Texas Bicycling News Digest June 10th 2018
Video: New bridge in McAllen makes hike-and-bike trail more accessible
by Jolanie Martinez | valleycentral.com
A new pedestrian bridge now stands over the drainage ditch near Lark and Bicentennial.
The project cost about $160,000 and has been planned for several years. It is the second and last bridge to be built between Nolana and Trenton, but due to other projects becoming a priority, the viaduct was put on hold.
“When it comes to appropriations and grant funding, there were some projects that …
FM 2978 CRASH
by Scott Engle | montgomerycountypolicereporter.com
1040AM-MAJOR ACCIDENT AUTO VS BICYCLE FM 2978 BETWEEN WEST LN AND WOODLANDS PARKWAY
REPORTED 12-YR OLD VICTIM STABLE
Cyclists to participate in multiple sclerosis benefit ride from Midland to Lubbock in July
www.kcbd.com
MIDLAND/LUBBOCK, TEXAS — More than 250 cyclists are setting out to raise $400,000 toward a world free of MS by riding up to 150 miles over two days. Bike MS: Cactus & Crude will depart from Apache Corporation in Midland on Saturday, July 21, stopping for the evening in Lamesa, and then conclude at CapRock Winery in Lubbock on Sunday, July 22.
“Bike MS is an experience grounded in camaraderie that brings together cyclists of all levels for …
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj2Mh_hBfsG/
Tour de Agua
Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
Dublin, Texas
June 9, 2018
History: Dublin was “Home of Dr. Pepper” and the family owned business operated 120 years.
That is until they became too popular and Dr. Pepper sued to stop production and distribution in 2012. They are now making a name for themselves for their Dublin Texas Root Beer and other yummy flavors. …
The largest bicycle pump track in the nation to be built in Paris, Texas
eparisextra.com
Paris, Texas, is on its way to being home of the largest asphalt bicycle pump track in the nation.
The 15,000 sq. ft. pump track will be located beside the Love Civic Center on a two-acre plot near the trail head of the Trail de Paris. The plans for the pump track add to the vision of Paris, Texas, becoming a bicycling destination that will attract cyclists from …
Train strikes bicyclist in southeast Houston
By Alyson Ward |www.chron.com
A train collided with a bicyclist Sunday afternoon in southeast Houston, according to police.
Houston police responded to a call at 12:36 p.m. at the intersection of Bellfort and Mykawa. The intersection involves a set of railroad tracks running north to south across Bellfort, just east of (and parallel to) Mykawa.
A bicyclist apparently was crossing the tracks as a Union-Pacific train came through, Houston police said, and the train hit the bike. The cyclist was reported to be conscious and breathing; police are uncertain whether anyone was transported to the hospital.
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
They are…Tulsa Tough. @teamwolfpackracing @tulsa_tough pic.twitter.com/bY33F5TLo1
— Dan Pedroza (@beagleracing) June 10, 2018
It’s mindboggling that folks like @DowntownHouston don’t comprehend the importance of street furniture. #CDMX pic.twitter.com/mg8szPHw6s
— Pepe Lucho #BLM (@cmoney_htx) June 10, 2018
#biking @LeagueCityTX pic.twitter.com/fdvVV6stKm
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) June 10, 2018
Collin Otto takes the win in Fayetteville… that is one fast family! #mtb #madduckracingfamily https://t.co/qygBn0EbeY pic.twitter.com/Hfhiab3h9L
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) June 10, 2018
Secret training! #beaverracing #beaverlove #cyclingphoto #cycling #outdoors #fitness #texas #texascycling #ms150 #motivation pic.twitter.com/B1XmfQfX3k
— Randy Rangel (@Randysbike1717) June 10, 2018
Bike World Southside: Sunday A.M. Group Ride went to CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery this morning.
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) June 10, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bob Wiggs 77th Birthday Ride, Eat, and Swim – El Paso, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/UipPpFNba2
oin us on Saturday June 30 at Bob Wiggs' home to celebrate his 77th Birthday! 4844 Portsmouth Blvd. RI… https://t.co/ct7eYScD7B
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2018
New Event Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills – Houston, TX This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be lat… https://t.co/0ClhzWTCiV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2018
New Event Wednesday Ride – Port San Antonio, TX
Port San Antonio. From Hwy 90 take Gen. McMullen exit, go south on Gen. McMullen to Port San Antonio, continue straight across Bill Mitchell Blvd, turn right on Gen Hudnell, continue west on Gen Hudnell to… https://t.co/6o5tnKZipd— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2018
New Event FIT Ride – Frisco, TX Sunday evening A, B & C paced ride of 28miles. https://t.co/3ScZvzJ6AB June 17, 2018 at 06:30PM https://t.co/o5rTP4XwOR
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2018
New Event D.R.o.P B, C & D – Frisco, TX Yes, Shawnee Trail Cycling Club now offers its one and only DRoP Ride! Not what you might think though, like ALL our other ride groups, this is a no-drop ride. Confused? Don't be. This is…http://bit.l… https://t.co/sAr0NbBEFY
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 11, 2018