Texas Bicycling News Digest July 18th 2018
Cyclist’s tour goes through Baytown
Alan Wiederhold-Sohn | baytownsun.com
Canadian cyclist Martin Frank Wong’s continental tour from Mexico City to Toronto, Canada went through Baytown on Monday. His tour, “Cross Continent 4 Cari†is raising awareness and funds for Doctors Without Borders.
Martin Frank Wong doesn’t consider himself an athlete. He just cycles for a cause greater than himself.
Wong, a native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, rode through Baytown on his bicycle Monday as part of his North American tour, the second such long trek he has taken. Wong set out from Mexico City on his bicycle on June 19, with the goal of reaching his hometown in September. …
Concho Bike Shop Closes Doors After 30 Years
By Zoey Hanrahan | sanangelolive.com
SAN ANGELO, TX — Concho Bike Shop will be closing its doors after being in San Angelo for 30 years. Concho Power Equipment will remain open but the bike portion of the store will be closing up shop Saturday, Aug 4, according to the shop’s Facebook post.
“There has been a steady decline in the bike business,†said Randal Smith owner of Concho Power Equipment. “It was just time to end the bike portion of the shop.†…
Request for Qualifications – Design-Build Services for the Mountain to River Trail System
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 08/15/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 07/25/18 2:00 PM
Solicitation Title: Request for Qualifications – Design-Build Services for the Mountain to River Trail System
Owner Solic Number: 2018-1535R Status: bidding Report: 8781326
Country : United States State: TX County: El Paso
Location: djacent to the Franklin Mountain State Park located on Tom Mays Park Access Rd.
Scope: DESIGN-BUILD: Generally, the design-build team’s scope of services and work will include the planning, development, design, engineering, and construction of the site work, facilities, parking, roadways, and related improvements for the project, including but not limited to all architect, engineering, construction, and other services necessary for the successful development, execution and completion of the project. See attached file.
Notes: Re-bid conference: July 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM at 218 N. Campbell EL Paso TX 79901 City 2 – 3rd Floor – Large Conference Room. Questions due:
in writing no later than August 1, 2018.
Plans: From Owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department …
Great day on and off the bike
James Jimenez | www.strava.com
Bugs Galore! Also, I killed a frog.
Jackie Martinez | www.strava.com
TUESDAY WITH CYCLONES
Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com
Tuesday Ride with GT and Maria
Nona Drake | www.strava.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Children who don't learn to cycle miss out on so much – as I know too well | Nazia Parveen https://t.co/XvH2Re2C7w pic.twitter.com/fTVdJEOO8J
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) July 17, 2018
Thank you for your very kind words @Strong_Lloyd and your support for #T4KOzarks riders! https://t.co/i1azJsskfo
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 18, 2018
The four elements of a cyclist-friendly ‘protected intersection’ https://t.co/rBl5zSrwW2 pic.twitter.com/c9PELEEj37
— Momentum Mag (@MomentumMag) July 18, 2018
Bikers: Join Port Houston and @HermannPark Conservancy for the 5th Annual "Park to Port" Bike Ride Oct. 6! https://t.co/bzOf5ClMHT pic.twitter.com/kh5swzHWnp
— Port Houston (@Port_Houston) July 16, 2018
That ominous 'bike lane closed for event' sign is back up. I see no event. Not sure why it's there. pic.twitter.com/Ecu5o6sLUT
— larry (@larry_htx) July 18, 2018
As the Hotter’N Hell 100 bicycle race approaches, the Wichita Falls Police Department is reminding motorists to share the roadway and for cyclists to be aware of their rights and responsibilities. https://t.co/8ZfAGRP87Q pic.twitter.com/scIImUab8D
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) July 18, 2018
John Sommer WOW! For so many of us this IS our Mt Everest. Winning the TNC A crit is as sweet as it gets in our world and you just made the summit. CONGRATULATIONS!
Plano Cycling & Fitness,… https://t.co/1cw7VfCf8O
— Team PACC (@teampacc) July 18, 2018
Suspect in Grand Prairie hit-and-run that killed cyclist turns herself in https://t.co/g5k10ukgVm
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) July 18, 2018
We'll be at Bullis Park on Saturday. Wheels down at 7:30. https://t.co/rIeLaRa4mJ pic.twitter.com/pHhccQRzTR
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) July 18, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Bike Ride to The Missions for Latino Conservation Week – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/N7lRJhBXMr
Join Latino Outdoors in San Antonio, Texas for a nice bike ride along the San Antonio Riverwalk. We will start promptly at 8 am at Confluence Pa… https://t.co/krbx1AITgZ
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 18, 2018
New Event PARK TO PORT BIKE RIDE – Houston, TX https://t.co/uam3lq8kcMhttps://t.co/1zrXI0Fa52
The Park to Port Bike Ride gives participants a unique perspective of Houston. The 20-mile round-trip takes riders from Hermann Park’s Bayou Parkland east… https://t.co/MZhI1862gE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 19, 2018
New Event DORBA Beginner Clinic Grapevine, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/8MHDFo8iRE
The beginner clinic on Saturday the 11th of Auguest at 8:00 am will be held at the Horseshoe Trail on the south shore of Gra… https://t.co/2q3euaBpc0
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 19, 2018
New Event Paved Ride – White Oak Bayou Greenway In the Heights – Houston, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/HQRYdKWYUt
The ride total is about 26 miles.
It is entirely paved, which accomodates both mountain bike… https://t.co/2tZOuG1ArA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 19, 2018