus miles of trails through the county’s parks, trails and preserve system can do wonders for mental health.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — With National Trails Day just around the corner, Williamson County officials remind residents of the abundance of natural areas in the area that can relieve stress, depression or lethargy.
National Trails Day is June 2. Williamson County officials point to studies suggesting the natural environment improves mental health conditions by alleviating stress, depression, and fatigue. It also supports …
All Along the Rio Grande
Grant Wishard | www.weeklystandard.com
Our southern border is safe. It’s secure. And the region has far bigger problems than people trying to get across the river to find work.
Brownsville, Texas
Marta Todd lives happily with her husband and an adopted stray dog on the Texas side of the Rio Grande. They are content with their small town, Zapata (pop. 5,089), their RV home on the edge of Falcon Lake, and the eBay business they run out of a nearby storage container. A cool breeze is always blowing off the water, rustling the tall grass and the palm trees that shade the trailer park. Weekend campers and anglers flock in and out, but the Todd family stays put. …
… I started my second trip in the westernmost corner of Texas, where El Paso and its Mexican counterpart, Juárez, are straining toward each other with the wave force of concrete and urban sprawl. Similar to the like poles of two magnets, they are kept just apart by the force of the Rio Grande. I pedaled southeast, sticking as close as I could to the river. It was a civilized country at first. High peaks in nearly every …
Hiking, biking bonanza: Rockport community showcases up-close views of nature
By Ralph Winingham | www.expressnews.com
ROCKPORT — Saltwater fishing, boating and beach time are typical attractions for visitors to the Texas coastal community, although taking a stroll or biking across this wildlife wonderland are rapidly gaining in popularity.
Designed to attract foot and bike traffic across the area, the Aransas Pathways project is helping to offer locals and visitors alike free access to a variety of hiking and biking trails carefully carved through areas of …
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Austin's hike and bike trail gets new bridge under Congress Ave.https://t.co/kESFgZfYJu pic.twitter.com/pMdTFKVa27
— KXAN News (@KXAN_News) June 1, 2018
Dear @SylvesterTurner, we’re about to spend $10M of generous money from @RodneyEllis. How can we ensure it wont be misused (once built) like our only g protected lane does on a daily basis? #BikeDTHTX https://t.co/SQH4mXa1Kq
— Pepe Lucho #BLM (@cmoney_htx) May 31, 2018
.@EnergyCorridor Executive Director Clark Martinson has been named the new executive director of @BikeHouston. Clark showed up on his bike when we interviewed him for our #DutchJunction story back in 2016 @HPMNews887 @HoustonPubMedia #cycling #bikes pic.twitter.com/CPquAa7QSj
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) May 31, 2018
Wine ride Saturday 6/2 Meet at parking lot in Old Mesilla 2231 Avenida de Mesilla… arrive early ride launches @ 9:00am! 22 easy miles then lunch at Luna Rosa Vineyard EVERYONE is welcome and yes that means you!! pic.twitter.com/PtA30oJ5FM
— Rick Moya (@rick_moya) May 31, 2018
Somthing pretty special happened last night at the Wednesday night Crit in McKinney. Information coming in that PACC may have swept the top of the A, B and C races!!! We will add more details and photo's as they come… https://t.co/S9KHNcp8k5
— Team PACC (@teampacc) May 31, 2018
Why not enjoy some hills with us on Sunday in Kendalia? Wheels down at 8 AM. https://t.co/GLp0iJJNBi pic.twitter.com/gWckGO1LEJ
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) May 31, 2018
Are YOU training for our Gran Fondo charity ride? We hope to see cyclists of all skill levels on Sept. 22! https://t.co/sb6OTjiGTN #ESGF2018 https://t.co/aT4AhiZii4
— Smith Charities (@SmithCharities) May 31, 2018
To keep the momentum of Bike Month rolling into June, we’re encouraging folks to share their favorite cycling destinations with our community! Ride to your favorite SATX destination, snap a selfie with your bike… https://t.co/zxPyLe1Dyv
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) May 31, 2018
Did you know that in less than 6 months #UT students avoided 33,000 car trips by using our #bikes? Learn more here:https://t.co/JUkVnRblPs pic.twitter.com/5zb81LZj1U
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) May 31, 2018
Runners & bikers: There’s a new trail bridge underneath Congress Avenue on the north side near Cesar Chavez. It replaces the decades-old, narrow wooden bridge. @KVUE pic.twitter.com/Blch74j9cm
— Rebeca Trejo (@Rebeca_Trejo_) May 31, 2018
Join us for a happy hour ride from @WatersideFW to @westbendfw June 14! For just $20, riders will enjoy food and drinks from the newly opened @bartacolife and the popular @HGSplyCo as well as cold beer from @RahrBrewing. Get your tickets today! https://t.co/W5clijGWOv pic.twitter.com/gIISa3xtir
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) May 31, 2018
Congratulations and welcome, Clark! We look forward to working with you and the rest of @BikeHouston's hardworking team to continue growing Houston's bike culture and infrastructure. https://t.co/e0xvIZDLm0
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) May 31, 2018
For Immediate Release: @abc13houston @FOX26Houston @KHOU @KPRC2 @TelemundoHou @HoustonChron @Gail_HPM @KPFTNews @KPFTRadioHD @stephkuzy @sam_kett @GregoNewsfix @DugBegley @allynwest @HOUBizJournal @HoustoniaMag @HoustonPress @Free_Press pic.twitter.com/wWJwCc9ZBE
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) May 31, 2018
Brian to lead DB1 weekly ride for Chris! (Jun 02, 2018 07:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) May 31, 2018
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Lambent Wheels Rolling to Buda – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/Jaz52xmZtB
What we'll do
This is the standard South Austin route to Buda and then returning. This ride is no-drop and the pace … https://t.co/JwGoYzgOrY— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 31, 2018